Best Restaurants in Adelaide's Wine Regions

Set among the rolling hills of Lobethal in the Adelaide Hills, Ginkgo at Golding Wines is a destination restaurant that feels equal parts refined and relaxed. Just a scenic drive from Adelaide, this gem pairs cool-climate wines with a thoughtfully curated dining experience that heroes seasonal produce and bold, Asian-inspired flavours. Overlooking lush vineyards and manicured gardens, Ginkgo offers a set menu designed to celebrate texture, balance and creativity on every plate and countryside charm come together effortlessly. 

Less than two hours north of Adelaide will land you at one of South Australia’s best regional restaurants. Welcome to Bush deVine! Led by head chef Thomas Erkelenz, Bush deVine is, first and foremost, an award-winning restaurant that showcases the best of Australian native ingredients. Set on a Clare Valley winery, Bush deVine offers a three- and five-course shared plate lunch from Wednesday to Sunday. Alternatively, we highly recommend the daily changing Chef’s Long Lunch degustation with matching Pauletts wines of course! 

If you’re travelling to Kangaroo Island, we must introduce you to one of the most unique dining destinations in the Adelaide wine regions, The Fig Tree. The experience, entailing exactly what its name suggests, sees curious visitors feast under a thick, ancient fig tree canopy. Enchanting and nothing like anything you’ve ever done or seen before, The Fig Tree is led by chef John Stamatakis, who has a passion for fermenting, Eastern flavours and locally foraged ingredients. A must add to your list! 

Set on 60 hectares of sprawling vineyards in Seppeltsfield is Hentley Farm, one of our favourite regional restaurants in South Australia. Just shy of an hour’s drive out of Adelaide, Hentley Farm will transport you to a world were boutique wine and truly sensational food come to life. The restaurant, housed in the original 1840s homestead, is led by head chef Kyle Johns, who draws inspiration from the picturesque surroundings. Visitors can choose between one of two tasting menus or sit alongside the kitchen for the eight-seated Chef’s Table experience. 

If you prefer feasting at a family-owned wine company, get ready to tipple your taste buds with The Kitchen at Bec Hardy. The menu, which was obviously designed to complement the wines produced onsite, has a strong focus on fresh, sustainable and seasonal produce, with a heavy modern Australian pull. Set within a converted winemaking shed, The Kitchen at Bec Hardy plays on that much-loved rustic barn feel – allowing the spotlight to truly shine on the dishes served, which has gone on to earn them two hats. It’s a must-visit for anyone exploring the wine regions in Adelaide. 

Planning a getaway to the McLaren Vale? Wine lovers will be tippled with temptation at Maxwell Wines restaurant of the same name. Open Friday to Sunday for lunch and dinner, Maxwell Restaurant offers either a six- or nine-course tasting menu brought to life by head chef Fabian Lehmann. The food, which can only be described as award-winning, blends fine craftsmanship with seasonal produce.