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
Estia Restaurant
$$Estia Restaurant is a restaurant in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1635 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Auntie8's Vietnamese Cuisine
Auntie8's Vietnamese Cuisine is a restaurant in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 339 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Ambrosini's Restaurant
$$$Ambrosini's Restaurant is a restaurant in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 340 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Carnivore
Carnivore is a restaurant in Hindmarsh, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 1149 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Gin Long Canteen
$$Updated Asian classics like banh mi & pho in an airy room with blackboard menus & geometric art.
Bombae- Spiritz & Kitchen
Bombae- Spiritz & Kitchen is a restaurant in Unley, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 199 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Hello Harry The Burger Joint (North Adelaide)
$$Hello Harry The Burger Joint (North Adelaide) is a restaurant in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 422 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
OZIN Restaurant
OZIN Restaurant is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 362 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Hola Amigos Semaphore
Hola Amigos Semaphore is a restaurant in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 499 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
The White House
$$Refined Modern Australian dining with French influences in a quaint 1850s cottage painted white.
SALTY DOG SEAFOOD AND GRILL
SALTY DOG SEAFOOD AND GRILL is a restaurant in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 435 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Bread & Bone
$$Contemporary, easygoing restaurant serving burgers, hot dogs & international beers.
Lenox Avenue Rundle Street
Lenox Avenue Rundle Street is a restaurant in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 601 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
The Good Tiger Brighton
The Good Tiger Brighton is a restaurant in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 497 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Trak Restaurant
Trak Restaurant is a restaurant in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 227 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Barry's Burgers (Semaphore)
$$Barry's Burgers (Semaphore) is a restaurant in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 1059 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Shobosho
$$$Lauded destination emphasizing Japanese yakitori & grilled fare in a rustic-chic space with a bar.
Stanley Bridge Tavern
$$Stanley Bridge Tavern is a restaurant in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 1248 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
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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.