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LIM'S Chinese Restaurant Glenelg

1/8 Partridge St, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia

Recommended by 65 people

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1/8 Partridge St, Glenelg SA 5045, Australia

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+61 8 8295 1183
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About LIM'S Chinese Restaurant Glenelg

A Glenelg institution for five decades, Lim's delivers nostalgic Cantonese-Australian banquet classics alongside genuine, old-school tableside hospitality. The room runs on vintage flair—warm hand towels presented at seating, waitstaff in crisp airline-style tunics, and spirited tableside banter from the longtime owner. Large family groups gather over sizzling hot plates, steaming chicken and sweet corn soup, honey chicken, and platters of garlic prawns, with banquet menus offering easy substitutions for dietary quirks. For milestones and birthdays, sparklers land right in your dessert.

  • Old-School Tableside Hospitality: Warm hand towels greet diners at seating, paired with attentive service in vintage airline-style tunics and owner banter.
  • Flexible Multi-Course Banquets: Communal banquet sets feature sizzling hot plates and sweet and sour pork, with easy dish substitutions accommodated for group tables.
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Reasons to Choose LIM'S Chinese Restaurant

Why Glenelg diners choose LIM'S for celebratory banquets and nostalgic Chinese comfort

  • Flexible Banquet Course Substitutions

    Banquet menus are tailored on request, swapping out individual courses so guests with dietary restrictions dine seamlessly alongside the group.

    they offered a very satisfactory alternative so we got to have our banquet with a separate dish substituted so everyone was satisfied.

    Roger Pearson

  • Nostalgic Comfort Food Executed Right

    Generous portions of classic Chinese-Australian favorites like sweet and sour pork, honey chicken, and fried rice consistently hit nostalgic comfort cravings.

    I don’t think I have had such good Chinese food in years.

    K D

  • Vintage Airline-Style Tableside Hospitality

    Warm hand towels presented tableside and uniformed staff create a distinctive, charming throwback dining ritual.

    I thought it was Singapore Airlines plane with hot towels and waitress dressed like airline crew.

    Mick Collison

  • Warm and Playful Floor Personality

    Lively banter and hands-on hospitality from the longtime owner and floor team keep dinner upbeat and entertaining.

    But he was making us laugh so much. That really made our experience great.

    Emma Walker

  • Effortless Group Dining Flexibility

    Walk-in groups and large multi-generational gatherings are welcomed and situated with minimal fuss.

    no booking for six people, the staff were incredibly accommodating.

    Szechuan

  • Abundant Feasts for Family Gatherings

    Large tables easily coordinate dozens of shared plates across families and visiting groups without feeling rushed.

    Family of 5 dined in and got 10 dishes total across the table and all were delicious and were done very well.

    Tylah Thomson

Beloved Chinese-Australian banquet classics perfected over decades

  • Honey Chicken

    Honey chicken, chicken and corn soup, crispy beef, sizzling pork - they have it all!

    Emma Walker

  • Special Fried Rice

    Main Course we shared the seafood combination with vegetables and a large special fried rice. Could not fault the food.

    Knipster Knipster

  • Chicken and Sweet Corn Soup

    the sizzling dishes were incredible, the rice, the chicken and sweet corn soup, oh man. all of it was so worth it.

    Chantelle TW

  • Sweet and Sour Pork

    And we ordered 4 dishes, sweet n sour pork, honey chicken, garlic prawns (the prawns were massive) black bean steak and fried rice! And we ate it all it was that good!

    K D

Beyond the menu

Memorable tableside rituals and personal gestures that elevate classic dining in Glenelg

  • Warm Hand Towel Welcome

    Guests are greeted tableside with warm hand towels upon being seated to refresh hands before ordering.

  • Personal Tableside Serenades

    For milestone occasions, Mr. Lim personally sings celebrations like 'For They Are Jolly Good Fellows' to make diners feel special.

  • Sparkler Celebration Desserts

    Birthday diners are treated to celebratory desserts presented with sparkling sparklers at the table.

  • Custom Banquet Substitutions

    Banquet menus are tailored on the spot with separate dish substitutions to accommodate individual dietary restrictions so groups dine seamlessly.

Before you head over

Practical advice on banquet ordering, family celebrations, and planning your visit to LIM'S.

  • Customize Banquet Dishes for Dietary Needs

    Groups with specific dietary restrictions or preferences can arrange custom banquet substitutions, as staff can prepare alternative dishes so everyone shares the multi-course spread.

  • Mention Anniversaries and Milestones

    If dining for a birthday or wedding anniversary, mention the milestone to staff—celebrations often receive personal songs from the owner or sparklers in dessert.

  • Expect Peak Weekday Crowds and Ask for Kid-Friendly Utensils

    Even on weekdays the dining room can get unexpectedly crowded; arriving with or without a reservation works, but plan ahead if dining with young kids to ask staff for customized chopsticks.

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