Fleurieu Peninsula Restaurants

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  • 1. Salopian Inn

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    Billed as an eclectic regional dining experience, the Salopian Inn sources its food from a home garden (the menu comes with a map of the plot) as well as pasture-fed, locally sourced beef and lamb, free-range poultry and pork, and sustainably caught local seafood. Expect plenty of influences from across Asia in the cooking, which is best sampled on the A$85 tasting menu. Guests are encouraged to wander down to the wine cellar to pick an accompanying bottle.

    McLaren Vale, South Australia, 5171, Australia
    08-8323–8769

    Known For

    • Enjoy a long lunch here any day of the week
    • Focus on sustainability in sourcing ingredients
    • Delectable pork, ginger, and spring onion dumplings

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.--Wed.
  • 2. Star of Greece

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    "(Not a Greek restaurant)" warns the menu at this gorgeous restaurant on the cliffs at Port Willunga, 10 km (6 miles) southwest of McLaren Vale. Instead you’ll find plenty of seafood drawn from the aqua seas framed by large windows that make this an unforgettable dining experience---the Szechuan pepper squid with seasonal salad is a perennial favorite. There’s a two-course minimum on weekends but despite the white linen tablecloths it’s a relaxed dining experience. If you’re after something even more casual, the attached fish-and-chip kiosk is incredibly popular in summer.

    1 Esplanade, Port Willunga, South Australia, 5173, Australia
    08-8557–7420

    Known For

    • Stunning beach views
    • Fresh seafood
    • Popular site for celebrations, with a champagne list to match

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Wed.
  • 3. Blessed Cheese

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    It's hard to disappoint when cheese and chocolate are your specialties, particularly when they're adeptly paired with local wines. Blessed cheese is a unique combination of cheese shop, licensed café, and provedore specializing in artisan cheeses, local and imported gourmet foods, and regional produce. You can pack a picnic for the day with platters for two available from A$50, dine in their licensed café with a regional breakfast or lunch, relax with cake and coffee, or sample their delicious range of cheese.

    150 Main Rd., McLaren Vale, South Australia, 5171, Australia
    08-8323–7958

    Known For

    • <PRO>artisan cheeses</PRO>
    • <PRO>picnic platters</PRO>
    • <PRO>local wines</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted
  • 4. Bracegirdles at 190

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    With its worn floorboards and pressed-metal ceilings, this café feels like a country corner store, but you'll also find a large alfresco area and undercover courtyard, perfect in spring. Come early for a cup of coffee, a piece of chocolate, and the best breakfast outside Adelaide. For a taste of McLaren Vale, order a tasting plate for two, and for something spicier, tuck into gluten-free salt-and-pepper squid (in season). Book ahead for weekends.

    190 Main Rd., McLaren Vale, South Australia, 5171, Australia
    08-8323–8558

    Known For

    • <PRO>delicious artisanal chocolate</PRO>
    • <PRO>open every day</PRO>
    • <PRO>fresh coffee made by trained baristas</PRO>

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Thurs.
  • 5. Leonards Mill

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    In a beautifully restored 160-year-old flour mill, this inviting restaurant on the way to Cape Jervis (and Kangaroo Island) proudly foregrounds local produce. The floor staff know many of the suppliers personally and all ingredients on the prix-fixe menu are sourced within a 50-km (31-mile) radius. Fortunately, the surrounding land and sea are so bountiful that can include multiple types of seafood, buffalo curd, free-range lamb and beef, and even truffles when in season.

    7869 Main S Rd., McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
    08-8598--4184

    Known For

    • A serious commitment to locavore dining
    • Interesting beverage list highlighting lesser-known suppliers
    • Evocative heritage setting

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed., Thurs., and Sun.
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  • 6. Maxwell Restaurant

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    The multicourse tasting menu at this winery restaurant is the most beautiful food you’ll encounter in the Vale. The presentation is often striking and innovative but the dishes themselves are still eminently approachable. Multiple seafood courses lead into a three-part main before desserts paired with Maxwell’s other famous beverage: mead. The venue itself melds traditional materials like stone and timber with more modern touches and overlooks gnarled 60-year-old shiraz vines and a working winery.

    19 Olivers Rd., McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
    08-8323--8200

    Known For

    • Memorable, eye-catching dishes
    • Wonderful views
    • Mushrooms grown in a limestone cave on-site

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.--Thurs. No dinner Fri. and Sun., Reservations essential
  • 7. The Little Rickshaw

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    In the seaside town of Aldinga this cute little spot offers vibrant Southeast Asian cuisine accompanied by an excellent selection of wines, mostly from smaller producers. The restaurant occupies an old blacksmith’s shop and adjacent courtyard and is full of charm, while the owners are friendly and accommodating---order the "feed me" option and you won’t leave hungry. If you’re passing by in the morning, there’s a wonderful coffee roastery and espresso bar in the same complex.

    24 Old Coach Rd., McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
    0403-784--568

    Known For

    • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
    • Spices in the dishes complement many lighter local wines
    • Outdoor courtyard is delightful in the warmer months

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.--Wed. No lunch Mon.--Sat.
  • 8. The Victory Hotel

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    Local families, winemakers, and travelers all convene here for great seafood and a stellar wine list, all in a relaxed, comfortable setting. There are daily specials not to miss, and the menu ranges from fresh oysters to excellent bar food like classic schnitzel and and salt-and-pepper squid, and also includes more composed Modern Australian dishes with fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables. Proprietor Doug Govan is particularly fond of Burgundy, so you might get to enjoy some very special Pinot Noir if you go down in the cellar to pick out a bottle.

    Old Sellicks Hill Rd., Sellicks Hill, South Australia, 5174, Australia
    08-8556–3083

    Known For

    • Incredibly well-stocked wine cellar
    • Patio has views of the gulf
    • Excellent selection of cheeses

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