As a member of a group of over 10 people I was told I couldn't select what I wanted from the menu,…read morebut had to eat what the venue decided I wanted. They call it the "Chef's Menu". It cost $99. First was wagu croquette, basically a crumbed mushy puree, then salty and pepper squid, which was okay, then overcooked whiting dripping in grease, a mediocre salad of winter vegetables, some chips and overcooked roast potato portions. Also a small plate of sliced wagu to share. No desserts, no cheeses, no coffee, no choices. And there goes $99 Per person. Having said that the service was good. If it did not have the beachfront location you wouldn't bother.

We stopped in for lunch as a part of a wine tasting tour. While it doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside it is very welcoming once you walk through the front door. While it is pretty casual inside the food is much more than you might expect from what looks like a shack on the beach. We enjoyed the fish of the day, grilled served with a few chips and salad. We also shared a tomato salad entree and some bread. Food was fresh, high quality and perfectly prepared. Portions were very reasonable - this is not a place where you need to order an appetizer instead of a main course to avoid over eating. Service was very warm and welcoming and you just can't beat the view. If you want to eat inside away from the heat, advance reservations are essential. Recommended.

I always loved the barn. Especially in winter when they had their 3 course meals…read more I'm so sad they have closed and been replaced with an average beer bar

I was lucky enough to be taken here for my birthday lunch for my 34th and had an absolutely awesome…read moretime. The cellar had some amazing wines and for a very reasonable price so I picked up on of my favourites in the Mollydooker "blue eyed boy" The starter of pate was some of the best we've ever had and only wish that there was more. We ordered the special of eye fillet with mushroom and asked for it medium raw which was cooked to perfection. Will def come back.

Great venue with beautiful location. Interesting tasty food and great coffee. Very friendly staff.read more

my meal was unsatisfying and i would not order it again please try to get the pies cooked because…read moremine was cold i am outraged and would appreciate if you change it immediately.

One of the world's best restaurants full stop. An experience like no other. First there is the…read morecrazy good wine Disney experience of the Wine museum as you walk into the new $9 million 'Cube'. Then there is the architectural splendour of the building itself which is designed to capture the amazing views of the surrounding McLaren Vale area. The decor is amazing and the restaurant is not over crowded. The 18 course lunch served over 3 hours was world class modern cuisine with a few innovative Chester Osborn modifications.

I have never used the word "sublime" to describe anything, but there's a first time for everything…read more Well, at least most things. Went with the Prix fixe....and so glad I did. Food was amazing. Service, if it could be possible, was as good or even better than the food. Kudos to Frank for being 'server/advisor/culinary tour guide' of the year.

Busy place and the staff seemed to not be trained properly. There was no person of seniority & that…read morereally showed. The donuts were dry, drink orders were mixed up & people were waiting to be served in line when others were ordering on the other side. It looked like they needed a system in place, someone to take the orders, another on icecream, another on drinks, then etc. I don't blame the girls today, they have not been given the right training .

One of the first food trucks was the Kogi BBQ Korean taco truck in LA way back in the noughties. It…read moreintrigued me with it's promise of Mexican styling with Korean flavours. Think corn tortillas filled with bulgogi beef and chilli sauce. Nothing similar has made it to our fine Australian shores - that is until the Summer of 2014. Even better, it features hyper-local and wild foraged ingredients. Those hip young winemakers at Alpha Box & Dice in McLaren Vale have partnered with the Happy Motel to present the "Neon Lobster" pop up taqueria, serving their take on "Kor-exican". With guest chefs from the stable of the Advertiser's 2013 Chef of the Year, Duncan Welgemoed's Bistro Dom, don't miss it! We visited on December 29th, a glorious summer day. The DJ was spinning cool South American beats and hip looking cool cats lounged under trees and umbrellas with Mason jar cocktails. We pulled up a barrel under a huge tree and peruse the Korexican menu, laden bbq and take in the brightly coloured taqueria. The pop-up eatery was very popular, with a good crowd, but only an 8 min wait for food after ordering, and plenty to entertain the eyes, ears and taste buds while waiting. Ordering is done in a little window in 'typico' Taqueria style. When your 8 minute wait is up, you are able to enter the taqueria, decorated in the same colourful style as the exterior, to collect your order in a colourful plastic basket or cute ice cream style cup. Bottles of both Mexican and Sriracha hot sauce line the bench. We opted for a cute ice cream cup of snapper ceviche with Hido's pickled daikon, wasabi, Vietnamese mint, avocado, cilantro (corriander), ginger and lime ($12), with two cute "wafers" of tortilla chips. The fish is very, very fresh and sweet, complimented by the spicy & tangy accompaniments. The Kimchi Kuesadilla is filled with lots of Hido (of Bistro Dom)'s handmade fermented kimchi, Jack cheese, and an "ensalada" (salad) of avocado, radish, fennel and wild foraged river mint ($12). This is a cracking dish, a collection of flavours I've never had together. The quesadilla is crisp on the outside and juicy with garlicky fermented kim chi plus the textural melted cheese. A dollop of Sriracha picks up on the kim chi heat and turns up the burn factor nicely. The ensalada is fresh and unctuous with the avocado. Crisp fennel & radish are flavoured with the wild foraged river mint - stronger than garden variety - and a sprinkle of toasted sesame and lime juice. The food is outstanding and tapas-sized (that is, a bit small, more like a snack) so be prepared to have a few dishes per person, which is a good opportunity to try more of the menu anyway! Next open: January 24, 25 & 26th 2014

Wendys is great - for what it provides. Yeah you can get better food but for something quick, easy…read moreand still tasty, plus not too expensive and with healthy options available it is a great choice. My child loves hot dogs and thickshakes from here. I don't get it!!! As a kid all I wanted from here were the cool clown ice creams, or the one with the fizzy pink sherbet stuff covering all the soft serve.....yum! Now I'm an adult and prefer the strawberry banana smoothie, large, which my friends and I so fondly refer to as an orgasm in a cup! Oh and they also do some fantastic ice cream and specialty cakes for any occasion and can be made to order with the ice cream flavours of your choice. They are so good and look wicked when they finish them especially if you get a mix of ice cream so it makes it really colourful.