Top Restaurants in Glenelg
Glenelg Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Glenelg
Discover the best restaurant in Glenelg, Australia including Esca, Europa at the Bay, Kathmandu Palace Restaurant, The Strand Cafe Restaurant, Watermark Glenelg, Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club, The Oyster Bar, Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante, Zest Cafe Gallery, The Wharf
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1. Esca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By TKrieg - Adelaide, Australia
There are some nice choices in this area. We arrived early and there were not many diners but that soon changed. We watched the sun go down but importantly enjoyed the food and the service. Top class in all respects. Good wine list and good range of menu choices. Waiter knew what he was talking about and gave great advice.
Definitely on my list to go back.
2. Europa at the Bay
Overall Ratings
4 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By rendezv0us1 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
We decided to try this classy looking place while we were browsing the Menu outside. The Outdoor setting was inviting but we decided to go inside. We were ushered to our table and handed the Menu which was extensive but being a 'Health Conscious' person, most were/or seemed too rich for my taste. We Finally settled on Kids Menu. I ordered Calamari Fritti (Salt and Pepper Squid with Europa Salad and Chips, My friend, ordered Chargrilled Chicken with Europa Salad and Chips. We had these In Adult Portions. Very well Presented and tasty. We enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to other locals or Travellers too!
3. Kathmandu Palace Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By ken356911 - Adelaide, Australia
we loved the food, so tasty and well presented and the service was great with an excellent selection of wine (some super premium) the host was very helpful in choosing a variety of plates for our vegetarian and pescatarian friends to share highly recommended
4. The Strand Cafe Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 302 reviews
Over the years, it has become an icon to the Glenelg locals. The Strand prides its self on maintaining a high quality and consistent level of hospitality. The Strand welcomes all customer. It is friendly and relaxed, which is evident with the large amount of regular clientele it attracts. A diverse menu offering breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Reviewed By chris w - Adelaide, Australia
Always wanted to try this restaurant as it always seems busy at the weekends. So today we decided to give it a whirl...
Both girls chose the mixed berry smoothie, which they both agreed it was yummy!!! The 10 year old chose the chicken/avocado wrap. It was huge but she ate it all and said it was really lovely. The 7 year old had the children's salt and pepper squid with chips. Although she ate all the squid she found it very greasy. She said it was yummy and tender. There was a huge plate of fries accompanied with tomato sauce and a wedge of lemon. I have to agree the squid was far to greasy!!! We chose the pepperoni pizza, this started really nicely but the crust got really hard as it sat whilst we ate it. However flavour was nice.
We will return and give some of the other menu items a go. The waitress was really good and friendly.
5. Watermark Glenelg
Overall Ratings
4 based on 321 reviews
The Watermark Glenelg International Buffet, attracts large numbers of local, interstate and international visitors - an indication of consistency, quality and value for money. We guarantee the freshest quality produce on a daily basis. With over 100 dishes on offer, and a complete homemade dessert range, even the fussiest of eaters will walk away satisfied. It is a great place to bring your family and friends - how could 150000 patrons every year be wrong?
Reviewed By Globalvoyagergirl
Monday is the best day to eat at the Watermark as it is Schnitzel night. The place is buzzing - can sit inside or outside. Fast service & fresh tasty schnitzel's served piping hot. I recommend ordering a side of vegetables which are served super fresh, hot & crispy.
6. Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
7. The Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By jerome_caruana
Impressive Sunday spot,
Multiple oysters, cocktails and beers consumed.
Management was happy to accommodate us by making room at the waterfront bar table, probably the best seat in the house.
I was happy as can be, waterfront, views, yachts, good bar and Restaurant fitout
Overall 4/5 stars venue.
Try the baked oysters, or order every kind
8. Mediterranean Cafe Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By TravelBug735 - Adelaide, Australia
Visited Mediterranean Café Ristorante for breakfast and it was fabulous.
The food was of high quality, fresh and very tasty. The coffee was excellent.
Having a low tolerance to carbs makes ordering food challenging however, this is something I am now used to & don't make a big deal of it. I ordered a Breakfast BLT Roll and just did not eat the bread roll. When the waitress collected my plate, she asked if there was a problem with the roll. I explained that I couldn't eat the bread but the filling was fabulous. She said "next time, just let us know and we'll be happy to give you the filling without the roll"
THAT is what turned this "very good" review into "excellent". The staff are fantastic and accommodating.
We'll be back
9. Zest Cafe Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Zest Cafe Gallery serves breakfast and light lunches all day. You can sit and chat with friends over a hot coffee, loose leaf tea with fresh home made cake or muffin. Zest Cafe Gallery offers a comfortable, relaxed environment for you to either 'take five' during your busy day or enjoy a delicious meal to 'top up your tank' to keep going. Either way Zest Cafe Gallery's friendly service will ensure that you stop there is an enjoyable one.
Reviewed By hetrogenius - Gold Coast Australia
Clearly very popular with the locals as it was packed! I had the eggs from hell which were great. They had an awesome Cheesecake too which was to die for
10. The Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Our modern restaurant provides a casual atmosphere for all occasions. Located just a short stroll along the Marina Pier complex, our venue provides a special view of both the marina and the ever changing Glenelg foreshore. The perfect venue for romance, business or just a great time. Our standard menu is available from 12pm, 7 days a week. Our extensive menu caters for all types of diners. We have many gluten free and vegetarian options, weekly specials and a wide variety of dishes from your MSA grade steaks and fresh local seafood to a good old chicken parmigiana. There's something for everyone! The Wharf has multiple areas to accommodate large groups and events. Please don't hesitate to contact our friendly staff about having your next event or function here!
Reviewed By LeighLeroy - Seaford Rise, Australia
Firstly the service was amazing and welcoming. It was my hubbies birthday and being a drizzly Monday, it was quiet on the Marina and we found ourselves at The Wharf and decided to try it because the staff were very friendly and inviting as were looking at the menu. We had a seat right next to water, firstly the view is spectacular and luckily the drizzling rain held out long enough so we didn't need to move tables and the staff kept making sure we were fine sitting where we were as they worried we would get rained on sitting there. I ordered the chicken schnitzel with garlic prawns and hubby had the fish and chips. The food was amazing, hubbies fish was perfectly cooked and his chips were golden brown and chunky and both the fish and chips were piping hot. We have been to pubs before where a semi hot meal was placed on top of cold chips but not at The Wharf, perfection ! My schnitzel was delicious and had a taste to me of a hint of rosemary or a herb in it which was delicious. Now I'm a huge seafood lover and the two things I really appreciated was the fact that the garlic prawns and sauce came in a little bowl on my plate separate to the schnitzel. Again I've had surf n turf where the prawns and garlic sauce are already placed on the schnitzel and by the time it reaches you, the schnitzel is soggy and not pleasant. The second thing was the fact that I had a generous serving of prawns in my bowl. Any other place I've been to for surf n turf has given me hardly any prawns, usually more sauce than prawns, as a seafood lover, I was pleasantly surprised. The flavour of the garlic sauce wasn't overpowering and it was just the right amount of garlic. Now I had a big schnitzel and I usually don't eat big meals but I nearly polished off the whole schnitzel, it was that good. We had a great birthday lunch for my hubby and I can recommend The Wharf to anyone that not only wants a good decent meal but great service. We will definitely return next time we are in Glenelg.
