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
Super Green Bowl Henley
Super Green Bowl Henley is a restaurant in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 29 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
UCB Semaphore
UCB Semaphore is a restaurant in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 175 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Second Floor Grill & Bar
Second Floor Grill & Bar is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 52 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Jack's On Unley
$$Jack's On Unley is a restaurant in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 136 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 53/100.
Sip & Sear - All day BBQ and Bar
Sip & Sear - All day BBQ and Bar is a restaurant in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 48 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
The Grand Bar
$$Laid-back, airy beachside venue offering bistro food & share plates.
PARC Brasserie & Bar
Locally sourced, Modern Australian food in a trendy dining room with leather booths, inside a hotel.
Girl Next Door
Girl Next Door is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 33 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Balkan Express Adelaide
Balkan Express Adelaide is a restaurant in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 52 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
My Yen Chinese Restaurant
$$My Yen Chinese Restaurant is a restaurant in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 3.9-star Google rating from 137 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Bami Mitcham
Bami Mitcham is a restaurant in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 145 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Yiannis On Port Quay
Yiannis On Port Quay is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 47 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Cheeseburger Glenelg
Cheeseburger Glenelg is a restaurant in Glenelg, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 48 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
Momoto Burnside Village
Momoto Burnside Village is a restaurant in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.0-star Google rating from 59 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 50/100.
18 Street Hot Pot Burnside Village
18 Street Hot Pot Burnside Village is a restaurant in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 81 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Imperial Room
Imperial Room is a restaurant in Mitcham, Adelaide. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 110 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Soonta Brighton
Soonta Brighton is a restaurant in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 13 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Nhu Lan On Brighton
Nhu Lan On Brighton is a restaurant in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 27 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
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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.