Curve Restaurant and Bar
Darwin's Curve Restaurant & Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with diverse global and local dishes, ideal for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
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Curve Restaurant and Bar
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Darwin's Curve Restaurant & Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with diverse global and local dishes, ideal for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Weekend Breakfast Buffet
Visit on weekends for a breakfast buffet with fresh food and good turnover.
Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
Amazing colorful breakfast options available for vegans and vegetarians.
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Cuisine
Modern Australian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+61 8 8982 9999
Address
7 Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
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Diverse Menu Options
From local seafood to global classics, satisfy every craving with their extensive and diverse menu.
Dietary Accommodations
Exceptional vegan and vegetarian options, with staff going out of their way to create colorful and delicious meals.
Weekend Breakfast Buffet
Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a wide variety of freshly cooked food with good turnover.
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Weekend Breakfast Buffet
Visit on weekends for a breakfast buffet with fresh food and good turnover.
Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
Amazing colorful breakfast options available for vegans and vegetarians.
Try the Specials
Wednesday's broasted chicken special is worth checking out.
Pancake Machine Fun
Don't miss the pancake machine and tinned peaches at breakfast.
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Weekend Breakfast Buffet
Visit on weekends for a breakfast buffet with fresh food and good turnover.
Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly
Amazing colorful breakfast options available for vegans and vegetarians.
Try the Specials
Wednesday's broasted chicken special is worth checking out.
Pancake Machine Fun
Don't miss the pancake machine and tinned peaches at breakfast.
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Reviews Summary
Curve Restaurant & Bar receives praise for its diverse menu, friendly staff, and accommodating options for various dietary needs, especially for vegans and vegetarians. While many enjoy dishes like the tenderloin, burgers, and seafood, some reviews indicate inconsistencies in breakfast buffet quality and food temperature. The atmosphere and service are generally well-regarded, making it a solid choice for meals in Darwin.
"delicious 😋 sticky wings and cheeky cow 🐮
the steaks are perfect and so tender
we tried the calamari, they are also delicious and soft, not rubbery"
Shaina Villaroza
"This place is amazing, next to the water, amazing staff.
Amazing food for vegans & vegetarians and all diets as well. Please go and visit this place if you are vegan or vegetarian as they go out of their way to accomodate you. They made us amazing, delicious and colourful breakfast. The coffee is amazing as well. Thanks to the chefs and to the workers here. You really are amazing."
Juliana Kosko
"Cold and old was the buffet breakfast theme this morning.
Let's start with what was good.. the pancake machine and tinned peaches.
At least I could tell these items were fresh.
The rest was borderline depressing for a large hotel chain's breakfast offerings.
Is someone reusing last night's dinner for today's breakfast?, because that is the vibe I got. The offerings are just odd and not done well at all.
Carrots in the mushrooms
Kransky in some strange vegetation mix
Uncooked tomatoes 🍅
What looked like last night's dry old noodles.
Dumplings undercooked and oily.
Not only did these offerings taste sad, they also were cold.. not even at safe food temp which I feel is pretty easy to accomplish.
The cold side offered:
Dry cracked cheese slices and rubbery ham.
Croissants that had become almost stone like.
Tinned and some fresh fruit.. the cold side definitely felt safer to eat. The yougurt however was lumpy and watery all at the same time so maybe avoid that.
The staff are lovely, perky and attentive, the coffee was great. The restaurant itself is cosy and clean. Only the food felt dirty and not in a good way.
So don't throw out the whole kit and caboodle but possibly get a chef that enjoys their job and puts even just the bare minimum in."
Jess Gerstlauer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature dishes include the "Cheeky Cow" (slow-cooked beef cheeks), NT barramundi, and the Curve Burger. They also offer steaks from the grill.
Yes, they go out of their way to accommodate vegans and vegetarians, offering amazing, delicious, and colorful breakfast options.
The weekend breakfast buffet offers variety and good turnover of fresh food. However, some reviews mention inconsistencies in quality and temperature.
The restaurant is described as airy, bright, cozy, clean, and comfortable, with a vibrant atmosphere without being too loud.
Yes, it's great for lunch or dinner, with a spacious interior and exterior dining area.
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Set within the snazzy Vibe Hotel at Darwin's Waterfront, Curve Café and Bar mirrors the city’s diverse culinary panorama with a menu spanning local seafood to global classics. As for the ‘vibes’, the café and bar is airy – bringing the outside in, with sliding glass doors – and fitted with plenty of overhead fans for those humid Darwin days. A meal at Curve might include melt-in-your-mouth eye fillet or Humpty Doo barramundi with coconut pumpkin purée, followed by creamy panna cotta with quandong purée and fresh berries.
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If you are looking for a brunch spot right in the heart of the Darwin CBD then the Curve Restaurant & Bar is an excellent choice. Not far from the DoubleTree by Hilton Esplanade it offers a great range of small, large and ‘in between’ plates to satisfy any level of hunger. Dishes like Australian Teriyaki Prawn Skewers, the signature Curve Burger and Chef Prem’s Curry (Malaysian), feature the freshest in local and Australian produce.
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Located in the Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Curve Restaurant and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and focuses on modern Australian food. From the large plate section of the menu do not miss out on NT barramundi, a crispy skin Humpty Doo barra or Cheeky Cow, slow-cooked beef cheeks. Curve Restaurant and Bar is also a place to enjoy steaks from the grill, served with two sides and sauce of your choice.
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