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       McLAREN VALE:
       Coterie Restaurant  $$$
       Winery Restaurant
       Woodstock Wine Estate, Douglas
       Gully Rd, McLaren Flat, SA 5171
       Tel (08) 8383 0156 Closed Sat–Thu
       dinner
       Sample the regional platter or
       choose from the à la carte menu
       at this lovely restaurant in the
       bush. There is an impressive list
       of wines from the family winery.
       NORTON SUMMIT:
       The Scenic Hotel  $$
       Modern Australian
       Old Norton Summit Rd, SA 5136  The pretty patio area at Reilly’s Cellar Door and Restaurant, Clare Valley
       Tel (08) 8390 1705  Closed Mon
       dinner              This organic grocer-cum-café   CLARE VALLEY: Reilly’s Cellar
       Dine on the deck in summer and   serves simple, wholesome food   Door and Restaurant  $$
       by open fires in winter. Blackboard  including antipasti, soups, salads,   Australian
       specials change nearly every day.   focaccias, bruschetta, curries and   Cnr Hill St & Leasingham Rd,
       The wine list focuses on the   cakes. Good coffee, too.  Mintaro, SA 5415
       Adelaide Hills. Breathtaking views.     Tel (08) 8843 9013  Closed dinner
                           WILLUNGA: Le Mistral  $  Dine in a heritage-listed stone
       OVERLAND CORNER:    French              cottage. Daily specials feature
       Overland Corner Hotel  $$  8 Hill St, SA 5712  fresh local produce. Leave some
       Modern Australian   Tel (08) 8556 4488 Closed Mon & Tue  room for the home-made cakes
       Old Coach Rd, SA 5345  Guests here can enjoy French-  and desserts.
       Tel (08) 8588 7021  Closed Mon  inspired food made with local
       Built in 1859, this National Trust-  produce while also enjoying a   CLARE VALLEY:
       owned hotel takes guests back   spectacular view of Wilunga Hill.  Skillogalee Wines  $$
       in time. The restaurant serves          Winery Restaurant
       hearty, wholesome seasonal fare.  WILLUNGA: Russell’s Pizza  $$  Trevarrick Rd, via Clare, Sevenhill,
                           Pizzeria            SA 5453
       PENOLA: Pipers of Penola  $$  13 High St, SA 5712  Tel (08) 8843 4311  Closed dinner
       Modern Australian   Tel (08) 8556 2571 Closed Sun–Wed  This charming 1850s cottage
       58 Riddoch St, SA 5277  The decor at Russell’s Pizza is   serves a contemporary Australian
       Tel (08) 8737 3999 Closed Sun & Mon  rustic, with old wooden tables   menu to match the wines on
       In a lovely old building that once   and stone floors. The thin-crust   offer. Dine on the veranda or
       served as a church. Stylish yet   pizzas have toppings such as   under the olive tree.
       casual restaurant showcasing   slow-cooked lamb, fresh seafood
       top-quality regional produce.  and roasted vegetables.  COFFIN BAY: 1802 Oyster
                                               Bar + Bistro      $$
       PORT WILLUNGA:                          Seafood
       Star of Greece   $$                     61 Esplanade, SA 5607
       Modern Australian   The Yorke and Eyre   Tel (08) 8685 4626  Closed Mon;
       1 Esplanade, SA 5173  Peninsulas and South   Sun–Wed dinner
       Tel (08) 8557 7420  Closed Mon &        Relish local oysters caught
       Tue; Sun & Wed dinner  Australian Outback  straight from the bay, cooked
       Beach-house vibe, with amazing          and served at your table.
       ocean views. Fresh seafood and   CLARE VALLEY: Mr. Mick  $  Outdoor seating available.
       local produce are presented with   Tapas
       flair. Excellent wine list.  7 Dominic St, SA 5453  COOBER PEDY: Barbecue Inn
                           Tel (08) 8842 2555  Closed dinner   Underground  $$
       STIRLING: Locavore  $  (except Fri)     Mediterranean
       Modern Australian   Enjoy tapas-style dining in a   335 Trow St, SA 5723
       49 Mount Barker Rd, SA 5152  casual atmosphere at this award-  Tel (08) 8672 3100
       Tel (08) 8339 4416  Closed Mon;   winning restaurant. The wine cellar   Top-quality fresh meat and
       Sun dinner          offers tasting notes for a range of   seafood cooked over charcoal.
       The food, wherever possible, is   wines crafted in-house.  Enjoy the unique experience of
       sourced from within a 160-km            dining underground.
       (100-mile) radius of this Adelaide   CLARE VALLEY: Artisans Table $$
       Hills eatery. The wine list is from   Modern Australian  COOBER PEDY: Umberto’s
       the region as well. Great for   Wendouree Rd, SA 5453  Restaurant  $$
       sharing, the tapas platter includes   Tel (08) 8842 1796  Closed Mon &   International
       regional favourites and gnocchi.  Tue; Wed–Fri lunch, Sat & Sun dinner  Desert Cave Hotel, 20 Hutchison St,
                           In a picturesque country setting,   SA 5723
       STIRLING:           the chef offers a diverse menu   Tel (08) 8672 5688  Closed  lunch
       Organic Market & Café  $  of meticulously crafted food   Perched atop the underground
       Café                inspired by and featuring   Desert Cave Hotel, the modern
       5 Druid Ave, SA 5152  Mediterranean and North   menu here focuses on produce
       Tel (08) 8339 4835  Closed dinner  African flavours.  from the Outback to the sea.
                                     For more information on types of restaurants see page 498
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