My FAVORITE restaurant in adelaide. And I live in Marden. The food IS always good lunch or dinner…read more And I have eaten here at least 20 times . And expect a lot more meals there.

A great find! Was using the 'Entertainment Book' as our guide this trip for $$ saving deals and the…read moreSurf Club had a 2 4 1, sold. I've been passing this club for years and always thought of it as a member-only place in a PRIME location. If you're looking for good seafood with a great view and lovely sun soaked patio to enjoy a beer or cider on at a very reasonable price, then you've found it here. A wonderful way to enjoy Glenelg beach. We both got the fisherman's plate which is essentially a personalized seafood platter, and for under $30 what a bargain. We added a couple of oyster kilpatrick's each and left happy campers. For a casual seafood meal at a good price, I'd certainly recommend this spot. According to 'Sarah B' the Crows eat here... need I say more?! Enter from the side door, away from the Beach House or the stairs facing the water. (Note: for those not from Oz, the Crows are our local national footy team in Adelaide)

Relaxed, bright and airy club overlooking tranquil Glenelg Beach. Great range of beers on tap, good…read morewine list and a simple but good selection of well prepared meat and fish dishes. Good for groups; we were part of a group of 20. No Fuss!

On any given day, most visitors would walk by this establishment on their journey through the piers…read moreand shops of Glenelg area here in the west side of Adelaide. Tucked into a very awesome front looking yacht side of the walkers, Tomiko Japanese Steak House is definitely a sure spot to be at. With only 2 Teppanyaki Grill seating up to 8/9 people, you'll sure need to booking in advance. They have both a indoor and outdoor seating, elegantly decorated with transparent window sill to keep the cold night air out but promises to keep the view of the yacht decks and local river view displayed during your dine in. We did a walk-in and was seated immediately outdoors for a dinner setting, seating up to 6 people in our party. Unfortunately, we didn't book the Teppanyaki so we just opt to be outside. I did not see a heater unit as the weather in the summer is generally warm and cool, except for bizarre weather coming thru these days. They have a very generous selection of bottle beers, beer on tap, and unique cocktails, spirits and definitely a whole sleuth of wine selection from White to Reds. We ordered the Seafood Platter that came as pictured and it paired perfectly with my pint of fresh Sapporo Beer on tap and a glass of Cab Sauv from the hills of Adelaide. A few of our friends that were with us enjoyed their mains as much as we did. Customer service is top notch making sure you are happy and satisfied with your selection. The price is a bit on the high side as our dish alone was above the 100's. So if you're looking for something more affordable, you may want to reconsider other options. In the other hand, they have a great selection of shareable items that can possible give you the ideal meal or dinner. Recommending this establishment for those wanting to experience something different. Next time, we're going for the fresh cooking experience that is Teppanyaki.

Had sashimi and the oysters were bad. Not recommended it. The ingredients they use in their meals…read moreseems to be old. Perhaps they don't get as much clientele. When I did say the oysters were bad they promptly replaced it with more sashimi. Hence 3 stars. Good service.

Aloha, when in Adelaide, a must is Glenelg! And the Oyster Bar is a happening place. Great beers,…read moregreat fresh seafood, huge calamari, & more. Live music, out-door seating with heaters, nice. Fast quick service as you go up to the counter to order, they give you an tall number & voila food & drinks arrive. I love that tipping isn't required in Australia, service was good regardless, nice.

At first we had a little miscommunication with the time for booking so our seats with the best view…read morewasn't available. They made it up later on with compt'ing us a couple of drinks and reserving the next available seating with the water view. The staff's are friendly. Great selection in drinks and, not to forget to mention, the fresh premium oyster selection. We loved the caviar oysters, Thai Oyster, and just the natural oyster's. The calamari dish served there was melt in your mouth phenomenal and the cheese platter with the cured meats was an awesome idea!

It is always hard to pick an absolute favourite but when it comes to coffee I think this is mine…read more It is a tough call but I think the fact that I usually have two coffees here and nowhere else gives it away. The coffee is consistently amazing, rich, creamy, strong but never bitter. One of my favourite baristas, Fred makes these wonderful creations. He is also great to chat to, flirtacious, friendly and very efficient. He often has my coffee ready by the time I have ordered. Another great thing about Esca is its location. As you order your coffee you can look through the restaurant to the sea, which is breathtakingly beautiful. Then, if you look to your left you have a view of Marina and all the luxury boats. Sitting outside is glorious on a sunny day. Esca also does my favourite breakfast in Adelaide: goats cheese and field mushroom omelette served with rocket salad - absolutely delicious! Wonderful staff, wonderful food and the best coffee in Adelaide ( Yes I said It!)

*The best steak (beef fillet) I have ever had the pleasure of devouring.*…read more I have been to Esca on the Marina for dinner about 5 times now, and I just absolutely love it. I have taken my parents there when they are visiting twice now and they have been impressed by the quality of the food and the beautiful setting. This fancy restaurant looks out over the ocean and if you go at the right time, you can watch the sun setting, which looks amazing... The first I went I was with a bachelorette party and the staff were very accommodating and attentive. I got an eggplant and tomato based dish and I wish I could remember what it was called because I would recommend it to you, yes you, reading my review, but you will have to settle for me saying "ORDER THE FANCY BAKED EGGPLANT TOMATOEY DISH, IT IS AMAZING". On another occaision, I ordered the arancini balls for entree and the beef fillet with polenta and onion jus for main. Both dishes quickly became my favourites as well! The arancini balls are just balls of cheesy delicious served with a napoletana sauce - errr what's not to love? The beef fillet was ordered to be medium rare, a little rarer is fine, and it was served to that request perfectly. The most tender steak I have had, hands down. The little cube of polenta was a perfect accompaniment, I just wish I had a little bit more. One of the times I went with my parents and partner, we had a very snobby waitress looking after us who did not like the fact we hadn't made a reservation (it was a Tuesday night, people!) which kinda ruined the experience but the food was still delicious. Who knows, the girl might have been having a horrible day/night and took it out on us! Since then however, we have had very polite and cheery waiters/waitressers who act as though nothing is too much trouble. They have a great selection of wines - my favourite was a d'arenberg shiraz from McLaren Vale and it went perfectly with the beef fillet. I will have to try Esca out for breakfast soon!

Known for its large range of steaks and Jack's challenge (where you have to eat the entire meal in…read more30 minutes or less and you will win Outback Jacks t-shirt and voucher for the next visit) Outback Jacks is a popular place to come. I have never had steak from here, but I will one day. I have, however, tried the burgers. I found the burgers hard to eat due to the toughness of the bread (I think it was damper), so that ruined my experience a little but it still tasted good. The great thing about Outback Jacks on the Marina is there is a few tables out the back with a great view of the beach. It was peaceful sitting here one week night watching the sun go down as we enjoyed our meals. The staff are also pretty friendly and make you feel welcome.

So I really wanted to like this place…read more I mean, I loved it's cousin - Outback Steakhouse - in Hawaii, so I was primed for this bad boy. Time to get my steak on, ooh yeah baby baby hit me one more time. With meat. Hit me with meat. Lots of it, char-grilled and juicier than a Kardashian's bott-bott. Two stars was all I could muster (muster . . . outback . . . yeah? Feeling that? No? Okay, fine, agreed, no more awful puns) and even that was a stretch. They forgot the kangaroo from the tasting platter, the saddle burner prawns 'served in a tent' sounded intriguing but there was no tent nor anything resembling a tent to speak of when it came. Ba-bow. My $35 T-bone that I ordered medium rare came medium well. How can a steakhouse make an error like that? This is your bread and butter. Service . . . meh. Got the feeling they didn't like us very much. And this joint really ain't cheap, so . . . why? Disappointment to the Pepsi Max. Oh and Home & Away was on the TV. Just what I want to see when I'm eating a $35 steak.

It's been years since I last came here for dinner. I loved it then, I still love it now. I took my…read moregirlfriend who is the fussiest of eaters and the fact that she was happy was huge! We shared the suckling pig and land souvlaki and each had a dessert. We were stuffed. Like unbutton the pants kinda stuffed. I feel this would be a great place for large groups as there are lots of options on the menu and the wine list surprisingly has lots of local selections. Make sure you book ahead during the summer months as this place was full. I can see by with the beautiful sunset views we had!

Wow this was the best meal in Adelaide this weekend. I was impressed with everything from the…read moregreeting we got when we first walked in to the fabulous ocean views. Food arrived quickly, wait staff were genuine and professional. Ambience was comfortable. Decor was minimalist and clean. Now to the food. Wow. Dips and pita bread were fabulous. Saganaki with spiced raisins were inspired, the scallops were the best I've ever had. With feta, cauliflower smear and pistachios. I've never had scallops with pistachios before. It worked so very well. Finally char grilled octopus with olives mint and dill! Loved it. Can't rave about this refined restaurant enough. Modern Greek food. Or maybe inspired modern Greek ? Because it really was. If your in Adelaide and haven't tried this fabulous restaurant then pick up the phone and make a booking now. We did lunch this time but I'm looking forward to dinner next time.

It's such a shame that most reviews only happen after disappointment…read more I'll try not to follow that formula. We are staying at the Stamford in Glenelg so it only made sense to try their restaurant. After driving all day, we were rather exhausted, so happy to sit down for dinner early and a superficial look down the street did not seem to bode well for a quiet dinner. Probably a little too early and with the restaurant empty, I opted for their Singapore specials. Very quickly started off with entrees of vegetarian spring rolls and Singaporean curry puffs. Both nice and the curry puffs very well spiced but not exceptional. Then, although waiting staff were quite pleasant (perhaps the lovely young lady might have stopped chewing gum during service) and reasonably efficient we now waited almost an hour before the mains were served. As I was already exhausted this was quite a struggle but eventually my Nasi Goren's arrived. It was actually lovely. Well flavored and nicely prepared. Had an LPA to wash it all down and then retired for a good sleep

One of life's pleasures is an indulgent high tea. How about a Guinness World Record breaking…read moreattempt high tea, with 549 other guests, al fresco, on Glenelg pier? Who would dream up such a thing? The Stamford Grand as it turns out. With no advertising, the event sold out within 2 weeks. Sun shining and sea breeze blowing, we signed the Guinness World Record register for the World's Longest Cream Tea, found our seats, and were offered a glass of Jacobs Creek bubbles. Everyone was jolly, despite the increasing sea gusts, as we were all in it to support Novita Children's Services. We were dutifully informed that there was a contingency of Guinness World Record officials monitoring our every move. The defining act - taking at least one sip of tea and eating at least one bite of scone each - to secure the record. A tantalising glimpse at the menu tempted us as we sipped bubbly and were offered refills of our tea by a smiling steward. Before too long, and surprisingly quick given the huge amount of people to cater for, a two tier stand arrived laden with sandwiches, hot savouries including the Stamford Grand's signature curry (chicken) puff and tandoori chicken skewers, scones, and teeny cakes. There were fruit tarts, banana cake squares, mixed berry mouse, and mango pavlova's. Awaiting a special meal (vegetarian) I was informed that I would get my very own plate. Well given the chill wind I couldn't wait and did my bit for the Guinness World Record and sampled the scones and other sweets. The scones were perfectly warm and short, accompanied with a variety of jams and whipped cream. My favourite sweet was the fruit tart with lovely pastry, custard and glazed fruit. Having been marked off the register for the Record, my individual vegetarian plate arrived. It is most impressive that dietary considerations are accommodated for such a large scale event. Plus everything on the plate was delicious! A vegie skewer of barbequed veg had nice smokey and sweet flavour, there was a tasty samosa, finger sandwiches including pesto sun dried veg, guacamole, and salad, a piece of orange syrup cake, and carrot & walnut cake. It was at about this point that a particularly gusty burl of wind air lifted my mother in law's hat and sent it soaring effortlessly across the jetty onto the beach below. Justin Higgins, General Manager of the Stamford Grand shouted "I'll get it!" and so he did, collecting some sir lifted napkins and glasses at the same time. We had the opportunity to ask if the long high tea would happen again, and all signs point to yes due to the success. As the weather was closing in, once we had supped on the delicious goodies, we took to the promenade back along the jetty. Smiling staff, as on arrival, farewelled us, welcomed us back soon, and told us that if the world record bid was successful, that we could expect our certificates in the mail.

We went there for my partner's birthday celebration as they have a promising view - 12th floor and…read morerevolution 360 degrees. Very bad first impression when we first walked in to the building. Needs serious renovation. It's like a huge retirement village. I don't know if you still can find those chairs in a nursing home even. The seafood platter was pretty expensive for what you get and everything is over cooked. scallops were dry, grill fish was hard and dry. We ordered a cocktail as staff recommended, but the flavour was very confusing, not really sure what we were drinking. no alcohol taste, weird mix fruit flavour with crushing ice. It has so much potential, what a shame. Good luck to it. Won't go here again.

Before you begin reading this, yes the best thing about this restaurant is the gimmicky fact that…read moreit revolves. And although it sounds cheesy and lame (and it is), I can still unashamedly say it is pretty damn cool to be moving around while you sip your Sav Blanc or eat your $25 oyster entrée with those tiny comical oyster forks. I put a lot of pressure on the revolving restaurant as I choose to go there with my boyfriend for our six month anniversary (he surprised me by saying we were going somewhere 'revolutionary'. Lame but cute.) We were greeted by a waiter with a very French accent and shown to a table. We were given a menu and some table water and had the napkins delicately placed across our laps. And then we proceeded to sit there for half an hour while no one came back to take our order and I actually had to flag someone done. This unfortunately became the theme of the evening, the service was exceptional, when you got it, which for us was hardly ever. When our order was taken there was a mix up in the kitchen and our mains arrived before our entrée which lead to more waiting. When the oysters arrived they were piping hot and very good which can also be said for the main courses of fancy surf and turf and the braised lamb shanks. The revolving part is great as it offers a wonderful view of Adelaide and the beach, and is especially nice when the sun goes down and the lights come out. However, it is only the outside of the dining room that moves (not the bar or the kitchen in the middle) so it can become very disorientating when you get up to pay or want to go to the toilet because the toilets that were on your left aren't there anymore and won't be for another half hour. We received several apologies regarding the poor quality of service we received and we weren't charged for our entrée which we were grateful for. Overall the bad service probably was just a one off but with prices way out of the range University students can afford, we won't be rushing back.

Amazing service and fresh seafood. Had the seafood tower and couldn't of asked for it to be…read morecooked any better. I had affigato with Bailys, amazing.

So the food was so incredibly good that no one stopped to take photos!!…read more Absolutely incredible food! Can not recommend it enough! Just wow!!! Only here for two nights..... may be here for both nights!!! Go! You will be happy. I promise.