LOCATIONPROFILED BY DE GROOTS MEDIAPart of the SKYCITY Adelaide casino complex, North restaurant is impressive in the same manner that the casino is impressive. The fit out drips with the excess of money spent, yet the space retains an elegance and charm in a way that casinos generally, do not. The arched ceiling is high, to say the least, and the wall behind the bar is filled to the top with a huge selection of wines – imported, aged and everyday classics. Retractable glass panels line one wall and open in summer to blur the line between inside and outside dining allowing a hint of the pleasant atmosphere of Station Road to intrude.
Through a small peephole you can glimpse the chefs at work behind the scenes creating dishes from the elegant and somewhat innovative mod Oz menu. The standard entree choices are done well and presented with flair. Try the chef’s selection of pate and dips served with an assortment of grilled and crisp breads to start. For mains try the delightfully more-ish orecchiette tossed with Morton Bay bugs, blue swimmer crab, baby peas and dill in a creamy Champagne sauce. Desserts look too good to eat – but don’t worry they’re not. Try the rich dark chocolate tart with raspberry sorbet, berry coulis and soft whipped cream. This is casino dining at its best.
Shelley Hepworth