Across South Australia, it’s the one day of the year when fish and chips, oysters, prawns and everything in between take centre stage. Whether it’s a long-standing tradition or just a great excuse to indulge, locals will be flocking to their favourite spots to get their fix.
If you’re still deciding where to go, now’s the time to lock something in. Whether you’re chasing a luxe dining experience or a no-fuss feed by the coast, South Australia delivers in every category.
One thing’s certain — however you choose to celebrate, seafood is the star of the show.
Brighton Food and Wine
Brighton Food and Wine focuses on local produce, especially fresh, premium seafood.
The menu includes highlights such as Albrahos Island scallops, Spencer Gulf prawns and Port Lincoln kingfish. Mains range from crisp Atlantic salmon and prawn linguine to steak, lamb, and classic fish and chips, all are paired perfectly with standout South Australian wines.
Where: 85 Jetty Road, Brighton
When: 12pm to 9pm
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Kickin’Inn
Are you looking for seafood done differently this Good Friday? Kickin’Inn is open and offering their signature ‘seafood boil,’ a delicious feast packed with Cajun flavours in a customisable bag. Choose from prawns, crab legs, mussels and juicy crawfish; every mouthful is heaven for seafood lovers.
Where: 107 Wright Street, Adelaide
When: 12pm to 8pm
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Kiin
Kiin in Adelaide’s CBD reimagines Thai cuisine with bold, modern flair, offering dishes like crispy fried ocean jacket with lemongrass and chilli, scallop crudo with Khao Lak seafood sauce, and vibrant som tum salads, making it a standout choice for a flavour-packed Good Friday feast.
Where: 73 Angas St, Adelaide
When: Lunch (12pm – 3pm), Bar menu (3pm – 5pm), Dinner (5pm – 10pm)
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Loucas
Loucas is a long-standing, family-run favourite in Adelaide, known for its modern take on seafood and a commitment to fresh, seasonal produce that keeps diners coming back.
Where: 242-244 Pulteney St, Adelaide
When: 12 – 3 pm, 5pm – 10pm
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Ocean Bar & Kitchen
Ocean Bar & Kitchen in Henley Beach are making it easier this Easter period. For the entire weekend, including Good Friday, they have a ‘Feed Me’ menu. It features a mix of fresh and fried dishes, from prawn rolls and barramundi crudo to scallops, whiting involtini, crab gnocchi, and grilled swordfish, all with vibrant, flavour-packed accompaniments.
Where: 246 Esplanade, Henley Beach
When: 11.30am to 10pm (kitchen close at 8.30pm)
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Paul’s Seafood on Gouger
Paul’s Seafood on Gouger, a family-owned Adelaide institution since 1946, is renowned for its fresh Australian seafood and generous portions, offering dishes like grilled King George whiting, salt and pepper calamari, and seafood platters, making it a perfect spot for a satisfying Good Friday meal.
Where: 79 Gouger St, Adelaide
When: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 to 9:30 pm
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Pearl – Aldinga Beach
Pearl, nestled on the doorstep of the ocean at Aldinga Beach, offers a menu centred on sustainable seafood and locally sourced produce, perfectly paired with regional wines and beers, all set against a stunning, ever-changing coastal backdrop.
Where: Boat Ramp, Aldinga Beach
When: 9am to 4pm, 6pm to 9pm
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Sammys on the Marina
Sammy’s on the Marina offers a stunning waterfront dining experience, featuring a range of fresh, seasonal seafood platters and a carefully curated wine list that showcases the best of South Australia and beyond.
Where: 1/12 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg
When: 11:30 am to 2 pm, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
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Secrets by the Sea
Secrets by the Sea in Henley Beach combines elegance with a focus on fresh, locally sourced seafood, offering exquisite dishes like seafood platters and mussel pots, all served in a sophisticated, welcoming setting.
Where: 207 Esplanade, Henley Beach
When: 12pm to 3 pm, 5pm to 9 pm
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Secrets By The Parade
Secrets By The Parade is the sibling restaurant to Secrets by the Sea, offering a comparable menu in an inner suburbs location open for lunch and dinner this Good Friday.
Where: 59A The Parade, Norwood
When: 12 to 3 pm, 5 to 9 pm
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SiSea
SiSea brings mediterranean tapas style dining right into the heart of Central Market. Its menu features some of the freshest South Australian seafood around. It’s speciality is mussels. Delicious French, Spanish or Thai mussels are signatures and must be tried and when better than Good Friday?
Where: Stall 76, Adelaide Central Market, 44-60 Gouger Street, Adelaide
When: 7am to 9pm
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The Wharf
The Wharf offers a refined seafood dining experience with fresh, locally sourced dishes and stunning waterfront views, perfect for a memorable Good Friday feast.
Where: 4 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg
When: 11 am to 9pm
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