There seems to have been some real hard work done to make this a good tourist spot, and it is certainly getting there, with more work still continuing.
Lovely views over the water, a couple of attractions on the way down including the wave pool for kids and the WWII tunnels for history buffs, a nice new business and entertainment precinct, and then a lovely walk or drive down the wharf watching people fish, and reaching the restaurants/food court down the end.
The open air "food court" is mostly seafood or Asian food, but all looked and smelled fresh and delicious. Appreciated the NT laws that seafood must be clearly labelled 'local' or 'imported' and enjoyed some fresh local barramundi.
Sunset is a great time to enjoy the chilled out atmosphere at the tables on the edge of the wharf with a nice cool breeze and a cool drink - alcohol is available.
To get there it is a nice walk down from town via some footbridges and pathways, but you can also drive all the way out on to the wharf, and as a single woman I felt glad I took the advice to do this at night, especially as I saw the police cruise by and learned on the news next day there had been an assault along the walking paths.

This is a bit like a food hall with various stalls to buy food from. Of course, it is mainly seafood but there is a good selection of other meals if you are not a seafood eater. Great relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon lunch.

Pleasant space to spend some relaxing time by the water. good cafes - great crab - no preservatives --- gotta love that when you're from the inland?!! :o)