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Restaurants Overview

Adelaide has more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in Australia, so travelers are spoiled for choice when dining in town. Restaurants in Adelaide and the surrounding regions favor Mod-Oz cuisine, with main dishes showcasing oysters, crayfish, and whiting prepared with Asian and Mediterranean flavors. Bush foods are also popular; look for quandongs (native plums), wattle seed, and kangaroo.

Many restaurants are closed Monday and Tuesday, and even Wednesday in more rural spots. Same-day reservations are recommended across the board as a courtesy to the restaurant. Some upscale institutions require booking well in advance, and tables are tight during major city festivals and holidays.