Best Winery Restaurants in Australia

The Aussie wine industry is on a roll. Wine lovers from every nook and cranny of the world are constantly on the lookout for a new entrée in the Australian market to satiate their thirsty palates. Wineries across Australia are pouring thousands of dollars into their business, striving to attract guests to their winery and cellar door for an unforgettable wine tasting experience. This has also resulted in the wineries constructing magnificent restaurants at their estates, serving lip smacking food to all visitors.

Here are the most loved winery restaurants in Australia –

Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant, South Australia

Situated just 15 minutes away from the city centre in Adelaide, the dining room designed by Scott Higgins is a sight to behold! The snacks served here are considered legendary by visitors, the most delicious ones being sticky pig's tail taco, lobster with konbu and tomato ice, and lamb served with brussels sprouts, kale and coal roasted pumpkin.

Esca Bimbadgen, New South Wales

Bimbadgen Estate provides a splendid view of its vineyards, which can only be matched by the mouth watering dishes served here. Plump sautéed scallops served with sweet corn and chorizo cubes, house rolled gnocchi paired with gorgonzola cream and fried sage leaves, and pork fillet with red cabbage and sweet apple rounds are some of the highlights of their menu.

Giant Steps, Victoria

Phil Sexton’s revered brand has progressed immensely since Innocent Bystander and Giant Steps split into two. Decorated with steampunk chandeliers covering olive and mustard hued booths, chef Jarrod Hudson serves a variety of dishes including Southeast Asian cuisine, harissa slaughtered chickens, charcuterie and juicy steaks.

Oakridge, Victoria

Matt Stone and Jo Barrett’s vision for Oakridge is ‘to serve terroir on the table’. Creative and focused, these two chefs transformed the Oakridge restaurant into a stunning glass walled dining hall overlooking a majestic tableau. They even planted an organic garden to grow fresh, plump and juicy vegetables that are moulded into delicious foods for you to enjoy!

Cullen Estate, Western Australia

MD Vanya Cullen is dedicated to the use of biodynamic practices at Cullen Wines. Her vision is reflected in the look and feel of their farmhouse, as well as the gorgeous and yummy food served at the Cullen Restaurant. Fresh and flavoursome vegetables are harvested every day from the biodynamic kitchen garden, providing guests with amazing dishes that taste even better with their vibrant reds and whites.

Voyager Estate, Western Australia

Voyager Estate in Margaret River features an interesting Aussie bush vibe, owing to its timber and glass aesthetics and strikingly beautiful gardens. The dining room boasts of classic French and Australian cuisine that will have you licking your fingers. The sweet and savoury barramundi served with nettle and dashi is a smashing hit amongst new visitors to the estate.

These gems are all that you food and wine lovers needed to know for your next trip through the various wine regions of Australia. Here’s hoping there is something for each of your distinct tastes and preferences to be found at these magnificent sites.