#1
Hays Street Bar and Kitchen
Read 495 reviewsReputation score: 99/100
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2026 rankings SA
22 Best Restaurants
in Goolwa
Compare the top 22 restaurants in Goolwa, ranked by Google reviews and business profile details.
Collected 28 September 2026 · 11,653 reported Google reviews across 22 businesses
See the 22 listings ↓Top 22 Restaurants in Goolwa, SA
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Based on records collected 28 September 2026, Hays Street Bar and Kitchen (4.9 stars from 495 Google reviews), Siam Seaside (4.8 stars from 1,084 Google reviews) and THAi DAYS (4.7 stars from 1,082 Google reviews) lead LocalLocal's Goolwa restaurants ranking.
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#2
Siam Seaside
Read 1,084 reviewsReputation score: 98/100
#3
THAi DAYS
Read 1,082 reviewsReputation score: 97/100
#4
Bombora on the River
Read 856 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#5
Islanders' Tavern
Read 683 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#6
Kuti Shack
Read 569 reviewsReputation score: 95/100
#7
Flying Fish
Read 1,569 reviewsReputation score: 93/100
#8
Blues Restaurant
Read 177 reviewsReputation score: 92/100
#9
Corio Hotel
Read 680 reviewsReputation score: 91/100
#10
Hector's Modern Australian Kitchen
Read 654 reviewsReputation score: 90/100
#11
Goolwa Bakery est 1914
Read 825 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
8 Dawson St, Goolwa South Australia 5214
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The Garden Tandoori
Read 143 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#13
Saltwater Cafe
Read 819 reviewsReputation score: 87/100
#14
The Oven @ Goolwa
Read 178 reviewsReputation score: 86/100
#15
Pipi Middleton - Pipi Eatery & Pipi Stays
Read 417 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
25 Goolwa Rd, Middleton South Australia 5213
0499 776 543#16
motherduck
Read 962 reviewsReputation score: 85/100
1/13 Cadell St, Goolwa South Australia 5214
(08) 8555 1462#17
Cafe 52 Fourteen
Read 106 reviewsReputation score: 84/100
shop 1/11 Goolwa Terrace, Goolwa South Australia 5214
(08) 8505 7391#18
Imbiss on the elbow
Read 234 reviewsReputation score: 82/100
Lot 356 Goolwa Wharf, Goolwa South Australia 5214
Contact details not supplied
#19
Caffe' De Carlo
Read 83 reviewsReputation score: 81/100
#20
Coast Side Kitchen
Read 14 reviewsReputation score: 73/100
#21
The Garden Tandoori-Port Elliot
Read 10 reviewsReputation score: 73/100
#22
Phins Goolwa
Read 13 reviewsReputation score: 63/100
Shop 4/22 Cadell St, Goolwa South Australia 5214
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What the numbers say about restaurants in Goolwa
LocalLocal's Goolwa capture includes 22 restaurants with 11,653 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars, backed by a median of 532 reviews.
A high average means more when plenty of people have contributed. Open the Google review link on a listing to check recent feedback about work like yours. Contact the business to confirm it serves your address.
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Questions about restaurants in Goolwa and the evidence behind this list.
Who leads LocalLocal's Goolwa restaurants ranking?
Based on records collected 28 September 2026, the highest-scoring businesses are Hays Street Bar and Kitchen (4.9 stars from 495 Google reviews); Siam Seaside (4.8 stars from 1,084 Google reviews); THAi DAYS (4.7 stars from 1,082 Google reviews). These positions describe our captured review record, not a guarantee about the work.
How are restaurants in Goolwa ranked?
LocalLocal's score gives up to 50 points for rating quality, 30 for review volume and 20 for available profile details. Equal scores are ordered by star rating, then review count, then a stable business identifier. The method is published on our methodology page.
What does the review record look like for restaurants in Goolwa?
The 22 restaurants captured for Goolwa hold 11,653 reported Google reviews. The median rating is 4.5 stars and the median review count is 532. These figures describe our sample, not every local business.
What should I check before booking?
Confirm that the business serves your address and handles your type of work. Read recent Google reviews, ask about any relevant licences or registration, and get the scope and charges in writing.
How current are these details?
The listings were collected 28 September 2026. This is a dated snapshot, not a live Google feed. Confirm current hours, availability and pricing with the business.
Can a business update its listing?
Yes. Open the business profile and select Update details. Explain the correction and include a public source. Correction and removal requests are reviewed before the record changes.