Adelaide’s West End precinct is a culinary playground, with a smorgasbord of cuisines available to sink your teeth into. From serious burger game to pasta and even a foot-long banh mi, you’re sure to find something to tantalise your tastebuds during your lunchbreak.
Luma Bar & Restaurant
Enjoy an express lunch in style at the renovated The Playford Adelaide hotel. From a twice baked crab souffle, pan friend gnocchi, sirloin steak and more, Luma Restaurant & Bar offers a top-notch lunch experience for the time poor. Between noon and 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday, enjoy the Luma Express Lunch with either a glass of wine, beer or soft drink for $35.
Belle's Hot Chicken
Already a cult favourite interstate, Belle's is known for their legendary American-style fried chicken and mouthwatering sides. And if you're in for a real treat, they'll be pouring a premium selection of bevies, including Dom Perignon, Louis Roederer Cristal champagne, and Pappy Van Winkle 15-year-old whiskey. Thank us later.
SkyCity Adelaide
If you are looking to soak up views of the Riverbank or just want a quick lunch, head to SkyCity Adelaide for a range of culinary options. From Xpress at SkyCity where fast meets flavour, iTL for woodfired pizza or a pub-like meal at The District, the choice is endless.
Dino's Adelaide
Nestled on the vibrant corner of Hindley Street & Gresham Place, Dino's is inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Greece. Their menu pays homage to traditional recipes with a contemporary twist; from gyros to souvlaki, mixed grills, pita pockets and delicious salads, every bite at Dino's is a journey through the Mediterranean.
Peter Rabbit Café
Be transported to a quaint oasis where you can collect your thoughts after a morning brain drain at Peter Rabbit Café. Sit inside the café, the undercover deck or head to the garden to bask in the sunshine as you enjoy a wide variety of dishes from breakfast classics to lunchtime favourites like burgers, pasta and salads.
Cheeseburger
A cheeseburger with a side of waffle fries and chicken nuggets? Yes please. Head to Cheeseburger Adelaide for a hot and juicy burger made using only the freshest ingredients. Choose your type of cheese—cheddar, danablu, scamorza, Dutch and Swiss—when you order.
Sit Lo
Sit Lo, with three locations around town, is a fast-paced, lunchbreak-friendly haunt that celebrates the bold flavours of Vietnamese cuisine. From footlong banh mi, pho, noodle bowls, cold rolls and bao, enjoy a quick and tasty Vietnamese feed that is available to pre-order to save time during those tight lunchbreaks.
Gallery Adelaide
Pizza is the word at Gallery Adelaide, with 12 different varieties available for $15 with any drink purchase at lunchtime. From the simple margherita to pizzas with a twist (think hummus and potato), enjoy delicious flavours as you look over the hustle and bustle of the city from The Gallery rooftop.
Lady Burra Brewhouse
Get a group together and venture down to Lady Burra Brewhouse in Topham Mall to create your own taco meal. With a variety of toppings and a selection of slow cooked pork, pulled chicken or spiced vegetables, there is something for everyone in this sharing platter. Don't share food? Never fear, there are also pub classics and pizzas to enjoy.
Phonatic
Have a pho-nomenal time at Phonatic as you immerse yourself in modern Vietnamese cuisine. Slurp on fragrant pho or try other traditional Vietnamese dishes such as vermicelli bun bowls, banh-mi or event crispy savoury pancakes called Banh Xeo. Soak up the sun outdoors or eat inside—the choice is yours.
Le Bistrot Express at Garcon Bleu
It's fine dining, but for the time strapped at Garcon Bleu. Le Bistrot Express offers a customisable menu with one, two or three-course options to create a meal as flexible as your schedule.