
Adelaide Dining
Our chefs are passionate about using the freshest seasonal produce from South Australia’s finest suppliers to deliver an exceptional Adelaide dining experience.
Expertly prepared by our experienced kitchen team, our extensive menu features a mouth-watering selection of modern Australian inspired dishes, hearty pub classics and platters to share.
Indulge yourself at The Colonist for lunch or dinner where we showcase some of the best meals available on The Parade, Norwood. Relax in our intimate dining room with full table service or soak up the outdoors with our alfresco dining areas.
All Day Dining
Monday to Wednesday 12pm – 8.30pm
Thursday to Sunday 12pm – 9pm
10% Surcharge Applies on Public Holidays.


Breakfast at The Colonist
The Colonist offers a weekend breakfast menu featuring gourmet meals, freshly squeezed juices and brekky cocktails. The extensive menu incorporates a range of flavours and offers some of the best breakfast in Adelaide.
Enjoy a weekend breakfast with friends in the stylish dining room, or soak up the morning sunshine in our outdoor alfresco along the Parade.
Furthermore, if you’re looking for the best breakfast in Adelaide, you’ll find it at The Colonist.
Weekend Breakfast
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 2pm
+ Public Holidays 9am – 2pm
10% Surcharge Applies on Public Holidays.
Breakfast Menu
- Breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 9am-2pm
- 17.0
ROASTED PUMPKIN FRITATTA VEG + GF
potato, cherry tomato, mozzarella, spinach + basil pesto
- 17.0
WOODSIDE SMOKED HAM OMELETTE VEGO + GFO
cherry tomato, baby spinach, feta + toasted Turkish bread
- 20.0
THE CURE GFO
potato hash browns, smashed avo, onion jam, bacon, fried free range egg, tomato + capsicum salsa
- 18.0
NEARLY NACHOS VEGO
toasted piadina chips, sofrito + bean sauce, tomato + capsicum salsa, sour cream, smashed avo, chorizo crumb + fried free range egg
- 16.0
PANCAKES
2 pancakes, vanilla bean ice cream +
CHOICE OF CINNAMON SPICED BLACKBERRY COMPOTE OR MAPLE SYRUP
- 18.0
FLORENTINE CROISSANT GFO (GLUTEN FREE BREAD)
smoked salmon, sautéed baby spinach, 2 poached eggs, buttery hollandaise + toasted croissant
- 18.0
MUSHROOM & HALOUMI BRUSCHETTA VEG + GFO
toasted Turkish bread, truffled Swiss brown mushrooms, grilled SA haloumi, poached free range eggs + basil pesto
- 18.0
SMASHED AVO VEG + GFO
toasted Turkish bread, smashed avo, onion jam, tomato + capsicum salsa, feta
- 12.0
BACON + EGG ROLL
smoky bacon, fried free range egg, Beerenberg tomato sauce + toasted white bun
- 17.0
EGGS BENNY GFO
toasted Turkish bread, Woodside smoked ham, poached free range eggs + buttery hollandaise sauce
- 25.0
LOADED BREKKY GFO
toasted Turkish bread, Hahndorf wood smoked bacon, Barossa Valley cheese kransky, mini tin of baked beans, roasted tomato, truffled Swiss brown mushrooms, hash brown + 2 eggs*
- 15.0
BACON + EGGS GFO
toasted Turkish bread, Hahndorf wood smoked bacon + 2 eggs*
- 10.0
EGGS ON TOAST VEG + GFO
toasted Turkish bread + 2 eggs*
*YOUR CHOICE OF POACHED, FRIED OR SCRAMBLED FREE RANGE EGGS
- T Bar Tea
MUG FOR ONE 4.0 | POT FOR 2 7.9
- English breakfast
- earl grey
- chai tea
- peppermint
- green tea
- chamomile
- Coffee
SMALL 3.8 | LARGE 4.5
- cappuccino*
- flat white*
- latte*
- long black*
- macchiato*
- short black*
MILK OPTIONS
full cream, skim, soy, almond or lactose free
EXTRAS
- soy, almond, lactose free $0.4
- double shot $0.6
- 8.0
* add a shot of cappuccino liqueur, chocolate orange liqueur or limoncello cream liqueur
- In House Funky Fresh Juices
- 8.5
MORNING GLOW
celery, apple, carrot + ginger
- 8.5
OJ WITH A KICK
orange, ginger, desiccated coconut + ice
- 8.5
LEMON…AID
apple, lemon + ice
- 10.5
HERBALICIOUS
apple, carrot, basil, mint, coriander, lime + ice
- For Kids
- 12.0
PANCAKE VEG
maple syrup + vanilla bean ice cream
- 8.0
BAKED BEANS VEG + GFO
toast
- 8.0
RAISIN TOAST VEG
2 slices, butter + honey
- 10.0
BACON + EGG ROLL
hash brown
- 6.0
TOAST VEG + GFO
2 slices, butter + jam
- 8.0
BACON + EGG GFO
toast
- 5.0
EGGS VEG + GFO
toast
- Designer Breakfast
- 4.0
HAHNDORF WOOD SMOKED BACON
- 2.5
FREE RANGE EGG POACHED OR FRIED
- 4.0
BAKED BEANS MINI TIN
- 2.5
HASH BROWN
- 5.5
BAROSSA VALLEY CHEESE KRANSKY
- 3.0
SAUTEED BABY SPINACH
- 4.5
TRUFFLED SWISS BROWN MUSHROOMS
- 6.5
TASMANIAN SMOKED SALMON
- 3.5
SMASHED AVO
- 4.0
GRILLED HALOUMI 1 PIECE
- 3.5
WOODSIDE SMOKED HAM
- 3.0
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
- 2.5
TOMATO RELISH
- 2.0
BEERENBERG TOMATO SAUCE
- 1.5
BEERENBERG STRAWBERRY JAM
- 1.5
VEGEMITE
- 2.5
TOASTED TURKSIH BREAD 1 PIECE
- 3.0
GLUTEN FREE TOAST 1 PIECE
- Brekky Cocktails
- 20.0
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Okar mocha, Piotr malt vodka + coffee
- 20.0
THE BLOODY CHARLIE
spicy gin, tomato juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, cracked pepper, fresh lemon + celery
- 8.0
VIRGIN CHARLIE
a bloody charlie minus the spicy gin
GFO • GLUTEN FREE OPTION | GF • GLUTEN FREE | VEG • VEGETARIAN
VEGO • VEGETARIAN OPTION- Check out the weekly rotating chef’s specials board for more gourmet brekky options!
Main Menu
- Bar Snacks
- 11.0
SWEET POTATO WEDGES VEG + GFO + $2.0
sour cream, candied chilli + ginger sauce
- 10.0
HOT CHIPS VEG
Beerenberg tomato sauce
- 15.0
DUO OF DIPS VEG + GFO + $2.0
warm flat bread, tzatziki + olive tapenade
- 32.5
CHEESE PLATE VEG + GFO + $2.0
a selection of cheese from around the country, brie, gruyére + blue, fig jam, crackers, dried fruits + nuts
- Starters
- 14.0
RICOTTA + CORN FRITTERS VEG + GF
spicy Spanish sofrito sauce + feta
- 13.0
MUSHROOM ARANCINI VEG
creamy blue cheese sauce
- 14.0
GRILLED LOCAL HALOUMI VEG + GF
roasted pepita + herb pesto
- 14.0
CHARGRILLED CHORIZO GF
tomato + capsicum puree, basil pesto + feta
- 16.0
TOMATO & OLIVE TAPENADE PIZZA BREAD VEG
basil + feta
- 10.0
TOASTED GARLIC & HERB TURKISH BREAD VEG
- Classics
- 25.0
LAMB BURGER
chargrilled patty, tomato, lettuce, cheese, garlic aioli, spiced tomato chutney + chips
- 25.0
CHICKEN BURGER
chargrilled chicken, smoky bacon, tomato, lettuce, cheese, garlic aioli, spiced tomato chutney + chips
- 25.0
SALT ‘N’ PEPPER SQUID SALAD
crispy Asian noodle salad, peanuts, shallots, sesame seeds + chilli, ginger + sesame dipping sauce
ADD SIDE OF CHIPS + $2.5
- 26.0
FISH + CHIPS GRILLED, CRUMBED OR BATTERED
chips, house slaw + tartare
- 23.0
TOFU SCHNITZEL VEG
panko crumbed, sweet potato wedges, house slaw + choice of peppercorn, truffled mushroom or gravy
ADD PARMIGIANA SAUCE + $2.0
sugo sauce & mozzarella cheese
- 25.0
CHICKEN BREAST SCHNITZEL
chips, house slaw + your choice of peppercorn, truffled mushroom or gravy
- 28.0
PARMIGIANA CHICKEN BREAST SCHNITZEL
chips, house slaw, sugo sauce + mozzarella cheese
- 28.0
GLUTEN FREE GRILLED FISH GF
grilled fish, roasted sweet potato wedges, house slaw, lemon + tartare
- Chef Selections
- 40.0
300G SIRLOIN STEAK GF
chargrilled with roasted potatoes, rosemary jus, carrot + broccolini
- 32.0
CHICKEN & PRAWN NASI GORENG GF
chargrilled chicken + prawns, Malaysian fried rice, Kewpie mayo, chilli sambal + gooey fried egg
- 26.0
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA VEG + GF
roasted potato, eggplant, zucchini, braised lentils, tomato + capsicum puree, basil pesto + feta
- 34.0
PAN SEARED DUCK BREAST GF
buckwheat, succotash, pickled apple + demi glaze
- 28.0
POTATO GNOCCHI VEG + GF
garlic, lemon + thyme butter, beans, broccolini, cherry tomatoes, toasted almonds + feta
ADD CHICKEN $9.0
- 32.0
BLACKENED SALMON GF
pinto beans, tomato, capsicum, onion + corn salad, with rice + lemon, tahini labneh
- 30.0
PRAWN + CRAB LINGUINE GFO + $2.0
chilli + lemon myrtle butter, cherry tomatoes, herbs + grana padano
- 24.0
ROASTED PUMPKIN + CAULIFLOWER SALAD VEG + VGNO + GF
with red onion, currants, buckwheat, broccolini, feta + salad leaves
ADD GRILLED HALOUMI VEG • GF OR CHICKEN $9.0
- Sauces + Sides
- 3.5
PEPPERCORN, TRUFFLED MUSHROOM, GRAVY, ROSEMARY JUS, DIJON, SEEDED, HOT OR MILD ENGLISH MUSTARD (ALL GF)
- 1.0
TOASTED DINNER ROLL + BUTTER VEG
- 10.0
GARDEN VEGETABLES VGN + GF
blanched + tossed with olive oil, salt flakes + cracked pepper
- 10.0
GARDEN SALAD VEG + GF + VGNO
mixed salad leaves, tomato, onion, cucumber, feta + candied white balsamic
GFO . GLUTEN FREE OPTION | GF . GLUTEN FREE | VEG . VEGETARIAN
VGN . VEGAN | VGNO . VEGAN OPTION- Check out the weekly rotating chef’s specials board featuring restaurant style meals and special desserts!
Kids Menu
- Kids Menu
Children Under 8 Only | $16 Includes Meal + Dessert
FISH + CHIPS GFO
tomato sauce
RED NOODLES GFO + VEG
napoli sauce, linguine ribbons + shaved grana padano
CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS
chips + tomato sauce
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
chips + tomato sauce
SALT + PEPPER SQUID
chips + tartare
KIDS BURGER
brioche bun, lamb patty, cheese, sauce + chips
GRILLED CHICKEN GFO
roasted veggies, broccolini + gravy
want a healthier option? ask to swap chips for veg
- Kids Dessert
VANILLA ICE CREAM V
served with your choice of chocolate fudge, butterscotch or raspberry sauce
GFO . GLUTEN FREE OPTION | GF . GLUTEN FREE | VEG . VEGETARIAN
Dessert Menu
- Desserts
- 12.5
COLD SET CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE VEG
candy raspberry purée, white chocolate popcorn, crispy caramel pearls + double cream
- 12.0
GOOEY FIG PUDDING VEG + GF
butterscotch sauce + double cream
- 10.0
ICE CREAM SUNDAE VEG
vanilla bean ice cream topped with roasted nuts + a choice of chocolate fudge, butterscotch or raspberry sauce
- 15.0
AFFOGATO VEG
vanilla bean ice cream topped with a shot of espresso + your choice of Kahlua, Baileys or Frangelico
see staff for more options
- 10.0
VIRGIN AFFOGATO VEG
vanilla bean ice cream topped with a shot of espresso
- 32.5
CHEESE PLATE VEG + GFO + $2.0
a selection of cheese from around the country, brie, gruyere + blue, fig jam, crackers, dried fruits + nuts
- Desserts & Fortifieds
- 9.0
GRANT BURGE 10YO MUSCAT
Barossa Valley
- 7.0
PENFOLDS TAWNY
South Australia
- 7.0
VALDESPINO PEDRO XIMENEZ (SWEET BLACK SHERRY)
Jerez, Spain
GFO . GLUTEN FREE OPTION | GF . GLUTEN FREE | VEG . VEGETARIAN
VGN . VEGAN | VGNO . VEGAN OPTION
THE CURE GFO
TOMATO & OLIVE TAPENADE PIZZA BREAD VEG
PANCAKES
NEARLY NACHOS VEGO
CHICKEN & PRAWN NASI GORENG GF
MUSHROOM & HALOUMI BRUSCHETTA VEG + GFO
FLORENTINE CROISSANT GFO (GLUTEN FREE BREAD)
CHARGRILLED CHORIZO GF
ROASTED PUMPKIN + CAULIFLOWER SALAD VEG + VGNO + GF
VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA VEG + GF
GRILLED LOCAL HALOUMI VEG + GF
ROASTED PUMPKIN FRITATTA VEG + GF
STOP IN & SEE US
44 The Parade
Norwood SA 5067
CONTACT US
Phone: (08) 8362 3736
Email: info@colonist.com.au
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