A memorable meal is just the beginning in McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast. From vineyard tasting menus to dining overlooking the coast, eight restaurants across the region have been recognised in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide South Australia 2027.
Five are in McLaren Vale, with others in Kangarilla, Aldinga Beach and Port Willunga. Together, they’re an invitation to explore a little further: discover a cellar door, browse village shops, follow the coastline and find somewhere welcoming to spend the night.
Book a table, bring your appetite and leave room for a weekend of food, wine and sea air.
One MICHELIN Star
Two Fleurieu restaurants earned One MICHELIN Star. Make their menus the centrepiece of your visit, with time to enjoy the region around them.
Maxwell Wines
McLaren Vale
Photo: Maxwell Wines
Chef Fabian Lehmann’s multi-course tasting menu is a reason to clear your afternoon. Seasonal produce, carefully crafted dishes and estate wines come together with views across the vineyards. This is a meal to plan a getaway around.
While you’re here: Give yourself time to browse McLaren Vale’s local shops, or stop at the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre for locally made gifts and ideas for the rest of your stay.
Explore Maxwell Wines restaurant
Anvers Wines
Kangarilla
Photo: Anvers Wines
In Kangarilla, where the Adelaide Hills meets the Fleurieu, the Anvers menu takes its cues from the seasons and nearby producers. Settle in for a leisurely lunch, with current and back-vintage Anvers wines paired to bring out the flavours on your plate.
While you’re here: Make Kangarilla part of a day exploring the region’s countryside and cellar doors. Leave time between stops to enjoy the vineyard scenery, rather than rushing straight back to the city.
Bib Gourmand
Salopian Inn received a Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN’s recognition for good-quality cooking at good value.
Salopian Inn
McLaren Vale
Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission
Art-filled rooms, a bustling kitchen and produce from the kitchen garden make Salopian Inn a lively place to settle in for a meal. Bring good company and an appetite for dishes that celebrate the seasons.
While you’re here: Spend another morning in nearby Willunga. Browse the shops and, if your visit falls on a Saturday, start with the farmers market for another taste of the region’s growers and producers.
MICHELIN Selected
Five more restaurants were included in the guide, offering everything from long vineyard lunches to seafood beside the beach.
Coriole Vineyards
McLaren Vale
Photo: Coriole Vineyards
With produce from its kitchen garden and farm helping shape the menu, Coriole brings a strong sense of place to the table. Add vineyard views and good company, and you have all the ingredients for a lunch worth lingering over.
While you’re here: Leave room in your getaway for another cellar door experience. Explore the region’s wines beyond the restaurant table and find a bottle to take home.
d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant
McLaren Vale
Photo: Stefanie Neale
The striking d’Arenberg Cube might catch your eye first, but d’Arry’s Verandah has a loyal following of its own. Vineyard views and a leisurely meal make this a lovely choice for a long lunch or a special occasion.
While you’re here: Follow your appetite for discovery with some local art and culture. Make space in your visit for galleries and creative experiences alongside the food and wine.
Visit d’Arry’s Verandah Restaurant
Little Wolf Osteria at Mitolo Wines
McLaren Vale
Photo: Hey Gents
Bring your favourite lunch companions and settle into Little Wolf Osteria. House-made dishes, locally sourced produce and cooking over the wood hearth and in the Italian brick oven set the scene for a generous meal best enjoyed together.
While you’re here: Turn your vineyard lunch into a coast-and-country getaway. Explore Aldinga’s village shops and cafés on another day, then head towards the beach for a change of scenery.
Pearl
Aldinga Beach
Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission
With the sands of Aldinga Beach right outside, Pearl brings the coast to your table. A custom-built charcoal grill sits at the heart of the cooking, with seasonal produce and sustainably sourced seafood shaping a menu that changes with the catch.
While you’re here: Allow time for a beach walk and a browse through Aldinga village. Better still, choose a coastal stay and wake up with another day by the sea ahead of you.
Explore Pearl at Aldinga Beach
Star of Greece
Port Willunga
Photo: Zak Kazmasek / South Australian Tourism Commission
Perched above Port Willunga beach, Star of Greece pairs sweeping coastal views with South Australian produce, seafood and local wine. Book ahead, settle in and give the view as much attention as the menu.
While you’re here: Make time to enjoy Port Willunga’s beach, then plan another day exploring the Route 31 Coastal Drive, with seaside towns and coastal scenery along the way.
Make a weekend of it
A meal this memorable deserves more than a quick trip home. Build your getaway around your restaurant booking, then leave time for the places, people and flavours you discover along the way.
- Start with Willunga: Browse the village’s shops and visit the Willunga Farmers Market first thing Saturday morning before an afternoon exploring the region.
- Spend a day among the vines: Pair your restaurant experience with a cellar door visit, allowing plenty of time to enjoy your meal.
- Discover more of the coast: Explore Port Noarlunga, follow the Witton Bluff Base Trail and browse the shops and cafés along Beach Road in Christies Beach.
- Stay another night: Choose accommodation among the vines or near the beach and enjoy a slower start the next morning.
Plan your food and wine getaway
Book the table, then build your getaway around it. From vineyard retreats to coastal stays, village browsing to beach walks, there’s plenty to fill the days between memorable meals in McLaren Vale and Fleurieu Coast.
Check restaurant opening days, book ahead and let the team know about dietary requirements when reserving your table.
