If you want great food in South Australia the message is clear – follow the wine.
Winery restaurants made up six of the 11 restaurants to receive Michelin stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide South Australia 2027 launched last week.
Magill Estate Restaurant received two stars and one each went to: Anvers in Kangarilla, Hentley Farm in the Barossa, LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand in the Adelaide Hills, Maxwell in McLaren Vale and Skillogalee Barrel House in Clare.
TWO STARS
Magill Estate Restaurant
Australian Contemporary Cuisine
78 Penfold Road, Rosslyn Park, Adelaide, South Australia
What the Michelin Guide says, “The visual language is fine dining at its finest, an expression of Australian gastronomy executed with precision. Magill Estate Restaurant features an outstanding view of Penfolds Winery from its prime location at the base of the Adelaide Hills. The meal is high concept, a reflection of chef Scott Huggins commitment to innovation. Warm service and a beautiful setting complement the other essential component: wine. An Icon pairing invites diners to try a wide range of wines, giving them ample time to sink into a long afternoon of beautiful plates.”
magillestaterestaurant.com
ONE STAR
Anvers Restaurant
Australian Contemporary Cuisine
633 Razorback Road, Kangarilla, South Australia
What the Michelin Guide says, “End your week with lunch or savour a sunset dinner in the light-bathed glass dining room of Anvers in Adelaide Hills. With views from virtually all sides, there’s a reason this winery and restaurant has also become an enviable wedding destination. There are several dining options to pick from, but the Long Story best capture’s chef Connor Bishop’s creativity. Through the language of Australian cuisine – Paroo Kangaroo, damper bread, mushrooms and herbs grown right on the estate – Anvers weaves a tale of wine and food. This is a meal defined by delicious simplicity and a strong sense of place.”
anvers.com.au
Hentley Farm
Seasonal Cuisine
Jenke Road, Seppeltsfield, Barossa Valley, South Australia
What the Michelin Guide says, “From Thursday to Sunday, this winery transforms its repurposed barn into a charming dining room in the hills of the Barossa Valley. Open for lunch service only, views of a garden teeming with flora and fauna compliment the lively yet classic dishes of Chef Kyle John. Wine pairings come courtesy of the farm’s chief wine maker. Each course of the tasting menu carefully balances seasonal offerings with traditional culinary techniques.”
hentleyfarm.com.au
LVN Restaurant at Bird in Hand
Australian Contemporary Cuisine
Pfeffer Road, Woodside, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
What the Michelin Guide says, “Bird in Hand Winery accomplishes much at LVN: It sets the tone with high design and contemporary art while diners to settle into the warmth of open-fire cooking and the expanse of vineyard landscape before their eyes. Come for an aperitivo in nice weather and prepare to sup on vegetables from the estate’s own garden, bolstered by local Australian seafood and proteins like Paroo Kangaroo. The restaurant’s name is inspired by the owner’s daughter, a strong signal of its devotion to people through excellent service and thoughtful cuisine.
birdinhand.com.au
Maxwell Restaurant
Creative Cuisine
19 Olivers Road, McLaren Vale, South Australia
What the Michelin Guide says, “Cuisine inspired by McLaren Vale’s seasons brings out the best of Maxwell Estate wine. The menu pulls from Chef Fabian Lehmann’s experience in Europe and the Nordics, translating his global expertise into dishes that infuse elements of many cultures into a wholistic experience. Maxwell Restaurant’s tasting menu might offer spätzle just a few plates away from Japanese steamed eggs called chawanmushi. The marriage of cultures creates a polished meal with flavorful complexity and a unique perspective in the heart of the local winery district.
maxwellwines.com.au
Skillogalee Barrel House
Australian Contemporary Cuisine
70 Hughes Park Road, Sevenhill, Clare Valley, South Australia
What the Michelin Guide says, “If honest cooking with a distinct eye for excellent produce is up your alley, this regional restaurant won’t disappoint. Solar power and water harvesting help ensure the future of its local ingredients, both grown on-estate and sourced from nearby farmers. Bathed in light and overlooking the vines, the dining room is the perfect setting for a glass of wine and one of Skillogalee’s classic lemonade scones or a braised lamb and vegetable pie. Skillogalee can be your regular weekend getaway too, offering accommodations and exclusive menu options for guests who care to take their time savouring the estate’s Clare Valley wines.”
skillogalee.com.au
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