Adelaide, South Australia — Food and Dining
Restaurants in Adelaide, South Australia
Restaurants
Recommended restaurants
AmalfiPizzeriaRistorante
If you like pizza then you'll love the authentic Italian versions from this busy little eatery.
The pastas and special fish dishes are good too - and reasonably priced.
29 Frome Street (just off Rundle Mall)
Tel: (08) 8223 1948.
Price: $$
JolleysBoathouseRestaurant
Situated on the banks of the Torrens River, Jolleys comes with views of ducks and black swans, and specializes in contemporary Australian cuisine such as grilled ocean trout with a cauliflower purée and baby clams.
1 Jolleys Lane
Tel: (08) 8223 2891.
Website: www.jolleysboathouse.com
Price: $$$
Matsuri
Kimono-clad staff serves up excellent sushi and a variety of other traditional Japanese offerings from tempura and noodles to hot pot dishes. It's one of the best Japanese restaurants in Australia and highly recommended.
167 Gouger Street
Tel: (08) 8231 3494.
Website: www.matsuri-sa.com
Price: $$
Mesa Lunga
For those wanting a taste of the Mediterranean, this restaurant offers Spanish- and Italian-inspired meals. There are also some wonderful tapas available from the bar.
140 Gouger Street
Tel: (08) 8410 7617.
Website: www.mesalunga.com
Price: $$$
TheGrange
South Australia's most famous chef, Cheong Lew, creates an innovative, Western/Asian-fusion menu based on seafood.
In the Hilton Adelaide, 233 Victoria Square
Tel: (08) 8237 0737.
Website: http://thegrangerestaurant.com.au
Price: $$$$
TheManse
Set in a beautiful 1884 Victorian Mansion, The Manse has five dining areas, open fire places and a gracious outdoor terrace. The menu is French-inspired.
142 Tynte Street, North Adelaide
Tel: (08) 8267 4636.
Website: www.themanserestaurant.com.au
Price: $$$$
Ying Chow
Popular with night owls and those looking for a bargain, this classic Chinese restaurant offers a tasty if rather noisy dinning experience.
114 Gouger Street
Tel: (08) 8211 7998.
Price: $
Nightlife
For such a relatively small city with a reputation for being quiet and sleepy too, Adelaide has a surprisingly vibrant nightlife. If you want a choice but don't want to stagger too far, then cruise along Rundle Street in the city center. If you're after live music, you're in luck as Adelaide is still a big supporter of local bands. If you drink beer, ask for a 'schooner'. It's the same size as a 'midi' in New South Wales or a ‘pot' in Victoria.
Bars: The Austral, at 205 Rundle Street, is favored for its outdoor seating and weekend DJ's, while the Belgium Beer Café, 27-29 Ebenezer Place (www.oostende.com.au), offers dark wood European styling, and The Port Dock Brewery Hotel, at 10 Todd Street Port Adelaide (www.portdockbreweryhotel.com.au), is renowned for its house-brewed beers.
Clubs: The multi-level Heaven Nightclub at 7 West Terrace (www.heaven.com.au) boasts several crowded bars, dance and chill-out rooms. For the best of dance-club DJs, head to The Cargo Club at 213 Hindley Street (www.cargoclub.com.au).
Live Music: The iconic band venue The Exeter, 246 Rundle Street (www.theexeter.com.au), has a great beer garden and bands playing throughout the week. The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, at 59 Port Road Hindmarsh (www.thegov.com.au), offers up live music and delicious pub food, including gourmet pizzas. To catch interstate or overseas bands, check out Fowlers Live, 68 North Terrace (www.fowlerslive.com.au).
