Business Details
Your Beachside Dining Destination in Glenelg
Established as Glenelg's premier dining destination, Cafe Strand offers an exceptional culinary experience steps from Glenelg Beach. Our menu showcases fresh, locally sourced ingredients with Mediterranean influences, available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a curated wine list featuring South Australian vineyards and international labels, we provide the perfect pairing for every meal. Our beachside function space accommodates up to 50 guests, ideal for celebrations or corporate events. Cafe Strand combines warm hospitality with modern Australian cuisine, maintaining a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.Our experienced team ensures every visit delivers memorable dining moments, whether casual or special occasion. We pride ourselves on consistent quality, seasonal menus, and attentive service that has earned 1,100+ positive Google reviews. Sustainability guides our sourcing practices while maintaining affordability across our diverse menu options. Our 2-hour free parking adds convenience to every visit, complementing our prime coastal location.
Services
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Function Catering
Wine Selection
Private Events
Takeaway
Kids Menu
Gluten Free Options
Beachside Dining
Highlights and features
- Beachfront location with Glenelg's best coastal views
- Daily menus featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Award-winning wine list showcasing South Australian vineyards
- Flexible function space for events up to 50 guests
- Consistently rated 5-star service by 1,100+ reviewers
What people say
Perfect location
Generous portions
Excellent service
Delicious salmon
Better than original
Services
Beachside Dining
Enjoy premium Australian cuisine with uninterrupted ocean views in Glenelg. Our beachfront restaurant serves modern dishes using seasonal ingredients daily. Perfect for casual meals or special occasions with professional service and 2-hour free parking.
Function Catering
Host weddings, corporate events, or private celebrations for up to 50 guests. Choose from three premium catering packages featuring shared starters, main courses, and custom wine pairings. Our dedicated event team ensures seamless execution.
Wine Selection
Discover an extensive wine list featuring Barossa Valley reds and Adelaide Hills whites. We partner with sustainable vineyards while offering international labels. Perfect pairings available for every menu item through expert staff recommendations.
Kids Menu
Child-friendly meals designed to please picky eaters while maintaining nutritional balance. Includes interactive options like build-your-own burgers and mini gelati desserts. High chairs and activity packs available for family convenience.
Takeaway Service
Order popular menu items for pickup through our streamlined takeaway service. Hot meals ready when you arrive using our efficient kitchen system. Perfect for beach picnics or home dining with Glenelg's best restaurant quality.
Questions
What makes The Strand's location special?
We're situated directly opposite Glenelg Beach with uninterrupted ocean views from our dining area. The 2-hour free parking adds convenience to your coastal dining experience.
Do you offer dietary options?
Yes, we provide gluten-free, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly options across all menus. Our chefs can accommodate special dietary requirements with advance notice.
Can I book large groups?
We welcome groups of all sizes with dedicated function spaces for up to 50 guests. Our event team assists with menu selections and seating arrangements for parties.
What wine regions do you feature?
Our wine list focuses on South Australian regions like Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills, with curated international selections complementing local offerings.
How do takeaway orders work?
Call us directly to place your takeaway order. We'll prepare your meal for pickup at the specified time, maintaining food quality through our efficient kitchen operations.
Are there kids' activities?
We provide activity packs for children while dining. Our kids' menu includes interactive options like build-your-own burgers to engage younger diners.
Reviews (7)
Trent O'Toole
Jan 29, 2022
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Extremely disappointed with my meal at The Strand. I ordered the chicken parma with no toppings… just as a plain schnitzel. When it came out, it was a parma with no cheese… but covered with sauce and ham. Waitress was fine and brought it back to the kitchen. 5 mins later, my schnitzel comes out and all seemed good. But I noticed a bit of the sauce… on the chips, so I flipped the schnitzel over only to find that instead of making me a new schnitzel, they had scraped the sauce off the schnitzel and served it up again. The remaining crumbing was still soaked in sauce. I ordered
Ej Selkielikesit
Jan 04, 2022
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Very friendly service. Food was pretty nice. Pizza was too crispy for me but the toppings were very flavourful and well cooked.
Mark Thomas
Dec 31, 2021
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We enjoyed a great meal that was tasty and generous. The added cheerfully upbeat energy of waiter Oscar and other staff made for a very enjoyable night! Highly recommended.
Mark Thomas
Dec 29, 2021
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Under trying covid circumstances...Oscar our waiter was exceptional at his job providing friendly upbeat service complimented by a cheerfully refreshing team. The food was both tasty and plentiful. Well done to all. Highly recommend
Colvin Burgess
Dec 21, 2021
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VERY VERY noisy!!!!
Went there with a group of 12 on a Saturday night. Bad choice. The food was generally good, but one person had to wait over an hour for his meal. The drinks service was extremely slow, especially if you ordered a cocktail from the specials list. The staff kept asking how everything was, then didn't like the replies, excusing the excessively slow service on a lack of staff. Hardly classy, with one waitress coming to the table and saying "What do you want at this table"
Don't go there in a busy time!
Went there with a group of 12 on a Saturday night. Bad choice. The food was generally good, but one person had to wait over an hour for his meal. The drinks service was extremely slow, especially if you ordered a cocktail from the specials list. The staff kept asking how everything was, then didn't like the replies, excusing the excessively slow service on a lack of staff. Hardly classy, with one waitress coming to the table and saying "What do you want at this table"
Don't go there in a busy time!
David Petersen
Dec 05, 2021
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The food is excellent. Young and old, vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters. Seafood as well. Have been twice with two different families and every single person has been thrilled with the meal. It's a bit noisy and wait staff are run off there feet. Highly recommend a meal there.
Holly Haines
Dec 04, 2021
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Absolutely adore this place! The staff are so welcoming and friendly. Service was amazing and drinks were brought out very quick. Ordered the squicken and I am in love! The flavours are incredible and its a good ratio of salad. Would definitely recommend :)
