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Okay Read MoreMurray Bridge’s Evolving Food Scene: Where to Eat in 2026
21st October 2025
Forget everything you think you know about Murray Bridge. The food scene here has been simmering for a while, and now it’s ready to serve. From lazy brunches to riverside dinners, this town’s got more flavour than you’d expect.
The Murray Bridge Food Scene Has Got Interesting
Murray Bridge has been quietly upping its food game in recent years. It’s the kind of change you only notice when you stop by and realise the cafés are full and the menus sound way better than you thought they would.
And Murray Bridge has range of flavours too; big-flavour restaurants and rooftop bars, global bites, local favourites, and cafés that could hold their own anywhere in SA.
So forget the fuss, Murray Bridge is doing dining its own way. If you’re dropping by, or spending a weekend, what you can expect is good food, local flavour, and a slower pace that helps you enjoy it all.
Breakfast & Coffee to Start the Day
In Murray Bridge, it’s customary to start the day the local way; slowly, with something good to drink and eat in hand.
Little Local Co. is a great place to begin, and does breakfast just right. Expect bright and welcoming vibes and fresh, colourful plates that make morning feel as it should. This is the kind of place where locals greet each other by name, and visitors instantly wish they were regulars.
For something super authentically local, head to Luogo, right in the centre of town on Bridge Street. The menu pops with colourful, healthy breakfast dishes, as well as a handful of super indulgent classics. Plus, the coffee is really great.
Lunch That Stretches Into the Afternoon
When the time comes to enjoy a lunch which stretches into an afternoon, head riverside. After all, this is where Murray Bridge shines.
Lunch at Rivergum Restaurant feels a little like a mini getaway. Plates land full of local flavour, glasses never stay empty for long, and out on the terrace, the Murray stretches wide and still. This spot, inside the Bridgeport Hotel is a reminder that not everything needs to move fast.
Dinner with a View to Remember
When evening rolls in, there are a few great options to pick from.
The Mustard Seed is where bold Indian spice meets Mediterranean flair in Murray Bridge. Think plates stacked with curry, naan, layered mezze and mains that make you want to come back again tomorrow. It’s lively, unpretentious, and the kind of place where you’ll linger longer than planned.
If you’re after no-frills and steak done right, 1924 Steakhouse in Murray Bridge has your name on it. Think thick charred porterhouses, a rugged cast-iron skillet, and a humble but right-on point wine list. No fuss, just proper steak and plenty of flavour.
But in recent years, the Bridgeport Hotel has become Murray Bridge’s dining landmark. That’s not because it’s flashy, but because it does food just right, and in a polished, modern setting. On top of Rivergum Restaurant, there’s a Rooftop Bar which has fast become the go-to for sunset drinks.
Order a local wine or a spritz, find a seat that faces west, and watch the light shift over the water. It’s the sort of view that turns dinner and drinks into an occasion.
Learn more about the Bridgeport Hotel and its dining options, including afternoon tea, here.