Adelaide Dining - Tapas, Share Plates, Modern Australian

At The Colonist, our chefs are passionate about delivering quality gourmet food using top quality local produce to enhance your Adelaide Dining experience.

Our extensive menu incorporates a range of tapas and sharing plates, as well as offering modern Australian inspired dishes. Change is the spice of life, so be sure to check out our ever changing specials board. Gluten free and vegetarian options are also available.

Indulge yourself at the Colonist for Lunch, Brunch or Dinner where we showcase some of the best meals available on the Parade, Norwood or Adelaide Dining. Relax in our intimate dining room with full table service or soak up the outdoors with our alfresco dining areas.

Dining Hours

Breakfast

Saturday and Sunday 9am – 2:30pm

Lunch/Dinner

12pm-2.30pm & 5.30-9pm Every Day

*A Surcharge of 10% applies on public holidays

Breakfast at The Colonist

The Colonist offers a boutique Adelaide breakfast menu, featuring a vast selection of meals. As well as an array of vegetarian breakfast options. Additionally, our extensive breakfast menu incorporates a range of flavours and offers some of the best breakfast in Adelaide.

Enjoy a weekend Adelaide breakfast with friends. Or indulge in some of the best brunch in Adelaide with our all day breakfast available from 9am – 2:30pm. Located on the Parade Norwood, our weekend breakfast options create an ideal location for catch ups with friends. Indulge in a gourmet breakfast in our intimate dining room, or soak up the morning sunshine in our alfresco dining areas.

Furthermore, our brekky cocktail menu and freshly squeezed juices are also popular on weekends. Making the Colonist a strong contender for the best breakfast places in Adelaide.

Lastly, if you’re looking for the best breakfast in Adelaide, you’ll find it at the Colonist. Available Saturday and Sundays from 9am-2:30pm

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Breakfast Menu

Breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 9am-2:30pm
8.0
EGGS ON TOAST V
toasted Turkish bread & 2 eggs*
10.0
BREKKY BUN
toasted roll, Hahndorf wood smoked bacon, gooey fried egg, wild rocket & eggplant kasundi
12.0
BACON & EGGS
toasted Turkish bread, Hahndorf wood smoked bacon & 2 eggs*
21.0
LOADED BREKKY
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*
*your choice of poached, fried or scrambled eggs
16.0
EGGS BENNY YOUR WAY
toasted Turkish bread, 2 poached eggs, buttery hollandaise sauce & choice of: Woodside smoke ham OR Tasmanian smoked salmon
16.0
GRILLED HALOUMI & AVOCADO V
toasted Turkish bread, avocado butter, grilled local haloumi, red onion jam, cherry tomatoes, baby herb leaves & dukkah
14.0
MUSHROOM RAGU V
porcini cream, mix of mushrooms, potato gnocchi & white truffle oil
14.0
VEGETARIAN BAKED EGGS V
medley of vegetables cooked in a rich white wine & tomato sauce & toasted Turkish bread

Breakfast Menu PDF

Main Menu

(Α) Foraging Plates 1 PLATE $14 | 2 PLATES $26 | 3 PLATES $36
DIPS PLATE V/VGO/GFO
2 dips & toasted flat bread
ZUCCHINI & CORN FRITTERS V/VGO/GF
jalapeno & coriander sauce
HALOUMI V/GF
locally hand made, smoked tomato relish & kalamata olive soil
HAND CUT SWEET POTATO WEDGES V/VGO/GFO
sour cream & candied chilli sauce
PAN FRIED SESAME TOFU V/VGO
peanut, sesame seed & pea shoot salad, sesame, ginger & chilli dipping sauce
BAKED GNOCCHI V/GFO
creamy gorgonzola & parmesan sauce, toasted almond flakes & herbs
MUSHROOM ARANCINI V
porcini cream & white truffle oil
CHILLI SALT & PEPPER SQUID
sesame, ginger & chilli dipping sauce
SMOKED MOZZARELLA & BRISKET CROQUETTES
spicy eggplant kasundi
(A) SIDES
8.0
GARDEN VEGETABLES VG/GF
blanched & tossed with olive oil & seasoning
8.0
ROCKET, PEAR & PARMESAN SALAD V/VGO/GF
red onion, toasted almond & white balsamic dressing
2.5
TOASTED DINNER ROLL & BUTTER
3.0
GLUTEN FREE TOASTED DINNER ROLL & BUTTER
SALADS & BOWLS
ADD YOUR PROTEIN:
- crispy skin Tasmanian salmon fillet $8.5
- Cajun spiced chicken breast $8.5
- haloumi $8.5
- S&P Squid $8
- pan fried soy tofu $6
25.0
HERBIVORE BOWL GF/VG
tumeric cauliflower, kale, chickpeas, pumpkin, cherry tomatoes, pickled cabbage, baby salad leaves, pepitas, macadamias & hommus
22.0
RAMEN NOODLE BOWL
cabbage, chilli, coriander, bean sprout, carrot, cucumber, red onion & white miso dressing
21.0
ROASTED PUMPKIN BOWL V/VGO/GF
kale, quinoa, corn, currants, caramelised onion & feta
21.0
RAINBOW BEETS V/VGO
fennel, onion, pearl couscous, seeds, salad leaves, walnuts & goats cheese
22.0
MEXICAN BOWL V/VGO/GF
rice, tomato, cucumber, capsicum, onion, black beans, corn, bean sprouts & fried egg

Hand Picked
40.0
250GM SCOTCH FILLET GF
chargrilled, roasted vegetables, grilled pawns, broccolini & gorgonzola sauce
34.0
250G ANGUS STRIPLOIN GFO
chargrilled, chips, salad & choice of sauce
28.5
PRAWN & CRAB LINGUINE GFO
heirloom cherry tomatoes, chopped herbs, chilli & lemon myrtle butter + grana padano
27.0
HAY VALLEY LAMB SHOULDER RAGU GFO
tomato, wine & aromatics, potato gnocchi, herbs & parmesan
(A) Burgers
23.0
ANGUS BEEF BURGER
toasted roll, red onion jam, tomato, lettuce, cheese, smoked tomato relish & chips
23.0
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER
toasted roll, mayo, tomato, lettuce, cheese, spicy eggplant kasaundi & chips
23.0
BLACK ANGUS BRISKET ROLL
toasted roll, mayo, red onion jam, tomato, lettuce, cheese, smoked tomato relish & chips
(A) Gluten Free Burgers
26.0
ANGUS BEEF BURGER GF
toasted gluten free roll, grilled Angus beef patty, red onion jam, lettuce, tomato, cheese, smoked tomato relish & roasted sweet potato wedges
26.0
GRILLED CHICKEN BURGER GF
toasted gluten free roll, grilled chicken breast, mayo, tomato, lettuce, cheese, spicy eggplant kasundi & roasted sweet potato wedges
26.0
BLACK ANGUS BRISKET ROLL GF
toasted roll, mayo, red onion jam, tomato, lettuce, cheese, smoked tomato relish & roasted sweet potato wedges
(A) time honoured
6.9
HOT CHIPS V
Beerenberg tomato sauce
6.0
HERB AND GARLIC TOAST V/GFO
24.0
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
tenderised chicken breast, served with chips, salad & your choice of peppercorn, truffled mushroom, plain gravy or parmigiana
24.0
SEA SALT & PEPPER SQUID
squid dusted through flour, seasoned with sea salt and kibbled pepper served with a sweet chilli sesame & ginger dipping sauce, chips & salad
24.0
FISH & CHIPS
GRILLED, CRUMBED OR BATTERED
hoki served with tartare, chips and salad
(A) Sauces GF
3.5
PEPPERCORN, TRUFFLED MUSHROOM, GRAVY, DIJON, HOT AND MILD MUSTARD
GFO GLUTEN FREE OPTION ADD $2 | GF GLUTEN FREE | V VEGETARIAN
VG VEGAN | VGO VEGAN OPTION
(A) = ALL DAY ITEMS AVAILABLE THURS – SUN 12-9PM

Main Menu PDF

Kids Menu

Kids Menu
15.0
Children Under 8 Only | $15 Includes Meal + Dessert
Grilled Chicken GF
roasted sweet potato wedges, cauliflower, broccolini, beans + gravy
Grilled Fish GF
roasted sweet potato wedges, cauliflower, broccolini, beans + tomato sauce
Red Noodles V/GFO
napoli sauce, linguine ribbons + shaved grana padano
Ham + Cheese Pizza
+ chips
Chicken Nuggets
chips + tomato sauce
12.0
Fish + Chips
crumbed or battered, chips + tomato sauce
Kids Dessert
Vanilla Ice Cream V
served with your choice of chocolate fudge, salted caramel or raspberry puree

Kids Menu PDF

Hand Cut Sweet Potato Wedges

Mushroom Arancini

Baked Gnocchi

Chicken Schnitzel Burger

Angus Beef Burger

250gm Scotch Fillet

Grilled Haloumi & Avocado

Hay Valley Lamb Shoulder Ragu

Mexican Bowl

Pan Fried Sesame Tofu

Roasted Pumpkin Bowl

Ramen Noodle Bowl

At The Colonist, our chefs are passionate about delivering quality gourmet food using top quality local produce to enhance your Adelaide Dining experience.

Breakfast

Lunch/Dinner

Breakfast at The Colonist

EGGS ON TOAST V

BREKKY BUN

BACON & EGGS

LOADED BREKKY

EGGS BENNY YOUR WAY

GRILLED HALOUMI & AVOCADO V

MUSHROOM RAGU V

VEGETARIAN BAKED EGGS V

BACON

EGGS POACHED OR FRIED

BAKED BEANS

HASH BROWN

CHEESE KRANSKY

SAUTEED KALE & BABY SPINACH

TRUFFLED SWISS BROWN MUSHROOMS

SMOKED TASMANIAN SALMON

SMASHED AVOCADO

GRILLED HALOUMI 1 PIECE

SHAVED HAM

ROASTED TOMATO

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

EGGPLANT KASUNDI

BEERENBERG TOMATO SAUCE

BEERENBERG STRAWBERRY JAM

VEGEMITE

TURKISH TOAST 1 PIECE

GLUTEN FREE TOAST 1 PIECE

DIPS PLATE V/VGO/GFO

ZUCCHINI & CORN FRITTERS V/VGO/GF

HALOUMI V/GF

HAND CUT SWEET POTATO WEDGES V/VGO/GFO

PAN FRIED SESAME TOFU V/VGO

BAKED GNOCCHI V/GFO

MUSHROOM ARANCINI V

CHILLI SALT & PEPPER SQUID

SMOKED MOZZARELLA & BRISKET CROQUETTES

GARDEN VEGETABLES VG/GF

ROCKET, PEAR & PARMESAN SALAD V/VGO/GF

TOASTED DINNER ROLL & BUTTER

GLUTEN FREE TOASTED DINNER ROLL & BUTTER

ADD YOUR PROTEIN:

HERBIVORE BOWL GF/VG

RAMEN NOODLE BOWL

ROASTED PUMPKIN BOWL V/VGO/GF

RAINBOW BEETS V/VGO

MEXICAN BOWL V/VGO/GF

250GM SCOTCH FILLET GF

250G ANGUS STRIPLOIN GFO

PRAWN & CRAB LINGUINE GFO

HAY VALLEY LAMB SHOULDER RAGU GFO

ANGUS BEEF BURGER

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER

BLACK ANGUS BRISKET ROLL

ANGUS BEEF BURGER GF

GRILLED CHICKEN BURGER GF

BLACK ANGUS BRISKET ROLL GF

HOT CHIPS V

HERB AND GARLIC TOAST V/GFO

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

SEA SALT & PEPPER SQUID

FISH & CHIPS

PEPPERCORN, TRUFFLED MUSHROOM, GRAVY, DIJON, HOT AND MILD MUSTARD

Children Under 8 Only | $15 Includes Meal + Dessert

Grilled Chicken GF

Grilled Fish GF

Red Noodles V/GFO

Ham + Cheese Pizza

Chicken Nuggets

Fish + Chips

Vanilla Ice Cream V