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Mclaren Vale & The Fleurieu Peninsula Restaurants

Serafino Restaurant

Serafino Restaurant

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

McLaren Vale

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Dinner At Serafino - Saturday 14th February 2026Love is in the airValentine’s Day join us at Serafino for an unique culinary degustation. Enjoy an intimate dinner in our Serafino Restaurant whilst indulging in a Degustation 4 course menu presented by One Chef Hat...
Anvers Wines

Anvers Wines

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

Kangarilla

17 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day at Anvers WinesCelebrate your love!Celebrate your love at Anvers Wines with our elevated regional dining experience this Valentine's Day. Each guest will be treated to a glass of sparkling on arrival, and a carefully balanced progre...
Dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences built on a foundation of the highest quality and passion for culinary excellence, head to Ekhidna Kitchen and Wines on Branson Road in McLaren ...
Sundays at Beach Road Winery & RestaurantLive MusicDelicious wine, house-made food and sweeping vineyard views await at Beach Road Winery & Restaurant in McLaren Vale. Known for handcrafted wines, exclusive Japanese gins and pizzas made with fresh ...
Hays Street Bar + Kitchen

Hays Street Bar + Kitchen

European   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Goolwa

Find a space inspired by love of community, wine and European cuisine at Hays Street Bar + Kitchen in Goolwa. A rustic vibe of exposed brick, wooden ceiling beams, pendent globes and a well-stocked...
The Green Room Willunga

The Green Room Willunga

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Willunga

Nestled on High Street in Willunga, The Green Room is a cosy, welcoming café that celebrates fresh, wholesome flavours and the easygoing charm of the region. Known for its vibrant plates, nourishin...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Italian"
Established in 1974, Nino’s of Victor Harbor is famed across not only kilometres, but also generations. For many, no trip to Victor Harbor seaside would be complete without visiting this simple, mo...
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...
Whalers Seaside Dining - Encounter BayStart your day right.we do breakfast... get your day off to a great start... breakfast with a view at Whalers. Open from 8.30am Wednesday - Sunday. Breakfast 8.30–10.30am, Lunch 12noon - 2.30pm, check the website for o...
Bean Machine

Bean Machine

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Strathalbyn

Bean Machine, nestled on Commercial Road in Strathalbyn, is a vibrant café well-loved by locals and visitors alike. Ideal for a social stop or quick bite in the heart of town, this café supports lo...
A popular meeting spot for a morning coffee catch-up with friends or a cheeky afternoon cocktail, head to The Larder Kitchen on Esplanade in Victor Harbor to refuel and refresh after a day explorin...
Vale Restaurant & Bar

Vale Restaurant & Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 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...
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...
Maxwell Restaurant

Maxwell Restaurant

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

McLaren Vale

18 Chef Hat Award
Maxwell Restaurant, located in the picturesque McLaren Vale, offers a unique dining experience surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Fleurieu Peninsula. This modern Australian eatery focuses...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Mexican"
Loco Mexican

Loco Mexican

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Victor Harbor

Restaurant & Catering Association
Gorge on a fiesta of flavours at Loco Mexican, a vibrant hot spot to see and be seen in Victor Harbor on the upstairs level of the Harbor Mall. Radiating warm and lively colours, inside feels energ...
The Little Rickshaw

The Little Rickshaw

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Aldinga

13 Chef Hat Award
d'Arry's Verandah Restaurant, located in the picturesque McLaren Vale, offers a unique dining experience that captures the spirit of South Australia. Set within the renowned d'Arenberg Winery, the ...
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...
The Chiton Restaurant

The Chiton Restaurant

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Chiton

Friday night cocktails at The Chiton RestaurantGreat food, ocean views, Great food, wines, ovean sunset views, cocktails, make sure to book