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 snacks and small 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.

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

Dining Hours

OPEN FOR LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Saturday and Sunday 9am – 2:30pm

All Day Dining

11.30am – 8.30pm daily

*A Surcharge of 10% applies on public holidays

WANT TO BOOK A TABLE?

Call 08 8362 3736 to book.

Breakfast Menu

Breakfast Saturday and Sunday from 9am-2:30pm
16.0
GRILLED HALOUMI + AVOCADO V
toasted Turkish bread, smashed avocado, grilled haloumi, red onion jam, cherry tomatoes, baby herbs + dukkah
16.0
TASMANIAN SMOKED SALMON FLORENTINE
toasted Turkish bread, sautéed baby spinach, poached free range eggs + buttery hollandaise sauce
15.0
EGGS BENNY
toasted Turkish bread, Woodside smoked ham, poached free range eggs + buttery hollandaise sauce
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*
13.0
BACON + EGGS
toasted Turkish bread, Hahndorf wood smoked bacon + 2 eggs*
10.0
BREKKY BUN
toasted roll, wood smoked Hahndorf wood smoked bacon, gooey free range fried egg, smoked tomato relish, tasty cheese + baby spinach
16.0
EGGS ON TOAST V
toasted Turkish bread + 2 eggs*
*YOUR CHOICE OF POACHED, FRIED OR SCRAMBLED 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
4.6
CHAI LATTE
MILK OPTIONS
full cream, skim, soy, almond or lactose free
In House Funky Fresh Juices
8.5
OJ WITH A KICK
‘A spicy twist on this traditional breakfast juice’ orange, ginger, desiccated coconut + ice
8.5
LEMON…AID
‘The healthiest, creamiest, scrummiest, most natural lemonade in the whole wide world’ apple, lemon + ice
10.5
HERBALICIOUS
‘Refreshing crisp, cooling tones combined with natural sweetness’ apple, carrot, basil, mint, coriander, lime + ice

Designer Breakfast
3.5
HAHNDORF WOOD SMOKED BACON
2.0
EGGS POACHED OR FRIED
3.5
BAKED BEANS MINI TIN
2.0
HASH BROWN
5.0
BAROSSA VALLEY CHEESE KRANSKY
2.5
SAUTEED BABY SPINACH
4.0
TRUFFLED SWISS BROWN MUSHROOMS
6.0
TASMANIAN SMOKED SALMON
3.0
SMASHED AVOCADO
3.5
GRILLED HALOUMI 1 PIECE
3.0
WOODSIDE SMOKED HAM
2.0
ROASTED TOMATO
2.5
HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
2.0
SMOKED TOMATO RELISH
1.5
BEERENBERG TOMATO SAUCE
1.0
BEERENBERG STRAWBERRY JAM
1.0
VEGEMITE
2.0
TURKISH TOAST 1 PIECE
2.5
GLUTEN FREE TOAST 1 PIECE
Brekky Cocktails
16.0
THE ©OPYRIGHT
vanilla vodka, macadamia + wattleseed liqueur, fresh coffee
16.0
BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA
a sure way to get the day started, a combination of Jose Cuervo, Grand Marnier, lime & blood orange juice
16.0
THE BLOODY CHARLIE
spicy gin, tomato juice, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, cracked pepper, fresh lemon + celery
8.0
VIRGIN CHARLIE
a bloody charlie minus the pepper vodka
Check out the weekly rotating chef’s specials board for more gourmet brekky options!

Breakfast Menu (pdf)

Main Menu

Bar Snacks
12.0
BATTERED ONION RINGS V
jalapeño aioli
15.0
SWEET POTATO WEDGES V + GFO
sour cream, candied chilli + ginger sauce
9.0
HOT CHIPS V
Beerenberg tomato sauce
9.5
SMOKED HOT NUTS V
sea salt flakes
32.0
CHEESE PLATE V + GFO
a selection of local cheese from around the country, brie, gruyére + blue, fig jam, crackers, dried fruits + nuts
Starters
10.0
TOASTED GARLIC BREAD + HERB CIABATTA LOAF V + GFO
16.0
RICOTTA + CORN FRITTERS GF
red pepper jam, aioli + smoked salmon
14.0
PAN FRIED LOCAL HALOUMI V + GF
cherry tomatoes, onions, olives + chives
12.0
MUSHROOM ARANCINI V
warm creamy blue cheese sauce
14.0
CARAMEL SOY PORK BELLY
pear + celeriac salad
9.0
WARM MIXED OLIVES VG + GF
chilli, thyme + olive oil
Salads
ADD YOUR PROTEIN:
- $10.5 Pan seared salmon fillet GF
- $10.5 Cajun Spiced chicken breast GF
20.0
ROASTED PUMPKIN V + GF + VGO
quinoa, corn, mixed currants, red onion jam, salad leaves + feta
19.0
MEXICAN RICE V + GF + VGO
black beans, corn, red onion, cherry tomatoes, chopped herbs + fried free range egg
Classics
26.0
AUSTRALIAN SALT + PEPPER SQUID
chips, salad, lemon, candied chilli + ginger sauce
25.0
FISH + CHIPS GRILLED, CRUMBED OR BATTERED
chips, salad + tartare
25.0
CHICKEN BREAST SCHNITZEL
chips, salad + your choice of peppercorn, truffled mushroom or plain gravy
27.0
PARMIGIANA CHICKEN BREAST SCHNITZEL
chips + salad
28.0
GLUTEN FREE GRILLED FISH
grilled fish, roasted sweet potato wedges, salad, lemon + tartare

FROM THE PAN
29.0
PRAWN & CRAB LINGUINE GFO
chilli + lemon myrtle butter, cherry tomatoes, chives + grana padano
26.0
BEEF CURRY GFO
mild aromatic spiced Indian style sauce, basmati rice, mango chutney + pappadums
28.0
LAMB RAGU GFO
braised for 12 hours in tomato, red wine, garlic + herb sauce, tossed through rigatoni pasta + fresh ricotta
Off the Grill
38.0
250G SCOTCH FILLET GF
35.0
PORK BELLY GF
all served with your choice of sauce + following options
chips + salad
OR
roasted vegetables + sautéed greens GF
Burgers
24.0
BEEF BURGER
warm bap roll, smoked tomato relish, red onion jam, cheese, fresh tomato, lettuce + chips
SWAP CHIPS FOR SWEET POTATO WEDGES + $3
24.0
MEXICAN SPICED CHICKEN BURGER
spiced chicken breast, Mexican salsa, guacamole, lettuce, sliced tomato, cheese + chips
SWAP CHIPS FOR SWEET POTATO WEDGES + $3
28.0
GLUTEN FREE BEEF BURGER
toasted gluten free bun, tomato relish, red onion jam, cheese, fresh tomato, lettuce + roasted sweet potato wedges
28.0
GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN BURGER
toasted gluten free bun, spiced chicken breast, Mexican salsa, guacamole, lettuce, sliced tomato, cheese + roasted sweet potato wedges
Sauces + Sides
3.5
PEPPERCORN, TRUFFLED MUSHROOM, GRAVY, DIJON, SEEDED, HOT OR MILD ENGLISH MUSTARD (ALL GF)
1.0
TOASTED DINNER ROLL + BUTTER GFO
10.0
MIXED GARDEN VEGGIES V
GFO . GLUTEN FREE OPTION ADD $2 | GF . GLUTEN FREE | V . VEGETARIAN
VG . VEGAN | VGO . VEGAN OPTION
Check out the weekly rotating chef’s specials board featuring restaurant style meals and special desserts!

Main Menu (pdf)

Kids Menu

Kids Menu
16.0
Children Under 8 Only | $16 Includes Meal + Dessert
FISH + CHIPS GFO
tomato sauce
RED NOODLES GFO + V
napoli sauce, linguine ribbons + shaved grana padano
CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS
chips + tomato sauce
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
chips + tomato sauce
SALT + PEPPER SQUID
chips + tartare
BEEF SLIDERS GFO
beef patty, cheese, tomato sauce + chips
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

Kids Menu (pdf)

Dessert Menu

Desserts
10.0
CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE GF + V
chocolate ganache + vanilla bean ice cream
10.0
GOOEY DATE PUDDING V + GF
butterscotch sauce + vanilla bean ice cream
10.0
ICE CREAM SUNDAE V
vanilla bean ice cream topped with roasted nuts + a choice of chocolate fudge, butterscotch or raspberry sauce
15.0
AFFOGATO V
vanilla bean ice cream topped with a shot of espresso + your choice of Frangelico, Kahlua or Tia Maria
10.0
VIRGIN AFFOGATO V
vanilla bean ice cream topped with a shot of espresso
32.0
CHEESE PLATE V + GFO
a selection of local 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

Prawn & Crab Linguini

Mexican Rice

Pan Fried Local Haloumi

Gluten Free Beef Burger

Mushroom Arancini

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

Breakfast at The Colonist

OPEN FOR LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BREAKFAST

Breakfast

All Day Dining

WANT TO BOOK A TABLE?

GRILLED HALOUMI + AVOCADO V

TASMANIAN SMOKED SALMON FLORENTINE

EGGS BENNY

LOADED BREKKY

BACON + EGGS

BREKKY BUN

EGGS ON TOAST V

*YOUR CHOICE OF POACHED, FRIED OR SCRAMBLED EGGS

MUG FOR ONE 4.0 | POT FOR 2 7.9

SMALL 3.8 | LARGE 4.5

CHAI LATTE

MILK OPTIONS

OJ WITH A KICK

LEMON…AID

HERBALICIOUS

HAHNDORF WOOD SMOKED BACON

EGGS POACHED OR FRIED

BAKED BEANS MINI TIN

HASH BROWN

BAROSSA VALLEY CHEESE KRANSKY

SAUTEED BABY SPINACH

TRUFFLED SWISS BROWN MUSHROOMS

TASMANIAN SMOKED SALMON

SMASHED AVOCADO

GRILLED HALOUMI 1 PIECE

WOODSIDE SMOKED HAM

ROASTED TOMATO

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

SMOKED TOMATO RELISH

BEERENBERG TOMATO SAUCE

BEERENBERG STRAWBERRY JAM

VEGEMITE

TURKISH TOAST 1 PIECE

GLUTEN FREE TOAST 1 PIECE

THE ©OPYRIGHT

BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA

THE BLOODY CHARLIE

VIRGIN CHARLIE

BATTERED ONION RINGS V

SWEET POTATO WEDGES V + GFO

HOT CHIPS V

SMOKED HOT NUTS V

CHEESE PLATE V + GFO

TOASTED GARLIC BREAD + HERB CIABATTA LOAF V + GFO

RICOTTA + CORN FRITTERS GF

PAN FRIED LOCAL HALOUMI V + GF

MUSHROOM ARANCINI V

CARAMEL SOY PORK BELLY

WARM MIXED OLIVES VG + GF

ADD YOUR PROTEIN:

ROASTED PUMPKIN V + GF + VGO

MEXICAN RICE V + GF + VGO

AUSTRALIAN SALT + PEPPER SQUID

FISH + CHIPS GRILLED, CRUMBED OR BATTERED

CHICKEN BREAST SCHNITZEL

PARMIGIANA CHICKEN BREAST SCHNITZEL

GLUTEN FREE GRILLED FISH

PRAWN & CRAB LINGUINE GFO

BEEF CURRY GFO

LAMB RAGU GFO

250G SCOTCH FILLET GF

PORK BELLY GF

all served with your choice of sauce + following options

BEEF BURGER

MEXICAN SPICED CHICKEN BURGER

GLUTEN FREE BEEF BURGER

GLUTEN FREE CHICKEN BURGER

PEPPERCORN, TRUFFLED MUSHROOM, GRAVY, DIJON, SEEDED, HOT OR MILD ENGLISH MUSTARD (ALL GF)

TOASTED DINNER ROLL + BUTTER GFO

MIXED GARDEN VEGGIES V

Children Under 8 Only | $16 Includes Meal + Dessert

FISH + CHIPS GFO

RED NOODLES GFO + V

CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS