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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1586 reviews

What User doesn't like about Oyster Bar Darwin:
3 stars for the chips(delicious) and the service was good. Decor was plain but passable. The pizza was OK but not great and the organic tomato ravioli was overpriced(it's an entree with the same cost as the main pasta dishes) and tasteless. The passata on the pasta was undercooked, the ravioli filling was miserably dull and the texture was grainy and appalling. The location is fantastic but with plenty of better places nearby id give it a miss. The wait staff were excellent though. What User likes about Oyster Bar Darwin:
I went here twice on our visit to Darwin. Once for a great family feed for lunch after the wave pool-beautiful oysters (12) with 2 glasses of wine and (2) fish with salad chips set us back $90 however it was delicious and everything was demolished! Went again for 'date night' and we had the oysters again (which were great) but the mussels were dry. I still loved this place for the location and the odd hit and miss... View all feedback.

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Menulist
4.0 ★ from 26 reviews

We went on a busy night so had to wait for about 30 min. But they have a nice variety, the oysters were fresh and definitely worth the wait!

Loved the oysters and the atmosphere, great way to spend a few hours overlooking the waterfront and surrounds.

I went here twice on our visit to Darwin. Once for a great family feed for lunch after the wave pool-beautiful oysters (12) with 2 glasses of wine and (2) fish...

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Perfect place to enjoy Oysters,as well as other beautiful seafood! Service was excellent, we were very well looked after! I'm fairly new to oysters so really do...

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Had dinner here on our 1 night stay in Darwin.Quality variety and service very good.Very laid back atmosphere nice place to relax and have a meal

Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 115 reviews
David
19.08.2023 - 21:57

30 minutes waiting for natural oysters gave up. We were there today, Thursday, ordered paid at the bar for a beer 6 natural oysters. Collected beer at the bar,...

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Paul
19.08.2023 - 21:57

A while since we long term locals ate here after a change of management. $120 wasted on oysters that were pea sized in awful sauces. Manager isn’t a manager. Ch...

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Don't trust google. They are definitely NOT open late. Because of their published opening times we came late (before 9 PM). The staff was rude, didn't even apol...

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Kayyack
19.08.2023 - 21:57

We enjoyed a delicious meal! We had the 12 oysters, cooked 4 different ways, great! My barramundi was the best I’d eaten, good sized serve and my husband had th...

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After reading the reviews I was a little apprehensive, but decided to give it a try anyway. I can honestly say the oysters (Crab and Bernadine) I had were absol...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 440 reviews
Tracy
30.01.2024 - 10:44

The staff went out of their way to ensure I could eat a lovely meal and not get sick from cross contamination of shellfish. I had the salt and pepper squid whic...

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Alan
30.01.2024 - 10:44

The oysters were great the standout was the seafood taste platter, now a must do in darwin

Jennifer
30.01.2024 - 10:44

Excellent food and drinks with friendly service. The oysters were so fresh and the meals we ordered were tasty and huge, such great value for money.

Susan
30.01.2024 - 10:44

I absolutely loved this restaurant. The location is fantastic and the service was excellent. Although we only had a drink, the food being served looked absolute...

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Julie
30.01.2024 - 10:44

The best Oysters in Darwin the best range and good to see a few non seafood option for my non seafood eating husband.

Google
3.8 ★ from 302 reviews
Chez
24.01.2024 - 10:51

Absolutely amazing service from the team here last night. Even brought out water for my pup. Food was exceptional as were the cocktails Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmos...

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Abigail
24.01.2024 - 10:51

If I could rate the drinks it would be the highest rating I could possibly give. The man behind the bar, best server, friendliest person, so passionate and make...

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Scott
24.01.2024 - 10:51

The platter was not much for the cost. A bit disappointed. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: A$60–80 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4

Rachael
24.01.2024 - 10:51

Attending Bella with 3 friends and we had pre booked the 69 dollar package which included food and drinks. Service was absolutely terrible. After being seated w...

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Reegan
24.01.2024 - 10:51

I usually enjoy dining at Bella, but last night was disappointing. We waited for nearly 30 minutes to place our order, and one of the female staff members had a...

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Facebookpag
2.3 ★ from 3 reviews
Erin
24.01.2024 - 10:51

We attended for a 30th birthday dinner. The menu is very overpriced for what is on there. It took 45 minutes for us to be acknowledged and when we were the staf...

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Sinéad
24.01.2024 - 10:51

A group of us visited last night for dinner . I wouldn't recommend. The food was very overpriced , very small portions. Three of my friends couldn't even eat th...

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Cassandra
24.01.2024 - 10:51

Had the bottomless lunch at Bella. Service is amazing and down to earth.. and the food is sensational!!! 10/10

Facebook
3.9 ★ from 537 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.8 ★ from 467 reviews

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