Eat

Just under an hour from Adelaide, McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast is ready to spoil your palate, with over 50 restaurants and 80 cellar doors to excite and tempt you. With new experiences further celebrating the diversity of the region, you won’t be short of options when it comes to finding some of the best spots to eat when you visit! 

The hard part? Deciding where to feast your senses first.

As part of South Australia’s Epicurean Way, the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast region features a range of delectable offerings, from historic wineries, cosy cellar doors and quirky seaside cafés, to modern tasting pavilions and state-of-the-art dining. In recent times, a new wave of innovative architectural additions and unique experiences have been making their mark on the region’s food and beverage scene.

One to add to your ‘must-visit’ list (if it isn’t on it already) is the iconic d’Arenberg’s Cube which has gained national and international attention as one of the country’s premier food, wine, and architecture destinations. The towering glass Rubik’s cube-like structure is a cultural immersion, featuring a sensory experience, tasting room, and a melting pot of Asian Cuisine Singapore Circus and contemporary art museum.

New, architectural-inspired restaurants, quirky cellar doors, boutique breweries and distilleries are popping up throughout the region. Meanwhile, established wineries are presenting bespoke tasting opportunities, many with food matching experiences…it’s such an exciting time to visit.

And, while new offerings abound, old favourites still remain a highlight for visitors and locals alike, you can’t go past regional stalwarts include the iconic Victory Hotel , clifftop Star of Greece restaurant, historic Wirra Wirra vineyards and many more.

Whether you settle in for a wine or gin tasting and a platter for the afternoon, grab a pizza to enjoy at the beach, marvel over Instagram-worthy desserts, or sip a local drop on a picnic rug, the region can make your testbeds dance.

So try something new, indulge yourself and soak up this spectacular region in all its delicious glory.