Best Fish & Chips in Darwin
The best fish & chips in Darwin right now is MERAKI Greek Taverna (score 60 from 725 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for fish & chips in Darwin — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best fish & chips in Darwin right now is MERAKI Greek Taverna in Darwin City ($$ price tier) (4.8 stars across 725 Google reviews), ahead of Fat Tuna, Tim's Surf & Turf. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 10,630 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.6★ · #1 leads the field by 6 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | MERAKI Greek Taverna (Darwin City) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Stokes Hill Wharf (3,159 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 4 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | MERAKI Greek Taverna | Darwin City | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Fat Tuna | Darwin City | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Tim's Surf & Turf | Darwin City | $$ | 4.6★ | — |
| #4 | The Last Supper Pizzarella | Darwin City | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Perk and Palate | Darwin City | $$ | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 17/56 Smith St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.8 (725 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
Fat Tuna
54📍 Shop 4/28 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.8 (379 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 10 Litchfield St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,380 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 1/35 Cavenagh St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.8 (289 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 GF/24 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.8 (264 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 44 Mitchell St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.8 (142 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 19 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.6 (480 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.4 (3,159 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 20 Fishermans Pl, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.4 (579 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 JVG3+7H, Rapid Creek NT 0810, Australia
★ 4.6 (82 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 Unit 6/51 Marina Blvd, Larrakeyah NT 0820, Australia
★ 4.3 (849 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 B2/7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.3 (763 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 Skyring Territory Lodge, 87 Woods St, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
★ 4.3 (516 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 68 Frances Bay Dr, Stuart Park NT 0820, Australia
★ 4.6 (40 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 fish & chips spots in Darwin
📍 10/90 Frances Bay Dr, Stuart Park NT 0820, Australia
★ 4.2 (983 reviews) on Google Maps
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MERAKI Greek Taverna ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Darwin City.
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How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best fish & chips in Darwin?
MERAKI Greek Taverna currently ranks #1 for fish & chips in Darwin with 4.8 stars across 725 Google reviews.
How does BestDish rank fish & chips in Darwin?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.