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Ekhidna Kitchen & Wines

67 Branson Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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67 Branson Rd, McLaren Vale SA 5171, Australia

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+61 499 002 633
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ekhidna Kitchen & Wines

Set among McLaren Vale vines, Ekhidna pairs generous multi-course dining with casual courtyard pizza sessions. No tiny, precious portions here. The dining room runs an unhurried chef’s degustation, pouring estate drops alongside plates of tender kangaroo, kingfish crudo, and seared scallops. Outside, the covered courtyard offers an easier pace—cold dark ale, wood-oven pizzas, and share plates like burrata with figs and karaage mushrooms. Regulars praise the front-of-house crew for keeping long celebratory lunches moving without missing a beat, right down to the lemon tiramisu.

  • Courtyard and Dining Room Formats: Sit for multi-course meals in the glass-fronted dining room, or drop into the covered courtyard for wood-oven pizzas, burrata, and share plates à la carte.
  • Full-Service Event Coordination: Dedicated on-site coordination steers milestone celebrations and wedding receptions, managing logistics and decoration pack-down seamlessly.
  • Vineyard Degustation Lunch: Multi-course chef's menus come with generous portions and estate wine pairings overlooking the vineyard rows.
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Why Choose Ekhidna Kitchen & Wines

Why guests choose Ekhidna Kitchen & Wines for milestone gatherings, long lunches, and casual visits

  • Stress-Free Celebration Coordination

    Dedicated event leadership handles logistics, vendor communication, and weather contingency execution so couples and hosts can relax without stress.

    Seamless coordination with our florist, celebrant and musician left us feeling relaxed and comfortable allowing us to enjoy our day without worry.

    Daniel Davies

  • Generous and Memorable Feast Portions

    Catering packages feature generously portioned multi-course meals and share plates that leave private event and wedding groups thoroughly satisfied.

    Things I’d never order myself but would love to try and we were blown away with the quality, presentation and amount of food we received.

    Jenna Kleinig

  • Dual-Tier Courtyard and Dining Room Menus

    The restaurant offers dedicated multi-course seated dining inside alongside an à la carte courtyard setup with wood-oven pizzas and share plates.

    Menu was perfect with impressive fine dining options as well as pizza & more casual fair - enjoyed by all.

    Libby Aldridge

  • Versatile Indoor-Outdoor Event Spaces

    Guests can transition effortlessly between indoor tables and garden spaces, making group gatherings flexible across courses.

    We really liked having multiple tables setup up so people could move about easily and enjoy the outside area between courses.

    Sherina Wurst

  • Curated Chef Degustation and Wine Pairings

    The kitchen crafts multi-course degustations showcasing regional produce and attentive tableside pairings from knowledgeable staff.

    Hamish our server was an absolute legend so helpful and knowledgeable about pairing the right wine with the dishes.

    Hugo Scotto

  • Panoramic Vineyard Vistas

    Dining tables frame sweeping views of surrounding grapevines, pairing relaxed scenic beauty with high-standard hospitality.

    We sat next to the window which had lovely views of the grape vines and hills.

    DIANA

Celebrated multi-course menus, wood-oven specialties, and regional dishes

  • Chefs Degustation

    We had an INCREDIBLE chefs degustation at Ekhidna and it was the most incredible experience I’ve ever had.

    Jenna Kleinig

  • Wood Oven Pizzas

    P.S their wood oven pizzas made by her partner are absolutely delicious!!! all of our guests including my husband and I loved them!!

    Eloise Harper

  • Barramundi

    Finally, the food was just as amazing, barramundi and lemon tiramisu .

    Gigi

  • Kangaroo

    The kangaroo was so tender.

    Hugo Scotto

Other favorites

Estate wines, craft beers, and tasting flights to complement your visit

  • House Rose

    House Rose was amazing.

    Lucy B

  • Prosecco

    The wine specifically the Prosecco, was perfect (and i have been to Italy).

    Jac Star

  • Gin Flight

    We had the gin flight which was also good.

    Tim Zadow

  • Dark Ale

    enjoying the scenery, bird chatter and a yummy dark ale

    Daniel Davies

Beyond the menu

Attentive hosting gestures and tailored event care that elevate vineyard visits.

  • Overnight Decoration Pack-Down

    For weddings and private events, the venue team packs down and stores all event decorations at the conclusion of the evening for easy collection the following morning.

  • Personal Anniversary Recognition

    Couples returning to celebrate anniversaries are warmly recognized and personally welcomed back by name by the owner and management team.

  • Degustation Preference Tailoring

    During the multi-course degustation, the kitchen tailors the menu progression around individual preferences, accommodating meat or seafood choices as well as dietary needs.

  • Multi-Table Celebration Flow

    During private celebrations, the floor plan is arranged with multiple roaming tables so guests can move around freely and step outdoors between courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between dining in the restaurant and the courtyard?

The restaurant area offers structured multi-course dining (such as a 2-course menu), whereas the covered courtyard offers an à la carte menu featuring wood-oven pizzas and share plates.

What can you expect from the chef's degustation menu?

The multi-course chef's degustation typically runs about two hours for around six to seven courses. Guests report generous portion sizes and note the kitchen can accommodate meat, seafood, or dietary preferences.

Can you visit just for a wine tasting?

Yes, cellar door tastings are held indoors and feature quality estate wines and gin flights with generous tasting pours, with no requirement to commit to a full sit-down meal.

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