Best Family Restaurants in Adelaide

Verandah Bar and Dining on Level 1 of Adelaide CBD’s historic Strathmore Hotel serves stone grilled steaks and iconic city views. Operable windows and a retractable roof allow you to enjoy the best of the weather as you soak in the sights and sounds of North Terrace in premium comfort. Devour delicious Smokey Bay Oysters Kilpatrick with crispy bacon, confit duck pappardelle or a premium Coorong Rib Eye on the bone with a glass of South Australia’s finest wine, locally-brewed beer or craft spirit. Start your night off with a signature Verandah cocktail, enjoy Live Music Friday nights, and stay partying until late – open until 3am.

Open for lunch Tuesday-Friday and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

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Photography: Strathmore Hotel 

As the name suggests, Meat & Wine Co, bring high-quality combinations of prime cuts and top drops with their popular chain of restaurants, now residing in the heart of Adelaide. Styled with high ceilings, bright pops of art and polished features, this is a space ideal for an intimate night of dining or for a group celebrating a special occasion. Select from a range of different cuts, types and ages of beef cooked just how you like it.

Situated in the heart of the business and shopping district, Hotel Richmond is an oasis for the discerning traveller and offers modern facilities in an original 1920s Art Deco building. First is Hotel Richmond's gorgeous restaurant, bar and lounge that provides a luxurious a la carte lunch or dinner, featuring the finest local and seasonal produce. The Hotel Richmond is sophisticated and glamorous, making it a perfect venue for a wedding, or any special social or corporate occasion.

With its sprawling, historic gardens and sweeping views of the Piccadilly Valley, Hardy's Verandah Restaurant at Mt. Lofty House is one of South Australia’s best restaurants. Only 20 minutes out of Adelaide in the Adelaide Hills, this historic country house has 29 comfortable well-equipped country house guestrooms allowing you to enjoy the ambience of the house and its surroundings. The menu promises to bring the ‘valley to verandah’ by sourcing the finest Adelaide Hills seasonal produce coupled with international influences with set priced 2-4 course dinners and lunches.

Considered one of the city's best Italian, Enzo's Ristorante in Hindmarsh has fed suits, pollies, foodies and families for generations. Mindful of its Adelaide Entertainment Centre neighbour, your fresh fettucini with Italian truffle paste and sausage, mix of mushrooms and cream, can be ready before curtain call. When Bocelli dined here - he sung the praises of the veal rolled with pecorino and parsley.

Enzo's Ristorante will be closing-last date of service is Friday 3 May.

Red Ochre Barrel & Grill is in a picturesque setting on the banks of Adelaide's River Torrens. Enjoy the stunning views of the river and city skyline, and the pristine parkland setting, whilst savouring a meal made from indigenous Australian ingredients. Red Ochre showcase the exotic and intriguing produce that is unique to Australia including kangaroo, emu and crocodile and the best of South Australian seafood.

Open for dinner Thursday-Saturday

(River Cafe is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday)

Only minutes from the CBD in the suburb of Norwood, Ambrosinis is run by third-generation father and son team Remo and Matthew Ambrosini. The menu offers a wide range of dishes, including house made bresaola, a salt cured beef, succulent roast duck with orange glaze, risotto and popular offal dishes of chicken livers and lamb brains, but vegetarian, vegan and gluten free choices are also available. Ambrosinis is a popular destination for all occasions, business luncheons to group celebrations or intimate dinners by candlelight.

Since opening in 1983, House of Chow has become an icon of Adelaide's dining establishments. Its reputation has been built on quality and service, resulting in multiple awards. House of Chow boasts a gluten free menu and is situated on the corner of Hutt and Wakefield Streets, within the square mile of Adelaide.

At Parisi's Cafe, contemporary Italian food is warmed with Italian hospitality and that's why this Hyde Park restaurant has been voted Adelaide's suburban best. Situated on the fashionista boulevard of King William Road, the cafe offers a number of different dining spaces, including a suave, modern dining room and an elegantly rustic courtyard area. 

Raj on Taj offers its own eclectic style among its swish Hyde Park restaurant neighbours. Humbly priced Indian cuisine is part of its approachable appeal. Dine in the alfresco dining area or inside by the fire place on a chilly winters evening Décor features a number of Indian artifacts and private rooms are available, each with their own character

The contemporary Australian Wharf Restaurant is located on the beautiful Marina Pier Complex, so diners have a special view of both the Marina and the ever-changing Glenelg foreshore. The restaurant is laid-back and provides a casual atmosphere for all occasions. Enjoy a classic big breakfast early in the morning or, later in the day, tuck into one of the kitchen's renowned seafood dishes.

If your eyes glaze over at glossy caramelised meat, heated with spice, dripping with chin-licking juices, then come here and eat it. Hoosegow (Latin American term for prison) Charcoal Restaurant want to “take you prisoner” with their food, and their ‘Signature Chilli Chicken' might just do it. It's enticing smokey flavours, warm burn and jalapeno aioli are almost criminal. Surrender yourself to the Latin American, Asian/Eastern fusion flavours of charcoal deliciousness in St Morris. Their menu also offers delicious vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes.