McLaren Vale Wineries and Cellar Doors Serving Lunch and Platters

We are truly blessed in the McLaren Vale wine region with a fantastic range of vineyards and cellar doors serving the best local fresh produce. Many McLaren Vale wineries have won awards for their food and service and there is plenty of choice to suit any budget. Listed below you'll find some of our favourites covering everything from degustation fine dining, to platters, tapas and sharing plates. Most of these of these cellar doors and vineyard restaurants are open for lunch only.  Check out my other page listing our favourite local restaurants for dinner.    

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The d'Arenberg Cube

The d’Arenberg Cube Restaurant offers a seasonally changing degustation menu, with an extensive wine list featuring a selection of imported wines, and both current vintage and museum releases from d’Arenberg. Two different levels of wine matches are available. Serving exceptional dishes that engage the imagination of guests, each aspect of the restaurant has been designed to create an environment that stimulates the senses, with a playful element. There are dining chairs that explode with colour, tables crafted from old oak barrels, and eclectic pieces of art.
Open for lunch from Thursday to Sunday, Bookings Essential 

The dÁrenberg Cube serving exceptional dishes that engage the imagination of guests

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Vigna Bottin Wines

Next door to Mulberry Lodge the food offering at Vigna Bottin is homely comfort food using recipes handed down from owners Maria and Paolo’s families.  Serving platters and plates to share with house made seasonal preserves and pickles, cacciatore sausage and venetto sausage from Paolo's father, meatballs attributed to Maria's Nona, arancini balls, pate and always a homemade pasta of the day. Open for lunch Thursday to Sunday
Guests of Mulberry Lodge enjoy 10% off food and wine

Gorgeous outdoor garden areas at Vigna Bottin Wines to enjoy a casual lunch serving authentic Italian food

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Little Wolf Osteria at Mitolo Wines

Mitolo Wines new restaurant "Little Wolf" focuses on house made, house grown and locally sourced produce that delivers striking modern flavour. The menu embraces tradition and much loved flavours of the Italian kitchen. The mantra is to use the very best ingredients, prepared with respect and care, cooked over fire, made by hand with love and shared with you. A stunning and colourful restaurant  offering a menu with  bright flavours in an environment that encourages relaxed eating. Eat from the a-la -carte menu, enjoy Chef Vincenzo's  "Feed Me"  experience or order up  a traditional Abruzzo feast ( for groups of 6 or more)   - a very long lunch with a  series of plates and delicacies delivered with lots of taste and lots of fun. Check out the menu here
Open Friday to Sunday for lunch 
​Open Saturday for dinner  
Guests of Mulberry Lodge enjoy a complimentary wine flight of choice

Little Wolfe offers up traditional Abruzzo Italian dining in a relaxed and fun setting

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Ekhidna Wines ​

Ekhidna Wines Restaurant offers one of the most picturesque dining experiences on the Fleurieu Peninsula. The menu  showcases the best of locally-sourced produce and organic produce from the gardens. There is a choice  3 seating areas the courtyard, tasting hall and restaurant all have stunning views to the surrounding vineyards- the versatility of the venue is unique .Offering platters, shared plates and a full a-la-carte menu. Ekhidnas' award winning wines, hand crafted beers and Matt's famous ginger beer are all available for tasting  
Open Thursday to Monday for lunch 
.Guests of Mulberry Lodge receive a complementary glass of wine with lunch.  

Ekhidna Wines showcasing the best of locally-sourced and organic produce from their gardens

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​d'Arrys Verandah

One of McLaren Vale's undisputed best, dÁrry's Veranda restaurant is nothing short of spectacular. The view alone should be enough to  entice you to stay for lunch, but the veranda (and there really is one: a modern corrugated iron, timber and glass veranda built onto the side of the winery's original homestead) offers so much more. Chef Peter Reschke serves up fine-dining mod-Oz dishes that will blow you away, and go quite nicely with the Shiraz, too.  
Open for lunch 7 days. Reservations essential.
Guests of Mulberry Lodge receive a complimentary  glass of sparkling on arrival 

Delicious food and stunning views from d'Arrys Verandah with views down towards Willunga and the hills beyond

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Polly's Lounge at dÁrenberg

Sip a wine, create a platter and breath in the view.  Polly’s Lounge offers a relaxed vibe with bespoke platters, and wine by the bottle or glass. Located in the same 19th century homestead that houses d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant, as the seasons change, so does the experience. Soak up sunshine ​on the lawns, the view from the deck, or the warmth of the fireplace.
Open daily for lunch from 11am to 4pm No bookings required

Polly's Lounge at dÁrenberg

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The Kitchen Door - Penny's Hill

The Kitchen Door at Penny's Hill Winery is one of McLaren Vale's most well-known and picturesque dining venues. Celebrating artisan food producers from the region,  Enjoy Chef Tracy Archer's casual bistro style dining  at the The Kitchen Door where you'll  enjoy a leisurely lunch with a stunning backdrop of vines, grazing sheep and old post rail fences.
Open for lunch 7 days a week 12noon - 5pm ​
Monday to Thursday menu - Spring 2019
Friday to Sunday Menu - Spring 2019 

Gorgeous choice of fresh regional produce at the Kitchen Door at Penny's Hill Vineyard

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Maxwell Wines 

Maxwells Restaurant is an idyllic place for an unforgettable food and wine experience. Head Chef Fabian’s Lehmann has a great passion for fine food. His food draws from local, fresh seasonal produce with a real home-grown flavour through working closely with growers and local suppliers. Menus are a guided journey into provenance, flavour and execution.
The Deck offers an informal menu, eclectic in style designed to graze and share or serve individually. A combination of fun, creative food and playful, engaging wine experiences. You are encouraged to do both.
The Deck is open 7 days for platters and sharing plates 
Restaurant open Thursday to Sunday 
Guests of Mulberry Lodge receive a complementary glass of bubbles when dining in the restaurant. ​

Stunning views from the deck and restaurant at Maxwell Wines overlooking the vineyards of McLaren Vale

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​Shingleback Wines - Wine Food by Chef Horst

​Settle into the Shingleback Kitchen to experience a unique wine infused lunch, prepared in front of you. Start your meal with a visit to the Shingleback Tasting Room, where you can taste and purchase the wines you would like to accompany your meal. Then stroll across to the shared table in the Shingleback Kitchen where you can sit back, relax and enjoy the experience as Chef Horst takes you through the concept of WineFood over a 4 course ever-changing menu. Seasonal, locally sourced, fish, meat, salad and vegetables are selected.
Open Friday to Sunday for lunch 

Wine Food by Chef Horst at Shingleback Winery

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Red Poles

Red Poles is the home for cellar doors; The Sparkke Change Beverage Co, Goodieson Brewery and Smiling Samoyed Brewery.The wine tasting is situated in a quaint courtyard area overlooking vineyards and gardens. Beer tasting paddles are available. ​​At Red Poles expect to delight all your senses in a tapestry of flavours, colours and aromas. Experience seasonal menus focusing on local produce prepared and presented by a vibrant team as you discover the fine mix of food, wine, art and ale! This eclectic space invites you to discover the warmth of its hospitality in an ambience of lawns, gardens, natural bushland, quirky courtyards and spacious verandahs set amongst a vineyard. Special evening events on throughout the year. Check the website for details.
Open for breakfast and lunch and tastings Wednesday to Sunday

Enjoy a long lazy lunch on the deck at Red Poles

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Mollydooker Wines

Drop into the cellar door at Mollydooker any day of the week for a warm welcome and a tasting. Afterwards you can enjoy a glass of wine with a custom built platter (see menu here) whilst soaking in the panoramic views of vineyards and the beautiful surrounding Willunga hills. Winery Tours and Tasting available Monday to Friday Stunning views from the cellar door with both indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy a glass of Mollydooker wine and a platter lunch with fresh locally made produce. 
Open 10am- 4.30pm daily      

Enjoy a pick your own platter at the very picturesque Mollydooker Cellar Door

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Harry's Deli at Wirra Wirra Wines

Harry’s Deli, offers casual dining inside the Wirrra Wirra  refurbished cellar door space and in the courtyard overlooking the native gardens and the Scrubby Rise vineyard. It features a delicious menu showcasing regional produce in seasonal platters, salads and mouth-watering panini, all accompanied by a selection of Wirra Wirra wines. Harry’s Deli is the ideal pit-stop for a quick coffee (try the  Church Block blend), take away snack or a long lazy lunch.
Open 7 days for lunch  .

Enjoy a a casual lunch or coffee and cake at Harry's Deli - Wirra Wirra

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The Currant Shed - Shottesbrooke Wines

 The Current Shed restaurant is situated in the Old Currant Drying Shed with views on one side to the vines and the other to the citrus orchard. Wonderfully relaxed, superb menu to choose from.  The culinary team have the remarkable ability to translate the flavours of the land directly onto the plate using some of the Fleurieu, and South Australia's best produce, sourced from a raft of local suppliers 
Open for lunch daily (closed Wednesdays) ​

Beautiful rustic setting at the Current Shed with views out to the vines and citrus orchard

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Coriole Vineyards - Gather

Coriole's "Gather" Restaurant is housed in the rustic courtyard, enjoy the warmth of the fireplace in winter while you take in views of the Coriole Estate and Willunga ranges, or enjoy the sun while dining amongst our gardens. Guests are encouraged to "Gather & Graze" and enjoy a relaxed approach to dining in the charming setting. Serving up food that reflects the estate, the region, the countries native ingredients’ and first and foremost celebrates the ingredient.  The menu is seasonal, innovative, skilfully executed, beautifully presented and the flavours impeccably balanced and quintessentially Australian. The warm and welcoming front of house team offer attentive service and excellent knowledge of the dynamic menu and wine list, and will guide you through your dining experience to bring you the best of Coriole. 
Open for lunch every day  -  reservations are highly recommended. 

Coriole cellar door and restaurant set in beautiful gardens

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​Woodstock Coterie

​Woodstock Coterie is open for lunch and dinner serving local fresh produce with an Italian flair. Platters are available for a light lunch or order from the full a la carte menu for a longer more lingering lunch. Alternatively enjoy a pizza from the wood fired oven. Special pizza evenings every Friday with live entertainment.  Keep the kids amused at the Woodstock Wildlife Sanctuary. Kangaroo Supervised feeding time is 11.30am daily for the Grey Kangaroos and Wallabies.
Open for lunch Wednesday to Sunday ( 7 days during December & January) 
Wood fired Pizza night every Friday 

Woodstock Wines Beautiful rammed earth building nestled within gum trees with Indoor and outdoor seating

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Fox Creek Wines

At Fox Creek Wines picnic in the beautiful gardens amongst ancient eucalyptus and olive trees adjacent to a lake, with water birds and the bridge which crosses 'Fox Creek' on the way to the historic cottage. There are regional platters available for those wishing to linger longer with a glass of wine. All the products including vegan cheese are from South Australian family owned companies, just like Fox Creek Wines. Let  your children test their skills on the free treasure hunt throughout the Cellar Door gorgeous gardens and grounds. They even get a prize if they can find the treasure! From November 2019 you can also taste  and purchase "Two Accents Gin"  
Open 7 days  for platter lunches  

Enjoy a wine tasting a pick your own platter at cosy Fox Creek Wines

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Serafino Wines Cellar Door

The  Serafino Cellar Door  brings the outside in overlooking their beautiful grounds.  Created to showcase the wines on offer, from the background story, to the passion that makes their wines. Relaxing on the Cellar Door deck is the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful weather. Sit under the lights, with the traditional vines ready to weave their way through the pillars. Enjoy the atmosphere and the true pleasures of Serafino wines. They have unique, delicious small bites and 3 gourmet platters to choose from, loaded with seasonal produce from our region.  Enjoy the Serafino Journey Wine Tour every Friday - Bookings Essential 
Cellar Door platters and small bites available from 10am to 3.30pm daily. 
Restaurant open for lunch Thursday to Sunday 12-2pm for full a-la-carte dining  

Enjoy a Tasting and Platter at Serafino Wines

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SC Pannell Wines

Indulge in some delicious tapas and shared plates on the deck  at SC Pannell and take in the spectacular view out across the Vale. They only use fresh local produce from their own veggie garden and local producers. Exciting tapas menu and shared plates available
Serving lunch Thursday to Sunday from 12pm   

Huge deck with plenty of shade and views over the vineyards

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Angove Wines

At Angove Wines the cellar door wine list is complemented by choice of shared regional and cheese platters.  Indulge in a cheese and wine or chocolate and wine paired tasting or simply relax with single origin, fair trade, organic coffee and a selection of tempting sweets and cakes. Enjoy a range of Wine Flight Experiences including matched with cheese or chocolate  
Serving Platters and coffee and cake 7 days 

Relax with acplatter or coffee and cake on the stunning deck with views over the vineyard

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Gemtree Wines

Wine tasting is only the beginning at the Gemtree Sustainable Cellar Door. They serve organic tea, coffee, soft drinks and sweets and their platters feature only the finest local and organic produce. The deck overlooks the organic vineyards and all the way to the sea, plus the beautiful licensed lawn area beneath the deck is equipped with picnic tables, shady umbrellas and picnic rugs, you'll find everything you need for a lovely day out.  Your children are fully catered for as they have a playground right next to the deck, an enclosed grass area where they can say hello to the pet sheep and  two alpacas, Gus and Caruso, through the fenced off dam. There are also a range of Tours telling the Biodynamic Story which include tastings and food  
Open 7 days for platters

Enjoy a platter on the deck at Gemtree Wines overlooking the organic vineyards and all the way to the sea,

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Beach Road Wines

Beach Road Wines serve gorgeous pizzas from the wood fired oven with a selection of salads, dips, olives and flat bread. Finish off your meal with some yummy gelati. Sit on the beautiful deck or under the old tree on the lawn which provides plenty of shade in summer.  
Open for lunch 7 days a week 11.30 - 3.30pm   

Stunning views at Beach Road Wines out to sea,over the vineyards and up to the Willunga Hills

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Magpie Springs

Nestled in the hills above Willunga, visitors experience authentic rural living at Magpie Springs. A working vineyard with a rustic, relaxed and natural feel.  Wines are available to taste at the cellar door along with platters of fresh regional produce, teas and freshly roasted coffee. The property also offers an art gallery, and the Southern Boulder Climbing Wall. The cellar door is a cosy retreat in winter and the gardens cooling in summer. The grounds have beautiful vistas, shady trees, vines and dams.
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday  

Wine, food, art and gardens at Magpie Springs

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Doc Adams Wines 

The Doc Adams architecturally designed Cellar Door provides a sophisticated yet relaxed environment for you to experience the best of what the McLaren Vale region has to offer. With a covered indoor area, wrap around deck and large lawned area there is plenty of place to chill out and relax. Enjoy a wine, beer or gin tasting and indulge in a "Make your own Platter" ​.
Open Wednesday to Sunday for Tastings and Platters  ​

Relax on the deck or gardens and enjoy a "Pick your own Platter" at Doc Adams Wines

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Leconfield Wines 

The Leconfield Cellar Door offers the full range of Richard Hamilton Estate and Single Vineyard Reserve wines, and selected Leconfield wines. Platters of local regional foods are available daily. See menu Platter menu here.  For larger groups these may be ordered in advance. The building is bordered by sweeping lawns and wide verandahs. The flexible floorplan and a full caterers kitchen make it a popular venue for private functions during and outside tasting hours. 
Cellar Door Tastings and Platters Open 7 Days. Platters available daily from 11am - 3pm
Weekdays: : 10am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 11am-5pm 

Enjoy fine wines and a tasty platter of local produce at Leconfield Wines

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Down the Rabbit Hole

Mclaren vale's newest Cellar Door Down The Rabbit Hole is now open for wine tasting. Roll out a rug, enjoy platters of delicious goodness, pour another glass, sit a while,. smile a lot. enjoy the stunning view. It's time to try this quirky cellar door. 
​Open every day until 5pm except Wednesday and open late until 9.30pm on a Friday   

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Olivers Taranga Wines

Olivers Taranga have recently teamed up with our awesome friend Sarah who runs an amazing whole food catering business called ‘Real Food Life’.  On the weekends they'll be offering her colourful displays of local produce and amazing raw treats to their customers on weekends. Whether you need platters to graze on throughout a group tasting out on the deck, or the delicious produce boxes which can be neatly packed up and taken to your next destination.  They can cater for 2 -15 people with plenty of options. Check out Sarah's Real Food Life Instagram page for some real food inspiration. 
Open for Tasting 7 days with Real Life Food platters available Saturday and Sunday

Olivers Taranga Wines and Real Life Food Platters the perfect combination

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McCarthy's Orchard

Set within a local  orchard estate, McCarthy's Orchard  cellar door in McLaren Vale is a spot to visit and enjoy wines, cider and local produce. .Whether you choose to sample wines or cider, or just fancy a coffee, they have something for everyone. They offer platters of local produce to compliment their wines and cider. Kids will enjoy the outdoor space, with rope swing and boat to play in.
Open Saturday and Sunday

Wine, Cider and 13 different types of produce on sale at McCarthy's Orchard Cellar Door

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LLoyd Brothers Wine & Olive Company 

LLoyd Brothers stunning cellar door is set in a beautiful estate surrounded by a lake, vines and a 70 acre olive grove, you could almost be in Tuscany!   Enjoy a glass of estate wine with a range of different platters including local and estate grown produce. Sit in the cosy cellar door or on the outdoor patio beside the lake. Take home award winning wines, olives and  olive oils along with a range of eco-friendly body care products.   
Open 7 days for Tastings and Platters

LLoyd Brothers Wine & Olive Company

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Oxenberry Farm 

At Oxenberry Farm the Farmgate and Premium range wines are available to taste and purchase in the  cellar door. They also offer light lunches served using fresh local produce, robust coffees using certified organic fair trade coffee beans, decadent desserts and authentic Italian gelato, and a range of platters that showcase both local and international cheeses, cured meats/smallgoods, and antipasto. 
Open 7 days for lunch platters and every 2nd Friday evening for wine, tapas and music 

Enjoy yummy platters and tapas at Oxenberry Far Cellar Door

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Hugo Wines

The Hugo family invite you to their charming architecturally designed cellar door with its landscaped design overlooking the vineyards and coastline. Enjoy a tasting of the Hugo Estate wines and award winning extra virgin olive oil then settle in for an hour or two with a "make your own platter"  Platter produce is selected from a range of local producers.  
Open 7 days for Tasting and Platters

Hugo Wines beautiful cellar door serving delicious platters

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Victors Place

​At Victor’s Place we pride ourselves on offering a selection of seasonal ingredients sourced locally from the Fleurieu Peninsula with a balance of exciting flavours. We believe the shared dining experience is the best way to dine with us, grazing on South Australian delicacies accompanied by our own wines and beers made by Alan Varney in our on-site winery and brewery.
Open Thursday to Sunday for Lunch and Dinner

Shared dining experience at Victors Place accompanied by their own wine and beer