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Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs

57 Todd Mall, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia
08 8952 9614
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Tastes of the Australian Outback
early on in the evening
pleasent atmosphere
Vanessa Ron Paul
18 visitor photos
Ranked #4 of 37 restaurants in Alice Springs
3.5 of 5 stars 86 Reviews
Cuisines: Australian
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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86 reviews from our community

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conatus
Alice Springs, Australia
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
7 helpful votes
“A mixed bag of food but a nice spot for drinks and a meal”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

The service is variable, probably due to what seems to be a high proportion of backpacker type waiting staff who perhaps don't know what they are doing. Food could be described as 'Australian' but it is pretty basic in terms of menu range, flavour and presentation. The outdoor eating area is quite nice though, especially in the not so hot... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
5 February 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review and recommendation that you found The Red Ochre is a "Nice spot for drinks & a meal" Thank goodness for the backpackers in Alice Springs for without their help tourists/locals would be checking themselves into accommodation, making their own beds and getting their own drinks!! The Red Ochre... More

TraceyZe
1 review
“Great food great service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

An excellent place to enjoy a long lunch Service was excellent great wine selections We were able ro sit and enjoy the food and atmosphere without pressure More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
1 February 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your kind review, I will be passing it onto all the staff. Sounds like you had a lovely enjoyable long lunch, the way all lunches should be eh? Please visit us again next time you are in Alice and maybe lengthen your lunch into dinner. Kindest regards Ron Thynne -... More

Beverley B
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
“attentative & good atmosphere”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Menu variety excellent, good portions and well priced, staff very friendly, soft ambience inside, visitor walking past may think that it mostly outside dining because of outside eating area at the front of the restaurant, but you will find airconditioned comfort inside More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
25 January 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE" What a lovely overall review, couldn't have described it better myself. I will pass your comments onto the staff and look forward to your return visit if and when you return to Alice Springs. Kindest regards Ron Thynne - General Manager Red Ochre Grill Restaurant/Aurora Alice Springs Alice Springs NT More

Johnno31
Reviewer
5 reviews
“Interesting menu”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Offers a varied menu of Australian specialties eg kangaroo, camel, barramundi, crocodile though if you want to try all a fairly expensive package. Service varies from excellent to fair, as expected when many are young travelers. Overall good atmosphere and good food. More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
25 January 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review of The Red Ochre and also experiencing our signature Taste Of The Outback platter. The menu is a selection of both Australian Native and contemporary cuisine, little bit like the staff who you may have noticed are a selection of Australian, French, British and German. Kindest regards Ron... More

trevor s
Alice Springs, Australia
1 review
“specials”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

check out the menue first before just settling on the special. Veggies wewre included with the steak but an extra cost with the special. Cost the same in the end but the t-bone WAS cooked nicely and the staff were pleasent. Will go back again on my next visit. More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
1 February 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your review and the endorsement of a return visit, much appreciated. The special you mentioned is our $29 Lunch & Dinner T - Bone Steak Special with a FREE Beer, Glass of Wine or soft drink is served with a creamy mash and caramelised onion. We also have other steaks... More

Ian B
Alice Springs
1 review
“Brilliant Food good service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Red Ocre has provided me with many meals from breakfast to dinner their lunch specials kept me fit and rich for dinner, they are changed Dialy in some way and never become boreing I have had some of the best cooked Roo and Croc in my life at this establishmentfor $13 get real. Service is great even considering the staff... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
13 January 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for your overall compliments from what appears to be a regular Alice Springs local who dines regularly in The Red Ochre. Your opinion is held in highest regard as it is not given from a one off visit but what seems to be many visits which we take as a fair... More

scotty2209
Tennant Creek, Australia
1 review
“Real food well cooked, well presented, in a friendly atmosphere”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Good place to eat in Alice Springs, good vlaue for money, staff were great nothing a problem, try it for yourself More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
13 January 2012

“We hope we made you SMILE" Thank you for your recommendation that you found the Red Ochre good value for money, staff great and that nothing was a problem. It's very pleasing to know we are satisfying most of our patrons and hope to see you back next time in Alice. Kindest regards Ron Thynne - General Manager Red Ochre... More

Gene S
Grand Junction, Colorado
1 review
“Wonderful Eating Experience, Representing the Flavors of Australia.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Wonderful eating experience! The service was great, and a wonderful coversation with our (French) waitress. Enjoyed the terrace eating atmosphere, where we could watch the "city life" outside unfold before our eyes. The mix sampler platter of kangaroo, camel, Baramundi, and crocodile gave me just what I wanted in being able to try tasting all these flavors in just one... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
13 January 2012

“We are glad we made you SMILE" Thank you for a tremendous review, I can't tell you how pleased to get a review like yours as your explanation of what we provided is what we consistently strive for in creating a dining experience at The Red Ochre. We may not get it correct all the time but we certainly don’t... More

Nottoofussed_12
Alice Springs, Australia
1 review
“I’m a local and I won’t be back”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

The food is mediocre at best and service is lacking. The wait staff seemed very confused by the order of a decaffeinated latte. In general, coffee drinks were dismal and way too diluted with milk. The morning we ate there with a table of six, it took over 15 minutes from when the first coffee drinks to arrived to the... More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
11 January 2012

“We try to please all of our customers all of the time" Opps, sorry we had a slip up; and as you highlighted it was Alice Spring locals that found the food mediocre and service lacking unlike the majority of our patrons as per the many previous reviews received. We are a very busy restaurant and unlike some other restaurants... More

Sandra S
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
1 review
“Great food, friendly service.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

Beautiful food on both occasions we dined there. Friendly and helpful staff - I was travelling with my 85 year old mother and staff made each occasion special by being so nice! Discount for pre-reserved early dining made the meals very good value for money. More

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Ron Thynne, General Manager at Red Ochre Grill Restaurant Alice Springs, responded to this review
2 January 2012

“We hope we made you SMILE" Thank you for your kind words and that on both occasions you and your mother enjoyed both the service and meals. I notice that you took advantage of our early bird dinner offer which is extremely popular with early diners. Kindest regards Ron Thynne - General Manger Red Ochre Grill Restaurant/Aurora Alice Springs Alice... More

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