On the rooftop of one of Adelaide’s most historically significant buildings, 2KW is the place for long lunches, special celebrations and pre-show cocktails. Select from the likes of orange and juniper brined beetroot with whipped goat’s curd and hazelnut, Murray River cod with Goolwa pipis and salsa macha or shio koji pasture-raised chicken with spring vegetables and watercress pesto. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Found in the Adelaide Hills, this spot offers up natural wines, small share plates and fresh, seasonal produce that’s produced by local suppliers. Start with wombok and mussels, followed by Berrima Bay octopus with chickpeas, and finish with rhubarb, kefir and herbs. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express

Sleek neighbourhood bar-cum-restaurant, Arkhe, is an open flame affair led by Michelin-starred chef Jake Kellie. Interestingly, no gas or electricity are used in any of the dishes, with each plate only touched by the open fire in some shape or form. Take a seat at the counter to enjoy the theatre of it all. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Expect Mediterranean tiling, chrome finishes and ambient lighting at Paloma – all topped off with noteworthy food. Choose from duck, pork or chicken rillettes, Ortiz anchovies, Pollastrini Di Anzio sardines or spiced calamari in ragout. Sip on the Riot Rose Spritz, with strawberry, orange and cucumber, or the Alfresco Spritz Gin with gin, yuzu, soda and apricot. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

If there’s a restaurant that exudes the true ethos of South Australian, it might just be Fino. It’s a considered space, with food, wine, cocktails aesthetics and design all working collaboratively to bring together a calm dining experience. Nibble on chorizo with pickled tomato, charred octopus and skordalia, or smoked trout with kipler, streaky bacon and endive. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

For a taste of Serbia, Kafana has you covered. Enjoy smoky meats from the chargrill, garlicky sauces and cold, crisp Serbian beers. It’s all about family here, too, with recipes passed down from generation to generation, and the presence of Mama in the kitchen felt – and tasted. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Sizzling hotpots, fiery Szechuan dishes and chilli sauce that’s warm and zingy. This central CBD favourite has welcomed loyal and meandering diners for years, serving up refined South-West Chinese fare. With emphasis on spices, red chilli, green peppers, prickly ash, ginger, shallots and fermented soy beans, each dish has a flavour profile that’ll leave an impression. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

A fusion of Japanese and French, Ginza Miyako is a taste of the traditional. From customary floor seating to Japanese silk screens, step into a refined, still space and savour bukkake udon, Port Lincoln bluefin tuna, golden garlic ramen, pork belly tonkatsu, and sukiyaki wagyu hot pot. Finish off with a choya mango pudding, Japanese flourless baked cheese tart, or chocolate praline parfait. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Traceable coffees, like Adelaide’s Market Lane Coffee, are the daily flavour at Exchange Specialty. Found on one of the city’s most iconic corners in Adelaide’s East End, floor to ceiling windows, neat aluminium bar stools and salty moreish bites are served up alongside clean, roasted coffee. Pull up a seat and watch the local life spill by. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Yellow, red, green – wherever you look colours burst out at you, whether it be from the grilled octopus adorned with salsa macha, papas, pickled jalapeno, onion and coriander, or barbacoa beef cheek with pico de gallo, guacamole, and pickled red onion served with a beef reduction and patatas bravas. Crumble baja or roasted pumpkin tacos into your mouth and wash them down with a lychee margarita or a rum and coconut cola-di-da. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Established in 2013 as the city’s first bar to hold a small venue licence, this is the forebear of speakeasies. Whether you’re enjoying a dry red from McLaren Vale, relishing an oozy, stringy toastie, or selecting from the cocktail list, this is the spot for sultry drinks and tasty morsels. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

An Asian-fusion kitchen in a retro outfit – what more could you want? But it’s not just the watermelon colour scheme that has us coming back each time – the food is the consistent drawcard. Think fat, steamed wontons, marinated chicken in crunchy bun bowls, sour and spicy tom yum, and roasted coconut cho chee curry with beef. Indulge in some sticky rice with mango ice cream to finish. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Frencher than French, La Buvette, with its hole-in-the-wall warmth, beckons passersby by looks alone. Step inside, and find yourself browsing a menu that includes porcini and lentil pâté with pickled cherries and sourdough, smoked duck breast salad with preserved peach, almonds and a honey Dijon dressing, and McLaren Vale porterhouse steak with pepper sauce. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

Afghan food shines in a vibrant, compact space at Kutchi Deli. A derivative of the original Adelaide Afghani restaurant, Parwana, this spot boasts street food like ashak, fried dumplings stuffed with leek, dahl, chickpea-filled cheesy naan toasties, and chapli lamb kebabs, to name a few. Perch on a bar stool and look out on the busy lane while you slurp and nibble. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.

With its namesake deriving from a clone of pinot noir that was brought to Australia from Burgundy, it comes as no surprise that the team at Mother Vine know their grapes. Supporting local plays strong here, with a hand-selected wine list featuring drops from the surrounding regions. Fancy a bite, too? Slather roasted garlic hummus on sourdough with a herb oil, savour kingfish sushi with miso and avocado wasabi puree, and enjoy beef ribs with harissa. Proudly part of Shop Small by American Express.