Seasonal South Australian produce, served in a rustic European style, takes centre stage at Herringbone Restaurant, where a communal atmosphere is imbued with culture and warmth. Light, airy, and stylish surroundings come alive with vibrant dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients, with a menu that evolves alongside the seasons. This spring, highlights include whipped cod roe dip with Yarra Valley roe and potato crisps, crispy skin barramundi complemented by roasted celeriac, Café de Paris butter, and lemon, and a zesty Meyer lemon tart brûlée for dessert.

Setting up shop in the former site of a good restaurant that didn’t work out is perhaps one of the toughest ways to begin, but Herringbone has washed away all memories of the previous venue and made its mark on Halifax Street and t he broader food and wine scene in Adelaide. A new restaurant, and a good restaurant, and a personal favourite of the editors of this magazine, Herringbone became a solidified entrant in our inaugural Restaurant Power Rankings list once John Lethlean put it on his 2019 ‘Hot’ list. Because, well, who are we to argue?

Herringbone, which opened five years ago in the city’s inner south, established itself quickly as a leader in the South Australian dining scene. Championing innovative elegant rustic cuisine, sleek service and warm hospitality, the restaurant earned itself a chef’s hat from the Good Food Guide a year after opening and was listed in The Australian’s 50 top restaurants in the country. Where: 72-74 Halifax St, Adelaide SA 5000Ph: (04) 28 926 977Reservation:herringbonerestaurant.com.au/bookings/

‘Elegant, rustic dining, focused on serving seasonal South Australian produce in an unpretentious atmosphere’, is how Herringbone fancy themselves. And with a real as can be tree stretching through Herringbone’s aglow restaurant, vegans should feel right at home. With a degustation menu of approximately six courses set for your indulgence, expect a selection of fare with the likes of: gnocchi alla puttanesca with roasted tomato sugo, fried garlic, and herbs.

Guided by the season and constantly presenting some of the most innovative dishes in Adelaide, Herringbone is a no-brainer if you’re looking for that cosy backstreet classic with a setting that’s just as eternally satisfying as what’s marched out of the kitchen year-round. Natural light, an atrium dining space and an arterial living tree make Herringbone one of the most uniquely attractive restaurants in Adelaide. Then you’ve got the food.

That’s the essence of food memories at this little gem hidden away in the south of the city. Heading home, the lingering flavour might be the zing of a truly fine lemon brulee tart. Of course, it’s the finale on the palate, but ponder further and recollections of equally punchy savouries will come to the fore, because the Herringbone team know how to pack in the big flavours.

Tucked away in a calm city backstreet, Herringbone offers a comforting yet creative dining experience. As you step into the spacious interior, you'll be greeted by natural light, whitewashed walls, and glistening herringbone-tiled bar. The centerpiece, a living tree, adds a touch of whimsy to the adjacent atrium dining space.

On a leafy Adelaide corner is one the city’s benchmark diners. Quentin Whittle’s borderless menu looks to Asia and the Middle East for cues – but everything’s done in a way that feels effortless. This is casual, modern Australian dining at its best.

You always know what you’re going to get at Herringbone: quality. This restaurant made the cut for a number of reasons. It scored highly from the people that matter, and always shows up when we need it most.