Restaurants in Adelaide Coast & Glenelg (Adelaide)

Semaphore Palais Bistro

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.

Evida Beachfront Venue

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".

Bacchus Bar

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.

Estia

A traditional style restaurant with a warm, casual atmosphere, Estia offers time-honored dishes from the islands of Greece. Close your eyes and the redolent aromas and friendly staff will transport you to the sunny shores of the Aegean. Alfresco dining in the fresh sea air will sharpen the appetite for Estia's range of tasty mezedakia. Choose from a classic wine list or bring that favorite bottle from your own cellar. Estia is open for both lunch and dinner, Tuesdays through Sundays.

Rock Lobster Revolving Restaurant

This revolving restaurant provides a 360-degree panoramic vista of Adelaide's coast and vales. You do not even have to get out of your seat to look from the sea to the hills. Gourmet seafood is on the menu and the rock lobster--as you might expect--is delicious. Alternatively, try the "chef's suggestions" which change every four weeks. For elegant silver service and an ambiance of quality and refinement, this restaurant is the place to go.

Cafe Salsa

Cafe Salsa offers Italian fare catering for a young, mainly Italian clientele in a Californian-style setting. A large pergola covered with palm-tree thatch leads into the glass-walled restaurant. The outdoor setting is great for summer evenings, while indoors is cosy for rainy nights. Garlic, wine, lemon, chilli and olive oil enhance dishes of salmon, seafood and veal. Entrees include the delicious Funghi del Bosco (field mushrooms steamed in garlic, wine and onion, then chargrilled). Try Saltimbocco (pan fried veal with proscuitto, wine and sage). Pastas and pizzas also share these sensual Mediterranean flavours, as do Italian wines.