Best Restaurants in Adelaide (2026)
Looking for the best restaurants in Adelaide? We've rounded up 224 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Adelaide's dining scene spans cuisines from across the world alongside modern Australian cooking that leans on local produce and seafood. Whether you're after a special-occasion table or a relaxed neighbourhood dinner, the list below is ranked so the consistently excellent rises to the top.
224 spots
Marrakech Restaurant
$$Popular Moroccan restaurant with vibrant traditional decor, dishing up dips, platters and tagines.
Part Time Lover
$$Part Time Lover is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 1935 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 69/100.
Herringbone
$$Refined restaurant serving seasonal dishes with an earth-to-table focus in a casual setting.
Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant
$$$Asian, Latin American & other global fare in a moody, artful space with cocktails & a garden.
Low & Slow American BBQ
$$Low & Slow American BBQ is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1650 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 68/100.
Le Pas Sage
Le Pas Sage is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 446 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Peel St
$$Trendy establishment with industrial-chic styling, dishing up refined Modern Australian cuisine.
Luigi Delicatessen
$$Contemporary Italian restaurant with a covered terrace & regular live music nights.
EL Mexicano Glenelg
EL Mexicano Glenelg is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 1084 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 67/100.
Lobethal Bierhaus
$$Microbrewery offering beer tastings, local wine & diverse bistro dishes in a chill environment.
EL Mexicano Hyde Park
EL Mexicano Hyde Park is a restaurant in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 529 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
Seacliff Surfy
Seacliff Surfy is a restaurant in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 476 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
The Rocks Marino Restaurant
$$This airy, easygoing restaurant/cafe with water views offers seafood & Mediterranean dishes.
Osteria Oggi
$$$Chic option with midcentury modern decor dishing up Italian classics & desserts, plus a wine cellar.
Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante
$$Airy cafe & restaurant with a down-to-earth vibe, whipping up vibrant Mediterranean fare.
Lenzerheide Restaurant
$$$Upscale Modern Australian dishes, plus high tea, in a white-tablecloth setting with a glass atrium.
Kiin
Kiin is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 748 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
88 POCHA Korean Restaurant
88 POCHA Korean Restaurant is a restaurant in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 504 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 66/100.
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Read guide →Restaurants in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best restaurants in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated restaurants in Adelaide are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Adelaide restaurants ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter restaurants by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many restaurants are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 224 restaurants across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.
Do I need to book a restaurant in Adelaide?+
For popular and higher-end restaurants, booking ahead is wise — especially Friday and Saturday nights. Many casual spots take walk-ins. Check the venue's own page or website for the latest, as we don't take bookings on your behalf.