Australia Restaurants

This place is delicious - you will devour nearly everything! The food is incredible and the cocktails are mesmerizing. Get there early or be prepared to wait 1 to 2 hour and enjoy the scene. Try the 'Rose Porteus' watermelon liqueur blended with citrus vodka, fresh mint and watermelon pulp.

Exquisite sushi - Shaun Presland kicked off and Percy and his team now rock the sushi bar. It melts in your mouth and is rather creative, using fresh Australian seafood too.

This place is an Italian dream. Especially if you can't get to Italy this Summer. Any of the dishes with truffle oil are exceptional. Don't forget to peruse the olive oil menu and purchase some finely pressed Australian olive oil.

This is a fun place to go in a group of 4 to 6. Syrian tapas. The chocolate & coconut almonds at the end of the evening are delicious. Excellent experience. Say hi to Carole the proprietor, she's wonderful!

There's a lot to see there and several beaches. The Harbour Bridge climb is amazing!!! Visiting Homebush Bay, location of the 2000 Summer Olympics, is a short boat ride away.

A famous Australian pub with an alternative edge, the Exeter is an Adelaide landmark; an unassuming East End haunt sitting in an elegant 19th century building. Very casual with a hint of retro, the decor has not changed much in years. The hotel attracts a very mixed crowd from grungy types to suits. Live alternative bands and DJs regularly entertain at night. Local beer goes down a treat here, but fussier drinkers can select from a decent wine list. The kitchen serves tasty pub cuisine at good prices, including schnitzels, steaks and a variety of burgers. It opens daily from 11a.

Take a break from your artistic wanderings and relax with a cultured luncheon. Popular local chef, Cath Kerry, brings a touch of French sophistication. This glass-walled restaurant in a bright corner of the Art Gallery Of South Australia overlooks a courtyard which is used for fine-weather dining. The simple decor leaves the artistic masters to shine. The menu is contemporary, with a touch of provincial French and good vegetarian options. Choose from a simple sandwich to a three-course meal (between noon and 2.30pm). Try Barossa chicken stuffed with dates and almonds, with sweet potato grating and pomegranate glaze.

One of Adelaide's most colorful "Inns" established in 1848 by John Collard Cocker, a first-class Adelaide cricketer who designed the delightful Adelaide Oval. A simple, friendly pub tucked away in a quiet corner of beautiful, wide Stanley Street. Family owned and run, the hotel has barely altered in 152 years, with a strict no gaming machine/no gambling rule. Two beer gardens are used for popular outdoor events, such as regular screenings of old black and white "reel to reel" films - complete with popcorn! Check out the reasonably priced, country-sized pub meals, from pasta to steak.

Sitting on popular Rundle Street in an elegant 150-year-old building, the Austral is bustling with people most days of the week. Wooden bars and furniture give this place a homely, old-style look. A couple of wacky paintings add an arty edge. Local university students usually flood the front bar while the dining room attracts all ages and types. Live bands and DJs play music most nights of the week. Budget accommodation is also available and bookings can be made online. The Austral serves inexpensive pub snacks and elegant modern meals, together with a wide range of beers, wines and spirits.

An award-winning haven for musicians and lovers of music. Having received its fifth consecutive South Australian Music Industry Award for "Best Venue", this is Adelaide's premier location for up and coming, established and alternative bands. Facilities include a recently enlarged, state-of-the-art performance area with a new bar-which still retains a cozy feel. The venue is praised by international and local acts alike. The "Gov" also boasts a decent restaurant and a wood-oven pizza bar.

You will find Rio International in the middle of a busy party strip featuring several pubs, cafes, video game parlors and a movie complex. While the venue is very dark and loud downstairs, it has the look of a casual tavern upstairs. Gaming machines are found on both levels and a room at the back has pool tables. The DJs usually play commercial dance. Drinks offered at the bar include Australian and imported beers, a wide range of spirits and house wine.

Built in 1855, this excellent establishment has experienced a chequered history. Forced to close in the early part of the 20th century, the Port Dock is now the only pub in the state brewing beer on its premises. Brewery and cellar tours are conducted on request. The old stone hotel has been extended and supports an extensive bistro with modern furnishings. The hotel menu offers a range of meals, from warm chicken salad to Bosun's Pie! However, the four house-brewed beers are the main attraction. Hot-shot cocktails are also a specialty.

Primarily a lunchtime eatery, this charming cafe combines light and tasty fare with popular pavement dining. On weekday evenings (Wednesday to Friday), Lipson entices with succulent offerings from a modest set-menu. Inside, you will find a small, cafe-style restaurant with a simple wood and brick interior. On sunny days diners dive under sunshades on Lipson Street, opposite the South Australian Maritime Museum. Delectable dishes include pasta, stroganoff, salads and a perennial favourite, Phud Thani. For afters, do not miss the mouth-watering gateaux and cheesecakes. A refined selection of South Australian wines features on the wine list.

Situated in one of the most fashionable beach side suburbs, this popular venue offers three dining choices in one, with spectacular sea views along the coast. The sound of waves breaking softly against the timbers of Henley Beach jetty enhances any romantic beach side meal. The menu is very Mediterranean in flavor, with plenty of choices for vegetarians. The twice-cooked crab souffle is a "must".

The best way to describe this wine bar would be: sophistication meets old world charm. The different types of champagne and extensive cheese platter will ensure that you come back for more. The Apothecary is also a stop for wine tastings, presentations, Christmas dinners, seminars and other such get-togethers. So dress up, step on the velvet carpet and feel like royalty. The bar and restaurant have different timings as mentioned in the website.