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Mclaren Vale & The Fleurieu Peninsula Modern Australian Restaurants

The Kitchen at Bec Hardy
15 Chef Hat Award
TASTING AUSTRALIA 2025Book Now!Candyland: Sweet Secrets of the Land Down Under at Bec Hardy Wines is a dessert lover’s dream! Join Chef Connor Bishop in McLaren Vale for a creative, native-flavoured dessert-based degustation men...
Serafino Restaurant

Serafino Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

McLaren Vale

13 Chef Hat Award
Discover the beauty of McLaren Vale at Serafino, a winery, restaurant and accommodation venue nestled among 200-year-old gum trees, lakes and rolling hillsides. The largest venue space in McLaren V...
Vale Restaurant & Bar

Vale Restaurant & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

McLaren Flat

Our Final Sunset SessionBook Now!Our final Sunset Session is almost here!? Join us on the lawn on Friday, March 28, for a night of live music from @netherbymusic, delicious snacks, tasty drinks, lawn games and, of course, epic sun...
Harry's Deli

Harry's Deli

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

McLaren Vale

With views over manicured lawns, native gum trees and organically grown vineyards, Harry’s Deli on Strout Road offers full-service dining at iconic Wirra Wirra Winery in the heart of the McLaren Va...
Visit Us TodayEnquire Now!Come in for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or coffee & something sweet..psst.. Our desserts are to die for! Open Friday through Monday 8.30am - 3pm. Indoor gallery & outdoor garden seating. WiFi availab...
Expect more than just great service, amazing food and a vibrant atmosphere at The Willunga Hotel on High Street in Willunga. A beer garden with an all-weather pergola, gazebos and lawn play space i...
A popular meeting spot for a morning coffee catchup with friends or a cheeky afternoon cocktail, head to The Larder Kitchen on Esplanade in Victor Harbor to refuel and refresh after a day exploring...
Menu may include: Shallow fried Port Willunga squid, kewpie mayonnaise, lime; Salt water Barramundi, butter poached bugs, pea tendril panna cotta, samphfire, cauliflower, lobster foam and 250g Coor...
Coriole Restaurant

Coriole Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

McLaren Vale

12 Chef Hat Award
The Currant Shed

The Currant Shed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:30 AM

McLaren Flat

13 Chef Hat Award
Culinary decadence awaits all who journey down Ingoldby Road, finding The Currant Shed restaurant nestled among lush vineyards in McLaren Flat. Surrounded on all sides by rows of flourishing vines ...
The Salopian Inn has recently been renovated and has reopened with a menu focus on seasonal produce with a constantly changing menu.
Esculent

Esculent

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Old Reynella

Tucked away from the busy street life of Old South Road, in the Adelaide suburb of Old Reynella, is locally loved Esculent. With timber floors, white painted exposed brick and accents of a burger b...
Red Poles

Red Poles

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

McLaren Vale