1918 BISTRO & GRILL
Barossa Valley, South Australia

A lovely Barossa stone, historical cottage with pressed metal ceilings, lead light glass, timber and plaster archways, with timber floors, and all the rooms opened up to each other, but with enough walls left to make more intimate dining areas. In winter there are three fireplaces lit with roaring fires, while in summer, on a balmy Barossa evening, you may choose the vine-covered verandah area, overlooking lawn and gardens. From a selective menu of predominately fresh local produce, our mains were, Szechwan peppered kangaroo fillet, the char grilled Coorong Angus scotch fillet, with roasted parsnips, garlic aioli and grilled Scultz's bacon, mouth watering. Our accompanying wines were, a 2012 Tom Foolery "Trouble & Strife" Rose, and 2011 Tom Foolery "Son of a Gun" Cabernet/Shiraz, excellent choice.The service was prompt, friendly and helpful, contributing to an outstanding evening. . Bookings are essential.

We arrived at the Reataurant with no prior booking and were lucky enough to get a table under the shady trees and surrounded with many fragrant shrubs. I notice the Wisteria had just finished flowering , so another time. The garfish that we had was done in a very light crisp batter and had a great combination of greens including Fennel, and was first class. Staff were friendly and efficient. We will be back again.