Jacqui Lim is a passionate advocate for the food and wine industry, known for connecting people through great food. Whether she’s organising events, recommending restaurants, or sharing her experiences on Instagram at @jacquisfoodfetish, Jacqui brings people together one meal at a time. Follow her for a taste of Australia’s best dining experiences.
Hunter & Barrel
Starters $15-69, Mains $34-$46
Steak and Ribs $37-$198
Hunter & Barrel is a high-end steakhouse built around smoke, fire and feasting. Rustic yet refined, it evokes the feel of a grand hunting lodge. Mood lighting and towering walls adorned with large landscape artworks create a sense of opulence. With an open grill and spit rotisserie, the menu offers plenty of choice — steaks, ribs, skewers, and an excellent selection of starters, sides and non-meat options. Drinks-wise, there’s a strong line-up of SA wines, barrel-aged cocktails, and whisky or bourbon flights.
2 King William St, Adelaide
@hunterandbarrel
Kazumi Ramen
Ramen $18-$28
Sides and Extras $3-$9
Everyone’s got their opinions on ramen. Where’s good, where’s bad, what’s authentic, who’s got the best broth or noodles. For me, I’ve always enjoyed a slurping-good time at Kazumi Ramen on The Parade, the home of 100% Wagyu beef ramen. It’s quick, satisfying and tasty, and the noodles, made in-house, are slippery and delicious. Still hungry? No problem – you can ask for more noodles at no extra charge. Other offerings include gyozas, karaage chicken and vego options.
150 The Parade, Norwood
@kazumiramen
Bibo Bar and Eatery
Smaller $12-$38
Pasta and Mains $32-$41
It’s wonderfully warm hospitality and comforting food in this intimate, stylish Italian bar and restaurant in Kent Town. Here you can do coffee, breakfast, lunch, food to go, end-of-week dinner, or just pop in for a cheeky wine or a cocktail. Great pastas and mains to share, and hopefully the Pistachio Semifreddo with sour cherries is on the menu to stay. Bibo is cosy and friendly, the sort of spot you’ll want to head back to again and again.
97 King William St, Kent Town
@bibo_barandeatery
Herringbone
Snacks and smaller $10-$16
Larger $32-$52
You’ll always be made to feel welcome at Herringbone where the vibe is cool and casual. In a relatively quiet part of Adelaide city on Halifax Street, it’s a bit of a hidden gem. The service is relaxed, and the food, featuring seasonal South Australian produce, is colourful, generous and full of flavour. Herringbone is about warmth, sharing, and delivering hospitality in the true sense of the word. It remains one of my long-term Adelaide favourites.
72–74 Halifax St, Adelaide
@herringbone.adl
Huami
Starters $14-$26
Dim Sum $18-$28, Mains $26-$78
If you’re after an elevated Chinese dining experience with an impressive wine list, head to Huami at SkyCity, where authentic Chinese flavours meet fine local produce. Enjoy sophisticated surrounds with views over Festival Plaza. Be sure to order the Fruit Wood-Roasted Peking Duck with crispy skin, steamed pancakes and condiments. I also liked the Seafood Vermicelli Clay Pot. For dim sum, my top picks are the Xiao Long Bao and the Lobster dumplings with ginger and spring onion.
Level 1, SkyCity Adelaide, North Terrace
@huami.adelaide
