The meal was to die for...cooked to perfection! Staff were excellent and didn't keep us waiting as we had a show in Adelaide to get to. Well done The Strand Cafe Restaurant! :-)
My favourite place to eat on Jetty rd, never disappoints. My favourite dish the famous moussaka. Convenient 3 free hour parking out the back which bypasses the work on Jetty rd.
Love The Strand. Staff always welcoming, food always reliably good, great meeting place as everyone knows The Strand Glenelg!! Bit noisy but that’s because it’s always full
We had dinner at The Stand on Sunday evening. The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly and attentive. Excellent quality and service. We have already recommended this restaurant to our friends and family. Thank you for a lovely meal!
We have been coming here for almost 5 yrs every single week, once a week, the staff are amazing and the food is amazing. We have never felt so welcome in a restaurant. Thank you.
We are visiting from Perth, read the reviews of restaurants in the area and have had other meals out around Glenelg but our meal tonight on our last night was by far the best, pasta meals were beautiful and the fillet steak was to die for, cooked to perfection and the staff were so helpful and friendly so all in all 100% all round, we will certainly visit again when we come back, well done The Strand you guys rock.�
Last night we were lucky enough to enjoy our wedding reception with 70+ guests.
The food was exceptional and plentiful.
Customer service was of the highest standard.
Highly recommend. - Todd & Katelyn Ellery.
The Strand is a good place for a variety of food. However we tend to stick to our favourite, pesto gnocchi. Soft silky pillows of potato goodness with a great mix of flavours including semi dried tomatoes, pine nuts and chicken.
Hands down the best creamy pasta I’ve ever had. My wife had the beef cheek and she said it was very tender and flavoursome. Can’t wait to return.
I was hungry by the time getting the restaurant. started with lamb backbone stripes sided with smashed sweet potato. Meat is tender goes so well with the cream sauce.Second is another main lamb shank which is marinated and slow cooked. Meat comes off the bone effortlessly and melt in mouth..yummy. The seafood pasta was generous in size so everyone had a bite. it's recommended. kids had kids many -woodfire pizza and creamy penne. pizza looks good and taste woodfire but pasta is boring by itself no salad or side or anything in the creamy sauce.
On Saturday night the huge room was filled with punters, proving the popularity of this cafe. The service was good although it would have been nice to be offered drinks when we were seated.
An open kitchen is always reassuring. The serves were generous & food quality good.
We shared an entree of dukkuh - a delicious mix of nuts & spices with soft bread & balsamic oil. I could eat this forever & cleaned the plate.
She had the Moroccan Curry with falling apart slow braised beef. He had Aglio E Oilo spaghetti & I had a pasta special of pappardelle, both cooked to perfection. My leftovers were doggy-bagged & I got a chocolate raspberry fudge for takeaway, which was packed with a dollop of cream.
The other cakes in the window were very tempting & it took a while for me to decide which to choose.
The only negative was the noise level in the room which made normal conversation difficult.
I have a soft spot for trying establishment that have authentic Italian dishes on the menu and this place ticked those boxes for me. As soon as our group arrived we were made to feel extremely welcome the place is very spaces but more importantly the food. For cafe style menu this place definitely knows how to cook some seriously good pasta. The taste is truly Home style. And recommend to anyone yet to try
Friendly and efficient staff, beautiful coffee. Eggs Benedict was devine with eggs cooked perfectly. Will definitely be back, thank you for restoring our faith in Glenelg cafes!
Best pasta I've eaten in Aus, hands down. Absolutely delicious.
Staff are lovely, atmosphere is nice, and, well, the pasta is seriously good.
Give the duck ravioli a shot: you can thank me later.
The service here is great, the staff are friendly and very helpful. I'm so tempted to try the pizza but It's either salt and pepper squid or squicken that gets me every time - the honey mustard dressing is amazing! It's not a pasta place so if you're wanting something authentic don't order it just go for one of the other main dishes because that's what they do best. (Squicken cough, Squid cough.)
Came here for farewell party with colleagues. I had stella mare. The portion just enough, well blend, i polished the plate. All my friend also enjoy their meals. Was fantastic, good service. Am definitely come back for another menu
The Strand is reliable for good food and atmosphere. Although the pizza has always been good, I went in for pizza Monday night after not being down there for a while expecting the reliable B+. I was pleasantly surprised. Whilst the topping was great, and as I expected, the dough was amazing. Next level in fact. It previously tended to be a bit hard and oddly sweet, this was perfectly balanced. Went from an B+ to an A+
Whatever you've done to get to where it is now, keep it up! Love your work
Reliable, tasty and hearty! We were in desperate need for some food after wining and dining our way through the barossa and this was a winner. We were starving and the place being packed, we thought we were pushing our luck. But they seated us quickly and sucked us in with $10 cocktails. The starters quickly filled that gap, saganaki, garlic bread and bruschetta. Great, but nothing to write home about. The mains were more impressive, I treated myself to a pizza (half chicken, half American) the rest ate a Parma (parmi for the Adelaidians), pasta and the biggest quinoa salad I've ever seen. Mains were nice and filling and pretty damn tasty. Considering this place was packed, they did a good job. Walked in gaunt, left 5kgs heavier.
Great location, staff were friendly, reasonably priced. The salmon was delicious and very fresh! The made-to-order fresh juice was also very nice. Highly recommended if you are down by the beach.
Have eaten here a few times now and have to say i haven't been disappointed. The food tends to be always at quite a high level. Tonight may have been the nicest meal yet though. Partner and I ate here tonight and both ordered steaks. One chefs special black angus and one prime beef in bacon. Both were asked to be medium rare and were pretty close to that but in parts tended to be more rare (which we both prefer so was fine). Service was very good also which seems to be the norm rather than the exception. The only thing is virtually everything is overpriced which has been mentioned in many other reviews. Probably due to the Jetty road rent prices. Garlic bread, bottle of wine, and 2 steaks cost us $85 but that was with 25% off on the Entertainment book card.
So good food, but overpriced, but good food. Make your own decion..
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Nice cafe situated at the busy jetty road, Glenelg. The cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is pretty much under the shed which is good and pets are allowed around that area (bonus tick).
Service : greet by friendly staffs. Very friendly and polite. We were told the main will take about 25-30mins to be served. It was really nice of them to tell us but the cafe doesn't seem to be busy. There are only 3-4 tables indoor and 2 tables outdoor. Well, I suppose something happens but I appreciate them being honest informing the customers. We did wait for about half an hour. All mains arrive at he same time.
Food - we order garlic bread while waiting for main. Garlic bread was pretty unique. A fluffy flat bread with a good amount of garlic and butter. Main - the salt and pepper squid is fairly crispy but part of it is a bit soggy. It's served with salads with balsamic vinegar - pretty well seasoned. Light and yummy dish. We also order the King Henry pork and salmon. Salmon was cook to perfection served with some cold potato salad (potato salad is not my cup of tea - seasoning was a bit off). Personally I would have prefer mashed potato with the salmon. King Henry pork has a beautiful thick meat, cook all the way through evenly served with Beetroot sauce. I love everything on that plate.
Drinks - hot beverages : coffee is so so, not strong enough for me. The coffee taste isn't bad but not one of the best. Plenty of other drinks to choose from.
The strand has been awarded for the best cafe before. Quality of food is pretty good and service could do with a bit of improvement. Hope to see them soon again.
The Strand is a pleasant cafe on the b u sy Jetty Road Glenelg. There is a lot of competition and so I wonder why they dont do a few extras.
The food has been excellent and all of our groip were happy with their meals. Coffee is fine but not exceptional.
The service is very good.
They are attentive, chatty, well organized, relaxed and witty. All the things some cafes lack.
On the improvement side there is no point of difference. They decor is plain and there is no theme or mood music. Perhaps a movie theme as it was a theatre or beach theme would mske us customers feel special.
We gave it 3.5
Came there for breakfast the other morning. Great food, great service and a nice quiet atmosphere (at least when I was there). Our server was one of the best we've ever had. He was very friendly, attentive and polite. Also the scrambled eggs were delicious. I'll definitely be returning soon!
Yummmmm never had a bad meal here & a great variety of dishes to choose from. My favourite cafe but always very busy & you need a booking. Considering how busy the staff are they are very warm, friendly & inviting. Not something you see very often in busy cafes or restaurants. Highly recommend 👍👍👍
I initially reviewed this restaurant/cafe a couple of years ago. I gave it a 4 rating, which after my experience last night I'd raise it to a 4.5. The staff are friendly and the service efficient. I ate with a party of 5 and everyone raved about their food. I had the vegetarian Verde Pappardelle Zucca which was the best pasta dish I've eaten in a very long time. Perfectly cooked pasta! Dessert was an enormous serve of Greek Kataifi, which I shared with my Mum and we couldn't eat it all. They get very busy so I'd recommend making a booking if you're planning on eating there on a Friday or Saturday night.
If there was an award for meal of the year the stunning kangaroo dish would steal it in a heartbeat.
The lamb shanks literally fell off the bone, the croquettes were also incredible.
For a cafe I was not expecting the high quality that was served to me.
Just simply divine, there is not much more that can be said. I was nearly lost for words as I consumed it. Every single bite was an absolute pleasure. Cooked to perfection the kangaroo fillet steak was sliced and then placed on a bed of sweet potato mash topped in a sweet Shiraz sauce iced with pickled cabbage garnished with rocket and you could nearly taste the love that this dish was made with.
The service was award winning and I can not wait to go back.
There's a reason why the cafe bustled with clientele and why the line was out the door.
Thank you for providing an exceptional all round experience.
Alice_My Kitchen Garden
+4.5
Really enjoyed dinner here, wait staff and chefs were friendly and fun, and the food was delicious. The menu had so many good options, I'll be back to try some more dishes.
Best place in Glenelg. The food and staff there are always so lovely! Exceptional coffee and amazing deserts!
Great! Friendly, efficient & affordable!! First time visitor & we loved our breakfast's & atmosphere! Great start to our day!
Traveling Food Junkie
+4.5
Everything was tasty. The soft shell crabs were so nice to see on the daily special. The squicken salad was nice but a bit sweet.
Solid. I was impressed with my most recent dining experience here, which was on New Year's Eve.
A friend and I decided to head down to the bay after scouting town for restaurants and finding many to be closed. We weren't expecting a great deal of places to have availability on one of the busiest nights of the year, so I called a few eateries on the way to Glenelg to save some time. The gentleman whom I spoke with advised that they were busy, but would be able to accommodate us soon. He also offered a spot on the couch at the front of the café for drinks whilst we waited for a table.
I ordered gnocchi, and my friend a chicken dish. These were served quite promptly, considering the amount of patrons. As for the quality of the meal, it was tasty without being spectacular. I have been to Café Strand on a couple of other occasions and found the breakfast specials more impressive.
I'll return for the service, location and extensive menu.
We just had chicken, bacon, salad with mango chilli sauce focaccia & also a vegetarian. It was really fresh & delishious. Nice price and really fast service
The food was delicious. I really enjoyed my carrot soup - very flavoursome. I also enjoyed another dish which was essentially very tasty well seasoned meat on a stick with tsatsiki dipping sauce. Yummy. It had a terrible -sounding name though, like kofka lollypop or something. Sounds bad but it tasted good. The staff were great. I was really impressed by their friendliness & great customer service.
Cocktails were very nice.
Meals did take a little while, but to their credit, they somehow managed to get 25-30 different meals out at once so everyone was eating together. And I didn't hear one complaint from anyone on our table about their food. They were super busy.
We regularly drove from TTG to here for the Saville risotto with a cream base - one of the best I've had. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Serving sizes are very generous too - a favourite of ours!
Great Pizza. We were pleased to find out that Cafe Strand has a wood fired Pizza oven and recently found the time to check it out. It was a warm evening and we rocked up reasonably late, so we were able to take a table outside and enjoy the buzz along with a well priced bottle of Babich Sav Blanc, a very nice drop indeed. The service was excellent and the 2 pizzas we ordered were made and cooked perfectly. So happy to find a local joint that we can rely on when we need to satisfy those pizza cravings! Will be back regularly for sure! We had visited the Strand for breakfast and lunch previously, service and food have been excellent every time.
Best cafe in Glenelg!. The Strand often gets overlooked being located half way up Jetty Road, however it is one of my favourites. I've never had a bad meal here. A lot of cafés close their kitchens between lunch and dinner but the strand is great as they continue serving pizzas and delicious wraps until 5pm. Lavazza coffee is nice and there's a great selection of cakes and desserts in the display cabinet at the front. Main courses can be expensive, but they are worth it, good quality food cooked to perfection and well presented every time. I have ordered off the 'specials' menu (which is forever changing) a number of times and would definitely recommend it for those looking to save a few dollars. Wine list is also extensive. I cannot fault this place!
Amazing food and good customer service. Nice atmosphere. Would go there every night if I could!
Great rest. could improve cust service. I have been here about 4 or 5 times... the morrocan curry is amazing! and there are some signature dishes that yes, are a bit over priced but are worth it.
I no complaints about the food and table service is fast and effective however some of the staff lacked the friendly attitude that is important in hospitality... I got the vibe that they were more so about "serving the meal efficiently" then service with a smile... too much of rushed atmosphere.
Overall it is a great restaurant with a broad menu and very professional service...
Consistently good. I've tried a few items here and always had a good meal. the breakfast is delicious and the service is usually prompt and friendly. the seafood salad is great and a generous serve. coffee is good too. if you're after a solid performance, this is it.
An old favourite and reliable Cafe. Great food, good service but a little pricey!!
Cafe Strand Glenelg. It's hard to find a place that strives to exceed people's expectations like the Strand. Sure they have their ups and downs, but I think they continue to be one of the best in Adelaide. I've been going there for years. I have struck the odd average meal, but most of my experiences there have been very positive. I love the Strand.
Have eaten here several times and haven't been able to fault it. Friendly, accommodating staff, reasonably priced good portioned meals and a great atmosphere.
Keep coming back for the kangaroo! Pizzas come a close second! Staff always very pleasant and smiling! Good selection of wines. Atmosphere is great most nights of the week, in summer book, or get in early.
Went there for a birthday celebration on a friday night.Though dinner service was quite slow (took roughly 45min to start serving), the staff were friendly and helpful. Their Moroccan curry (together with some date chutney and cinnamon yoghurt) was yummy. =) the serving size is quite large and satisfying. Would recommend this place
Eat breakfast watching the world. A great Glenelg eatery that is always buzzing. Always regulars for dinner and thought we should try out breakfast. My fellow fusser eating hating eggs found it very difficult to find something wholesome, deciding on a simple ham a cheese crossiont. I had Hotcakes with berries, which tasted way to similier to a greens package, but none the less a great place for a quick breakfast, with great hot coffee to match. Others full breakfasts looked amazing with generous serves for reasonable prices.
Eaten here numerous times & it has always been lovely. Good service, big portions, great atmosphere (though a bit noisy at times) and have the best hot chips, delicious.
Booked a table for 7.30 didn't eat till 8.30!! The place was packed and found that there was a problem with their systems relaying orders to the kitchen so we got complimentary coffees. :) The drinks menu was extensive. The decor was lovely be it a little noisy. When the food came out the portions were massive (we ordered 4 pasta dishes) Would def go back just to see what a normal day's service is like
Mediteranean chicken salad is superb its dressing is so delicious i asked for the recipe ! Everyone I,ve taken there was impressed yes it,s busy and a bit loud what do you expect from a well known place in Adelaides busiest beachfront setting !!! Yummo !!
Well positioned. Good Food. BUT- be warned that the coffee is often sub-par and the atmosphere often very noisy.
Good food and great service. You know, you can't go wrong at a place that really is all things to all people. a true icon on the jetty walk. i would eat here at least once a week if i lived in the town. worth the detour from the city. the owners are great, and staff seem to be there to make your life easier too, top notch!
The Strand. I love this place, even better that is is walking distance from my house. I frequent the cafe alot, the staff are always friendly and professional. great for just a coffee or breakfast.
The Strand at 108 Jetty Road, Glenelg is right next to Jack's Fish Shack reviewed earlier. It is a large Café with plenty of seating inside and outside. The table service is fast and efficient. The hot chocolate is $3.50 for a cup or $4.50 for a mug...
Have never had a disappointing meal here. My favourite dish would be the squicken salad (chicken & squid) and I don't usually order salad! They always have a lovely busy vibe. A little more on the pricey side but definitely worth it. Service was perfect.
Nice location cafe away from the busier side of Jetty Rd, Glenelg. Car parking is much easier. Long standing cafe for many years, icon of jetty Rd. Must say the Mediterranean chicken salad is edging closer to $30 & chicken is more drier than what it was previously (we ALWAYS order this fav dish when we come), so a bit disappointed. Will probs get pastas or pizzas next time.
Had yummy crab pasta + seafood risotto here
Would give the crab pasta a 9/10, rich crab sauce and great portion
The atmosphere was awesome too
Jezreel Javines Quirit
+5
I had a lovely Birthday dinner with my friends last night. Thank you so much for the amazing food and lovely staff! Milan was great, the lady who gave me the cake with the birthday song background, and the other staff who took photos of us. I enjoyed my prawn starters, pasta and ribs for the mains, and margarita! Highly recommend. Cheers! 🥂
Great choice of food at very reasonable prices, staff are friendly and helpful
Change of management since we were there last,bit nervous to start. However she's all good! One of the best salads I have had! The fried chicken is fantastic! They should have it burgerised! Nice pasta too. Decent service and priced ok, as I say you get what you pay for so if your after budget stuff go elsewhere. Recommended. 4/5
Delicious food and good ambiance. The service could improve a bit, for example, when I asked for recommendations for either Kangaroo Lion or Chicken Kiev, the wait staff responded with a stern face saying she doesn't eat meat. She could have simply replied with general comment like "our popular item is....." or "most people order....". It just became unnecessarily awkward. Otherwise, definitely recommended for the food.
We had a large group book only 30
minutes before coming in. Kajal, Milan, John
and Tara looked after our group of 22 and did an amazing job getting food and drinks out so quickly. Couldn’t have asked for better service
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