Harriet M.

Stop on a short notice for coffee and Dessert it was omg was so delicious and so creative and so different unfortunately they didn't have reservations for dinner that night if the dinner is as creative and delicious as a dessert I would highly recommend you make a reservation unfortunately I don't have another day in town to try for dinner

Ayshen T.

We first came here for lunch but it was too early and the kitchen was not open yet. We decided rather than waiting, that we would come back for dinner. The nice lady helped us make reservations for another night but they were only seeing at the bar which we were ok with. When we went back for dinner, to our surprise there was a table available for us. We got to order our drinks right away and it took us some time to decide on what to eat cause everything sounded good. I believe it took at least 30-45 min to get our food after we ordered it. I thought maybe they forgot about us.... I think we were there for about 2 hours total and our parking was quite pricy because of the slow service! I felt the prices of the dishes were quite high for the amount you get. I guess it's kinda like those fancy restaurants that you break your bank at and still leave hungry. We ordered a pork belly dish. When we got it, it was hard to find the meat under all the vegetables! The pork was really delicious and the veggie, pineapple, mango mix was good. But there was a TON of coriander on the top. The menu didn't say anything about coriander and I would have ordered it without because I hate it. The coriander made the dish look huge but in reality it was quite small for the price. We also ordered a fish that was in a broth. It was pretty good but a little hard to eat since we were sharing it. It wasn't really anything spectacular.

Michelle L.

Have to say, it's pretty average. The menu describes exciting flavors that the food doesn't have so when you get your food you end up disappointed...only the service was excellent!! over rated I think.

Luke B.

The pork belly small plate was everything! The other plates we ordered were fattoush and the lamb shoulder. The fattoush was decidedly bland. It was over cooked, rendering it dry and crumbly. The lamb was fine and tender, however it was served with much the same accompaniments as the fattoush. The accompaniments we experienced with each dish were actually very much ground hog day. Each plate piled high with the same essential ingredients. More fluff than substance. Also had to ask for fresh plates for the main. Shouldn't be necessary, especially if the entree included prawns.

Elise W.

We took a chance on this popular place and as it was a Monday we were in luck just walking in off the street. The food was fantastic, the waiter less so but not enough to ruin anything. Oh the wine was good too! The ribs were fantastic, absolutely fantastic. I waddled back to my hotel because I couldn't stop eating. It was so tasty. The squid main was really good too I was told. Highly recommended!

Olivia B.

Adelaide continues to be amazing with Peel St! I came here for a coffee in the morning which was excellent but seeing the menu on the blackboard I knew I had to come back for dinner but as it was a Friday night they were completely booked!! Thankfully my friend and I were fine with a super early sitting as we had a show to go to at the Festival Centre. What can I say about the food though...OMG! The restaurant is designed around sharing plates and each one has been perfectly designed to tantalise every tastebud in your mouth. We had the Pork Belly and Prawns, Crispy Snapper Wings and the Armenian Lamb Soldiers and neither of us could choose a favourite. The wait staff were excellent and so knowledge about everything on their menu including telling us their own personal favourites and describing how all the wines tasted! I need to come back to Adelaide some time soon just to come back here!

Tresna L.

You know it's been a good lunch when you're still telling every person you meet about the experience days later. This is what I'm like after a lunch time visit to Peel Street earlier this week. I can't stop talking about the seared tuna on a bed of tahini sauce with a pine nut, pomegranate salsa. It was so good that our table of three demanded two serves. It's not as if they were small dishes, we were just plain greedy. Then we polished off the "zucchini toastie" which wasn't at all what we were expecting but a big abundant pile of zucchini done three ways (puree, fried and shaved raw) and mingled with other fresh veggies. Not the dainty, pick up and nibble number we thought we were getting but tasty all the same. The chicken liver pate was one of the best I've had. The accompanying salad and pickled "bits" and toast was excellent and made this $21 dish great value. God knows how we had room for a portion of roast chicken with italian veggies and some wine, but we did and it was good. All good. I can imagine this place being packed and a little rowdier in the evenings, but our lunch time lady date was the perfect time to explore the menu and take it all in without feeling rushed. I love that the menu is mainly made up of specials - a showcase of local produce and the skill of the kitchen who can seemingly flit between cuisines yet make the whole meal of mixed dishes feel cohesive. I can't wait to go back and see what they do next time.

Nice place located on a quieter side street. The staff was really friendly and helpful from greeting to food recommendations. This place has a decent selection of wine to pair with the food. For the food, there is the option to select "small plates" or large plates. The small plates are still relatively big portions. For two people visiting this restaurant, either share two small plates or get a large plate to start (and then get a small plate if still hungry). For a busy restaurant around lunch time, there was a decent wait for the Crispy Fried Kingfish Wings to come. However, it was WORTH it! The dish had great flavors (slightly spicy with some acidity), and the refreshing vegetables paired well with the fish. Would definitely come back again!

Chloe R.

Oranges and I get along like a cat with fleas. No really, I'm allergic to citrus. So you can imagine what I was like walking into a place that was called Peel St and it was on Peel St...well probably not... Apart from their delightful Lemon Meringue cupcakes and moist orange and almond cakes for sneaky afternoon tea, this place has nothing to do with citrus. What it does have to do with is a simple, wholesome, unpretentious lunch and dinner menu that Martin (Head Chef and owner) has designed to remain seasonal and interesting. Every time I go in here, even if it is for just a sneaky G&T or even sneakier Iced Coffee with orange vanilla ice cream (not on the menu but just do it) the menu on the blackboard painted main walls is different. Coffin Bay oysters one week, snapper wings the next. It's a shame I forgot to look at the seasonal menu on the board the day I dined in as there were some great options up there too! Even just a crappy specials of the day printed menu would be useful, especially when they are busy, and that is every dinner at the moment. We were seated at the window overlooking drunk passersby on a balmy Friday night and the atmosphere was buzzing. We ordered warm olives, dripping in oil (the way it should be), tuna crudo so fresh it fell apart on the fork (sashimi for the unofficiated) with a horseradish dressing, bean smashingly good smash with goats cheese and a half chicken with quinoa. Note on the chicken: a half is enough for 2, the quinoa has a caramalised onion and fresh cucumber in it that means it no longer tastes of cardboard but was so good my meat eating partner asked..."mmm what's this delicious rice dish stuff?" Overall with multiple drinks and 4 dishes between us we rolled out of there, saving more than we would in most other restaurants of that quality. All I can say is book (thank god they allow this). The people of Adelaide have already spoken about how popular this place is by the looks of the Friday night waiting lists.

Rhiannon J.

Amazing food! Great plates for sharing. Be careful to order foods that compliment as there are a couple of different cuisines on the menu, but if you pick right you will be satisfied! Our faves were the chicken salad, pork belly and Eton mess. Yum!

Wenna S.

I am so used to people telling me that this x new place is amazing because blah blah blah. So when I heard all of this about Peel St Cafe, I was prepared for a good meal, but not an amazing one. Which left me completely unprepared for what I experienced. The environment is warm and comfortable- a good vibe with friendly staff. A good selection of wines was there for our selection, be prepared that conventional soft drinks are not available. We allowed the staff to choose our plates due to an inability to make decisions and what we experienced was a rich array of foods from a variety of cultures- Asian, Middle Eastern, European flavours and combinations. The food was indescribably fresh, portions generous, quality obvious with a rustic feel to the plates, and we were pleasantly surprised by how our bill for six ended up looking. Will definitely be back.