Dining Guide - Kangaroo Island, South Australia

Dining Guide

Will you find a glittering array of five-star restaurants a la Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide? Not quite! But you might find yourself eating exactly the same gourmet produce, acquired directly from the grower...

Kangaroo Island's cafés and restaurants are for the most part interesting, intimate and welcoming. They offer the best ingredients, a wholehearted rural welcome, and quite often, regardless of the cost of the meal, a million dollar view.

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Penneshaw

Sea Spray Cafe

Location: Thomas Willson Street, Penneshaw
Telephone: (08) 8553 1500
Specializing in local seafood, great burgers, coffee, cake and a whole lot more. Dine in with a stunning view across Backstairs Passage or take-away.

Fish

Location: North Terrace, Penneshaw
Telephone: 0439 803 843
The 2 Birds & A Squid team bring ‘Fish' - a gourmet takeaway seafood shop - to Penneshaw. Enjoy in-season seafood including lobster, scallops, marron, prawns, whiting, oysters and garfish with delicious home-made sauces. Why not visit Fish and enjoy their spoils at one of Dudley Peninsula's beautiful beaches?

Isola Pizza

Location: North Terrace, Penneshaw
Telephone: 08 8553 1227
Pizza at it's best! From local produce toppings to your traditional. A perfect location to grab a quick bite before heading to the ferry.

The Penneshaw Hotel

A country pub that looks and feels just like a country pub should, this place has a relaxed vibe and classic pub grub menu - with an emphasis on fresh local seafood.

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American River

Reflections Restaurant

Visit the Lodge's a la carte restaurant for vine canopied alfresco dining in summer or a romantic meal in winter. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the intimate fireside bar before selecting from the Chef's seasonally changing menu featuring fresh Kangaroo Island seafood including American River Oysters, King George Whiting and freshwater Marron. The extensive wine list showcases some of the finest Kangaroo Island and South Australian wines to enjoy with dinner.

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Ulonga Cafe

Location: Scenic Drive, American River
Telephone: (08) 8553 7010
If you're after lunch in a relaxed atmosphere, with the option of dining inside or out, enjoying views towards Island Beach, then Ulonga Café is the perfect spot. The menu is simple, yet satisfying and good value for money. From Kangaroo Island King George Whiting to the perennial favourite - salt and pepper squid - the menu is sure to keep all the family satisfied.

Wanderers Rest

You are invited to join guests staying at this small guest house for an evening of fine country cuisine in the relaxed ambience of the restaurant. Enjoy a menu headlined by the best local produce, 180-degree sea views over American River and Pelican Lagoon, and good old-fashioned hospitality. Wanderer's Rest suits those looking for a more intimate Kangaroo Island dining experience.

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Kingscote

Aurora Ozone Hotel

Uninterrupted views of Nepean Bay, a new al fresco dining area and a menu that features grills and seafood - including lobster, Kangaroo Island Whiting and the renowned Island marron. Stay the night and wake up to Kangaroo Island free range eggs, honey and yoghurt for breakfast.

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Rogers Deli & Cafe

Location: Dauncey Street, Kingscote
Telephone: (08) 8553 2053
Breakfast and lunch, from sandwich and soups to freshly-prepared fish-dishes, pasta, and curries... Savour the flavours and laid-back atmosphere of Roger's Deli in the heart of Kingscote. Meals and Kangaroo Island Springs Road Vineyard Wines are served indoors and out; an all-day breakfast menu is also available.

Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn Restaurant

Location: The Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn, 7 Cygnet Road, Kingscote. 1km from the town centre of Kingscote, just behind the Yacht Club.
Telephone: (08) 8553 2707
Featuring a cosy, intimate ambience with personalised service and spectacular viewsover the bay. The regularly changing a la carte menu includes a range of specialty dishes including steak, seafood and pasta. View some of the chef's unique options on the Kangaroo Island Seaside Inn website.

Heartland

Andermel Marron Cafe

Don't miss this threefold opportunity for magnificent marron (freshwater crayfish), winetastings/sales and café dining. View marron inholding tanks in the farm shed and learn more about this Island icon. Taste a selection ofpremium red and white wines made from grapes grown on the property - Sauvignon Blanc is a specialty. Select marron, wine and bush tucker sauces to create your own Island feast or dine at the Marron Café beside the native herb garden (last orders 4pm).

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Parndana Hotel

Situated in the centre of the Island, it is the local's pub. The country surroundings of big gums and red soil flourishes with the decor revolving around the corrugated iron bar, solid wood furniture and open wood fires. Friendly staff always enjoys meeting new people and sharing stories.

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North Coast

The Rockpool Cafe

Location: North Coast Road, Stoke Bay
Telephone: (08) 8559 2277
The delightful rustic Rockpool Café brings classic seaside dining to the North Coast. Stop for a casual alfresco lunch and choose from a wide-ranging menu including fish and chips, seafood, pasta and other light meals. The café also serves great Italian espresso coffee, beer, local wines and ice creams for the kids. Ideally positioned as a halfway point for visitors taking a drive along the beautiful North Coast Road.

Western Kangaroo Island

Nicolas Baudin's Restaurant and Bar, KI Wilderness Retreat

Discreetly nestled amongst the wilderness, elegant dining with a casual atmosphere in the company of resident wallabies and possums. Enjoy unpretentious food inspired by local produce with international influences.

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The Chase Cafe

Located at the Flinders Chase Visitor Centre, the Chase Café provides sandwiches and bakery goods as well as more substantial sit-down meals using fresh local produce. Enjoy quality espresso coffee while dining al fresco in a bush setting.

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South Coast

Hanson Bay Cafe

Location: South Coast Road
Telephone: 08 8559 5108
All day dining, this Cafe is in the perfect postition to have lunch on your day out or grab a bite to eat before heading home!

Rustic Blue Cafe

Location: South Coast Rd, 8km West of Vivonne Bay 
Telephone: (08) 8559 7371
Enjoy freshly brewed coffee or herbal teas and cake on the deck or set up your own picnic in the grounds.

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Seal Bay Cafe

This Cafe offers country dining at its best! Fully licensed, it features a variety of tasty home-made dishes, including local produce.

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Vivonne Bay General Store

Location: South Coast Road, Vivonne Bay
Telephone: (08) 8559 4285
Classic takeaway food, great burgers including the legendary Kangaroo Island whiting burger. 

Visit with our friendly staff at Kangaroo Island's only Accredited Visitor Information Centre and let us help you customise an itinerary as unique as you are to get the most from your time on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island Gateway Visitor Information Centre - Howard Drive, PENNESHAW SA 5222 Open: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays 10am - 4pm, Closed Christmas Day.

 
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While all Kangaroo Island accommodation is suitable for exploring the Island, particular regions of the Island afford different advantages. Whether you are arriving in the evening and need accommodation close to the ferry port, you prefer to be close to shops and restaurants or if you really want to get away from it all and stay in a more secluded area, there is a region on Kangaroo Island to suit everyone.

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