Father’s Day in Adelaide 2024: Where to Take Dad for Lunch

Celebrate Father's Day with South Australia's finest dining experiences! While you may have sorted the present after a browse through our gift ideas and organised a few activities (hint: there's a SANFL game on at Adelaide Oval, and dads get a free ticket to the Adelaide Zoo), we're here to help you ensure dad is well fed on his special day!

Our curated selection of exclusive restaurant menus features top-tier establishments renowned for their culinary excellence and unique ambience. From intimate fine dining to vibrant local eateries, these are the locations Adelaide food lovers will be booking this Father’s Day. 

Here are our top picks for a feed perfect for Father’s Day in Adelaide 2024.

Chianti

Celebrate Father’s Day the Italian way with Chianti's 'Festa del Papà.' Spoil Dad with a three-course feast that’s as authentic as it gets. Start with a delicate tuna carpaccio and creamy buratte, before digging into rigatoni with Wagyu beef ragu and a spicy chicken alla Diavola, served with green beans and crispy potatoes.

See out the feast with a decadent chocolate tart topped with macadamia, maraschino cherry, and cream. Chianti’s blend of traditional flavours and creative flair promises a Father’s Day to remember!

$95 per adult

160 Hutt Street, Adelaide

Magill Estate Restaurant & Kitchen

Whether you have a Dad who likes the finer things in life or laidback lunches, he will be thrilled with the offerings at Magill Estate.

For the men who love to indulge and be treated to a fine dining experience, it's business as usual at Magill Estate Restaurant. Book the family in for a decadent Sunday 3-course lunch tasting complete with Magill Estate crumpet and smoked trout butter and roe, with the option to add wine pairings.  

In the same location, but a little less... fancy, Magill Estate Kitchen will run a 4-course menu of snacks, entrees, mains and desserts, with the full wine list available. There will be a kids menu too, and plenty of lawn area for the little ones to run wild, giving dad a moment to enjoy his drop of choice.

Magill Estate Restaurant starts from $220 per person

Magill Estate Kitchen starts from $110 per person

78 Penfold Road, Magill

Rozelle's

Rozelle’s in Springfield will be serving delightful food with a side of glorious views all day long this Father's Day. Whether you’re treating Dad to a brunch or lunch from their à la carte menu, or going all out with the Sunday Roast in The Pavilion, you’re all in for a treat.

The Sunday Roast is set to be the star of the day - featuring herb-crusted Wagyu beef, cauliflower gratin, glazed carrots, seasonal greens, and your choice of sticky date pudding or baked cheesecake.

If you prefer something casual, the a la carte menu has everything from fresh pastries, eggs benedict, anchovy toast and salads to pizza and baked cannelloni.

2-course Sunday Roast $55 per person

46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield

Restaurant Botanic

For the dads with the finest taste who deserve the most, make a booking at the award-winning Restaurant Botanic, tucked away inside the Adelaide Botanic Garden.

The surrounding 51 hectares of gardens inspire each dish, with a tasting menu showcasing the ingredients picked straight from the source, focusing on Australian natives and their unique flavour profiles.

Be prepared - this is no ordinary meal. The exquisite setting and dishes are enhanced by expertly paired drinks, with options to suit every palate. From a non-alcoholic package and The Botanic's choice to the Sommeliers Reserve and the aptly named Crème de la Crème, this meal may take a chunk from the credit card, but Dad deserves it!

Tasting menu from $315 per person

Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide

Garcon Bleu

Take Dad to France for lunch this Father’s Day at Garcon Blue. Set inside Sofitel Adelaide, spoil him with a sumptuous buffet-style menu and a chic dining experience.

Dad will be greeted with a cocktail on entry (we hope he loves a classic Negroni!) then the real feast begins. Make your way through shared plates of fresh salads, braised lamb shoulder and cheese platters, before ending on a sweet note with Nutella crepes and French pastries - c'est bon!

Starting from $99 per adult

108 Currie Street, Adelaide

Sidewood Estate

If you haven't already visited Sidewood Estate, Father's Day may be the perfect time to do just that. One of our favourite wineries in the Adelaide Hills, the gorgeous venue is in charming Hahndorf, boasting an amazing restaurant, award-winning wines and beautiful timber outdoor decking.

A popular hangout all year round, this Father's Day will be extra special, with dads receiving a complimentary glass of ale or shiraz. The full (and delicious) winter menu will be available, plus a 300gm Wagyu eye fillet that we're sure Dad will have his eye on. It comes with smoked bone marrow, French lentils and Jerusalem artichoke cream. Yum!

6 River Road, Hahndorf

House of George

Does Dad love a taste of the Mediterranean? Then may we suggest booking in for the special Father's Day feast at House of George on East Terrace.

Enjoy the regular menu of pitas and dips, wood-fired halloumi, charred leeks with caramelised yoghurt, fish in brown butter and Greek salad. But, there's a special menu item Dad may be particularly interested in.

Order ahead of time to secure a massive 1.5kg Tomahawk steak for the table - and if anyone in your party is named George, be sure to let the staff know - you'll be treated to a round of Ouzo on the house!

30 East Terrace, Adelaide

Stamford Grand

Treat the old man to a flamin’ good feast this Father’s Day at the Stamford Grand’s sizzling Grand Smoker lunch. Guaranteed to satisfy even the most carnivorous dads, tuck into a full plate of low and slow BBQ beef brisket, house-smoked chicken wings, pork and chicken sliders, and tasty sides like cornbread and potato salad.

Up the ante with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink package and treat Dad to wine and tap beer as you overlook the glistening waters of Glenelg.

$120 per platter (suitable for 2 adults) 

2 Jetty Road, Glenelg 

Prohibition Liquor Co.

Skip the trip to the bottle-o this year and treat dad to a bevvy straight from the source at Prohibition Liquor Co. This Father’s Day, the award-winning distillery is hosting a special Oysters & Gin Experience, in collaboration with Gazander Oysters!

Enjoy top-notch, freshly shucked oysters from Little Douglas Bay, accompanied by 3 award-winning gins that will be expertly paired with oyster dressings for the ultimate flavour profile. If you think Dad will need more sustenance, you can pre-order extra oysters or a gourmet cheese platter.

If you prefer to be more hands-on, celebrate Father's Day a day early with a Saturday afternoon cocktail masterclass. Be guided through the process of signature Prohibition gin cocktails, learning tips and tricks from the juniper-obsessed team. Raise a glass to the old man and catch up over your handmade creations and a gourmet antipasto platter.

22 Gilbert Street, Adelaide 

Pirate Life Brewing

Are you looking to keep it a little more low-key this Father’s Day? Pirate Life Brewing has you covered. Kicking off with brekkie burgers from 9 am, the lengthy line-up of events and specials will keep Dad well-fed, watered, and entertained from morning to night.

Welcoming families of all ages, you’ll find everything from face painting for kids and live music from 1 pm to a Sunday lunch service and free haircuts in the PL Parlour from 11 am. The beers and good vibes will be flowing all day.

18 Baker Street, Port Adelaide

Bobbi's

Step into Bobbi’s on Father's Day for a dose of nostalgia, delicious food and elevated dining. The refreshed eatery welcomes families to enjoy a 4-course feast within their new and improved pastel aesthetic that encourages visitors to relax and enjoy good company over great food and drinks.

An Italian lunch awaits, with prosciutto, olives, salami and a Margarita pizza, followed by Bobbi's Cotoletta, salmon, salad and decadent tiramisu. Kids will enjoy a smaller 2-course menu, with pasta, burger or nuggets and a choccy sundae. 

$55 per adult, $20 per child.

264 South Road, Hilton

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