8 Restaurants Foodie Mums Will Love as Mother’s Day Gifts

Award winning chef Duncan Welgemoed has slammed down his roots with Africola, a South African restaurant and bar on Adelaide's East Terrace. As robust as he, meats here feel the heat of a giant braai plate and spit. Grab a pig fat-washed whisky, charred octopus with Mpumalanga fire or slow roasted cow's head (yes) with spinach and dumplings, then learn some local lingo from the menu - cheerz, akubekuhle!

Beachside bar and restaurant The Shorehouse offers sandy visitors the opportunity to enjoy casual dining, grazing and ocean gazing in a hip setting. Set atop a hill overlooking Swanbourne Beach, the restaurant's contemporary fitout channels Hamptons glamour with its yellow and white striped umbrellas and tropical foliage. The Modern Australian menu with a Mediterranean influence includes meat from the Josper grill and an extensive selection of seafood. The bespoke drinks list includes crisp wines, local beers and refreshing cocktails.

Located a mere 3km from the historic village of Hahndorf and a scenic 25-minute drive from Adelaide CBD, our hidden gem promises a tranquil escape that transports you worlds away.

Perched high in the heart of our vineyard, our modern restaurant offers breathtaking views of the picturesque Adelaide Hills ideal for both a leisurely getaway or a sophisticated business lunch. Immerse yourself in the subtleties of our single-vineyard Estate wines, expertly paired with the culinary creations, showcased in our Provenance and Harvest menus, featuring the finest South Australian produce.

The restaurant open for lunch daily, cellar door open daily 10am-5pm.

The cosy small bar of Templo in the capital city of Hobart is an intimate 20-seater that is all about sharing and having a good time. Offering diners a communal dining space and a menu that is adorned with plates to share, expect to find pasta and locally sourced seafood dressed up with bold flavours. At first, it may be hard to find tucked away in the back of Patrick Street, but it is worth the hide-and-go-seek routine. The menu at Templo is changed every week based on seasonality. 

Photography: Courtesy of Templo

If you've ever wondered whether Indian food could be more interesting than butter chicken and pappadums, Sauma has your answer. The eatery is owned by Gurps Bagga, the brains behind acclaimed Fremantle restaurant, Maya, and it's pioneering contemporary Indian food where the rule book has been thrown out the window. Eat in the stylish surrounds of Sauma's Northbridge dining room, its indie decor all distressed brick, sanskrit panels and arty pendants.

Expect an amazing selection of bread, pastries and cakes, which are all baked on the premises, at Jackman & McRoss Bakery, a Hobart institution located in historic Battery Point. Beyond nibbles, the bakery serves light meals like gourmet sandwiches and egg and salmon breakfast constructions. Most of the offerings are pre-made but there's a good variety and they're all super-fresh.

The views from this revolving restaurant are alone worth a visit however it is certainly not the only impressive part of C Restaurant, which is also home to some of Perth's most talented chefs. The Modern Australian menu blends classic techniques with innovative style to create a unique dining experience. Relax in the afternoon at C Restaurant and enjoy a luxurious High Tea with a glass of sparkling wine while enjoying the 360-degree views of Perth, this is a perfect Sunday afternoon activity with your friends or as a beautiful birthday present.

Lunch and dinner is served daily.

High Tea 12:30pm - 2:30 pm Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm Saturday & Sunday

Photography: Courtesy of Spice Garden Eating House & Grill