Pictured: A Prayer for the Wild at Heart
The South Australian finalists of this year’s Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence have been announced, including some of the local industry’s finest and even some of our favourite spots.
These awards give restaurants, cafes, and caterers some well-deserved recognition for all their hard work and exceptional service in the industry. Split into restaurant and catering sections, the awards cover everything from cafes and breakfast spots to family-friendly dining, seafood venues, and more.
Amongst these categories are some pretty recognisable names. A few that made the list include Madame Hanoi and Bobibao in the Best Asian Restaurant category, iTL and My Kingdom for a Horse featured in the Best Breakfast Restaurant category, Concubine was listed under Best Chinese Restaurant, and d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant and Ginkgo Restaurant were listed under Best Restaurant in a Winery.
The Awards recognise operators in metropolitan and regional centres, and have a gala dinner later in the year to bring the industry together for a well-deserved celebration.
Here are the finalists:
RESTAURANT AWARDS
ASIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Uber Eats
- Bobibao, Bowden
- Cafe Michael 2, Adelaide
- Madame Hanoi, Adelaide
- New Century Restaurant, Mawson Lakes
- Vietnam Restaurant, Pennington
BREAKFAST RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Twin Social
- Big Shots Café, Brighton
- Boatshed Hallett Cove Café, Hallett Cove
- iTL, Adelaide
- Luigi Delicatessen, Adelaide
- Maison Clèment, Adelaide
- My Kingdom for a Horse, Adelaide
- Taste the Yorke, Moonta
CAFÉ DINING
Sponsored by Hostplus
- Always Three Providore, Beulah Park
- Big Shots Café, Brighton
- Cafe Va Bene, Campbelltown
- Caffe Buongiorno, O’Halloran Hill
- Del Giorno’s Cafe Restaurant, Port Lincoln
- High Street Cafe, Kensington
- Maison Clèment, Adelaide
- My Kingdom for a Horse, Adelaide
- Sorrelli Cafe Ristorante, Ingle Farm
- The Banksia Tree Café, Port Adelaide
CHINESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Twin Social
- Concubine, Adelaide
- Empress Restaurant, Toorak Gardens
- New Century Restaurant, Mawson Lakes
- Ying Chow Chinese Restaurant, Adelaide
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – FORMAL
Sponsored by Entertainment
- Earth Restaurant Berri
- Ginkgo Restaurant – Golding Wines, Lobethal
- Pipers of Penola, Penola
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN RESTAURANT – INFORMAL
Sponsored by Entertainment
- A Prayer for the Wild at Heart, Adelaide
- Bush deVine Winery Restaurant – Paulett Wines, Polish Hill River
- Clover + Stone Restaurant @ Howard Vineyard, Nairne
- Harvest Kitchen, Rowland Flat Ondeen, Verdun
- South Australian Hotel Restaurant, Mount Gambier
- Swagman Country Dining, Hindmarsh Valley
- The Avenue Inn Restaurant, Naracoorte
- The Winning Post Restaurant – Morphettville Racecourse, Morphettville
EUROPEAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Alsco Uniforms
- A Prayer for the Wild at Heart, Adelaide
- AMMŌS Greek Bistro, North Adelaide
- Estia Restaurant, Henley Beach
- Maison Clèment, Adelaide
- Mariners Ristorante – Cruising Yacht Club of SA, North Haven
- The UPPside European Restaurant and Wine Bar, Penwortham
FAMILY DINING
Sponsored by OneMusic Australia
- Bocelli Caffe Ristorante, Adelaide
- Cafe Va Bene, Campbelltown
- El Burgerritos, Gawler East
- High Street Cafe, Kensington
- Indian Club SA, Magill
INDIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Uber Eats
- Chatkazz Adelaide, Lightsview
- Indian Club SA, Magill
- Koyla – Indian Charcoal Grill & Bar, Norwood
- Laxmi’s Tandoori Indian Restaurant, Glenunga
- Masala Soiree, Royston Park
- Raj On Taj, Port Adelaide
- The Logical Indian – Hutt Street, Adelaide
ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Gallagher
- Est Ovest, Adelaide
- iTL, Adelaide
- Little Wolf Osteria – Mitolo Wines, McLaren Vale
- LOMBRA, West Lakes
- Luigi Delicatessen, Adelaide
- Mariners Ristorante – Cruising Yacht Club of SA, North Haven
- Our Place @ Willunga Hill, Willunga
- Qualitaly, Cumberland Park
- Sorrelli Cafe Ristorante, Ingle Farm
NEW RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Uber Eats
- Boatshed Hallett Cove Restaurant, Hallett Cove
- Com Viet, Kapunda
- Coopers Brewery, Regency Park
- Luigi Seaton, Seaton
- Lyrics Restaurant – Old Mundulla Hotel, Mundulla
- Shelly’s Kiosk, Semaphore South
- Wok the Duck Thai Fusion Kitchen, Mount Barker
PIZZA RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Coopers
- Bocelli Caffe Ristorante, Adelaide
- Est Ovest, Adelaide
- iTL, Adelaide
- John’s Pizza Bar and Restaurant, Coober Pedy
- LOMBRA, West Lakes
- Sportivo Woodfire Kitchen, West Lakes
PREMIUM DINING
Sponsored by American Express
- Aurora Restaurant, Adelaide
- Lenzerheide Restaurant, Hawthorn
- Mayura Station’s The Tasting Room, Millicent
RESTAURANT IN A PUB/CLUB
Sponsored by Coopers
- Mariners Ristorante – Cruising Yacht Club of SA, North Haven
- Penobscot Restaurant at the Watervale Hotel, Watervale
- South Australian Hotel Restaurant, Mount Gambier
- West Beach Surf Club Bar and Bistro, West Beach
RESTAURANT IN A WINERY
Sponsored by Galipo Foods
- Clover + Stone Restaurant @ Howard Vineyard, Nairne
- d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, McLaren Vale
- Ginkgo Restaurant – Golding Wines, Lobethal
- Hentley Farm Restaurant, Seppeltsfield
- Little Wolf Osteria – Mitolo Wines, McLaren Vale
- Slate Restaurant – Pikes Wines, Sevenhill
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Alsco Uniforms
- Del Giorno’s Cafe Restaurant, Port Lincoln
- Fair Seafood, Adelaide
- Mariners Ristorante – Cruising Yacht Club of SA, North Haven
- Sammy’s on the Marina, Glenelg
SPECIALTY RESTAURANT
Sponsored by OnTheMonee
- El Burgerritos, Gawler East
- Junipers on the Marina, Glenelg
- Marshi’s Kitchen, Stirling
- Niña, Adelaide
- The UPPside European Restaurant and Wine
- Bar, Penwortham
- Tunki – Ceviche & Woodfire Grill, West Lakes
STEAK RESTAURANT – FORMAL
Sponsored by Empire Liquor
- Mayura Station’s The Tasting Room, Millicent
- Samurai Teppanyaki House, Hyde Park
- The Barn Steakhouse, Mount Gambier
STEAK RESTAURANT – INFORMAL
Sponsored by Empire Liquor
- Carnivore, Hindmarsh
- Seafire on the Marina, Glenelg
- The Kitchen at SkyCity, Adelaide
- The Meat and Wine Co, Adelaide
TOURISM RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Tourism Industry Council SA
- Penobscot Restaurant at the Watervale Hotel, Watervale
- Slate Restaurant – Pikes Wines, Sevenhill
- Swagman Country Dining, Hindmarsh Valley
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT
Sponsored by Hostplus
- Ba Nam Restaurant, Adelaide
- Mai Kitchen Vietnamese Restaurant, Ferryden Park
- Nghi Ngan Quan, Woodville
- Noi Vietnamese Eatery, Fullarton
- Ông Vietnamese, Adelaide
- Vietnam Restaurant, Pennington
CATERING AWARDS
CORPORATE & AIRLINE LOUNGE CATERER
Sponsored by Bulla
- TWG – BAE Systems Australia, Edinburgh
- TWG – Pernod Ricard, Rowland Flat
EDUCATION CATERER
Sponsored by Gallagher
- Cater Care Group – Westminster School, Marion
- Chartwells – Pembroke School, Kensington Gardens
- Chartwells – St Peter’s College, St Peters
- TWG – Immanual College, Novar Gardens
EVENT/CONVENTION CENTRE CATERER
Sponsored by Galipo Foods
- Events at SkyCity, Adelaide
- Morphettville Racecourse, Morphettville
EVENTS CATERER
Sponsored by Bidfood Australia
- Immersive Light & Art, Adelaide
- Morphettville Racecourse, Morphettville
- Owen Andrews Artisan Cuisine, Nuriootpa
HEALTH & AGED CARE CATERER
Sponsored by Bulla
- Cater Care Group – Cancer Council Greenhill
- Lodge, Eastwood
- Lutheran Homes Group, Glynde
INDUSTRIAL CATERER
Sponsored by Bulla
- Civeo SA – Prominent Hill, Glendambo
- ISS – Oak Dam Village, Arcoona
- ISS – Tjungu Village, Pernatty
WEDDING CATERER
Sponsored by Gallagher
- Events at SkyCity, Adelaide
The winners will be announced at a very special awards night on August 3rd, at SkyCity, where the best of the best will gather for the ceremony. Earlybird tickets are on sale now from $267.27.
For more information, click here.
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