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Mclaren Vale & The Fleurieu Peninsula Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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...
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 ...
Harry's Deli

Harry's Deli

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

McLaren Vale

Lunch & Wine with a ViewFrom Us to YouAt Harry’s Deli at Wirra Wirra, we offer casual dining with stunning views of our vineyards, native gum trees, and manicured lawns. We serve a seasonally inspired menu featuring fresh regional prod...
Pizzarella Port Elliot

Pizzarella Port Elliot

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Port Elliot

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 Mon 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...
Live Jukebox Revival Band 7th of FebruaryGet ready to hit the dancefloor this Saturday with us at Whalers Seaside Dining! Jukebox Revival Band brings a high-energy journey through the fab ’50s, sensational ’60s, super ’70s, and electric ...
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...
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...
The Little Rickshaw

The Little Rickshaw

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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 ...
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
Find pizza, the wood-oven kind, wine the local kind, music and when allowed dancing at Russell's Pizza on High Street in Willunga. This well-loved local restaurant started in 1992, has become a SA ...
The Currant Shed

The Currant Shed

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

McLaren Flat

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 ...
Shifty Lizard Brewing Co

Shifty Lizard Brewing Co

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Willunga

Beach House Cafe

Beach House Cafe

International   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Encounter Bay

The Beach House Café in Encounter Bay offers a delightful dining experience that perfectly complements its stunning coastal location. With breathtaking views of the ocean, this restaurant invites p...