What to Eat in Adelaide: Seafood, Markets and Wine

Africola is at 4 East Terrace in Adelaide’s East End, inside a colourful heritage-listed building centred on an open kitchen and wood-fire oven. The operator describes African-inspired vegetables, grilled and smoked meats, flatbreads, pickles, ferments and vegan-inspired desserts. The sample menu lists falafel with tahini cream, Goolwa pipis with fermented chilli and white pea, Coorong mullet with green tomato and caper, peri-peri chicken with Mpumalunga fire and boom chakalaka, and chocolate torte with crème fraîche. Africola is a dinner planned around several shared plates; the operator welcomes bookings, email enquiries and walk-ins. Its homepage currently gives different service-day summaries, so confirm the date and availability directly before booking. (Africola, checked 2026-09-29)

Cumbia is at Shop GR43 inside Adelaide Central Market. It describes itself as a South American tapas bar and deli combining Latin American flavours with a contemporary Australian edge. The operator’s currently linked menu includes Peruvian ceviche made with South Australian kingfish, citrus, ají amarillo and leche de tigre, Brazilian-style meatballs called kibes, deluxe paella with free-range chicken, Adelaide Hills chorizo, local prawns and Port Lincoln black mussels, lomo saltado and grilled arepas. Menu items and availability may change. Several small plates followed by one larger dish suit the venue’s format. The operator lists Sunday as closed. (Cumbia Bar and Kitchen, checked 2026-09-29)

Luigi Delicatessen is at 43 Franklin Street in Adelaide CBD. It combines an Italian deli with seasonal restaurant cooking and a no-menu approach, so the day’s produce determines what the kitchen serves. The operator has no fixed menu: its daily lineup changes with seasonal produce and market availability. Visit on a weekday for coffee, panini or lunch, or book dinner from Thursday to Saturday for Italian home cooking and live piano. Ask what is cooking that day instead of expecting a permanent dish list. (Luigi Delicatessen, checked 2026-09-29)

Maxwell Wines is at 19 Olivers Road in McLaren Vale. Its restaurant uses seasonal South Australian produce with a tasting-menu format and estate wine, with views across the vineyards and Fleurieu Peninsula. The operator describes seasonal South Australian produce and estate wine, and labels its online menu a sample; it does not establish which individual plates will be available on your date. Treat the visit as a dedicated McLaren Vale food-and-wine day, and reserve for Friday, Saturday or Sunday lunch or Saturday dinner. (Maxwell Wines, checked 2026-09-29)

Boatshed Restaurant occupies the upper level of Boatshed Hallett Cove at 1A Heron Way. The operator frames the visit around coastal views, seafood, local produce and dishes to share. The operator specifically mentions Coffin Bay oysters and its popular arancini; the readable restaurant page does not verify a wider dish list. Choose the upper-level restaurant when the view and slower pace matter; the lower-level café is a separate venue. Book ahead and confirm the current service period because the restaurant and café operate differently. (Boatshed Restaurant hours, checked 2026-09-29; Boatshed Hallett Cove, checked 2026-09-29)