Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in South Australia

We've collected top 10 mentioned must try restaurants in South Australia from other articles such as Mum on the Move, Just Adelaide, Society19 Ozzie, including seafood, with a view, and different cuisines.

Top Best Restaurants in South Australia

Chianti
Chianti
4.6 (760 ratings)
Family-run trattoria with all-day menus of Italian staples, a sleek dining room and pavement tables.
160 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Italian restaurantRestaurant
Shobosho
Shobosho
4.5 (669 ratings)
Lauded destination emphasizing Japanese yakitori & grilled fare in a rustic-chic space with a bar.
17 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Asian restaurantJapanese restaurantRestaurant
Restaurant Orana
Restaurant Orana
4.5 (233 ratings)
Upscale Modern Australian tasting menu in an elegant, intimate restaurant with timber styling.
1/285 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
RestaurantAustralian restaurant
Two-Bit Villains
Two-Bit Villains
4.4 (527 ratings)
Burgers, sundaes and housemade sodas, plus vegetarian options, in an offbeat diner with tiki decor.
Adelaide Arcade, Shop 150, Level one, 111/117 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Vegetarian restaurantAmerican restaurantDinerGluten-free restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurant
Mother Vine
Mother Vine
4.6 (222 ratings)
Mediterranean small plates and wine tastings, offered in a hip bar with exposed-brick walls.
22-26 Vardon Ave, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Wine barRestaurant
Mentioned by Star Wine List
The guide to 11 great wine bars and wine restaurants in Adelaide 2021
"Open seven days and opposite East End Cellars, the best retail wine shop in South Australia, you will find wine bar MotherVine. Owned by Master of Wine David LeMire and sommelier Patrick Madden, you can rest assured that you will find some cult classic wines in their cellar. They have a section of the wine list with a featured winery from time to time, so it is great to be able to taste a variety of wines, cuvees and vintages from one single winery."
Noodle Box Marryatville
Noodle Box Marryatville
3.9 (76 ratings)
Modern counter-serve chain selling pan-Asian, hawker-style noodle and rice dishes, plus yum cha.
Marryatville Shopping Centre, 242/248 Kensington Rd, Marryatville SA 5068, Australia
Noodle shopRestaurant
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant
4.2 (524 ratings)
Classic dishes plus margaritas and sangria in a vibrant room with stained glass and stencil lamps.
42 Melbourne St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
Mexican restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by City of Adelaide
Taste the world in Adelaide
"Established in 1975, Zapata's is Adelaide's oldest Mexican restaurant. They have all of your beloved Mexican classics including tacos, enchiladas and nachos, which are complimented with western flavours to suit all tastes. They also have a number of vegetarian and gluten free meals to please the whole family."
Hendon Hotel
Hendon Hotel
3.9 (301 ratings)
Casual quarters in a relaxed hotel offering a bistro, plus a bar, a game room & free breakfast.
110 Tapleys Hill Rd, Royal Park SA 5014, Australia
PubBarBistroRestaurant
The Little Hunter
The Little Hunter
4.3 (788 ratings)
25 Victoria St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Steak houseFunction room facilityRestaurant
Fishbank Restaurant
Fishbank Restaurant
4.5 (90 ratings)
GROUND LEVEL, 2 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Restaurant
Mentioned by Broadsheet
Best New Restaurants in Adelaide
"The latest addition to Adelaide’s fresh wave of seafood opened in the old Jamie’s Italian space on King William Street in spring. The ambitious new restaurant is the brainchild of Martin Palmer and Ed Peter, the partnership behind upstairs bar and restaurant 2KW. The menu spans everything from fish’n’chips to beluga caviar."

Best Cake Places in South Australia

Mr Cheese
Mr Cheese
4 (76 ratings)
31 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Cake shop
Mentioned by City of Adelaide
Best city bakeries
"Inspired by world famous Japanese cuisine, Mr. Cheese is home to the light Japanese cheesecake which has less calories than a traditional cheesecake... that basically makes it healthy right?. View this post on Instagram"
La Madeleine
La Madeleine
4 (142 ratings)
Quaint French cafe chain serving rustic country fare, espresso & fresh-baked baguettes.
246 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067, Australia
PatisserieBakeryCafeCake shopCoffee storeDessert shop
Cake Studio Adelaide
Cake Studio Adelaide
4.2 (17 ratings)
1048 Grand Jct Rd, Holden Hill SA 5088, Australia
Cake shopCake decorating equipment shopCulinary schoolCupcake shopParty equipment rental serviceWedding bakery

Best Vegan Restaurants in South Australia

Sarah's Sister's Sustainable Cafe
Sarah's Sister's Sustainable Cafe
4.5 (313 ratings)
117 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia
Vegetarian restaurantBreakfast restaurantVegan restaurantWine bar
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Vegan Restaurants In Adelaide
"Some proper wholesome vegan cooking that is comfort food at its very best. Dishes like their take on Shepard’s Pie below will have you hooked from the very first mouthful. Add in great service and a large selection of exciting drinks and you will soon become a regular if you live in the area."
Mentioned by PETA Australia
The Ultimate Vegan Guide to Adelaide
"The place to be when you have no idea what you’re craving, this vegetarian café offers all types of vegan options, from homemade gnocchi to bread-and-butter pudding. 117 Semaphore Road, Semaphore SA 5019. Facebook | Instagram"
Nutrition Republic (Plant 4 Bowden Cafe)
Nutrition Republic (Plant 4 Bowden Cafe)
4.3 (116 ratings)
Third St, Bowden SA 5007, Australia
Health food restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee storeGluten-free restaurantTakeout RestaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Adelaide, Australia
"Nutrition Republic began as a sports supplement and nutrition store before evolving into an expresso and elixir bar in 2013, focusing on whole, unprocessed foods. The name of the game is organic coffee, protein superfood smoothies, coconut water elixirs, healthy plant-based meals and raw desserts as well as raw vegan snacks, condiments and supplements in the retail section of the Goodwood store."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Best Vegan Restaurants In Adelaide
"A bright and colourful breakfast and lunch menu packed full of some of the healthiest and tastiest vegan food you could ever wish for. They place a lot of emphasis on sourcing the very best ingredients, which is what makes the dishes taste so good. Along with their seriously good juices, you’ll be feeling super healthy with every mouthful of the food here."
The Lost Deli
The Lost Deli
4.7 (215 ratings)
38 Charles St, Norwood SA 5067, Australia
Coffee shopBreakfast restaurantCafeDeliJuice shopLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantOrganic restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deli
Mentioned by Sitchu
The Best Vegan Restaurants in Adelaide for a Delicious, Plant-based Feast
"Family ran and providing the freshest ingredients from their farms, there is enough choice in their seasonal menus to keep going back again and again. We’ve got our mind set on the avo pumpkin on toast for our first visit… or maybe the gnocchi. No, wait, it’s got to be the big breakfast."
Mentioned by PETA Australia
The Ultimate Vegan Guide to Adelaide
"A vegan café in Norwood serving delicious meals, salads and coffee. 38 Charles Street, Norwood, SA 5067. Facebook | Instagram"

Best History Museum in South Australia

South Australian Museum
South Australian Museum
4.6 (3094 ratings)4.5 (1286 ratings)
The 5-floor building is devoted to natural history artifacts & an exploration of Aboriginal culture.
North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Natural history museumMuseumsArt museumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Thrifty Family Travels
Best Things to do in Adelaide with Kids
"One of the most visited in Australia and definitely among the top 10 things to do in Adelaide. With five floors of exhibits covering fossils, mammals, Ancient Egypt, special exhibition spaces and more plus Aboriginal and Pacific Cultures collections, the SA Museum offers plenty for young and old. With so many interactive hands on activities, Myla absolutely loved it here, she particularly loved checking out the various world mammals, learning about the various South Australian biodiversity and checking out the giant squid which spans across four floors dangling in an elevator shaft!"
Mentioned by Exploring South Australia
Best Adelaide Museums
"It is located on North Terrace between to State Library and the Art Gallery and it’s the one people mean when they say “The Museum”. The ground floor is always a favourite with kids. For as long as I can remember there has been a display containing full-sized animals from all over the world."
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
Things to do in Adelaide with Kids
"Adelaide has quite a number of museums that you can visit with kids. Head to our museums in Adelaide resource to discover all the museums you can check off on your adventures."
National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum
4.6 (847 ratings)4.5 (272 ratings)
Indoor-outdoor museum featuring steam engines, carriages, train rides, a model railroad & more.
76 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia
Rail museumMuseumsNational museumHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Museums in Adelaide, Australia
"Australian largest undercover railway museum is located in Port Adelaide, containing more than 100 exhibits tracing the history of Australia’s state, commonwealth and private railway operators. The museum first opened in 1970 and moved to its current site in 1988, giving visitors the opportunity to climb into the cabs of giant steam engines, stroll through elegant carriages, and learn a little about Australia’s long locomotive tradition."
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
Things to do in Adelaide with Kids
"Just a friendly reminder that the #NationalRailwayMuseum #PortAdelaide is open every day except Christmas Day, from 10am to 4:30pm. Perfect place to spend some time during the summer break!. #MuseumFun #Railways #FamilyEntertainment"
Bay Discovery Centre
Bay Discovery Centre
4.3 (24 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings)
Local museum honoring the heritage & culture of the region through exhibits & educational programs.
Town Hall Moseley Square, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia
MuseumArt galleryHistory museumSpecialty Museums

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near South Australia

Lockleys Hotel
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