Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Adelaide

"With a history stretching back to 1985, Gaucho’s claims to be the oldest Argentinian restaurant in the country, blazing a trail for the long list of South American steakhouses that have popped up all over the place in the new millennium. The pioneering eatery chargrills prime cuts of beef that are butchered and aged on site, and the wide range of locally-sourced seafood will have you salivating, too."

"Make like an Argentine cowboy and swagger into Gaucho’s, arguably the best spot in town for a carnivorous iron infusion. Grain-fed, 28-day-aged steaks are the name of the game, perhaps with an SA oyster or 12 as..."

"Sitting underneath Melt in Henley Square is this oysters and cocktail destination. Every summer, this spot turns into a haven for groups wanting a beach outing. Their menu serves a range of new cocktails and food, styled to match a sun-kissed mood."

"After an exquisite seafood feast overlooking the dreamy Henley Beach sunsets?. SeaSalt has all that and more. Perched atop the buzzing Henley square, enjoy oysters and cocktail whilst you watching the night pass you by."

"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."

"Orders can be picked up at the coffee window situated at the front of the cafe, or the staff can take the delivery to your car parked out the front of the cafe. The Messy Tomato will also be introducing ready-to-eat meals which will be available for pick up or delivery."

"Topiary Cafe is located along North East Road, Tea Tree Gully in Adelaide City. Thousands of visitors routinely take their breakfast here. It boasts a relaxing atmosphere and delicious traditional English breakfast options: incredible sourdough bread, homemade cheese, cured meat, local free-range eggs, and wood-smoked bacon."

"Pranzo is an Italian restaurant which prides itself on delivering fresh local produce. There aren’t too many Italian restaurants that delve into the breakfast service but Pranzo thought they might – and needless to say, we’re glad they did. From the breakfast menu we’d recommend to start your day by ordering the Poached Eggs ($16) with pancetta, avocado, baby spinach and sour dough."

"If you don’t know Sir Hans Heysen, then why not get acquainted by visiting his home. One of Australia’s most noted landscape artists, the historic house-come-gallery-museum is set upon 60-hectares of scenic land, just outside of Hahndorf, and holds some 200 original works. 68 Heysen Road, Hahndorf"

"Once home to South Australia’s criminally insane patients, Glenside Hospital, formerly known as the Parkside Lunatic Asylum, amongst others, was designed in the mid-19th century by EJ Woods. Completed in 1885, it served as a psychiatric hospital until the 1970s when it was largely abandoned. Now, the hospital’s infamous Z Ward – where the criminally and mentally insane were held – is open to the public, running both day tours and ghost tours that tell the stories of the inmates and this fascinatingly dark side of colonial history."

"The River Torrens Linear Park runs from the foothills at Athelstone all the way to Henley Beach. There are playgrounds dotted along the trail so you can stop with the kids for a break. Also perfect for prams, scooters and bikes."