Adelaide Eating

Eating Out in Adelaide

Adelaide has a thriving food and wine scene that rivals many other larger Australian cities, embracing the quirky, colourful side of Adelaidian culture and its many international influences. There are several streets in Adelaide devoted entirely to food, with the warm weather making alfresco dining a popular way to enjoy a meal.

Gouger Street is probably the most popular location in Adelaide to eat because of its cultural diversity, which is largely influenced by Adelaide’s Chinatown – a maze of dining halls, markets and restaurants specialising in authentic Chinese, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Malaysian and more. Gouger Street really is like a trip around the globe for your tastebuds, with European, South American and African cuisines on offer as well as some quality pubs, bars and seafood restaurants.

The East End of Adelaide is home to many relaxed cafes and outdoor restaurants, particularly around historical Rundle Street and Hutt Street. Hindley Street and North Adelaide’s O’Connell Street and Melbourne Street are popular for fine dining and friendly pubs surrounded by stunning Victorian architecture. Alternatively, dine with stunning ocean views on Jetty Road in the coastal suburb of Glenelg.

Adelaide is situated close to some of the world’s most renowned winegrowing areas – including the Adelaide Hills, which produces many wine grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Semillon, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and the Adelaide Plains, which specialises in varieties such as Shiraz, Chardonnay, Colombard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Semillon.

The National Wine Centre of Australia is located in the city centre, and is a good starting point for anyone seeking further information and education on the art of winemaking and the best way to make the most of your tasting time in the wineries. The winegrowing regions around Adelaide are also a good place to purchase quality gourmet foods to take home, such as olives and olive oils, vinegars, cheeses and many other culinary delights.

Asian and Mediterranean immigrants have cultivated the land on the Adelaide Plains for years, with the many traditional vegetable gardens and greenhouses producing fresh stock for the Adelaide Central Market. This bustling market is extremely popular and has been functioning between Grote and Gouger Streets since 1869, and is open from Tuesday to Saturday.

The Adelaide Showground Farmers Market is open on Sundays and also attracts the business of some of the region’s best farmers and producers.