Our Guide to the Best Restaurants in the Adelaide Hills
From seven-course degustations to cosy, tucked away pubs - these are the best restaurants in the Adelaide Hills to book a table at.
Adelaide Hills is home to some of the best restaurants in South Australia, offering incredible dining with scenic vineyard views just 20 minutes from the CBD. From gourmet degustations to rustic wood-fired pizzas, there's something for every foodie. Enjoy local produce, paired with Adelaide Hills wines, and don’t miss the luxurious accommodations, often attached to cosy pub restaurants with roaring fireplaces.
Explore our top picks of the best restaurants in the Adelaide Hills—perfect for indulging in food, wine, and nature all in one.
Ondeen Farm
Ondeen Farm offers one of South Australia’s most remarkable dining experiences. Set within a meticulously restored 1851 homestead, it champions local artisans and producers through innovative degustation menus. Each dish is a testament to the farm-to-table philosophy, with masterclasses and tastings that celebrate the journey from soil to plate.
Sustainability and tradition are at the heart of their approach, with hyper-seasonal ingredients and native botanicals featured in both the cuisine and their award-winning spirits. This thoughtful attention to local sourcing ensures an unforgettable connection to the land, solidifying Ondeen Farm as one of the finest restaurants in the Adelaide Hills.
15 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Verdun, Adelaide Hills
Kitchen Farm Pantry
Discover Kitchen Farm Pantry in the Adelaide Hills, where serene, family-friendly charm meets paddock-to-plate excellence.
Located in a beautifully restored barn on the 8-hectare Kitchen Farm, this café offers delicious coffee, hearty brunches, and sweet treats, all made with locally sourced ingredients.
Enjoy a warm, rustic ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for families and dogs. The café showcases farm-fresh eggs, local sourdough, seasonal fruits, and native flowers, plus art by emerging local artists and engaging community events.
Connect with nature and experience the true essence of farm-to-table dining at Kitchen Farm Pantry, one of the best cafes and restaurants in the Adelaide Hills.
Newenham, 162 Flaxley Road, Mount Barker
LVN at Bird in Hand
The recent unveiling of Bird in Hand's reimagined on-premises dining room, LVN Restaurant, has completely blown us away! Not only that, but until the end of February, guests are invited to experience the culinary splendour of Adelaide Hills at dusk. Because Saturdays are for indulging in a 10 course tasting menu and sipping fine wine alongside spectacular sunsets, world-class art and breathtaking terraced gardens.
The menu at LVN centres around fresh and high-quality seasonal ingredients, with much of the produce showcased plucked directly from the onsite kitchen garden. Or sourced, as it has been for generations by Indigenous communities, from the surrounding Adelaide Hills region, Finniss River on the lower lakes of South Australia and Seymour in Tasmania. How magical!
150 Pfeiffer Road, Woodside, South Australia
Pike & Joyce Wines
Pike & Joyce is a must-visit for those passionate about good food and great wine. The lovechild of two prominent South Australian winemaking families, the estate offers some of the truest expressions of the region's varieties as well as inspired dining. Spanning 25 hectares, the vineyards are some of the highest in the Adelaide Hills providing the perfect terrain to produce its renowned cool-climate drops.
When lunchtime rolls around and you're after a seasonal, locally focused meal, the restaurant led by Head Chef Matt Kinghorn is a crowd-pleaser. With dishes like house-made pork dumplings paired with Taiwanese kimchi, fresh Coffin Bay oysters, and charred lamb rump with green tomato and spinach, this is one of those standout restaurants in the Adelaide Hills, offering dreamy meals in an equally picturesque setting.
730 Mawson Road, Lenswood
Howard Vineyard
Tucked inside the beautiful Howard Vineyard sits Clover + Stone, one of our top picks for the best restaurants in the Adelaide Hills. For a more relaxed and casual dining experience, Clover + Stone sits in a rustic stone barn and encourages customers to take an hour or two to slow down and enjoy a long lunch with friends and family.
Executive Chef Chang Koog Lee, known as 'Cookie', crafts a series of mouthwatering menus designed for sharing. With special weekday "Feed Me" menus and the HanSang option—meaning "one table" in Korean—you certainly won’t leave hungry. The menu offers something for everyone, with dishes ranging from oysters and house-baked sourdough to dumplings, confit duck salad, and zucchini flowers. The team is also attentive to guests with dietary requirements.
53 Bald Hills Road, Nairne
Uraidla Hotel
With exposed brick and beams, classy and comfortable furnishings, delightful lighting and occasionally mulled wine on the menu, you’ll be transported to another era at the famous Uraidla Hotel. With a strong focus on sustainability and community, the meals are made with ingredients from local and trusted suppliers, with some of the fruit and veg being grown and harvested on-site.
With vegan and vegetarian options on the menu, this is the kind of place where everyone can enjoy a great meal and make new friends in a relaxed and welcoming space. Topped off with a cosy fireplace that keeps you toasty warm in winter and an expansive outdoor area for meals and drinks in the sunshine during summer, this local pub is the spot to be all year long.
1196 Greenhill Road, Uraidla
The Crafers Hotel
Located just 20 minutes from Adelaide's CBD, The Crafers Hotel is a charming countryside pub in the heart of the Adelaide Hills, and just a stone's throw from the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens. With stone walls, wood accents, and cosy fireplaces, it’s perfect for both sunny lunches and winter suppers. The menu ranges from classic pub fare in the bar to French-inspired dishes in the restaurant, featuring everything from scallops to duck breast. Extend your stay in one of their seven boutique rooms, complete with AESOP toiletries, complimentary mini-bars, and some with gas fireplaces and balconies for added comfort.
8 Main Street, Crafers
Yuki in the Hills
An intimate restaurant priding itself on fresh seafood, Yuki in the Hills is the place to head for a fuss-free feed. This much-loved Japanese restaurant in Adelaide Hills is known for its friendly service and accommodating menu that is both vegetarian and vegan-friendly. There is pillowy pork and prawn gyoza, moreish soba and high-grade cuts to feed the hungriest of diners. The moreish menu continues with popcorn shrimp and tako kara-age combo as the perfect preamble to teriyaki chicken or the pan-grilled miso duck breast. Lots of Japanese drinks are also on offer, the perfect accompaniment to any traditional meal.
2 Strathalbyn Road, Aldgate
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard
Mt Lofty Ranges Vineyard is a stunning dining destination in the Adelaide Hills, with sweeping valley views and seasonal South Australian produce at the heart of the menu, led by Head Chef Jesse White. The timber decks are perfect for sunny lunches, while the open fireplace offers cosy vibes on cooler days.
Sitchu Tip: Don't miss their monthly Friday Night Dinners, offering a lavish homage to local flavours, or indulge in their seasonal two or three-course menu. Paired with the estate’s signature wines, it's a must-visit.
166 Harris Road, Lenswood
Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant
Before you've even glanced at the menu, Penfolds Magill Estate's renowned restaurant will have you captivated. Set against the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Adelaide Hills, the space features striking wooden interiors and an ethereal ceiling installation reminiscent of a night sky.
Chef Scott Huggins leads the way with decadent degustation menus that celebrate fresh, contemporary flavours, taking you on a culinary journey across the region. Complementing the dishes is a world-class selection of Penfolds wines, available right next door at the iconic cellar door, the birthplace of some of Australia’s most famous wine stories since 1844. This pairing of fine food and legendary wine is unmatched.
78 Penfold Road, Magill
Hardy's Verandah
Take a seat at heritage-listed Hardy’s Verandah and enjoy a culinary experience steeped in history. Their seasonal menu is plated up in four to seven-course degustations, paired with multi-award-winning wine, sake and creative cocktails. Expect an explosion of flavours from Head Chef Jin Choi, who takes the finest fish, meat, fruit and vegetables to craft inspiring dishes that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Think raw wagyu rump with ponzu and salted egg emulsion, or chestnut mousse with rum raisin ice cream.
Sitchu Tip: Make a weekend of it and book an amorous stay in Mount Lofty House for a gourmet getaway like no other.
1 Mawson Drive, Crafers
Windy Point Restaurant
Perched high atop beautiful Belair, Windy Point promises a one-of-kind sensory dining experience. Take a seat at your table and gaze out of the floor to ceiling windows that open out to the sweeping panoramic views from the Gulf of St Vincent to the CBD.
Famed for the decadent five-course set tasting menu that changes with the seasons, there is usually something new to try on every visit. The team will whip up the freshest seasonal produce such as autumnal Boston Bay pork belly, roasted root vegetable soup and chai spice cake for dessert.
Their dedication to pairing exceptional views with equally outstanding food and service is quite remarkable!
Windy Point Lookout, 339 Belair Road, Belair
Inglewood Inn
Established in 1857, Inglewood Inn is a rustic tavern that mixes an old-fashioned flare with a modern twist. This Adelaide Hills restaurant provides for all across both its food and drink offering. Boasting a menu unlike any other ordinary 'pub', after you dine be sure to acquaint yourself with their wine and gin bar. Popular for a cosy meal for two, relaxed cocktail functions or a group dinner, you know that you are going to get great service, food and drink here. Although loved by locals and visitors in summer for its winning combo of alfresco dining and killer views across the Adelaide Hills, it's equally popular in the wintertime thanks to its many warming fireplaces.
1931 North East Road, Inglewood
Lot 100
Home to a collective of South Australia's best food and craft beverage producers, Lot 100 is an all-encompassing dining destination. Considered a Mecca for foodies, they embrace a paddock-to-plate ethos. Their modern Australian menu leans into the Mediterranean, with a refined focus on seasonality and locally sourced produce from neighbours and farmers. Dine on The Long Lunch for a shared experience, or the casual lunch for a shared lunch of small plates and Lot 100’s famed wood oven pizzas in the newly built courtyard. Their craft beverage selection is unmatched, setting itself apart from the many surrounding wineries with gin, cider, and beer reigning supreme. Pick a sunny day and sit outside to enjoy some fun and games while you drink.
68 Chambers Road, Hay Valley
Sidewood Estate
If you haven't already visited Sidewood Estate, we suggest adding this one to your must-visit list. Set amongst a stunning mix of eucalyptus and landscaped gardens, the opulent winery boasts one of the best restaurants in Adelaide Hills. Warm tones and natural materials ooze elegance while the Australasian menu pairs perfectly with its award-winning wines. Select from options including the luxurious 3-course lunch paired with some of Sidewood’s most renowned wines. A popular hang out in the warmer months, with their cellar door games and outdoor VIP cabanas a hit among crowds, or a cosy meet-up in the cooler months, perched indoors next to the fireplace.
6 River Road, Hahndorf
The Lane Vineyard
When it comes to assessing the best restaurants in Adelaide Hills, you’re looking for three essentials: great wine, South Australian flavours and glorious countryside vistas. The Lane will leave you in awe of the views of the vineyards from their wide, bifold windows and alfresco seating arrangements. Stretching right across Adelaide Hills, this is the perfect setting to sample one of their award-winning tasting experiences. Choose from a seven, five or three-course meal, with an exquisite offering of wine pairings for each course. Not in the mood to get too fancy? Book a vineyard picnic instead and make the most of the tranquil environment.
5 Ravenswood Lane, Hahndorf
Fallen in love with the Adelaide Hills and want to find out more? We’ve got you! From the area’s famed wineries to stop in for a tasting to the most dreamy accommodation to book into, why not make a weekend of it?
