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Louca's

242-244 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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242-244 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

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+61 8 8232 6792
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 10:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Louca's

Louca's treats fresh South Australian coastal catches to a refined Greek table on Pulteney Street. Diners come for regional species you rarely see on upscale menus—think King George whiting, sweet SA garfish, and tommy ruffs alongside whole flathead and freshly shucked oysters. The kitchen balances pristine seafood with Mediterranean touches like warm pita, house taramasalata, and charred rosemary potatoes, backed by local South Australian wine bottles. Service is warm and attentive, whether sharing grilled platters for milestone anniversaries or settling in over bowls of prawn pasta.

  • Regional SA Catches: Rotating local catches feature King George whiting, SA garfish, flathead, and tommy ruff grilled or pan-fried.
  • Greek Heritage Touches: Coastal seafood pairs with house tarama dip, tzatziki, crisp Greek salad, and baklava.
  • Celebration-Ready Dining: An inviting dining room suited for milestone anniversaries, family gatherings, and local wine pairings.
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Why Choose Louca's

Why locals and visitors choose Louca's for fresh South Australian seafood and Greek-inspired dining.

  • Native South Australian Seafood Selection

    Diners can explore exceptional local regional catches such as King George whiting, garfish, tommy ruff, and flathead, prepared grilled, pan-fried, or delicately battered.

    Oysters, Blue Finn Tuna, Grilled Garfish, Grilled Tommy Ruffs and Battered King George Whiting.

    John Blackstar

  • Greek-Inspired Flavors & Accompaniments

    Traditional Mediterranean touches—including tarama with pita, fresh Greek salads, crunchiest Greek-style potatoes, and baklava—elevate coastal dining beyond standard seafood fare.

    Can highly recommend the taramar dip and pita, grilled calamari, grilled prawns, king fish and the lamb neck.

    Lyndal W

  • Effortless Group & Family Gatherings

    A spacious, polished setting paired with accommodating hospitality makes hosting large family gatherings, birthdays, and anniversary dinners smooth and worry-free.

    Lovely place for a family gathering. We had a table for 16. Well fed with a variety nice chef selection.

    Huey Ee Gan

  • Memorable Occasion Dining

    Couples and groups celebrating milestones enjoy attentive service and standout shared plates that make special evenings feel truly celebrated.

    We went to Loucas to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary, and it was a beautiful evening. The food was amazing!!

    Kerry Molloy

  • Warm, Genuinely Welcoming Hospitality

    Dedicated front-of-house staff and knowledgeable floor service create a welcoming, professional atmosphere where guests feel personally looked after.

    The service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish.

    Thomas Reeh

  • Consistent Culinary Excellence

    From pristine oysters and chowder to perfectly balanced mains, guests dine with complete peace of mind in the kitchen’s refined execution.

    every single piece was incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour. You can really taste the quality of the seafood.

    Maria Marrone

Fresh South Australian catches and signature ocean mains

  • King George Whiting

    Grilled King George whiting

    Nicholas Nathan

  • Garfish

    SA garfish was delicious

    Sarah Lovell

  • Oysters

    The oysters and scallops are prepared to perfection and taste exceptionally fresh.

    Oleg Gribanov

  • Seafood Platter

    We ordered the seafood platter and every single piece was incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour.

    Maria Marrone

Other favorites

Traditional Greek starters, fresh sides, and classic desserts

  • Greek Salad

    Even the Greek salad had a special touch to it... it was delicious!

    Miriam H. A. Whitworth

  • Baklava

    the baklava was a close second

    Lyndal W

  • Walnut Cake

    The walnut cake is a must

    Lyndal W

  • Tzatziki

    The flavors of the Tzatziki, Arancini, greek salad, aussie seafood pasta and yellow fin tuna were great.

    MKE Abroad

Beyond the menu

Attentive service touches and thoughtful dining hospitality at Louca's

  • Chef-Curated Tasting Selections

    Guests can place complete trust in the kitchen to curate a custom progression of off-menu or featured specialties across courses.

  • Celebration and Halal Accommodations

    The team accommodates milestone birthday requests and provides dedicated halal meat preparation for large group dining.

  • Dedicated Alcohol-Free Wine Options

    The dining room provides thoughtful non-alcoholic pairings, featuring local B1654 alcohol-free wines alongside fine dining seafood.

  • Personal Owner Hospitality

    Owner and host Peter personally oversees front-of-house hospitality, creating a welcoming and attentive dining atmosphere.

Before you head over

Practical tips for planning your visit and ordering South Australian seafood at Louca's.

  • Book in Advance

    Reserve a table in advance, particularly for evening dinners and weekends when the dining room is well frequented.

  • Ask About Daily Specials

    Inquire with front-of-house staff about unlisted specials such as lobster linguine, whole fish varieties, and daily catch options before ordering.

  • Plan Ahead for Dietary Needs

    The kitchen accommodates large gatherings and specific dietary needs, including halal meat options upon advance request.

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