Portside Char Grill — Restaurant in Northern Territory

Portside Char, oh how you’ve captured my heart (and stomach)! Picture this: a beautiful afternoon after the Darwin Show, with the gentle breeze playing through your hair, and the peaceful, laid-back atmosphere setting the perfect scene for a delightful meal. And there it was, the pièce de résistance: the Bánh Mì Chảo.

This isn’t just any bánh mì, it’s a hearty, belly-filling masterpiece. The two eggs, perfectly cooked with golden yolks that ooze deliciously, are the stars of the show. Add to that a succulent sausage and a generous serving of xíu mại, and you’ve got a combination that hits all the right notes.

But wait, there’s more! The gooey, melty cheese adds a rich layer of indulgence, while the sardines bring a touch of the sea to your plate, fitting perfectly with the show-side setting. The beef? Oh, it’s tender, juicy, and absolutely satisfying.

Every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures, from the crispy baguette to the savory meats and the creamy cheese. It’s the kind of meal that makes you smile with every mouthful, perfectly complementing the chill, serene vibes of Portside Char.

So if you’re looking to enjoy your afternoon with a bang, head over to Portside Char. Enjoy the beautiful, breezy show views and treat yourself to a Bánh Mì Chảo that’s sure to leave you feeling full and happy. Trust me, your taste buds...

My family and I ordered the Surf n Turf, Territory Taste Platter, and the Garlic Prawns with Rice. Way too overpriced for the quality and quantity.

It was an okay meal, the prawns and rice were great - we just wished it came with more sauce. So much left over rice with no sauce to eat it with.

In my opinion the steak (surf n turf) was cooked beautifully, the prawns were cooked nicely too, and the gravy was awesome! I just wished I ordered more fries instead of salad.

The Territory Taste Platter is not worth ordering again. At all. The Crocodile fillet was incredible, I wish that could of been a meal on its own. We need more places in Darwin that offer more Crocodile options!! However the reason im giving it a 4 stars is because the kangaroo tasted absolutely awful, we couldnt finish it. The salad was just bad. Im so sorry, maybe I came on a bad day, but the mango dressing just doesn't go well with the salad. I feel like the mango dressing should be an option, as most people (myself included) aren't big on having fruit in salads alongside savoury meals, but thats just my opinion. I think a simple vinigarette dressing would of gone a long way.

Overall, dinner was decent and the restaurant is located on the quieter side...

Went there with a friend and my cousin for a dinner. We all chose the Surf N Turf.

When our food came out, they looked okay. The taste got me more disappointed, the sauce lack flavour and the calamari was soggy.

It's pricey for the way it tasted. I'd still choose other restaurants with steak specials than this one.

Not gonna recommend it for those really expecting for a nice...