The Specials Board: The Adelaide Restaurants Serving up Something Extra This May
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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Dining out in Adelaide is always a good idea, but May brings a few extra reasons to lock in that booking. Across the city, venues are serving up a little something extra this month — an ideal excuse to try somewhere new, or even revisit an old favourite.
That's where American Express delicious. Month Out comes in, spotlighting the restaurants, bars and cafes that keep Adelaide's thriving dining scene ticking. All month long, eligible Amex Card Members can unlock an exclusive offer at participating venues once they've saved it to their Amex Card*, with some also serving up limited-time dishes and menus. Many of these spots are also part of the Amex Shop Small program, which celebrates local businesses and encourages South Australians to shop local, meaning every meal is a chance to support neighbourhood favourites.
In this month's Specials Board, we're highlighting some of our favourite ways to dine out as part of Amex delicious. Month Out. Get in while it's good.
Natural wine and Euro-leaning share plates at Leigh Street Wine Room
Tucked along one of the CBD's most atmospheric laneways, Leigh Street Wine Room brings a sleek, contemporary charm to Adelaide's dining scene with its smart fitout and impressive wall of wine beneath its soaring archway ceiling. The Euro-leaning menu is built for sharing, spanning everything from tarama- and bottarga-topped hash browns to rabbit ragu casarecce, and is backed by a 400-strong wine list with a focus on natural drops from both South Australia and overseas. Whether you're dropping in for a quick glass or making an evening of it, it's the kind of spot that rewards curiosity — especially with a little extra taken off the bill this month.
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Stacked burgers, golden fried chicken and loaded fries at Good Burger
Good Burger is Daw Park's polished American-style diner, turning out smash burgers, fried chicken and loaded fries that have earned it a fast-growing local following. Head in for comfort-food faves — think New York-style chopped cheese, hot honey fried chicken and the signature GB Burger, stacked with a cheese-topped smashed beef patty, caramelised onion, tomato, chilli and house sauce inside a pillowy potato bun. There's also a solid lineup of beers, cocktails and spirits to round things out. Come hungry.
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Fire-kissed flavours and long-table feasting at Africola
Few restaurants have shaped Adelaide's dining scene quite like Africola, the loud, lively and endlessly flavour-packed restaurant from South African-born chef Duncan Welgemoed. The menu draws inspiration from across Africa and the Middle East, delivering fire-charred meats and vibrant vegetable dishes designed to be shared across the table. Expect everything from blistered flatbreads and smoky hummus to signature peri-peri chicken and tender pork loin with mustard leaf gremolata, all served in a high-energy East Terrace dining room that rarely slows down. And with a little extra back in your pocket this month, there's every reason to order widely.
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Woodfired pizzas and natural wines at One Sneaky Cheetah
Across its four locations, One Sneaky Cheetah has earned cult status for its blistered, hand-stretched pizzas and vibe-heavy digs. The no-fuss menu moves from classic margheritas and pepperoni pies to more adventurous specials, backed by snacks, natural wines and cold beers best enjoyed with a group. Whether you're dropping by for a quick midweek slice or settling in for a longer, pizza-heavy session, it's easy to see why locals keep coming back.
Flame-grilled steaks and smoky skewers at Hunter & Barrel
Hunter & Barrel brings serious fireside energy to the CBD, pairing dramatic interiors with a menu built around smoke, char and premium cuts. The lineup spans everything from aromatic skewers and sticky ribs to dry-aged steaks cooked over coal, alongside hearty sides and a drinks list heavy on whisky, bold reds and barrel-aged cocktails. It's a polished take on the modern steakhouse, equally suited to date nights, group dinners or leaning fully into carnivore mode.
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Small-batch pastries and specialty coffee at Abbots and Kinney
Abbots and Kinney has built a loyal Adelaide following for its beautifully crafted pastries, hearty sourdough loaves and inviting, laidback atmosphere. Expect everything from buttery croissants and loaded toasties to seasonal sweet and savoury pastries, all served from a bright, light-filled space on Pirie Street. And with a little extra value in the mix this month, there's every reason to add something sweet on the side.
*Limits and exclusions apply — check here for the full details.
