Best Fine Dining in South Australia

"You’d think that the bucolic surroundings of this heritage rotunda would steal diners’ attention away from the gourmet fare on the plate, but the ever-changing seasonal menu of contemporary Australian cuisine is impossible to ignore. Following a ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy, the Botanic Garden Restaurant relies on ethically sourced local produce as well as vegetables and herbs from their 51-hectare kitchen garden."

"With 80% of ingredients sourced directly from local farmers, Penfolds’ Magill Estate Restaurant features some of the most stunning views the Adelaide Hills have to offer. The fine-dining, mutli-award-winning restaurant is known for its menu that features mushrooms, watercress, vegetables, herbs and flowers are all foraged from the bordering gardens, which are then sustainably turned into composted kitchen waste. View this post on Instagram"

"Penfolds Magill Estate Kitchen, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission. Where: 78 Penfold Rd, Adelaide. One of Australia’s finest food and wine experiences awaits you in the foothills of the Adelaide Hills, just 15 minutes by road from Adelaide city centre."

"Step through the door of this teppanyaki joint and you won't feel like you're in a Japanese restaurant at all, rather an old bank with all the characteristics and mannerisms to follow. Gold marble pillars surround a central teppanyaki table with the owners mixing together French sensibility with whiz bang teppanyaki skills.It's safe to say Erato's vibe is a little different to most Japanese restaurants. 21 King William Street, Adelaide"

"21 King William Street, 5000, Adelaide (SA)"

"Adelaide's longest running teppanyaki restaurant, located in the InterContinental Shiki boasts a sleek dining room with open teppanyaki stations in the middle. Their extensive offering doesn't end at teppanyaki dishes but also sushi and sashimi. Watch exquisite chef's serve up award winning dishes in front of your eyes that are elegant and full flavoured."

"Located within the glitzy InterContinental Hotel on North Terrace, Shiki is renowned as Adelaide’s finest Japanese restaurant, serving up a flamboyant dining experience courtesy of skilled teppanyaki chefs. The authentic sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialties go down a treat with Shiki’s quality wine list and array of imported Sake."

"Mount Lofty is the highest point in the Adelaide Hills, where you can enjoy mountaintop views from the old fashioned luxury of Mount Lofty House. This boutique hotel is an Adelaide classic, dating back to the 1850s when the estate was built as a summer retreat for Arthur Hardy, one of the city’s best known historical figures. Stay in the original coachman’s cottage, or book a room in the tower for splendid views over the hills, before enjoying fine dining at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant, or a few cocktails at Arthur’s Waterhouse Lounge."

"Mount Lofty House has the best of both worlds, with views of the Piccadilly Valley in the Adelaide Hills wine region. Yet, it’s also just 15 minutes from the central business district. This boutique hotel ticks all the boxes for a relaxing stay, with an onsite spa, pool with views over the valley and a cosy library."

"If you love the Picadilly Valley, or even just amazing views, you have to check out this gorgeous venue in Crafers, South Australia. They have their Tiered Lawns and Piccadilly Lawns, with the former overlooking the rose garden and Tuscan fountain. This venue also offers cocktails and cocktail style receptions."

"A short 15-minute drive from Adelaide, Windy Point Restaurant combines contemporary dining with breathtaking views. The full-length windows spanning the front of the restaurant are visible from every table, providing each guest with a stunning view of the city, the sea and Adelaide Hills. Priding itself on its formal atmosphere, Windy Point sets a smart casual dress code to ensure that whether gastronomes are enjoying the tasting menu, the wine list or the group trilogy menu, they are having a first-class experience."

"Wow! What a cool building, and what a fabulous setting. Camera-conducive views and contemporary varietals (viognier, pinot grigio, pinot gris), plus an outstanding restaurant (book for lunch: two/three/four courses $65/75/85, serving noon to 3pm Wednesday to Monday). Tastings of entry-level wines are free."

"The Cathedral Hotel rooftop|© Courtesy of the Cathedral Hotel. Why do they call this place the Cathedral Hotel?. Just have a quick peek at the rooftop."

"Samurai Teppanyaki House is a go-to Japanese restaurant in the city. If you are in search of a top-rated restaurant that comes with an IG-worthy background, this is the place for you. Their teppanyaki dishes are truly out of this world."

"Explore Adelaide’s seaside hotspot, Glenelg, before dining out at Yakumi Japanese Restaurant on Jetty Road for Asian delights. Since opening in 2005, locals and tourists alike return time and time aga..."

"The seasonal Moseley Beach Club is back again for an exciting summer on the famed Glenelg beach foreshore from November 30 2020 to late March 2021. Open daily from 11am to 11pm, the beach club offers a delicious variety of both food and drink options including your favourite beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails. A calendar full of events, live music and entertainment is in the works, some of which will be free while others will require purchase of tickets – look out on the Moseley’s social media for further details."

"Adelaide’s hottest beachfront bar, the Moseley Beach Club is Australia’s first proper beach club, and is actually set up on the sand. Complete with kabanas, table service and festoon lighting, you’ll feel like you’re in Europe in no time. (Beach club is currently closed and will reopen in Summer. In the meantime visit the Moseley on Jetty Road)"