Places to dine in Kangaroo Island

Bella Cafe Restaurant & Pizza Bar - we are committed to simple, great quality ingredients prepared freshly and served with a passion. Simply put, we source the best local and South Australian ingredients and let them speak for themselves. We love our community and we’re proud to be a part of Kangaroo Island. Nothing makes us happier than see our guests leave with a smile and a wave!

64 Dauncey Street, Kingscote
Tel: +61 8 8553 3228
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Cactus Kangaroo Island - Cactus Kangaroo Island is a new cafe/restaurant in Kingscote, Kangaroo Island. We are a fully licensed cafe and restaurant with lots of outdoor seating, serving tasty simple local produce, freshly baked cakes & tarts as well as great coffee, fresh pressed juices, local wines and beer/cider.

54 Dauncey Street, Kingscote
Tel: +61 473 311 049
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Dudley Wines - Relax for the afternoon on the deck with fantastic coastal views while enjoying Dudley's locally grown and produced award-winning wines, and a tasting platter. Check out the local art on display, try your luck at 'Golf across the Gully', browse through the exquisite range of wool and natural fibre clothing. Local produce and beer also available. Lunch bookings are essential.

1153 Cape Willoughby Road, Penneshaw
Tel: +61 8 8553 1333
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Emu Bay Lavender Farm - is a farm gate cafe set amongst rows of Lavender. We produce a range of lavender products on site. Our cafe is famous for its oversized lavender scones and handmade ice cream. Our fully licensed cafe offers a fresh and tasty breakfast and lunch menu.

205 Emu Bay Road, Wisanger
Tel: +61 8 8553 5338
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False Cape Wines - Best Quality, Value wines are on offer at False Cape Wines Cellar Door along with Deluxe platters, homemade pies, specials board and a kid’s menu. There is inside and large outside spaces with an enclosed lawn and kids’ nature playground and Basketball backboard. This makes it perfect to enjoy a relaxing few hours sipping a glass of award winning wine in a stunning location.

1054 Wilson River Road, Dudley East
Tel: +61 447 808 838
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Gastronomo the Enchanted Fig Tree - Dine inside the majestic limbs and shimmering leaves of this extraordinary living venue – An enchanting fig tree that is over 120 years old.
Once upon a time, long ago, a small fig tree sapling was planted. Now, 120 years later, its colossal, gnarled limbs and its canopy of shimmering leaves have formed natural rooms to dine during the summer months.
Unequaled anywhere else in the world, it is here where the magic begins…

5995 North Coast Road, Snellings Beach, Middle River
Tel: +61 409 489 151
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Kangaroo Island Brewery - is Kangaroo Island's first cellar door microbrewery. Offering great craft beer and excellent food, it is located close to Kingscote. There are eight different craft beers available to sample and an awesome place to chill and enjoy a few handmade beverages. Situated on 20 acres, there is plenty of room for the kids to run around. Alternatively find a place in the paddock for you and that special someone to relax.

61 North Coast Road, Kingscote
Tel: +61 491 978 808
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Millie Mae's Pantry - has been created to celebrate the wonderful food and beverages of Kangaroo Island. Serving delicious breakfast and lunch daily, we are committed to featuring as much local high-quality Kangaroo Island produce on our menu as possible. Food can be enjoyed on our gorgeous deck and patio looking out towards the wonderful Hog Bay, or in amongst our kitchen garden complete with a dedicated children’s play space.

1 Nat Thomas St, Penneshaw
Tel: +61 455 680 292
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Penneshaw Hotel - has commanding and uninterrupted views over Backstairs Passage with absolute water frontage from a cliff-top. Country hotel hospitality with outdoor alfresco and bar area offers unsurpassed opportunities to enjoy this view. Penny's Restaurant is definitely a cut above - of course there is a schnitzel on the menu, but the Chefs create modern Australian cuisine using as much local produce as possible to produce a wonderful menu.

North Terrace, Penneshaw
Tel: +61 8 8553 1042
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Reflections Restaurant - Enjoy a meal in the warm ambience of the restaurant at Kangaroo Island Lodge. The tempting menu specialises in seasonal local produce and the freshest of seafood (including American River oysters), prepared by skilled and imaginative chefs.

Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge, Lot 201-216 Scenic Road, American River
Tel: +61 8 8553 7053
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Sunset Food & Wine - Sunset Food and Wine is a modern bistro which overlooks the beautiful American Beach. It was the first restaurant on Kangaroo Island to be awarded one Chef Hat from the Australian Good Food Guide in 2017 which it maintains today. With access to so many quality local ingredients, we work closely with food producers and growers from Kangaroo Island and South Australia, only using what is in season and what is at its very best.

4564 Hog Bay Rd, Penneshaw
Tel: +61 434 449 299
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Zone Restaurant - The Restaurant at the Aurora Ozone offers menus showcasing a variety of dishes, giving guests more opportunities to sample the best of Kangaroo Island culinary. Lunch is served bistro style with meals ordered at the counter. The restaurant is perfect for a peaceful family meal or that romantic dinner.

Aurora Ozone, 67 Chapman Terrace, Kingscote
Tel: +61 8 8553 2011
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