The 5 Best Seafood Shops in Adelaide

Author : Simon Kring | Published On : 19 Aug 2026

The business packaged its own and third party seafood, then operated as a wholesaler to Brisbane, the Sydney Fish Markets, Adelaide, and internationally. “They gutted the seafood industry and now we are importing 40 per cent of seafoods, and that will grow. Little Market Chefs is back for Seafood + Sounds, with a fun, hands-on cooking class designed for young food lovers. Kids will learn simple kitchen skills while creating a delicious seafood-inspired recipe using fresh ingredients sourced from the Market. Join home cook Geoff Staples for a seafood masterclass, packed with tips and tricks to use in your everyday cooking.
Careful quota management, responsible practices and respect for the marine environment ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy this fresh fish market iconic species. It’s a place where shoppers can speak directly with the people who grow, harvest, or craft their food. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Mrs Hill said while the business had been fishing since 1990 and processing since 1992, this was one of the most difficult periods she and her husband had faced.

Whether you're taking a break between tastings, enjoying your regular Market favourites or taking in the live music or DJ sets, this is the place to be. Shop online or chat with our team via social apps for personalized service and weekly specials. Fair Seafood stocks a variety of different seafood, all with the same ethos of 100% traceability to ensure what is harvested is treated with respect from the waters to you. Fair Seafood knows where, how, when and by who your seafood was caught.
Located by Henley Beach, SeaSalt Society offers customers both tasty food and a relaxing ambience. The whiting is already $50, and their entreé menu costs $23 to $43, which is quite a lot for entreé meals. Their rosé wines were especially good for the food that they served.
Our fleet of fishing vessels delivers fresh catches daily, ensuring you get the absolute best the ocean has to offer. As the first and only Australian seafood wholesaler and retailer providing 100% fisher-to-consumer traceability on all products, Fair Seafood is set to redefine the seafood shopping experience for Adelaide locals. Amid all the talk of ethical and regenerative farming and sustainable food production, it mightn’t seem that radical a proposition. But mislabelling on ocean products is a common (and largely unknown) obstacle to making better seafood choices.

Located in the heart of Adelaide, SA Live Seafood, established in 2018, is your premier destination for the freshest live and frozen seafood. We take pride in sourcing the finest seafood from across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring that our customers receive the highest quality products. The offering depends on what’s hauled in – everything from King George whiting to lesser-known hussar. Two dry agers are put to good use on the likes of Ora King salmon and barramundi. In addition to sourcing through SA fishery Fair Fish, Fair Seafood also supplements its catch with seafood from Sydney Fish Market’s trading platform SFM Blue to ensure enough supply. Sammy’s on the Marina is a waterfront gem that takes in 270-degree views of Glenelg beach and Holdfast Marina.
One Coorong seafood producer says algae spreading to the region could cause long-term damage. While welcoming government advertising around seafood safety, retailers are concerned those messages are not getting through. The tasting platter costs $65, so it’s not an everyday restaurant for everyone. They are open 7 days a week, so you can visit any day you’re available. The dishes are also beautifully presented, which adds to the overall vibe of the restaurant. We had to take a picture of each dish that we were served because of how pretty they were.

Had a taste of all the best seafood restaurants Adelaide has on offer and after more foodie inspiration? Head down to the glistening bay in Glenelg and enjoy a sunset meal overlooking the ocean. Or if you’re after something a bit fancier, take a tour through the hottest new restaurants in Adelaide and end the evening with a drink under the stars at these rooftop bars. We support and buy direct with local fishing businesses who are generally family enterprises that operate throughout regional SA. For multiple generations these fishers have been battling the wind, waves and tides to ensure you have a fresh supply of local seafood available. Come down to The Fish Factory and experience the difference of fresh, high-quality seafood at wholesale prices.
We believe it is our moral obligation to be eco friendly and sustainably conscious, to show an understanding and appreciation of the part we play in our community and beyond. Tucked inside the Adelaide Central Market, Si Sea has been named Seafood Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 SA Seafood Awards — a well-earned nod to its fresh take on seafood in Adelaide. Initially operating outdoors, a permanent presence was established by June that same year, with the completion of two large sheds. On January 23, 1870, the Market was officially opened by Mayor Judah Solomon and later that year, three acres of land were bought for £2,600 to accommodate a further expansion. Fast forward to today and it is the oldest continuously operating market in its current location in Australia, at a size of 5720sqm. Bob Katter’s electorate encompasses Karumba, and the veteran MP blamed the state government’s constriction of fishing licenses and the global diesel shock as fatal blows to the business.
On a lighter note, the restaurant is open 7 days a week, so you can drop by anytime. We understand that the $50 price tag for the SA KG Whiting is because of how amazing the meal is. However, we do think the price for the entreé isn’t reasonable for the food’s quality. You can stop in for breakfast too (think eggs Benedict with sand crab and smoked Ora King salmon rillette) or grab pre-made items to-go (like mussel hotpots, pipi clam chowder and lobster rolls). To drink, there are wines from SC Pannell, beers from Little Bang and Uraidla Brewing, and sodas by Mischief Brew, plus local gins, including Seven Seasons’ Green Ant Gin. “Everyone is so aware of pork and humanely raising pigs and chickens … but I think there’s this inherent assumption because we have waters all around us … that the fish we buy comes direct from those waters.

We welcome retail customers and the public to discover the taste of Australia’s finest catches. For those new to preparing premium tuna, the Dinko team is always happy to provide advice. From slicing sashimi correctly to achieving the perfect sear on a tuna steak, their knowledge helps customers feel confident cooking high-quality seafood at home. Situated tantalisingly close to the shoreline of Henley Beach with epic views to the horizon, settle in and browse through Joe’s all-day menu for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Their fish and chips are also some of the best in town, making it a fabulous spot for seafood lovers.