10 Best Restaurants in Adelaide

Peel St describes its cuisine as modern fusion, which allows the kitchen staff to rotate the menu based on what produce is in season. Diners can expect creative fare such as a Banana Blossom Salad with shredded chicken, peanuts, chili jam, and lime leaf. Entree examples include Quail Cotoletta with spiced cherry jam, goat curd, radicchio, and sage, or Masterstock Pork Belly with watermelon, peanut caramel, and lemongrass.

Tasting menus are available, and they consist of 5 courses chosen by the kitchen. Note that there are seating times of 2 hours: Early seating time is 5.30 pm or 6 pm, and later seating time is 8 pm or 8.30 pm.

Diners at LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand should expect a memorable experience, complete with artwork and views of the Bird in Hand vineyard. The restaurant encourages guests to allow 3 hours for their complete meal. The menu consists of 7 to 10 dishes ranging from 1-bite signatures to larger composed dishes. Of course, wine is part of the experience and you can choose between a standard wine pairing or a Tribute wine pairing.

Large groups will need to split up, as the largest reservation per table is 6 guests, except for private events. Because of the length of the dinners, the restaurant advises that meals are unsuitable for children under 8 and does not provide a kid’s menu.

Station Road is a relative newcomer to the Adelaide dining landscape and promises world-class French dining with a modern Australian twist in a casual, approachable setting. The menu features premium local ingredients, with snacks such as a mushroom and Gruyere tart or a duck liver parfait. Main courses might include line-caught market fish or a Margra lamb rack.

This elevated bistro has an extensive wine list that will satisfy both established wine drinkers and amateurs alike. You can access Station Road by the city center’s free tram, and the train station is also a brief walk away from the restaurant.

The Salopian Inn seeks to provide a warm and inviting dining experience. It’s set in a charming 1850s building with a fireplace and vineyard views. The restaurant’s kitchen garden has been producing organic fruit, vegetables, and herbs for more than 9 years. The menu options are plentiful, and the restaurant encourages diners to try the tasting menu, which showcases the staff’s favorite dishes.

You’ll have more than 200 local and international gins to choose from, and the Salopian Inn has a historic wine cellar with an award-winning wine list. If you love gin, bring home a bottle of the restaurant’s own product, which is made in collaboration with Kangaroo Island Spirits.

Allegra Dining Room isn’t the easiest restaurant to find, but that’s part of its charm. Located above an Italian restaurant, Allegra takes up a small space that seats 28. Touted as an Adelaide restaurant striving to change the face of meat-free dining in Australia, Allegra seeks to use fresh, local ingredients and create a unique fine-dining experience that vegans and omnivores alike will enjoy.

Allegra’s tasting menu consists of several small dishes. This means that diners should be prepared to take their time and savor the variety of courses. One reviewer said they lingered over their meal for almost 3 hours, so give yourself plenty of time to indulge.

The Golden Boy is a busy and bustling Thai restaurant. Housed in a historic building, you can choose from a few settings: 2 outdoor terraces are wrapped with foliage, while the Cellar Bar offers a leather-cushioned experience downstairs. The Private Dining Room promises an elevated experience for special occasions.

The menu has all the traditional Thai favorites, from wok stir-fried dishes to several curry options. The “Tuk Tuk” dining experience allows guests to sit back and relax as the staff selects a variety of dishes from across the menu. The drinks menu features South Australian wine and beers, along with classic cocktails.

The pizza discs at Sunny’s Pizza keep spinning until the party is over. Open daily from late afternoon until late, caters to hungry commuters, hankering families, and ravenous nightcrawlers alike. Sunny’s has a casual and funky vibe to it, but that doesn’t mean it skimps on quality or creativity. Pizza toppings might include everything from eggplant to smoked scamorza to the ever-controversial pineapple, which Sunny’s serves chargrilled. 

Sunny’s has a convivial atmosphere that’s ideal for an energetic meal out with friends or a lively date night. Expect DJs and some noisy fun. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the #8, which brings the heat with chili honey and chili flakes.

Both a deli and cafe, Bottega Bandito will satisfy hunger in a hurry. If you’re on the go early in the day, then Bottega’s “Brekky” options have you covered, whether you’re in the mood for something light like avocado toast or something a little more substantial, such as the Milk Bun that includes sausage, fried egg, bacon, and provolone. Moving on to lunch, Bottega makes Deli Sandos and Hot Sandos for vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers.

Look for Bottega’s monthly sandwich specials. You might find deals on a Prawn Cocktail Sando or an Everything But the Bagel Sando. A note for visitors on the move: Bottega Bandito has a second location north of Adelaide in Prospect.

NOLA Adelaide seeks to bring a little bit of New Orleans to Australia. The restaurant serves Cajun and Creole cuisine in a laid-back setting with quirky décor. The menu will transport diners to the Deep South of Louisiana, with options like fried chicken, Po’Boys served in a warm baguette, and BBQ pork belly burnt ends.

NOLA takes its food seriously, but it might be even more passionate about its whiskey offerings, with more than 350 choices spread out over a 31-page menu. Don’t leave without trying some beignets, which are square donuts covered in powdered sugar and served with NOLA’s bourbon butterscotch sauce. Note that NOLA doesn’t take reservations.

Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes to 99 Gang Social. The diner is ready for a party, complete with disco balls, 90s rhythm and blues, and fresh cocktails. Burgers are the stars of the dinner menu. Try the 99 Classic or the Honey Boo, with crispy buttermilk chicken dipped in hot honey. Vegans will be pleased to find the Highland VG, which features a house-made plant-based patty.

The drinks menu has plenty of attitude, from signature cocktails to shooters to even virgin mocktails. For a different vibe, check out 99 Gang Social’s sister restaurant, Thirsty Tiger, which offers a little slice of paradise, complete with tropical cocktails.