Restaurant Botanic

Tucked deep inside Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens. An absolute masterclass in modern Australian degustation. Those who manage to score a reservation at the chef’s counter report a mind-bending, 20-plus course progression—a hyper-local love letter to native bush tucker and foraged botanicals. Expect wildly inventive plates. Smoked kangaroo. Marron. Emu and green ants. Even an earthy mushroom fudge. It’s an avant-garde exploration of terroir, leaning into delicate, acid-driven flavor profiles that keep the palate electric. Gastronomes routinely crown it the pinnacle of progressive dining in South Australia. The kitchen's artistry is matched only by the flawless floor team, pouring expertly curated wine and complex zero-proof botanical pairings. Seriously, book the kitchen-facing seats and watch the brigade work their magic.