Eat out, Adelaide!

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The south end of Hutt Street used to be the sole domain of race-goers, until Kenji's modern Japanese cuisine entered Adelaide's dining scene. Forget the rice-paper blinds, bowing and shoes at the door. Enter the innovative and talented Kenji Ito, whose menu adheres to the Australian dining custom of three distinct courses.

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Due to its late opening hours and good food, Amalfi has a strong following among local chefs, who often congregate here when their dinner shifts are over. It has been around for more than 20 years and has become a main player in the field of traditional Italian cuisine in the area.

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The Rocks Grill's beachfront location affords spectacular views and a relaxed ambience. While the location is hard to beat, the menu is bursting with the fresh flavours of South Australia. There is an international focus, reflecting the multicultural nature of the local area and, as the restaurant's name suggests, the Mallee woodfired grill gets a good workout.

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Housed in a heritage-listed building from the 1880s on the corner of Hutt and Halifax Streets, Citrus Restaurant has struck a balance between the rustic and the modern, pulling in the trendy types of Adelaide.

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In Spain and Italy 'mesa lunga' roughly translates to 'long table'. In Adelaide it clearly means 'stylish place where fashionable people eat cool food'.

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For a leisurely, regal dinner overlooking a vineyard and the city of Adelaide head to Magill Estate. Grange is available by the glass, so if you've wondered what all the fuss is about, this is the place to try it for the first time.

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It's easy to overlook this restaurant south of the CBD, away from Adelaide's eat streets of Hutt, Rundle and Gouger. The innately Italian vibe is reinforced with a busy atmosphere, efficient service, and intimate table settings. No corners are cut, nor are traditions foregone.

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Tasty, classy and addictive, Salt Bar is definitely worth a visit. It has floor-to-ceiling glass with gorgeous 270 degree views of the beach marina, dark wooden tables and luxurious fabric-covered seating.

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A casual affair, Wasai Japanese Kitchen is a family-friendly restaurant, offering something a little different for the Macdonalds loving kiddies. Here you will find all the traditional Japanese favourites such as teriyaki, sushi and sashimi. But if you're feeling adventurous, the floorstaff are very friendly and will happily help you choose something a little more uncommon. They'll answer all your questions, well, most of them anyway. Not the one about ordering a Happy Meal. Gee, kids can be embarrassing.

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Attracting a chic local clientele, this North Adelaide bastion of all things Italian pleases with its hearty servings of deliciously authentic Italian staples (think lasagne, pasta and the odd meat and fish dish). Diners here are invited to pop on in any time of day and perhaps indulge in a wee bit of people watching, while imbibing a drop of South Australian vino.