Restaurant
A Prayer for the Wild at Heart
44 Hurtle Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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44 Hurtle Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Hurtle Square’s take on bistronomie strips away white-tablecloth fuss for hearty, unhurried French dining. Regulars lean straight into the feed-me menu—pacing that lets you stretch out dinner over warm gougères, slow-roasted lamb shoulder, and bubbling tartiflette. On Thursday nights, tables fill with locals toting bottles from home for the $15 BYO corkage. Floor staff keep glasses topped up and wine pairings tailored to taste, right down to bowls of mussels and fried potato scratchings overlooking the park.
- Modern French Comforts: Standout staples span warming cassoulet, bubbling tartiflette, and slow-roasted lamb shoulder served across a paced feed-me progression.
- Thursday BYO Tradition: Diners bring prized bottles from home on Thursday nights to pair with dinner for a reduced $15 corkage fee.
- Hurtle Square Setting: Outdoor tables and airy square-facing windows look straight out across the leafy park greenery of Hurtle Square.
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Why Diners Choose A Prayer for the Wild at Heart
Experience modern French bistronomie, standout cellar pairings, and warm parkside hospitality—reserve your table now.
Curated 'Feed Me' Chef's Menus
A paced, multi-course chef's choice journey lets diners effortlessly experience bistro highlights paired with knowledgeable wine guidance.
We had an excellent dinner for two here with the feed me menu and a bottle of wine. The food was exceptional - loved the gougères, the rosti and the star main for me was the cassoulet!
Moss Meunier Signature Bistronomie Staples
Beloved staples like crisp potato scratchings, slow-roasted meats, and gougères deliver reliable French bistro comfort.
And I have to mention the potato scratchings — they’ve been my all-time favourite ever since I first started visiting this place. I’m always happy to see them on the table!
Rockney Ritz Thursday Night BYO Cellar Ritual
A dedicated Thursday night promotion offers reduced $15 BYO corkage, creating an insider ritual for bringing prized cellar bottles to the table.
On Thursday nights their BYO corkage charge is reduced so we took a couple of nice bottles of red which went with our meal.
4chillies Convivial Group Feasting & Wine Discovery
An adventurous wine list and generous sharing portions make group gatherings easy and convivial without the clamor of noisy venues.
The wine list is very adventurous, with a great selection of varieties from Australia and overseas. Best to go with a group so you can try several bottles.
Alaric Maude Attentive Milestone & Anniversary Hospitality
Attentive floor staff and tailored care for dietary needs elevate special milestones and romantic celebrations into memorable occasions.
A Prayer for the Wild at Heart made our anniversary dinner the most standout meal we have had in years!
Anna Flanagan Charming Parkside Hurtle Square Setting
A picturesque leafy location on Hurtle Square provides peaceful outdoor seating and a relaxed, park-facing dining retreat.
The gorgeous setting on Hurtle Square capped off the perfect summer evening whilst enjoying exceptional hospitality.
Jackie Singh
Most popular items
Guest-favourite French classics and standout sides from the kitchen.
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder
The slow-roasted lamb shoulder was the highlight. It was tender, flavourful, and absolutely worth trying at least once.
sneha loganathan Cassoulet
the star main for me was the cassoulet!
Moss Meunier Potato Scratchings
And I have to mention the potato scratchings — they’ve been my all-time favourite ever since I first started visiting this place.
Rockney Ritz Mussels
the mussels sauce was absolute perfection!
Ekalissa
Other favorites
Complement your feast with standout house desserts and tailored beverages.
Crème Brûlée
I am a particular fan of creme brulee, and this one was superb
Alaric Maude Basque Cheesecake
The desserts were definitely the highlight — both the crème brûlée and Basque cheesecake were outstanding.
Trini Lam Rhubarb and Apple Crumble
I have a soft spot for rhubarb and apple crumble and the one they serve here, with macadamia and oat coconut in the crumble, took me back through nostalgia, into adulthood, and reminded me how sophisticated the simple can be in the hands of experts.
Nick Falkner Bespoke Cocktails
The staff also recommended a wine for our meal, and made a bespoke cocktail on request.
Nici Perriam
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality details and personalised touches that elevate the dining experience.
Bespoke Allergy Customisation
Kitchen and floor staff actively tailor multi-course dining to strict dietary constraints, including complex onion and garlic allergies, ensuring seamless celebratory meals.
Tailored Wine Pairing Consultations
Staff offer personalised wine pairings matched directly to guest tastes, presenting curated bottle alternatives at the table to sample and select.
Split-Plate Presentation and Custom Drinks
When guests choose to split a main, the kitchen plates each portion separately across two dishes, accompanied by custom off-menu cocktail crafting upon request.
Reduced Thursday Cellar Corkage
Wine enthusiasts can bring special bottles from their personal collections with a reduced $15 corkage fee during Thursday night services.
Before you head over
Practical advice to help you get the most out of your visit—reserve your table early to secure your spot.
Bring Your Own Wine on Thursdays
Take advantage of the reduced $15 BYO corkage fee on Thursday nights to pair personal cellar bottles with hearty French classics.
Order the Feed-Me Menu for Easy Ordering
Bypass decision fatigue over the extensive bistro menu by choosing the chef's feed-me option, offering well-paced courses and curated wine pairings.
Speak with Staff About Dietary Restrictions
If navigating allergies or specific dietary restrictions, ask your server directly; the attentive front-of-house team readily tailors dishes and recommends safe options.
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