Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Adelaide

An intimate and cozy spot located in the coastal suburb of Henley Beach, Acacia, which is a cross between a restaurant and a cafe, welcomes guests with unbridled warmth and affection, taking care to ensure that they leave with good memories in tow. Focusing on whipping up contemporary delights that are both healthy and sumptuous, the establishment emanates a friendly vibe that will instantly reel you in. Pick from savory items like grilled mushrooms, house cured salmon, sirloin steak, gnocchi, and grilled market fish among others. Pair these with your choice of tasteful wine or piping hot and delicious coffee. The restaurant also makes provisions for private events and functions.

A host of awards and a lovely setting on the bank of River Torrens, make this restaurant a most attractive proposition for a long lunch or sunset dinner. With wood floors, white linen and large windows, Jolleys exudes class. The superb modern Australian menu changes seasonally although duck dishes remain popular. The desserts are luscious and an excellent wine list promotes South Australian wines, including reserves.

Henley Square is a delightful enclave of seaside dining which lends itself to the alfresco style of Bacchus. Distinctively different dining with colorful dishes, such as red snapper on black and red noodles. Seafood is naturally a feature of the menu and the affable staff will make you welcome at any time. Bacchus is a delight both in summer with cool meals by the water, and in the winter with its snug log fires.

The impressive Semaphore Palais Bistro sits right on the beach amongst tall palm trees. Dating back to the 1920s, the building is an elegant example of local art deco architecture. The polished white and wood interior gives the place the feeling of a big yacht. A casual crowd comes here to enjoy the seaside dining and a breezy atmosphere. On Friday and Saturday nights the mood picks up and the Palais doubles as a party place. Including all kinds of seafood, steak and pasta dishes, the Palais menu is impressive. Hot, cold and alcoholic drinks are available at the bar.

The Garden’s Kiosk which is also referred to as Simpson Kiosk nestled within the premises of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens is popular for its coffee and beautiful scenery thanks to the trees and also the adjacent lake. As you enter the premises, the first thing to notice is its neat seating arrangement including the one in the verandah. The Garden’s Kiosk specialty lies in Mediterranean delicacies including Biscotti, Sandwiches, wood Oven Bread, Cakes and a wide range of wine and beer. While the place does not have many options when it comes to food, the cafe does serve a wide range of coffee. Some of the highlights here include Affogato, Caffè Latte, Long Black, Cappuccino, Hot Chocolate, Piccolo Latte, Macchiato and Espresso. Apart from coffee, it also serves pastries that are locally sourced and hand-baked daily. Take a break at Simpson Kiosk to enjoy some delicious confectionaries while soaking in the stunning views of the lake. Enjoy!

Nestled within the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, the Botanic Gardens Restaurant with its floor to ceiling glass windows ensures a memorable meal thanks to the views of the garden. Managed by chef Paul Baker, the menu here offers a choice of a three, four courses meal and a Degustation. A view of a small lake adds an ambiance of tranquility. Moreover, Botanic Gardens Restaurant follows the policy of “garden to plate”, which reduces the wastage of food.