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The 5 Best Restaurants in Adelaide
"It doesn’t matter whether you’re after a quick fix or a meal that will fill you to the point of sneakily unbuttoning your jeans, just try one of Two Bit Villains award winning ‘beef’ and ‘chicken’ burgers and who knows… you may never go back to meat. Make sure you accompany with one of their delicious handcrafted sodas, made with real fruit and spices. Shop 150, Lvl One, Adelaide Arcade"
"This venue in the old East End Cellars building is perhaps Adelaide’s premier wine bar and that’s saying a lot, considering the quality of the drops produced by the wine regions that surround the city. Mother Vine’s expertly curated wine list and super-knowledgeable staff are the main draw-card, complemented by a substantial tapas menu."
"Here you can find Vietnamese inspired menus fuelled by family roots, Aussie multiculturalism and Mother Earth. Lust after their 100% plant based favourites including traditional Pho and a banh mi, you must also check out their online products also to take the deliciousness home with you. 98b Goodwood Rd, Goodwood"
"100% whole foods plant-based (vegan), free from gluten, refined-sugars, any nasties and sickly sweet sugar crashes. Indulge in these vibrant, rich, cream..."
"With great glass frontage out on to the sea, and amazing views of Henley Jetty, this easy dining option gives diners the option to enjoy some great gourmet pizzas and small dishes for sharing. The wine list and staff’s knowledge of the drinks menu is fantastic. If the weather is nice, head outside on to the side deck, which also offers water views."
"CBD: 38 Waymouth Street 5000 | P: 8211 6723Hyde Park: 1/160 King William Rd, Hyde Park 5061 | P: 8272 8186Henley Beach: 269 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach 5022 | P: 8422 8606"
"Melt cbd in Waymouth Street offers the city dwellers their favourite tapas and pizza they have come to know and love from it's first home in Hyde Park."
"Sweet and savoury brunch options including fried apple pie dumplings with almond custard, candied walnuts and berries, and satay tofu on a rye bun with kimchi, cucumber, toasted sesame and house-made vegan mayonnaise. Grab a vegan doughnut to go!. 144 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville, SA 5031"
"A long running smorgasbord on the south end of Gawler Place, The Ritz is a lavish lunch spot, owned and operated by the Mazis family for the past 25 years. Tim is the second generation and is gradually trying to get his dad to stop coming into work. Chris Verrier in the kitchen keeps the hot menu fresh and updating daily, and the big breakfast here is more than ample."
"This accessible playspace is based on the planet’s major Biomes. The creek represents aquatic systems focusing on water play, and the sand pit demonstrates the hot desert environments. The bamboo maze, trampolines and grass chimes recreate the Savannah and the rope climb, walkway and pods allow play in the forests of the world."
"Around 1800 exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles roar, growl and screech at Adelaide’s wonderful zoo, dating from 1883. There are free walking tours half-hourly (plus a slew of longer and overnight... Cemetery in Adelaide"
"This isn’t just any playground – this is a SUPER-SIZED playground!. The first thing you will notice when you enter the park is the super-sized slide right as you come in. Every piece of the playground is built for super fun!"
"They make their ice cream fresh daily at their small factory in Adelaide using only fresh cream and real milk. We love their waffle cones, especially dipped in chocolate, as well as their toppings bar where you can add your own chocolate or caramel topping, and sprinkles. You know it’s Summer when there’s a line up out the front at Henley Beach… but it’s worth the wait (and it moves fairly fast)."
"Operated by The Sparkke Change Beverage Company, Sparkke at the Whitmore is all about individuality, social equity, forward thinking, and inclusivity. What sets Sparkke apart is their character – they are a female-led BrewPub, stocking Sparkke’s 100% natural beverages among the classics. Their rooftop is expansive and colourful, with plenty of seating for parties big and small."
"The recently rejuvenated Whitmore hotel has brought this rooftop bar to life sparking change and making heads turn. Their rooftop terrace is the perfect place to spend balmy summer afternoons that stretch into the night. Overlooking the treetops of Whitmore Square, the female-led brewhouse has a laidback vibe and colourful attitude."
"Nestled in the scenic Adelaide Hills, the Uraidla Hotel is fast becoming one of the Hills’ best go-to breweries in Adelaide. The Uraidla Brewery runs out of the Uraidla Hotel, and has its own extensive range of craft beers including the likes of the Half Moon Pale Ale, Old Ones IPA, and Half Moon Session Pale to name a few. Priding themselves on operating as an environmentally conscious and highly sustainable business; Uraidla Brewery grow and harvest their produce on site and, if need, they source from local and ethical suppliers."
"This stunning Adelaide Hills pub offers a great selection of drinks from the region and hearty pub food. Uraidla Hotel was renovated adding a bakery, brewery and outdoor dining. Its vintage yet modern interior gives off the traditional pub vibe."
"The Uraidla Hotel has got to be one of our absolute favourite child friendly places to eat in Adelaide. It’s just that good. Don’t get us started on the food for one thing, it’s beyond standard pub fare, it’s straight up next level amaze."
"Located in Mitcham just south of the city centre, the Ed’s beer garden is renowned as one of Adelaide’s best. And it’s not hard to see why — the huge grassy area is peppered with undercover pergolas and surrounded by vines and lush, leafy gardens that provide the perfect setting to enjoy the seasonal food menu as well as a long list of local drinks."