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Adelaide Restaurants

Adelaide's food scene has exploded in recent years. Each week, it seems as though there is a new place to visit and new things to try. Whether you are looking for something sweet, or a new restaurant which combines fine dining with a modern edge, look no further than Adelaide's impressive list of restaurants. With world-class entertainment and breathtaking natural attractions, Adelaide is the ideal place to get a taste of what is to come. Here are our picks of the top Adelaide restaurants.

Popular Cuisines : Modern Australian  Cafe  Indian  Italian  Pizza  Vietnamese  Asian  Thai  

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Samurai Teppanyaki House

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hyde Park

13 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Kobe Beef DegustationThe King of BeefAt Samurai Teppanyaki House, we pride ourselves on presenting only the finest dishes to our guests, bringing authentic Japanese cuisine straight to Adelaide. In our quest to offer the best, we coul...
Luma Restaurant

Luma Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Luma Tasting MenuTuesday to SaturdayExecutive Chef Hugh Hazelwood presents a specially curated 5 course tasting menu featuring his favourite seasonal creations. $95 per person. Bookings are essential.
Carnivore

Carnivore

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hindmarsh

12 Chef Hat Award
Celebrate In Style At CarnivoreEnquire Today!Celebrate in style at Carnivore! From the elegance of our Main Dining Area to the exclusivity of Matador’s Lounge, our spaces are designed for unforgettable moments. Enquire today and make your nex...
Garcon Bleu

Garcon Bleu

French   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Adelaide CBD

12 Chef Hat Award
Illuminate Dining Offer: Soirée ÉlectriqueExpress Set-menuIn celebration of Illuminate Adelaide 2025, Garçon Bleu presents a specially curated two-course set menu — the perfect prelude to your evening in the city.
Premium Dining ExperienceThe Perfect MatchSavor the perfect pairing of our Signature Angus Eye Fillet Beef Wellington with Penfolds Bin 389, the "baby Grange." This harmonious combination of tradition and modern flair elevates every bite a...
"Fantastic imagination and technique"
Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

Hardy's Verandah Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Hawthorn

13 Chef Hat Award
Experience sumptuous elegance when dining at the award-winning Lenzerheide restaurant on Belair Road in Hawthorn. Established in 1989, enjoy the very best in fine dining Adelaide has to offer; only...
North Adelaide’s newest culinary destination, ODE´ brings the elegance of fine dining with the fun spirit of a bistro to O’Connell Street. Discover classic techniques and flavours that have stood t...
Longplay Bistro

Longplay Bistro

European   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Adelaide CBD

13 Chef Hat Award
Longplay Bistro on Pirie Street in Adelaide’s CBD is the summation of the things we enjoy – a casual, sometimes rowdy environment in which to eat good bistro food, drink great wine and listen to re...
Nonna and I

Nonna and I

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Adelaide CBD

Christmas In July At Nonna And I Enquire Today!Getting into the festive spirit this Winter? Celebrate Christmas in July with our custom catering options, perfect for both small gatherings and large groups. Whether it’s a work event, family lunc...
Cafe Michael 2

Cafe Michael 2

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Adelaide CBD

Restaurant & Catering Association
Serving the best Thai food in AdelaideOpen 7 Days a week Cafe Michael 2 has been serving award-winning authentic Thai since 1982 in Adelaide's cosmopolitan East End, Rundle Street. Our menu offers a wide range of Thai specialties such as crispy beef, gar...
Nosso Cafe

Nosso Cafe

Brazilian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

West Lakes

Happy Hour At Nosso CafeThursday & Friday!You asked, we listened — Happy Hour is finally here! Join us every Thursday & Friday night for delicious burgers, icy drinks, and unbeatable vibes. Happy Hour runs from 4–6 PM! We are open until 9P...
Pork Soup with riceNew winter menu!Enjoy our new winter special, Pork Soup with rice! Served in a stone bowl, enjoy tender sliced pork with a soul-soothing warm broth and noodles! Served with rice and a homemade spicing paste on the...
Thai Room

Thai Room

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Mon 11:30 AM

Adelaide CBD

WINESday Wednesdays at Thai RoomFree wine every WednesdayEvery Wednesday night, order 1 entrée and 1 main per person and receive a complimentary glass of wine on us. The perfect midweek ritual dine, sip, and unwind at Thai Room.
Koomo

Koomo

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Adelaide CBD

KOOMO Gurume FridaysChanko-nabe Sumo Hot PotOur Chanko-nabe–inspired Japanese hot pot is just what you need this winter. Packed with nourishing seasonal vegetables, hearty broth, and soul-warming flavours, it’s like getting a big, warm hug f...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Tapas"
Prohibition Liquor Co

Prohibition Liquor Co

Tapas   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Adelaide CBD

Burger & Cocktail Combo$25 Every Thursday!Thursdays just got better with our Prohibition Burger & Cocktail Combo for just $25! Sink your teeth into a juicy burger and choose from one of our craft cocktails to wash it down! Available every...
Three Hearty Indian Dishes At Chatkazz Adelaide Order Now!Chatkazz winter must haves! Three hearty Indian classics to warm your soul and kick off the colder months: Odo Rolto With Chaas, pearl millet flatbread with smoky eggplant mash. Vagharelo Rolto, he...
Sip & Savour: Exclusive WineEvery ThursdayExperience the elegance of fine wines with Wine by the Glass. Every Thursday, PARC opens a special bottle from our unique and premium wine selection. Savour these exquisite wines in the cozy ambien...
Restaurant Botanic

Restaurant Botanic

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

Adelaide CBD

19 Chef Hat Award
Restaurant Botanic on North Terrace in Adelaide is a celebration of place and time – the place is the stunning Adelaide Botanic Gardens and the time is the seasons. Diners are surrounded by 51-acre...
Empress Restaurant

Empress Restaurant

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Toorak Gardens