Adelaide is a trendy and laid-back city, well known for its churches and greenspace, and for its proximity to some of Australia’s best wine regions, including the famous Barossa Valley. Adelaide has possibly the best food market in Australia, and over the years many amazing cafes, bars and restaurants serving all kinds of cuisines have popped up within the city, giving Adelaide an amazing variety of dining options. From fine dining to cheap eats, from Italian to Thai, you can enjoy a mouth-watering culinary adventure in Adelaide. Here are 5 of the best eats to check out in Adelaide.
Georges on Waymouth
Established in 2002, Georges on Waymouth has become an icon in Adelaide’s dining scene over the past 15 years. This fine dining restaurant has a Mediterranean focus with a menu that changes with the seasons. Seafood is a popular menu choice, with their Barramundi getting rave reviews, but their signature dish is the lamb press with pancetta, honey pumpkin puree, pistachio and mandarin jam. Another great option is their 5 course tasting, providing you with a taste of five of their best dishes. The restaurant is well known for its excellent service, and with a great wine list, Georges on Waymouth makes a great choice for fine dining in Adelaide.
Adelaide Central Market
Surprising to many, Adelaide has one of the best food market in all of Australia, and over the years it has become to most visited attraction in the city, growing to become the largest undercover market in the Southern Hemisphere. Running for over 150 years, the Adelaide Central Market is an absolute icon of the city and locals and tourists alike flock here from Tuesday to Saturday to taste some of the best food in the city. Over 80 different stall holders sell all kinds of food, from fresh produce to exotic street foods. The Adelaide Central Market isn’t just about the food – it is a place for socialising and enjoying the atmosphere of this Adelaide icon.
Orana
A newcomer to Adelaide’s dining scene, Chef Jock Zonfrillo’s restaurant, Orana, has already taken its place as one of the city’s best restaurants. This restaurant focuses on using native Australian ingredients, often foraged locally in the Adelaide Hills, taking you on a truly unique culinary adventure to the heart of Australia. Two set menus are on offer with interesting dishes such as Kangaroo with avocado, lilly pilly, kutjera and sandalwood nut on offer. The limited amount of seating also makes Orana an intimate dining experience, and menus are paired with locally produced wines.
Peel Street
Pork Belly and Prawn with Asian greens
The street where this restaurant gets its name is a cool little laneway filled with some of Adelaide’s best bars. Peel Street is a fusion restaurant with a hip, industrial style setting with exposed brickwork and big chalk boards displaying specials. The menu is all about share plates with bold flavours, so it’s a great place to dine out with friends. Popular dishes have a middle eastern feel, such as the lamb tagine, but there are lots of great options such as battered gar fish or pork belly with Asian greens.
Sukhumvit Soi 38
For some of the best, authentic Thai food in the heart of Adelaide, head to Sukhumvit Soi 38. This place focuses on simple, traditional and delicious Thai street food, with an equally simple layout and setting to stick with the Thai eatery theme. All of the great Thai favourites are on offer with the beef massaman curry and thai fried rice getting good reviews. Food is cooked as authentically as possible here, with a good amount of spice for the chili lovers, making Sukhumvit Soi 38 a great option to get your Thai food fix in Adelaide, and all at reasonable prices.
These are just five of the many amazing restaurants and eateries to check out in Adelaide. This trendy, often overlooked Australian city has an amazing dining scene, and you are sure to leave the city with your taste buds truly satisfied. So, find yourself a hotel in Adelaide and hit the town for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
Have you been to Adelaide? What are your picks for the best eats in the city?
