Marina Pier

The Marina Pier makes Glenelg classy again. It oozes a sort of refined atmosphere, which makes it perfect when sitting back behind celebrity like shades.
If there is ever a place in Adelaide that I like most in the Summer, it’s the Marina Pier. I love Piers, period; and the Marina is the type where you can pretend that one of the yachts are actually yours, and you are somewhere deep in the Mediterranean. Especially with a frappé in hand.
I must also express that the Marina Pier looks impeccably modern and well-​maintained, thus making it an idyllic scene to enjoy a coffee, meal, drink or even a brisk walk. Whether it be night or day. There is always something to suit your current disposition.
Call me crazy, however the entire district reminds me of computer games such as Need For Speed. Smooth. Imagine if the whole of Adelaide looked this way.

oh, look at all the pretty millionaires drinking sunny cocktails on their million dollar luxury yachts. I like to pick one out, usually the biggest boat, and daydream about what it might be like to actually have the kind of money which enabled me to afford one of those baby’s.
The Marina pier is the right side of the tracks where glenelg is concerned, some of my favourite restaurants are along here, like Oyster Bar and Sammy’s and Zucca… naturally most cost an arm an a leg to actually eat there but the setting is so lovely its worth the money.
You should take a stroll through this part of town, makes you feel pretty inside.

I’m with Katie. There is an awful lot of ugly on Jetty Street, but once you’re on Marina Pier, it does get a fair bit nicer.
There’s about a dozen restaurants. The ones I’ve eaten in have been pretty good, thus far. One event that I recommend is the Yum Cha on the Marina, which is on Saturday and Sunday between 11.30am and 3pm. I’m pretty sure you need to book with the restaurant, though, so don’t just turn up and expect to eat.