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Best Late-Night Restaurants In Adelaide We Stumbled Into After A Night Out

Best Late-Night Restaurants In Adelaide We Stumbled Into After A Night Out

Adelaide’s drool-worthy offerings don’t hit the hay early. When the sun dips, the city’s flavor fiesta continues, with late-night restaurants like Midnight Spaghetti and May Q.

We have the scoop on these foodie-approved after-hour haunts—including menu highlights, exclusive deals, and insider tips!

Sunny’s Pizza

Address: 17 Solomon St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: 0455 522 356

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Thu – 5 pm to 11 pm
  • Fri to Sat – 5 pm to 12 am
  • Sun – 5 pm to 11 pm

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With a menu that caters to both pizza purists and adventurous foodies, Sunny’s Pizza can satisfy late-night cravings like a boss.

Their best-selling slices are the San Marzano with pecorino and the spicy pepperoni with onion confit.

Don’t sleep on their Not Pizza selection, too. It features heavy hitters with inventive side dishes, like wood-roasted Brussels with radicchio and the indulgent butcher’s porterhouse with nduja butter.

Tip:

Email [email protected] if you’re looking for a birthday, festival, or party caterer.

May Q

Address: 19 Leigh St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: 0414 409 205

Operating Hours:

  • Mon – Closed
  • Tue – 5 pm to 9 pm
  • Wed – Closed
  • Thu – 5 pm to 9 pm
  • Fri to Sat – 5 pm to 2 am
  • Sun – 5 pm to 9 pm

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May Q made us fall in love with authentic Korean cuisine. Their tteok-bokki—rice cakes in a sweet, spicy, and savory sauce—is a fiery dish perfect for night owls drooling for a hearty meal.

The chefs here also steam and fry a range of flavor-packed dumplings, from vegetarian to meat-filled bites that burst with properly seasoned flavors.

Our staple order, though, is their Korean fried chicken, coated with ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and honey. Pair this one with the clean and low-burning soju spirit, and you’ll have a night to remember.

Tip:

Order via their website if you aren’t in the mood to go out.

Fung Shing

Address: 158 Gouger St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: 0434 898 140

Operating Hours: Daily – 5 pm to 12 am

Chinese comforts served in a simple but soothing interior are what you’ll gobble at the homely Fung Shing.

We can’t get enough of the irresistible sweetness of honey chicken and the sizzling, savory essence of their Mongolian lamb.

The shrimp and chives dumplings are also Gouger St specials, best eaten with a glass of wine or beer. Speaking of bevvies, they have a $5 corkage fee here, so you can BYO booze.

Tip:

As long as they have the ingredients, you can request off-menu dishes.

Ying Chow

Address: 114 Gouger St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: (08) 8211 7998

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Sat – 5 pm to 10:30 pm
  • Sun – Closed

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Ying Chow’s aesthetics are basic, but their food tells a whole different story. Think stir-fried crocodile with snow peas and a dish hilariously called the BBC, which boasts bean curd, broad beans, and Chinese chutney!

They also whip out meals fit for a royal banquet, huge plates of Guangzhou’s finest flavors, including their sizzling venison, signature E-shand chicken, and black pepper beef.

But if you want the resto’s crowd-pleaser, opt for their timeless roast duck—juicy, succulent, and popping with savory goodness.

Tip:

Whether you’re dining on a weekend or weekday, calling the number above is crucial to securing a spot at the ever-busy Ying Chow.

Bar Torino

Address: 158 Hutt St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: (08) 8155 6010

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Wed – 3 pm to 11 pm
  • Thu – 3 pm to 12 am
  • Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 1 am
  • Sun – Closed

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Bar Torino is where the Basque Country’s bold flavors reign supreme. This bar/restaurant will spice up your night with burrata accompanied by plum and beetroot, a chart-topper, and our favorite.

Then, there’s beef tartare, complete with a smoked egg yolk and a side of crispy patati fritti (Italian-style fried potatoes). Diners can also feast on cured meats, served alongside tangy guindillas (small chili peppers).

For your booze boost, the choices are by-the-bottle wines and a mix of global liquor, from classic vermouth to artisanal gins and tonic.

Tip:

Gift someone you love with a Bar Torino gift card.

Soi 38

Address: 74 Pirie St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: (08) 8223 5472

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Sat – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 9:30 pm
  • Sun – Closed

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Soi 38 brings the regional palate-pleasers of Thailand to Downtown Adelaide’s late-night scene.

Their stir-fry serving is packed with mushrooms, wild ginger, and holy basil, delivering a punchy, aromatic kick. The award-winning restaurant’s grill game is also strong, as evidenced by the smoky Gai Yang lemongrass spatchcock chicken.

For curries, the frontrunner is their green curry loaded with king prawns and Thai eggplant. It’s a spicy, creamy comfort meal that’ll warm you up from the inside out on chilly late nights.

Tip:

Check out the restaurant’s events to add some flavor to your visit. They have happenings like long lunches and special food-wine pairings.

Bread & Bone Wood Grill

Address: 15 Peel St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: (08) 8231 8535

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Thu – 11:30 am to 9 pm
  • Fri to Sat – 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sun – 11:30 am to 9 pm

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Once Bread & Bone Wood Grill opens its doors, you’ll catch a whiff of smoky, charred goodness—a mouthwatering invitation the people of Peel St are all too familiar with.

Whether you live for a time-honored cheeseburger, finger-licking soft-shell crab, or sweet beef ribs that’ll have you gnawing on the bone, there’s a brilliant dish for your late-night needs.

Our favorites are the charred corn ribs, slathered in lime and chili butter, and the soy and ginger mushroom burger, stacked high with grilled halloumi cheese, watercress, and pickled shallots.

Tip:

If you’re on a budget, consider dining outside of public holidays to avoid the 20% surcharge.

Go-in Hot Pot

Address: Shop 4/31/39 Gouger St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: 0452 582 728

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Thu – 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 10:30 pm
  • Sun – 12 pm to 10 pm

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Kick-starting or ending your evening with a sizzling and bubbling hot pot from Go-in Hot Pot is a surefire way to light up your night.

Patrons can warm their tummies with chili-infused soups teeming with a colorful medley of vegetables, savory meats, plump fish balls, silky tofu puffs, and slurp-worthy noodles.

In addition, they have different dipping sauces for diners looking to adjust the soup’s heat and flavor. Be an innovator, and experiment with the combinations.

Tip:

Different ingredients have different cooking times. Pay attention to the staff’s recommended cooking times to ensure that everything is cooked to perfection.

La Trattoria

Address: 346 King William St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: (08) 8212 3327

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Fri – 12 pm to 3 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Sat – 5 pm to 11 pm
  • Sun – 5 pm to 10 pm

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Italian cuisine doesn’t have a time limit, and La Trattoria’s late-night offerings prove just that.

If the hunger blues are in, start your after-hours feast with their juicy 320-gram grain-fed M.S.A filet steak, guaranteed to satisfy even the most discerning carnivore and critic.

For seafood and pasta lovers, the spaghetti marinara is pure indulgence on a plate. Covered in rich tomato sauce and topped with the ocean’s bounties, this one is a foodie’s dream.

Tip:

Contact La Trattoria if you’re rolling with a large group.

Midnight Spaghetti

Address: 196 Grenfell St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: (08) 7123 6125

Operating Hours: 

  • Mon to Tue – Closed
  • Wed to Sat – 5 pm to 11 pm
  • Sun – Closed

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From the old-world interior to the whimsical but A-grade pasta creations, Midnight Spaghetti is the late-night hotspot that’s rewriting the rules of Italian dining.

Their special deal, the Spaghettaboutit!, is ideal for those who can’t decide what to order. Go for this one, and the chefs will take the reins with their 3-course shared menu, ensuring you get a taste of everything.

You can expect a mishmash of pasta masterpieces, from Tortiglioni with sausages and Napolitana sauce to spaghetti drenched in sour cream and salsa verde.

Tip:

Stretch your savings by checking Midnight Spaghetti’s discount deals. They often announce these special prices on their Facebook.

The Meat & Wine Co

Address: 39 Currie St, Adelaide, SA 5000

Contact Details: (08) 8127 0888

Operating Hours:

  • Mon to Thu – 12 pm to 10 pm
  • Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 10:30 pm
  • Sun – 12 pm to 10 pm

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If you’re itching for a taste of late-night luxury or aiming to impress a special someone, there’s no place like the golden and Afro-centric The Meat & Wine Co.

From their high-class fixings to their exceptionally marbled meat and world-class vino list, everything screams extravagance here.

For instance, their 240-day-aged Wagyu rump entices with a buttery finish and melt-in-your-mouth flesh worth paying for. 

You can’t sleep on their ribeye, too. It’s a flavor powerhouse with sweet and savory undertones.

Tip:

The Meat & Wine Co can get quite busy even during late-night hours. To ensure you have a table when you arrive, it’s best to make a reservation in advance.

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Anchovy Bandit

Address: 96 Prospect Rd, Prospect, SA 5082

Contact Details: 0401 188 845

Operating Hours: Daily – 5 pm to 11 pm

Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 9 mins

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Stylish and moody, Anchovy Bandit is a quintessential spot to wolf down the Bel Paese’s bites before getting some shut-eye.

Unsurprisingly, most of their hits include pasta dishes, like rigatoni with eggplant and tomato XO and classic spaghetti with pecorino and Espelette pepper.

Moreover, they bake an irresistible margarita pizza with fior di latte and fresh basil—the perfect late-night snack to share with friends over drinks.

Tip:

If you’re planning a special event or function, consider Anchovy Bandit as a venue.

Cafe De Vili’s

Address: 426 Main N Rd, Blair Athol, SA 5084

Contact Details: (08) 8260 5336

Operating Hours: Daily – 24 hours

Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 8 mins

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When those late-night hunger pangs hit, you know Cafe De Vili’s has your back—and your stomach—no matter what the time is.

For 24 hours, they cook up savory pastries, hearty sandwiches, and platters of sweet treats to satisfy sleepless souls with varying preferences.

Plus, their grazing platters offer a light nibble with antipasto and fruit options. Our team typically goes for this pick for moonlit meetings.

Tip:

Need finger food for your bash? Hit up Cafe De Vili’s for their catering services.
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