Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-06

Best steak in Adelaide

Name: Chicken Bandits
Address: 233 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Cowandilla SA 5033, Cowandilla, AU
Telephone: 08) 8165 3322
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for steak in Adelaide, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Chicken Bandits

233 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Cowandilla SA 5033

Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for steak. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for steak in Adelaide

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1Chicken BanditsCowandillaChicken Bandits’ steak arrives with a generous portion, showcasing impressively charred edges and a tender...7.2
2Coal Cellar + GrillAdelaideThe coal-grilled steak at Coal Cellar + Grill arrived with a beautifully browned crust and a noticeable, rich...7.2
3Elephant Thai Restaurant by GuyTorrensvilleThe Crying Tiger Steak at Elephant Thai Restaurant boasts a deeply caramelized crust, revealing a surprisingly...7.2
4Hunter & Barrel AdelaideAdelaideHunter & Barrel’s steak arrives with a beautifully charred crust and a remarkably tender interior, practically...7.2
5Seafire on the MarinaGlenelgSeafire on the Marina’s generously sized steak, featuring substantial 100-day dry aged cuts, consistently...7.2

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#1 Ranked

International · Cowandilla

233 Sir Donald Bradman Dr, Cowandilla SA 5033

Chicken Bandits

Chicken Bandits’ steak arrives with a generous portion, showcasing impressively charred edges and a tender, juicy interior – reviewers noted the freshness of the meat was a key element. The accompanying broth was rich and deeply flavorful, complemented by a subtle spice blend and a satisfyingly thick, toasted bun, creating a remarkably comforting experience. Unlike other Adelaide steakhouses, the Chicken Bandits’ steak offers this level of textural balance and intense flavour, establishing a unique offering within the city’s competitive dining scene.

Score

7.2

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$20-40 per person (73 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 8 pm

Phone

08) 8165 3322

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-06

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

90 of 91 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 1 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 19,368 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 1 recorded dish mentions are associated with Chicken Bandits. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Adelaide

02
Coal Cellar + Grill
The coal-grilled steak at Coal Cellar + Grill arrived with a beautifully browned crust and a noticeable, rich aroma, suggesting careful attention to the cooking process.
233 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
4 mentions
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03
Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy
The Crying Tiger Steak at Elephant Thai Restaurant boasts a deeply caramelized crust, revealing a surprisingly tender interior with a pronounced lemongrass aroma.
196 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031
7.2
2 mentions
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04
Hunter & Barrel Adelaide
Hunter & Barrel’s steak arrives with a beautifully charred crust and a remarkably tender interior, practically melting on the tongue with each bite.
2 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
5 mentions
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05
Seafire on the Marina
Seafire on the Marina’s generously sized steak, featuring substantial 100-day dry aged cuts, consistently impressed reviewers with its rich, intensely flavored profile and a wonderfully tender texture.
Shop 2/12 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg SA 5045
7.2
8 mentions
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06
Sosta Argentinian Kitchen
The Sosta tomahawk steak arrived impressively charred on the exterior, revealing a remarkably tender and juicy interior that reviewers described as “to die for.
291 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
7 mentions
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07
A Hereford Beefstouw
A Hereford Beefstouw’s ribeye steaks are renowned for their exceptional texture, boasting a buttery richness and a captivating smoky aroma developed over intense flames.
143 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
7 mentions
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08
Black Bull Hotel
The tomahawk steak at Black Bull Hotel presented a generous portion, easily satisfying two diners with its beautifully cooked, tender texture and rich, full flavor achieved through a perfectly medium-rare preparation.
58 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
4 mentions
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09
Carnivore
Carnivore’s steak arrives with a deeply rich, almost mahogany crust, indicative of a rapid sear and expertly cooked interior.
46 Port Rd, Hindmarsh SA 5007
7.1
6 mentions
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10
Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar
The Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar’s steak arrived impressively charred on the exterior, revealing a surprisingly tender interior with a rich, beefy aroma that immediately evoked a classic French broth.
12 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
2 mentions
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11
Gaucho's Argentinian Restaurant
Gaucho’s Bife De Lomo steaks are renowned for their exceptional tenderness, practically melting in the mouth with a rich, savory flavor intensified by expertly applied spice and complemented by generous portions of brocolini and perfectly roasted hassel back potatoes.
91 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
7 mentions
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12
Hoosegow Charcoal Restaurant
Hoosegow’s ribeye steaks arrive with a deeply rich, almost charred crust, showcasing an intense, smoky aroma that immediately signals exceptional quality.
419 Magill Rd, St Morris SA 5068
7.1
4 mentions
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13
Maison Clement
Maison Clement’s “Bavette a L’echalote” delivers a remarkably tender, juicy flank steak, expertly diced and served with a rich, deeply savoury broth that lingers delightfully on the palate.
18 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
2 mentions
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14
Ông Vietnamese
Ông Vietnamese’s steak arrives generously portioned, boasting a deeply caramelized crust and a remarkably tender, almost buttery texture beneath.
287 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
1 mentions
↓
15
Secrets by the Sea
Secrets by the Sea’s steak arrives impressively thick, resembling a tradie’s forearm, and is consistently cooked to a perfect, juicy medium-rare, enhanced by a subtle, savory aroma and a welcome hit of spice.
207 Esplanade, Henley Beach SA 5022
7.1
2 mentions
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16
The Kitchen
The Kitchen’s Scotch Fillet Steak, aged for 100 days and grilled over charcoal, arrived with a rich, savory aroma and a beautifully tender texture, showcasing a remarkable level of precision in its cooking.
SkyCity Adelaide, 125 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
5 mentions
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17
The Little Hunter
The Little Hunter’s steak arrived with a deeply satisfying sear and a generous portion, accompanied by a vibrant rocket and pear salad that provided a welcome counterpoint to the richness.
25 Victoria St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
8 mentions
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18
Wah Hing Restaurant
Wah Hing Restaurant’s spicy XO steak arrives with a deeply rich, almost caramelized crust and a remarkably tender interior, achieved through skillful searing.
85 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
1 mentions
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19
Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante
Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante’s sirloin steak arrived generously portioned, showcasing a rich, deeply browned crust and a noticeably firm texture that some reviewers found a touch tough.
29 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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20
Antica Pizzeria
Antica Pizzeria’s steak arrived generously portioned, showcasing a beautifully charred exterior yielding to a remarkably tender, almost buttery texture.
226 Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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21
Bread & Bone
Bread & Bone’s steak arrives with a deeply caramelized crust and a remarkably tender interior, boasting a rich, beefy aroma that lingered long after the first bite.
15 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
2 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best steak in Adelaide

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best steak in Adelaide, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

19,368+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-06

Why the winner leads

Why Chicken Bandits ranks #1 for steak

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top steak spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because steak searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Coal Cellar + Grill: The coal-grilled steak at Coal Cellar + Grill arrived with a beautifully browned crust and a noticeable, rich aroma, suggesting careful attention to the cooking process.
Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy: The Crying Tiger Steak at Elephant Thai Restaurant boasts a deeply caramelized crust, revealing a surprisingly tender interior with a pronounced lemongrass aroma.
Hunter & Barrel Adelaide: Hunter & Barrel’s steak arrives with a beautifully charred crust and a remarkably tender interior, practically melting on the tongue with each bite.
Seafire on the Marina: Seafire on the Marina’s generously sized steak, featuring substantial 100-day dry aged cuts, consistently impressed reviewers with its rich, intensely flavored profile and a wonderfully tender texture.

How to choose

Choosing steak in Adelaide

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Chicken Bandits is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Adelaide.

19,368 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Chicken Bandits has 1 steak mention and a 100% sentiment score.
The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best steak in Adelaide?

Chicken Bandits in Cowandilla is currently ranked #1 for steak in Adelaide, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Chicken Bandits’ steak arrives with a generous portion, showcasing impressively charred edges and a tender, juicy interior – reviewers noted the freshness of the meat was a key element. The accompanying broth was rich and deeply flavorful, complemented by a subtle spice blend and a satisfyingly thick, toasted bun, creating a remarkably comforting experience.

Which other steak places in Adelaide come close?

Coal Cellar + Grill, Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy, Hunter & Barrel Adelaide round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best steak in Adelaide decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-06. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.