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
LLaw Boutique Restaurant Port Plaza
$$LLaw Boutique Restaurant Port Plaza is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 253 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Glenelg Tikka N Talk
Glenelg Tikka N Talk is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 104 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Li Beirut Charcoal Chicken
Li Beirut Charcoal Chicken is a restaurant in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 89 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
OMADA Bar & Grill
OMADA Bar & Grill is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 103 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Charlie's Diner
$Charlie's Diner is a restaurant in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 3.7-star Google rating from 2468 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Fergie Mac's Lounge
Fergie Mac's Lounge is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 91 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Ellenika
$$Savory Greek dishes, cocktails & wines in a bright, relaxed dining room with low-hanging lights.
Schnithouse Port Adelaide
Schnithouse Port Adelaide is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 286 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
The Bath Hotel
$$Sleek dining room with a Modern Australian menu, plus an exposed-brick cocktail bar serving pizza.
Bom Korean Restaurant
$$Contemporary preparations of Korean classics, plus wine and hot pots, in a bright, simple space.
Spicy Chick Glenelg ( halal certified)
Spicy Chick Glenelg ( halal certified) is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 80 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
Base Bar
$$Base Bar is a restaurant in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 114 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Greek Street
Greek Street is a restaurant in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 288 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Cottage Kitchen
Cottage Kitchen is a restaurant in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 153 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Molly's
Molly's is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 325 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
Brighton Food and Wine
$$Modern Australian dishes are served all day in a relaxed seaside space with outdoor tables.
Red Panda BBQ 🔥
Red Panda BBQ 🔥 is a restaurant in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 76 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 54/100.
BirdYakitori Bar
BirdYakitori Bar is a restaurant in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 67 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
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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.