Adelaide Restaurants

Melbourne, Gouger, O'Connell, and Rundle streets, along with the Norwood Parade and Glenelg neighborhoods, are the main eating strips. In any of these areas it's fun to stroll around until a restaurant or café takes your fancy. Chinatown is also lively, and if you feel like an alfresco picnic, pick some delicious local produce from Central Market.

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  • 1. Big Table

    $ | City Center

    Simply the best breakfast choice in Adelaide, Big Table has been at the Central Market for over 20 years, and regulars know to get there early for a chance at one of the few tables. Sitting at the counter isn't too bad an option either, especially when you have treats like fresh banana bread with rhubarb conserve and ricotta to look forward to.

    Southern Roadway, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8212–3899

    Known For

    • Local favorite
    • Breakfast bowls with local meats and seasonal items
    • Good coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Mon., and Wed. No dinner
  • 2. Exchange Coffee

    $ | City Center

    Conveniently located on a quiet street off Rundle Mall, this cozy and friendly specialty coffee shop has what it takes to pep customers up. Baristas prepare expertly sourced, single-origin coffees from various roasters, with the option to try espresso, Aeropress, or batch brew, and light, healthy, delicious fare for breakfast and lunch.

    1–3/12–18 Vardon Ave., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    0415-966--225

    Known For

    • Seriously good coffee
    • The signature Wallace sandwich, an upgrade on the classic BLT
    • Lots of natural light
  • 3. Jasmin Indian Restaurant

    $$ | City Center

    Located in a basement off Hindmarsh Square, this elegant establishment is beautifully decorated with stylish timber furniture and local artwork. The dim lighting and relaxing background music really set the mood for some quality Indian cuisine, which is what you'll get in spades; in fact, you might want to try everything on the menu, and the Feed Me Menu allows for just that.

    31 Hindmarsh Sq., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8223–7837

    Known For

    • Great local wine
    • The Punjabi lamb tandoori and prawn sambal---perennial favorites
    • Friendly staff offering exceptional service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon. No lunch Sat.–Wed., Reservations essential
  • 4. Magill Estate

    $$$$

    Lovers of Australian wine should not miss a meal at this intimate pavilion-style vineyard restaurant set in the country's most famous winery. Though only 15 minutes from the city it's high enough to afford views over the vineyards and the city skyline toward the coast, and the seasonal, Modern Australian cuisine is just as special. For a truly memorable experience, the Icon and Luxury wine pairing presents a chance to try some of Penfolds' (and Australia's) most sought-after wines.

    78 Penfold Rd., Magill, South Australia, 5072, Australia
    08-8301–5551

    Known For

    • Romantic setting
    • Indulgent seven-course tasting menu
    • Incredible wine pairings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.--Fri. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential
  • 5. Parwana

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    On the short drive from the airport to the city, this colorful and welcoming family-run restaurant serves up traditional Afghan comfort food that has locals booking weeks ahead. Some items are only available on certain days but the rich, oily eggplant banjaan borani is always on the menu and a must try. Pick up a cookbook and you can try to replicate it at home. BYO only.

    124B Henley Beach Rd., Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    08-8443--9001

    Known For

    • Glistening jeweled rice and fragrant, spiced dishes
    • Friendly service
    • Advance bookings are essential

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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  • 6. Shobosho

    $$$ | City Center

    If you’ve ever turned your nose up at Asian fusion, you may reconsider when you come to Shobosho, with its use of organic local ingredients and Korean and Japanese influences in the cooking. Everything about the space, from the approach to service to the immensely creative dishes---often cooked over coals---to the plateware and the atmosphere itself, strikes a balance between sophisticated and relaxed that is difficult to find in Adelaide.

    17 Leigh St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8366–2224

    Known For

    • Sake list features artisanal producers by the glass
    • Yakitori (skewers) are delicious and simple
    • Private downstairs yakitori bar
  • 7. 2KW

    $$ | City Center

    It takes two elevators to get to this rooftop venue, but it’s worth it for elegant Modern Australian dishes that make the most of highly seasonal produce—many local producers are name-checked on the menu. After dinner, retire to the adjacent bar overlooking the governor-general’s house (and most of North Adelaide) for a nightcap.

    2 King William St., Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    08-8212--5511

    Known For

    • Fresh local seafood
    • Fantastic drinks selection
    • Excellent service
  • 8. Africola

    $$$ | City Center

    This is one of the city's most original places both in terms of interior design (including a vibrant Technicolor bar and dining space) and the Modern Australian menu, featuring South African--inspired and somewhat kitschy dishes with robust flavors such as the spicy, smoked peri peri chicken and crispy chicken skin "tea sandwich." The wine list is brief but well curated and leans toward natural numbers; alternatively you can bring your own for A$20.

    4 East Terr., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8223--3885

    Known For

    • Eclectic and lively decor and atmosphere
    • Cooking that's way outside the box
    • Great cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 9. Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante

    $$ | City Center

    This local favorite is rustic and noisy, with professionals and university students engaging in enthusiastic conversation. The terrazzo-tile dining room is furnished with bare wooden tables and paper place-mat menus, which list traditional pizza and pasta dishes in two sizes—appetizer and entrée.

    29 Frome St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8223–1948

    Known For

    • Spaghetti marinara
    • Comfort food with generous portions
    • Stays open late

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch Sat.
  • 10. Aurora

    $$$ | City Center

    You wouldn’t know it from first glance, but this restaurant is part of a multipurpose art space and there’s plenty of creativity on the fine dining menu designed by South African chef Brendan Wessels. Expect nods to his homeland like the large braai in the kitchen that adds a touch of smoke to many dishes.

    63 Light Sq., Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    08-7089--9600

    Known For

    • Highly sustainable ethos
    • Perfect for dinner before (or after) a show in the same venue
    • Trinchado with spiced chicken livers

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.-Tues. No lunch Sun.-Wed.
  • 11. Chianti

    $$$ | City Center

    Family run since 1985, and located in one of Adelaide's iconic Victorian houses converted to commercial space, Chianti is all things to all people. Sit inside or outside and enjoy the award-winning breakfasts or, in the evenings, the traditional northern Italian trattoria cuisine.

    160 Hutt St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8232–7955

    Known For

    • Classic brunches
    • European wines including a reserve list
    • Attentive service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 12. Concubine

    $$ | City Center

    This restaurant, located in Adelaide's premier Asian dining strip, is a step above its neighbors with modern Chinese dishes that utilize traditional spices and fresh local produce, meat, and fish. The service is professional yet warm and friendly, with an ambience that is second to none thanks to the funky decor and trendy vibe. Lunch is served only on Friday.

    132 Gouger St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8212–8288

    Known For

    • Opulent space lit by colorful lanterns
    • Good wines and cocktails
    • Seasonal, fresh ingredients

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 13. COS

    $$$ | City Center

    If you're in need of a fine steak, look no further that COS on trendy Leigh Street. The simplicity of these steaks—select from a 250-gram grain-fed yearling eye-fillet to a 500-gram rib-eye fillet—served with frites and side salad ensure even lunchers are not too gastronomically challenged.

    18 Leigh St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8231–7611

    Known For

    • <PRO>outdoor seating</PRO>
    • <PRO>South Australian wine</PRO>
    • <PRO>signature seafood dishes</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 14. Hey Jupiter

    $$ | City Center

    Owned by a French expat and his Australian wife, Hey Jupiter is in all aspects a Parisian brasserie transported to Adelaide---wicker seats, oyster happy hours, and all---but with better service and a wine list that goes far beyond average. Located on a quiet street near plenty of other shops and bars in Adelaide's bustling East End, Hey Jupiter is a great place to stop for weekend breakfast, lunch, or dinner, as well as a nice place to simply grab a drink after a long afternoon of shopping on Rundle Street.

    11 Ebenezer Pl., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    0416-050--721

    Known For

    • Patio dining
    • Oyster platter
    • Classic French food
  • 15. Jolleys Boathouse

    $$$ | City Center

    There's a relaxed, nautical air at this mainstay—which perfectly suits the location on the south bank of the River Torrens. Sliding glass doors open onto a full-width front balcony for alfresco dining. The imaginative modern Australian menu, offered in both à la carte and tasting menu forms, changes seasonally, but continues the theme with seafood selections that might include seared Murray cod with Goolwa pipis (cockles), fermented chili and sea urchin butter. The lunch crowd is largely corporate in nature while warm evenings attract couples.

    1 Jolleys La., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8223–2891

    Known For

    • Views over the River Torrens
    • Seasonal menu with fresh choices
    • Generous portions

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Sat. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential
  • 16. Leigh Street Wine Room

    $$ | City Center

    A restaurant masquerading as a natural wine bar, this former dry cleaner takes its design cues from trendy Parisian bistros. Come for predinner drinks—the walls are lined with 500 bottles of mostly natural wine and the knowledgeable staff are happy to point you in the right direction—then stay for the sophisticated share plates. Meats are cured and fresh pasta made in the small kitchen and the fresh, elegantly plated dishes really pop with the accompanying wines.

    9 Leigh St., Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    0498-765--855

    Known For

    • A comprehensive wine selection
    • The skewers of beef tongue are divine
    • Acoustic baffling means noise levels are perfect

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Wed. and Thurs.
  • 17. Market Plaza Food Court

    $ | City Center | Asian

    This bustling pan-Asian food hall is a beef-with-black-bean-sauce–free zone. Instead, stalls including Mum's Kimbap and Li's Mouth Magic produce such dishes as salty fish and chicken fried rice, special hot pot, and pho gà (Vietnamese chicken-noodle soup with fresh mint and coriander). Shoppers and tourists crowd the fake-marble tables next door to the Central Market, yet you never have to wait more than a few minutes for a delicious, cheap meal.

    61-63 Grote St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8212–8866

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Sat.–Thurs.
  • 18. Monday's

    $ | City Center

    After working in Melbourne with respected roasters Market Lane and Everyday Coffee, Monday's owner Jarrad Sharrock brought his knowledge back to his hometown of Adelaide and opened his own roastery and minimalist design café in 2017, to the delight of locals.This is his second site and in addition to excellent coffee serves a tight menu of bagels and delicious pastries made fresh at a nearby bakery.

    95 Grenfell St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia

    Known For

    • Sleek modern space
    • Fantastic coffee including beans for sale to take home
    • Healthy, plant-based food options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends
  • 19. Paul's Seafood on Gouger

    $$ | City Center

    It may look like your run-of-the-mill fish-and-chips shop, but this Gouger Street veteran of more than 60 years is the place to get hooked on King George whiting, Australia's fabulous oysters—natural or with various preparations—or salt-and-pepper squid (an iconic Australian dish). It's been hailed as one of Adelaide's best—and best-priced—seafood restaurants. For a great view of the bustle in the open kitchen, request a table upstairs on the ship's-deck-like mezzanine floor.

    79 Gouger St., Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
    08-8231–9778

    Known For

    • <PRO>fresh South Australian oysters</PRO>
    • <PRO>a favorite local spot</PRO>
    • <PRO>affordable and great value </PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
  • 20. Red Ochre Barrel and Grill

    $$$$ | North Adelaide

    A sweeping view of Adelaide is the backdrop for contemporary workings of traditional bush meats such as kangaroo, emu, and wild boar, plus herbs, and fruits at this "floating" riverfront restaurant. The downstairs River Torrens Café, the restaurant's sister venue, is more informal, and offers a modern Italian menu for weekday lunches and dinners.

    War Memorial Dr., Adelaide, South Australia, 5006, Australia
    08-8211–8555

    Known For

    • Famous take on pavlova, a classic Australian dessert
    • Beautiful setting to dine
    • Steaks

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Reservations essential

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