Top Restaurants in Kangaroo Island
Top Things to do in Kangaroo Island
Where to Eat in Kangaroo Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Kangaroo Island is the epitome of variety, ripe with pristine beaches, historic lighthouses, conservation land, underground caves, rare honeybees, gourmet local delicacies and… penguins. Book a tour with the Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre to watch these tuxedoed darlings waddle along the water, then tuck into a hearty dinner featuring native ingredients like rich sheep’s-milk cheese, freshwater marron, olive oil and boutique wine. The island’s art galleries showcase the woodworking, glass-blowing and furniture-making talents of local craftsmen.
Things to do in Kangaroo Island
1. Maggie Beer's Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By IADP1
This was our second annual visit to Maggie's farm. Although the wonderful picnic boxes and delicious sausages rolls are no more, we settled in for freshly baked bread served with salty sweet country butter and delicious fried tomatoes. They were served with a wondrous mix of cheese, olive Oil and fresh relish. All washed down with an excellent wine. We overlooked the farm lake as we ate, watching the turtles play as the breeze meandered through the olive groves. Check the farm out if you are in the Barossa and treat yourself to delicious, country cooking. Thanks Maggie!
2. Vintner's Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By Rdnkh
Ate here with a very large group - food was excellent and everything arrived together. I have never seen or eaten such a perfectly cooked steak before and to produce it so consistently for about 80 people was amazing. Service was excellent.
Would definitely come back again with friends.
3. Muratti Cakes
Overall Ratings
5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By bumich - Adelaide, Australia
From the time i called to make a reservation, I could tell this was a quality establishment. Sure enough, our table was ready and man o man, is there a terrific selection of foods...
Staff were super professional and friendly, table service was great and the Berry Noisette... sooooo yum you'll have to try it.
Our table had all sorts of different dishes and drinks, all highly recommended.
well done Muratti.
4. Appellation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 415 reviews
Food, wine, luxury accommodation and a genuine welcome await. Just one hour from Adelaide and set atop a gentle hill, Appellation at The Louise is highly regarded as one of Australia's finest restaurants led by chef Ryan Edwards. With a passion for real, fresh local ingredients, Ryan and his team are guided by the rhythms of the seasons - harvesting from their kitchen garden, baking their own breads, butchering and curing their own meats - and see wine and food as the most natural of partners. A four course seasonal menu is available nightly, except on a Tuesday when it's Local's Night where our chefs choose your three course set menu. An award-winning wine list of over 400 listings celebrating local artisans, emerging stars and established masters offers much choice to guests. Surrounded by vineyards in a truly memorable setting, Appellation is a dining destination worthy of a detour. Appellation is co-located with The Louise luxury vineyard retreat.
Reviewed By terryjames14 - Udaipur, India
Second visit to Apellation and once again a fantastic evening with outstanding food and matched wines accompanied by excellent service. All three of us considered we received great value.
The service staff were well informed and knowledgeable about the various dishes whilst the sommellier provided very interesting input to the range of accompanying wines chosen from throughout the region.
We are already planning our next visit.
5. The Lord Lyndoch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 397 reviews
The Lord Lyndoch has been traiding for 13 Years.. Family owned and operated.. Full Table service.. Lunch served 12-2pm daily Dinner served 6-8 nightly Open for coffee, Wine Beer or cake all day every day.. We would love to make your Barossa experience a memorable one!
Reviewed By Lynn B - Barossa Valley, Australia
WOW another awesome dining experience here. Fantastic service and Food. I had GF Lady Lyndoch.....delightful. My family also enjoyed their meals. Dessert to die for.....Creme Brulee!!! Food, service n staff all five stars. Drop in n see for yourself....u won't be disappointed! ☺Awesome.. Thank you for such a great review.. We are glad you enjoyed dining with us.. Thank you.. ?
6. Kangaroo Island Fresh Seafoods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 528 reviews
We have a large range of seafood meals, fish can be battered, crumbed, or grilled. The fish is from the pristine waters around Kangaroo Island. We also have a retail option for seafood lovers to take home. Meal Times are Monday to Sunday 12.00 midday to 8.00 pm Fresh seafood available 9.00AM to 8.00PM 7 days a week.
Reviewed By Maria W - Brisbane, Australia
We visited here (twice) on our recent trip to Kangaroo Island. It was the best fish and chips we have ever tasted. We had crumbed whiting. The pineapple fritters were amazing. We came back into Kingscote especially just to have it a second time. Highly recommended.
7. Rustic Blue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By fangnaf - Adelaide, Australia
Having looked at the menu before hand we were looking forward to a lunch plate of local ingredients.
Unfortunately, the only food on offer was a selection of the supermarket’s cheapest.
A white roll, a slice of plastic cheese, a slice of plastic ham, lettuce and a piece of sun dried tomato.
Then our plates were snatched from us before we had finished the last mouthful.
Why didn’t we complain? I’m still asking myself the same question.
As for the ‘immaculate gardens’ we are still looking for them.
The price - eye watering. $32 for 2 rolls and 2 small bottles of ginger beer.
KI has much better than this to offer!
8. fermentAsian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Small seasonal menu of Northern Vietnamese-influenced cuisine. The focus is on local produce, most of which is grown in the family vegetable and herb garden. The business also boasts the most comprehensive wine list in South Australia, with international focus on wines that harmonise with the subtly spiced Asian cuisine. Don't expect to find a large listing of the sweet-fruited highly-charged and alcoholic Barossa Shiraz's, but you will find pages and pages of Champagne, German Riesling, White and Red Burgundy, Beaujolais, as well as the most comprehensive listing of wines from new and exciting local Barossa, Clare and Adelaide Hills producers. A wine pilgrim's paradise established for the local wine making community, many of whom are seen each night enjoying dinner at fermentAsian. Note that the wine list was awarded the top wine list award in Australia in the gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year awards in July 2016.
Reviewed By john_tillett - Adelaide
FermentAsian has developed an exceptional reputation in South Australia over recent years. While we had a lovely lunch, it didn't quite meet expectations.
Service was very polished throughout, and the wine list is excellent. We found the space we were seated (a far room to the left of the entry) lacked atmosphere. The food, while consistently good had both highlights and misses. We felt the Wagyu Masuman was perhaps tough, and although perfectly cooked, the squid not so interesting. The prawns and spring rolls were amazing.
I'd be keen to come back in the future and try dining with a larger group.
9. The Chase Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
10. Our Table
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Enjoy a lunch at Our Table, featuring seasonal food grown locally or picked fresh from our garden. Our passionate team can also host you for a wine and food matching experience or why not learn more about wine and join our afternoon 'Introduction to wine' experience? If you have more time, come join us at our historic site, Jacob's Estate for a cooking class and a walk through our Gardens. We also offer a peaceful native garden walking trail where you can enjoy the native wildlife whilst you stroll along the banks of the world famous creek.
Reviewed By LilysWorld - Santiago, Chile
My husband and I stopped at Our Table for lunch. We ordered a steak and lamb chops to share. Both meat were cooked perfectly, well seasoned, and delicious.
They were sharing plate portion, but the price was more for a full entree, but since it was well done it was worth it.
With that said, the rest of the wine tasting area felt like a tourist trap. It was over-run by foreign travellers, who at times can be quite loud, which took away the whole ambiance of a high end vineyard experience that Jacob Creek was trying to create.
If you are looking for a more intimate and boutique styled experience look elsewhere.
