The Best Restaurants in Port Adelaide to Book a Table At
A pocket sometimes overlooked, it's time to shine a light on the best restaurants in Port Adelaide!
Port Adelaide may be best known for its historic charm and waterfront views, but did you know the foodie scene is also thriving? Whether you're after fresh seafood (or takeaway fish & chips), classic pub fare, family-friendly Italian bistros or something a little more refined, this port suburb has plenty on offer.
We're rounding up the cosy cafes, buzzing bars and hole-in-the-wall gems serving diverse top-notch eats, with something for just about any craving. When it's time to wine and dine, these are the best restaurants in Port Adelaide (and Semaphore!) to book a table at.
La Popular Taqueria
Prepare for a taco feast at the buzzing La Popular Taqueria. This authentic taqueria nails traditional Mexican eats, crafting their tortillas with love and using local, free-range produce.
Start with the guacamole and chips, then dive into as many tacos as you can handle. Choose from carne asada, Baja-style fish, or slow-cooked beef cheek braised in a three-chilli salsa, all topped with the likes of coriander and onion, cabbage slaw, salsa roja, pico de gallo, and creamy chipotle sauce. Pair your meal with refreshing Paloma cocktails and Mexican lagers that taste like sunshine in a bottle.
226 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide
Carmine & Co
Award-winning, authentic Italian is the name of the game at Carmine & Co, a chic fine dining venue on bustling Commerical Road. Step into the charming, rustic space with exposed brick and high ceilings, and make your way through a menu highlighting Southern Italian cuisine. Calling the Port home for over 50 years, these meals - including Paccheri ragu, mushroom gnocchi, beef carpaccio and calamari fritti - are cooked with love, tradition and plenty of Italian heart.
49 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide
Little Ban Ban
Come for the cute, pastel decor and stay for the authentic Korean feast. Picking out house specials from their simple yet sublime menu of crispy fried chicken, kimchi and rice dishes, expect traditional tastes with a Western touch. From Topokki or cheese corn in a cup and fried chicken sandwiches to crispy wings and boneless chicken, BanBan does comfort food like a boss.
Port Adelaide Plaza, 200 Commerical Road, Port Adelaide
Low & Slow American BBQ
Sometimes, you just need some finger-licking good Southern-style American BBQ, cooked Low & Slow. Growing from humble food truck roots and finding a permanent home in Port Adelaide, Low & Slow American BBQ is the go-to for a hearty feed filled with flavour and good times. From pulled pork shoulder, smoked pork ribs and hot wings with blue cheese sauce to all the classic American sides like apple slaw, mac and cheese and cornbread, you might want to wear your stretchy pants, because you'll want to try it all!
17 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide
Pirate Life Brewing
Come for the good vibes and great beer, and stay for the delicious food at Pirate Life Brewing. This is where adventure meets craft beer, with 24 taps pouring bold, innovative brews, making it a paradise for beer lovers.
The buzzing taproom invites you to indulge in expertly crafted beers paired with delectable share plates ranging from blistered halloumi with fermented chilli and honey dressing to big salads, loaded sandwiches and charred pumpkin or wood-grilled jerk lamb ribs cooked over the fire. With regular live music, family-friendly vibes, and pet-friendly spaces, it’s a must-visit for beer enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
Sitchu tip: Hit up Steak Night on Tuesdays, with steak and chips for only $25 - because who doesn't love a mid-week dining deal?
18 Baker Street, Port Adelaide
Palais Hotel
Where the sun is often shining, the cocktails are always pouring and the live music is always going, eat by the sea at beachfront hotel Palais Hotel in Semaphore. Wine and dine at the Seaside Bistro where you are spoiled for choice with prawn and ginger dumplings, fresh South Australian oysters, PFC (Palais Fried Chicken), roast pork and Porterhouse steaks. Continue the fun outside - the outdoor garden is well-equipped year-round to enjoy the unbeatable ocean views and live music and enjoy weekly specials for wallet-friendly dining deals.
86 Esplanade, Semaphore
The Hungry Llama
Discover the traditional flavours of Peru at The Hungry Llama, where authentic meals filled with flavour and delicious drinks - like the signature Pisco Sour - transport you to South America. With a menu catering to gluten-free and vego dietaries, dine on the likes of fried cassava with Peruvian sauce, fresh Ceviche, a Chicharron sandwich with braised pork and sweet potato, and end your feast on a sweet note with a classic three-milk sponge cake topped with strawberry and shaved dark chocolate. Yum!
114A Semaphore Road, Semaphore
Now that you're across the best restaurants in Port Adelaide, let's move on to another pocket. From the best eats in Prospect to our favourite cafes in Glenelg, Adelaide's food offerings are diverse and oh-so-delicious.
