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2023 SA Readers' Choice Awards

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19 18Superlative Food & Wine: Internationally acclaimed
Worth a special journey
17 16Exceptional Quality of Cuisine
Worth a detour
15 14Food Quite Out of the Ordinary
Worth a stop on the way
13 12A Good Restaurant in its category
Commended
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Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Find Adelaide’s hottest gourmand destination introducing a modern ‘new French’ concept at Garcon Blue on Currie Street in the heart of the city. Nestling in the Sofitel Adelaide, this elegant resta...
"Fantastic imagination and technique"
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Crafers

17 Chef Hat Award
Just 15 minutes from Adelaide, overlooking the rolling patchwork of Piccadilly Valley, is Mount Lofty House, home to Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant. An elegant atmosphere awaits, styled with true refi...
Pike & Joyce Restaurant

Pike & Joyce Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Lenswood

13 Chef Hat Award
Wine, dine and indulge the senses at Pike & Joyce Restaurant on Mawson Road in Lenswood. Perched on top of the hill, you'll find panoramic views of the Onkaparinga Valley from a full glass frontage...
St Hugo Restaurant

St Hugo Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:30:AM

Rowland Flat

14 Chef Hat Award
Expect an immersive sensory experience at St Hugo Restaurant on Barossa Valley Way in Rowland Flat. Nestled in the heart of the Barossa Valley in a captivating setting overlooking the vineyard, thi...
"Delectable Mod Australian Cuisine"
Bush DeVine Restaurant

Bush DeVine Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

Sevenhill

12 Chef Hat Award
After exploring Clare Valley, take a sensory detour to Sevenhill where you will find hidden gem Bush DeVine Restaurant within Paulett Winery. Work up an appetite by strolling through the Indigenous...
Fred Eatery

Fred Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30:AM

Aldgate

Fresh, approachable, flavour-driven fare utilising locally sourced produce is what you’ll find on the menu at Fred Eatery on Mount Barker Road in Aldgate. This Adelaide Hills dining destination roc...
Serafino Restaurant

Serafino Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00:AM

McLaren Vale

13 Chef Hat Award
Discover the beauty of McLaren Vale at Serafino, a winery, restaurant and accommodation venue nestled among 200-year-old gum trees, lakes and rolling hillsides. The largest venue space in McLaren V...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Regional"
The Line & Label

The Line & Label

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Port Lincoln

13 Chef Hat Award
While visiting the Port Lincoln area of the Eyre Peninsula, a stop at The Line & Label on Whillas Road is an absolute must. Perched regally above the vineyard of Peter Teakle Wines, The Line & Labe...
SLATE Restaurant

SLATE Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Sevenhill

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Nestled in Pikes Wines ‘Polish Hill River Estate’ in Sevenhill is award-winning restaurant SLATE. Take in picturesque views of estate vineyards from the alfresco deck with a glass of Riesling in ha...
Set amongst a mix of eucalyptus and landscaped gardens, Sidewood Estate Cellar Door and Restaurant on River Road brings hand-crafted wine and food to the Adelaide Hills. The jet-black cladded exter...
Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant

Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant

Latin American   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

St Morris

Indulge in smoky sensations at Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant on Magill Road, a popular venue inspired by exotic tastes in St Morris. Encompassed in an ambient vibe, dine surrounded by vibrant red, p...
Parlamento

Parlamento

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Adelaide CBD

Italian-owned and operated for more than 30 years, Adelaide culinary institution Parlamento on North Terrace (near major hotels and the Casino), has been graced with the presence of many internatio...
Stamps

Stamps

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30:PM

Mitcham

Aptly named for its location beside the old post office, award-winning Stamps restaurant is quaintly tucked away on a leafy back street of Mitcham in Adelaide. While the gorgeous heritage building ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Mexican"
Loco Mexican

Loco Mexican

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Victor Harbor

Restaurant & Catering Association
Gorge on a fiesta of flavours at Loco Mexican, a vibrant hot spot to see and be seen in Victor Harbor on the upstairs level of the Harbor Mall. Radiating warm and lively colours, inside feels energ...
TingLish

TingLish

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 4:30:PM

Thebarton

Live, laugh and love at Thai restaurant TingLish on George Street in Thebarton. With a name originating from the blend of English and Thai, this sleek venue offers memorable dining in industrial-st...
Noi Vietnamese Eatery

Noi Vietnamese Eatery

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00:PM

Fullarton

Find a sun-filled atrium, bubbling pond and market garden waiting for you when you dine at Noi Vietnamese Eatery on Glen Osmond Road in Fullarton. The restaurant’s menu pays homage to the childhood...
Born out of a love of good vegan food, Veggie Vie Cafe on McHenry Street in the heart of Adelaide city was created with the vision to entice people of all walks of life to eat, drink and relax in a...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Regional"
ArtWine Estate

ArtWine Estate

   Opens at 11:00:AM

Woodside

Established for more than a decade and a leader in new-emerging varieties, ArtWine Estate’s award-winning wines are best enjoyed at the cellar door tucked into the Adelaide Hills along Bird In Hand...
L'Anse French Cafe

L'Anse French Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00:AM

Port Lincoln

Known as one of the Eyre Peninsula’s most-loved dining destinations, head to L’Anse French Café on Liverpool Street in Port Lincoln for all things croissant. Eat, drink and relax at this stylish ve...
William Macintosh

William Macintosh

$$$$$   Opens at 7:00:AM

Naracoorte

Nestled amid a tranquil garden setting you’ll find William Macintosh Motor Lodge, on Stewart Terrace in Naracoorte, just inland from Mount Gambier. Whether you’re travelling between Melbourne and A...