{"id":206027,"date":"2021-01-14T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T22:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/?p=206027"},"modified":"2023-03-10T13:15:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T02:15:05","slug":"the-best-places-to-eat-in-alice-springs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.australiantraveller.com\/nt\/red-centre\/alice-springs\/the-best-places-to-eat-in-alice-springs\/","title":{"rendered":"The best places to eat in Alice Springs, NT"},"content":{"rendered":"
Being desert-bound doesn\u2019t disqualify Alice Springs from reaching culinary heights to rival those of its urban cousins. From bush-tucker cafes to fine-dining gems, this outback town boasts a surprisingly creative and atmospheric food scene.<\/h5>\n\n

Though the words \u2018Alice Springs\u2019 may conjure visuals of dusty outback pubs, camel steaks and dinky sandwich shops, the town\u2019s modern-day gastronomic scene is an emerging \u2013 and somewhat unexpected \u2013 treasure. Here, native desert ingredients find their home in cafe cabinets and spice-infused seafood steams a path through nationally recognised foodie hotspots. We did the hard work for you and found the nine best places to eat in Alice Springs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Tucked away in the Fan Arcade off the Todd Mall, Page 27 is Alice’s own slice of Melbourne’s laneway culture.<\/p><\/div>\n

Page 27<\/h2>\n

Bursting with charisma \u2013 and hidden inside Todd Street Mall in Alice\u2019s city centre \u2013 Page 27<\/a> is an eclectic and colourful cafe with a hippy edge. It serves killer Little Marionette blend coffee, as well as culinary fare with a focus on freshness \u2013 such as poke bowls and Moroccan couscous salad.<\/p>\n\n

Address: 89 Todd Mall, Alice Springs<\/p>\n

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Loved by locals for its all day brekky and pumpin’ tunes, this little cafe has become an institution for lovers of all things cool.<\/p><\/div>\n

Epilogue Lounge<\/h2>\n

Alice\u2019s cool cats congregate at Epilogue Lounge<\/a> (also based in Todd Street Mall) which pairs live music and events with pizzas, burgers, tapas and a solid wine list. Artfully decorated, it boasts a sprinkling of retro couches and a rooftop bar. Drop by on Friday and Saturday nights for the food alone, but also to sample events such as \u2018Afro Calypso Tropical Disco\u2019, hip-hop night, and music fan meet-ups.<\/p>\n\n

Address: 1\/58 Todd Street, Alice Springs<\/p>\n

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Open until the wee hours of the morning, Epilogue is famous for its share plates and vibrant live music scene.<\/p><\/div>\n

Bean Tree Caf\u00e9<\/h2>\n

Abundantly calm, homely and inviting, Bean Tree Caf\u00e9<\/a> is set within the grounds of Olive Pink Botanic Garden, a 16-hectare haven that displays arid-region flora, as well as the odd agile wallaby. Great for breakfast and lunch, Bean Tree caters particularly well for vegans \u2013 try the vegan breakfast, vegan bowl or vegan burger. Middle Eastern and Portuguese dishes also make an appearance on this tasty menu.<\/p>\n\n

Address: Tuncks Road, Alice Springs<\/p>\n

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Bean Tree Cafe is a quaint garden cafe, specialising in fresh tasty food that makes the most of locally sourced produce.<\/p><\/div>\n

Monte\u2019s Lounge<\/h2>\n

Step into this cabaret-meets-circus themed bar and restaurant to sample Alice at its grungy, quirky best. Monte\u2019s<\/a> is run by Northern Territory personalities Matt Mulga and Kitty Kat \u2013 who own the equally enchanting Lola\u2019s Pergola in Darwin. Monte\u2019s menu features burgers, pizzas and cocktails \u2013 and, on weekends, hosts events such as circus acts, electro beats and African drumming.<\/p>\n\n

Address: Corner Todd Street and Stott Terrace, Alice Springs<\/p>\n

Alice Springs Brewing Co.<\/h2>\n

One of the newest bar-cum-restaurants in Alice, this cleanly designed brewery<\/a> is the lovechild of Kyle Pearson, a long-term local who\u2019s been perfecting the art of beer brewing since the age of 18. Offering wings and pizzas (including dessert pizzas with marshmallows, crushed nuts and chocolate chips), Alice Springs Brewing Co. specialises in warm-weather beers like its Summer Ale, brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops.<\/p>\n\n

Address: 39 Palm Circuit, Ross<\/p>\n

Hanuman<\/h2>\n

Considered the fine-dining star in Alice\u2019s crown, Hanuman<\/a> has a sister restaurant in Darwin that is the only Top End restaurant to score a hat in the 2018 Good Food Guide. Run by another longstanding Northern Territory personality, Jimmy Shu, Alice Springs\u2019s Hanuman is an ever-busy oasis for Indian and Thai dishes, made with trademark creativity and fat flavour punches. Over the cooler winter months, opt for Jimmy\u2019s slow-cooked Madras goat curry served with star anise cloves and house-made garam masala.<\/p>\n\n

Address: 82 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs<\/p>\n

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Hanuman combines Asian-style decor and the Central Australian desert landscape with a distinctive menu of Thai, Indian and Nonya cuisine.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tali<\/h2>\n

Australian and French-themed restaurant Tali<\/a> is based out of Lasseters Hotel \u2013 which promises some of the best sunset views of the MacDonnell Ranges. But, to entirely forget the fact that you\u2019re in the desert, pay a visit to Tali\u2019s Oyster Bar or order its pan-fried barramundi fillet garnished with clams, prawns and orange dressing. Owing to its sizable drinks list, this light-filled space is also a fitting choice for a nightcap or an early-evening tipple.<\/p>\n\n

Address: 93 Barrett Drive, Alice Springs<\/p>\n

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Tali restaurant features contemporary Australian cuisine with a hint of the outback.<\/p><\/div>\n

Watertank Cafe<\/h2>\n

A budgerigar\u2019s flight from Araluen Arts Centre, Watertank Cafe<\/a> is an unexpected jewel tucked away in Alice\u2019s industrial area. True to that fact, it\u2019s housed inside a high-ceiling industrial shed and kitted out with all manner of recycled, upcycled furnishings \u2013 from road signs to old pianos and kitchen cabinets. Watertank brews a tasty coffee and serves healthy breakfasts and lunches, as well as dinners on Friday and Saturday nights. On occasion, the cafe also hosts \u2018Moon Markets\u2019, featuring local sellers, musicians and merriment.<\/p>\n\n

Address: 16B Wilkinson Street, Ciccone<\/p>\n\n

For more tips on places to eat in Alice Springs, check out our eat, stay, play guide.<\/a><\/h5>\n

For more information on things to do in the NT, visit the official Northern Territory website at northernterritory.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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