Your Guide to the Best Family Friendly Restaurants in Adelaide
If you’re on the hunt for family friendly restaurants in Adelaide, look no further!
We’re really lucky here in Adelaide that there are so many great cafes, restaurants, pubs and wineries that are great for the whole family. There is nothing better than finding a restaurant that just ‘get’ kids, and who go over and above to welcome them and cater for them.
From highchairs to colouring books, these family friendly restaurants will have what you need to keep the little ones entertained while you enjoy a delicious meal. It’s not just about chicken nuggets and a few crayons. There’s WAY more to a kid friendly eat that that, and there are some epic Adelaide cafes, pubs, restaurants and dining options that go above and beyond to be family friendly. Food the kids will actually eat, a crafty kids menu that’s more than just a few frozen nuggets and a handful of hot chips, family friendly staff, kids activities or a play area. Our top pick of family friendly restaurants in Adelaide will tick most or all of these boxes.
Adelaide is full of fantastic dining options that cater to both kids and adults.
Whether you’re craving Italian, Asian, or classic Aussie fare, there’s a restaurant in Adelaide that will satisfy your family’s hunger pangs. If we’ve missed a great one you know about please let us know in the comments below, we’d love to check it out.
NuggLyf
Nuggets are life. Fact. It is probably also a fact that a lot of you reading this likely have a child(ren) who are those ‘only eat nuggets and chips’ type of operators when you take them out for dinner. No judgement, I have 2 of those in my clan so know all the feels…
Schnithouse – Hilton
Schnithouse at Hilton is a perfect place to book a family meal, catch up or celebration when you have kids in tow. Open 7 days a week (that can be hard to find….), expect a family restaurant, but also with an authentic beer house feel to it. Talking to owner Frank,…
The Stunned Mullet Henley
Multi award winning fish & chips by the beach? Yes please. I doubt there is a kid in the world who wouldn’t want to eat fish and chips on the beach for tea, enjoying all of the freedom to run, yell and cartwheel while taking in the sunset over St Vincent Gulf….
Para Hills Community Club
The Para Hills Community Club offers families a place to come together with a relaxing and casual atmosphere which offers great value, fast and friendly service, and has an indoor playroom for the kids. Offering a wide (like huge) selection of affordable of menu items…
The Bavarian, Tea Tree Plaza
It’s not often my family can go out for dinner and truly not able to finish another bite, but that is exactly what happened at The Bavarian TTP. We popped in to try out their new $49 Feed the Family Deal (available daily before 6pm) and it was sensational! This wasn’t…
Uniqorn Eats, Glenelg
The rainbow trend is here to stay and the team at KiA are totally here for it! Sparked by a love of all things sweet and following the success of their first store on Grenfell Street in the CBD, owners Nick and Nakita had no choice but to open a second venue. Their…
The Barker Hotel
Where: 32 Gawler Street, Mount Barker Follow them on Facebook here Follow them on Instagram here Check out their website here Phone: (08) 8391 1003 We love a good pub feed and were excited to head up to Mt Barker to try out one of the best pubs in the hills, not only…
Kokko – Korean Fried Chicken
We are going to be honest here and preface this with the fact we are huge lovers of fried chicken. Not really a shock, it is some of the best food going around. It is not a small statement then to say that we were absolutely blown away by the fabulously talented Julie…
Saints Kitchen, Salisbury Plain
Saints Kitchen in Salisbury has become a bit of a legendary café in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs, drawing in families with its fresh, high-quality dishes and unique setting. Located in the Saints Shopping Centre alongside the famous Foodland (winner of IGA’s…
Shifty Lizard Taphouse
Ditch metro Adelaide and the big craft brewery crowds with their massive schmancy venues and on fleek Gen Y FOH staff, (who probably wouldn’t know a mash conversion from a ferment tank, let alone how to engage with your kids over lunch, lets be honest) for a genuine…
Macchinetta Coffee House, Henley Beach
Hey there, fellow coffee-loving parents and families on the hunt for a delightful spot to unwind and share some good food with your little ones! We’ve stumbled upon a hidden gem that we’re absolutely thrilled to share with you – Macchinetta Coffee House. Nestled in an…
Sevenhill Hotel Clare Valley
There is a lot to love about the Clare Valley and we recently uncovered some genuinely unbelievable places for families, like the multi award winning Sevenhill Hotel. Kids are not just welcome here, they are catered for with great passion, food and activities. When…
Cradock Hotel
As we reached the southern Flinders area just near Hawker, we stopped in for lunch at the Cradock Hotel. As a parent who has eaten at hundreds of pubs and restaurants with kids, I will comfortably say this was the best I have ever been too. The nature style playground…
Riverside Salvos Gawler
The Salvo’s play cafe in Gawler is a colourful, friendly and fun space that would suit 1-5 year olds. It’s still currently a work in progress as they have grand plans to create a large outdoor space for families including outdoor play equipment, a gardening patch and…
Lobethal Bakery
Welcome to Lobethal Bakery!! Situated in the gorgeous small town of Lobethal (with stores also in Woodside, Balhannah, Stirling and Mt Barker) – not too far from your back door! A perfect spot for an affordable family lunch, or a great reason to take a drive in the…
Village Tavern, Golden Grove
The Village Hotel is newly renovated and offers great outdoor and indoor areas for you to meet with family and friends. Enjoy a meal in the spacious bistro overlooking the indoor playground or al fresco dining options in the beer…
Old Oval Estate/ Fork in the Road Wines, McLaren Vale
This winery goes by two names. The wines are called Fork in the Road wines and the venue as such is called Old Oval Estate and it’s the sweetest family run winery. Old Oval Estate has a lovely home away from home feel and before my visit I had someone tell me it’s…
