Best Diners in Queenstown

"When this sleek eatery —all polished concrete floors, minimalist lighting, and textured grey walls — opened at the end of 2017 in newly cool Henley Beach, it quickly became a local favourite. Set one street back from the sand, the centrepiece at Acacia is a 5.4-metre white mosaic-tiled coffee bar. During the week, a steady stream of beachgoers swing past for their morning takeaway; on weekends, it buzzes with the brunch crowd devouring classic poached eggs alongside more unexpected dishes such as miso eggplant served topped with puffed rice and grilled kale, and a sensational confit duck leg served with a fried egg and spiced honey on house-made crumpets."

"Acacia is a casual yet sophisticated space, dishing comfort for everyone from the local beach bums to the visiting city dwellers. The space transforms from breakfast with OJ to dinner with Pinot seamlessly. Using a combination of subtle textures and materials to create a refined, welcoming...See More"

"A post shared by Sugar Shack Diner (@sugarshackdiner) on May 9, 2016 at 9:59pm PDT. Its ‘Hungry Vegan’ burger made our list of the top ten vegan burgers in Australia. And for good reason."

"Open for lunch 6 days a week and dinner 7 days a week, Charlies Diner offers an extensive buffet that can’t be missed. Choose from Asian dishes, international options, a salad bar, and a vast selection of desserts. Buffet prices vary throughout the week and depending on whether you’re dining for lunch or dinner."

"Arguably Adelaide’s leading craft beer dedicated bar, NOLA has become a go-to destination for craft beer enthusiasts. With its New Orleans theme, NOLA Craft Beer & Whiskey is also one of Adelaide’s best jazz bars and serves up great food with a focus on Creole and Cajun soul cuisine. With 16 tap beers on rotation, visitors can expect an extensive range of both independent and craft brewed products from South Australia, interstate and overseas."

"Chef Dong is the owner and Head Chef of this authentic Chinese kitchen. The restaurant offers his best Southern China dishes, mixing the traditional flavours and characteristics of the region with quality ingredients sourced in South Australia. The menu is full of traditional Cantonese and Fujianese food, including fresh roasted Peking Duck, Yum Cha and a bunch of vegan-friendly dishes too."

"This restaurant is named after its executive chef, Mr Dong, who opened this establishment in 2014 to serve more traditional Cantonese fare than his first Adelaide eatery, Fortuna Court in Norwood. Using plenty of fresh South Australian seafood, specialties include lobster with noodles as well as steamed trout with ginger and shallots."

"If you haven’t already tried Malaysian cuisine… well, you must. A melting pot of cultures, Malaysia is known for its diverse range of food with a blend of Malay, Indonesian, Chinese and Indian heritage. Papparich, a well-known Malaysian franchise, serves deliciously authentic Malaysian street food at an affordable price."

"While not technically a conservation park, Shepherds Hill Recreation Park still makes our list of the best national parks near Adelaide. A popular spot for mountain bike riding, here you’ll find a range of bike trails including family-friendly loops, tougher cross-country trails and more advanced downhill runs. There are also four walking trails which run through the park’s beautiful remnant grey box eucalyptus forest ranging from 2km to 6km walks, and you can trek to the top of the hill for 360-degree views of the city, coast and hills."