Restaurant Botanic
An upscale tasting-menu restaurant located inside the Adelaide Botanic Garden, featuring Australian native ingredients and awarded 18 points by AGFG in 2026.
Nestled within the Adelaide Botanic Garden, this restaurant offers exclusively multi-course tasting menus curated by Executive Chef Jamie Musgrave. The dishes frequently feature native ingredients such as green tree ants, kangaroo smoked over paperbark, crocodile tongue, and emu egg tarts, with some herbs, flowers, and fruits harvested directly from the garden. Non-alcoholic pairings are also available. Awarded 18 points by AGFG in 2026, it is one of the most premium dining destinations in South Australia. The dining experience takes a considerable amount of time, and reservations must be made well in advance. Reviewers report an average cost of over 300 AUD per person, excluding drinks. It is accessible by foot or car from the city center.
Opening hours
Dinner Thursday to Saturday, Lunch Saturday and Sunday, Closed Monday to Wednesday (slight variations exist across sources; refer to the booking page for accuracy)
Nearby sights
- Adelaide Botanic Garden
- National Wine Centre of Australia
- Adelaide Zoo
- Art Gallery of South Australia
- South Australian Museum
- Rundle Mall
- River Torrens & Elder Park
- St Peter's Cathedral