5 Best Restaurants in Adelaide, South Australia

Simply the best breakfast choice in Adelaide, Big Table has been at the Central Market for over 20 years, and regulars know to get there early for a chance at one of the few tables. Sitting at the counter isn't too bad an option either, especially when you have treats like fresh banana bread with rhubarb conserve and ricotta to look forward to.

Conveniently located on a quiet street off Rundle Mall, this cozy and friendly specialty coffee shop has what it takes to pep customers up. Baristas prepare expertly sourced, single-origin coffees from various roasters, with the option to try espresso, Aeropress, or batch brew, and light, healthy, delicious fare for breakfast and lunch.

After working in Melbourne with respected roasters Market Lane and Everyday Coffee, Monday's owner Jarrad Sharrock brought his knowledge back to his hometown of Adelaide and opened his own roastery and minimalist design café in 2017, to the delight of locals.This is his second site and in addition to excellent coffee serves a tight menu of bagels and delicious pastries made fresh at a nearby bakery.

It may look like your run-of-the-mill fish-and-chips shop, but this Gouger Street veteran of more than 60 years is the place to get hooked on King George whiting, Australia's fabulous oysters—natural or with various preparations—or salt-and-pepper squid (an iconic Australian dish). It's been hailed as one of Adelaide's best—and best-priced—seafood restaurants.

For a great view of the bustle in the open kitchen, request a table upstairs on the ship's-deck-like mezzanine floor.

In 2018, Caitlin Duff and husband, Nathaniel Morse, opened this daily coffee shop, café, and coworking space next to the retail shop Ensemble, run by Caitlin’s sister, Anny. They serve locally roasted coffee, cold-pressed juices, pots of tea, vegan baked goods, and more, including breakfast and lunch in an airy space flooded with natural light and brightened by hanging plants.