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Hog's Breath Cafe

85 Mitchell Street, Northern Territory 0800, Australia
61 8 8941 3333
Ranked #55 of 125 restaurants in Darwin
3.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Cuisines: Hamburgers, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Darwin
Top Contributor
105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I am not a fan of these chain steak restaurants but last night was very pleasantly surprised. The service was really good and flexible. It was my daughters 9th birthday and we had spent all day at a dance competition next door at Darwin Entertainment Centre. I had a booking for 10 at 6pm. When we arrived and they had... More

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Darwin, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Loved the atmosphere, service & the food. The staff are friendly, and very helpful. The Food was great, steaks cooked perfect and so very tender. I & my partner both had Steaks with a side of veg & mash. I had the garlic mushroom Prime Rib – A Seared Prime Rib topped with fresh mushrooms sizzled in garlic butter, &... More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

We were looking for a steak restaurant and happened onto Hogs Breath by accident on our wanderings. Plenty of seating, large and spacious. I had a traditional cut garlic prawn prime rib $34.95 mashed potatoes, broccoli, carrots, corn, topped with garlic and white wine cream sauce with prawns and a side mushroom sauce. Decadent I know. Tender steak, delicious texture.... More

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Katherine
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Great atmosphere, great service and great steaks. Didn't like being seated next to large tables - too noisy! More

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Darwin, Australia
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

I quite like the food eve if it seems a bit overpriced. However the service is often very slow. More

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Sunshine Coast
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

Service here was absolutely excellent. Staff are very friendly, fun and helpful. There is a great bar if you have to wait for a table. Food was great, steaks cooked to perfection and very tender. It was busy when we were there and staff were flat out, the manager was keeping an eye out as well giving people attention if... More

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Australia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This restaurant is definitely not up to scratch compared to other Hog's Breath cafes.... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Took the family, slow cooked prime rib is ALWAYS so tender and nice. I love the Hickory the best. Had a taste of the kids fish n chips, the fish was very nice, of course the curly fries are awesome. For a cheap sweet, we shared the rocky road big ice cream between 5 and was plenty. A very enjoyable... More

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Yorkshire
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Best steak and burger we have ever had, however, our waiter was slow and absent minded and in need of a shower. Ugh! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

Centrally located but food was average and over priced. More

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