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Mclaren Vale & The Fleurieu Peninsula Modern Australian Restaurants

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...
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...
Harry's Deli

Harry's Deli

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 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...
Nestled among rolling landscapes in the flourishing Fleurieu Peninsula is where locals and visitors find The Farm Willunga, a charming café, organic produce providore and luxury accommodation on Ma...
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...
Vale Restaurant & Bar

Vale Restaurant & Bar

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

McLaren Flat

Discover the original beer of McLaren Vale along with sophisticated dining and the best views in the region at Vale Restaurant & Bar on Ingoldby Road in McLaren Flat. Located within Vale Brewery, t...
Maxwell Restaurant

Maxwell Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

McLaren Vale

16 Chef Hat Award
Muni

Muni

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Willunga

14 Chef Hat Award
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 at 11:00 AM

McLaren Vale

12 Chef Hat Award
The Currant Shed

The Currant Shed

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 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