Barossa Valley Restaurants

Restaurants in Barossa Valley

  1. A

    Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop

    Celebrity SA gourmand Maggie (have you seen her on The Cook & The Chef on ABC TV?) has been hugely successful with her range of condiments, preserves and pâtés. The vibe here isn’t as relaxed as it used to be (there’s a hint of ‘empire’ about proceedings), but stop by for some tastings, an ice cream or a hamper of delicious bites. Off Samuel Rd.

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  2. B

    Blond Coffee

    An elegant, breezy room with huge windows facing the main street, Blond serves nutty coffee and all-day cafe fare, including an awesome bacon-and-cheese club sandwich. There’s also a cheese-and-smallgoods counter, and a wall full of local produce (vinegar, olive oil, biscuits and confectionery). Fake-blonde botox tourists share the window seats with down-to-earth regulars.

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  3. C

    Barossa Wurst Haus Bakery

    This fast-not-flashy bakery serves mettwurst (Bavarian sausage) rolls, cheeses, pies, cakes, strudel and all-day breakfasts. It’s hard to go past a trad German roll with kransky sausage, sauerkraut and mustard, or the Bayern Schmaus (Bavarian feast). An emasculating display of phallic wursts dangles above the counter.

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  4. D

    1918 Bistro & Grill

    1918 is an enduring restaurant in a lovely old villa, set back from the main street beneath the boughs of a massive Norfolk Island pine. It’s a sassy affair serving adventurous mains like caramelised pork belly with steamed scallop dumplings, star anise broth and coconut caramel. Book a verandah table for a long lunch.

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  5. E

    Vintners Bar & Grill

    One of the Barossa’s landmark restaurants, Vintners stresses simple elegance in both food and atmosphere. Their dining room has an open fire, vineyard views and bolts of crisp white linen; menus concentrate on local produce.

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  6. F

    Alfresco at Junipers

    The relaxed and casual setting here is perfect for hearty cooked breakfasts, slow lunches and dinners of gourmet pizzas and pies and traditional pastas. Once a month, a musician or three may accompany a Sunday dinner.

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