Midrange
Gecko's Cafe
At the shopping centre. decent pizzas, pastas and burgers for around $20.
Outback Pioneer Barbecue
Which sells burger patties from several different kinds of meat and non-meat and grills to cook them on. a fairly decent all-you-can-eat salad and fruit bar is also included in the purchase price, meaning that for around $25 you can stuff yourself silly — quite a bargain by yulara standards. there is a bar with live music in the eating area featuring "the aussie bush music show".
Top end
Rockpool
Served by the pool of the sails in the desert hotel, great tapas, inexpensive option compared to hotel dining. great atmosphere outside. operates only in the high season.
Sounds Of Silence Dinner
An extremely popular - albeit expensive $159 per adult - night under the stars. advance bookings e.g. 3-4 days are essential even in low season. coaches take diners from yulara to one of a few dining areas out in the desert. champagne or beer, upon request are served while the sun goes down over uluru or kata tjuta and the inevitable didgeridoo plays. the clean, elegant dining area is lit by torches and table lamps. the food is served buffet-style, but it's cooked with the attention of a gourmet chef considering the circumstances. between the main course and dessert, an astronomer talks about the stars that are out that night, and telescopes are available afterward. there is also a bonfire. reservations can be made at the various tour offices around yulara. ostensibly, reservations can be made over the internet as well, but it's a good idea to follow-up by phone, as coordination between the resort offices and the tour company are spotty at best.
Desert Awakenings
Occasionally available, is a breakfast version of the aforementioned sounds of silence. it includes a guided tour around the base of uluru and ends at the cultural centre.
Each of the hotels and campgrounds in the resort have a restaurant or two that is priced within the same range as the accommodation, although expect to pay a premium for the location. Be aware of the time of day, as meals may be 'on' or 'off', meaning that kitchens are not open at all times. All restaurants are located within the ring road and thus within shuttle bus or hiking distance of each other.
Budget
The only budget option is self-catering. Groceries can be purchased at the IGA supermarket for only mildly inflated prices. The Outback Pioneer has a kitchen for guests only.