Restaurants

On our recent week off we decided to spend our money on dining rather than travelling further afield. The first stop was the Victory Hotel on our way to Cape Jervis. It is about a third off the way there with wonderful views over the sea and almost back to what used to be the refinery.

Their menu is interesting and Lyn had rabbit, an item I have not seen on a menu before and it reminded Lyn of her childhood. I had the Hamburger as that is something I do not have often these day. We both enjoyed our meals and the service.

Of course while we stay at Cape Jervis we always have at least one meal at the Cape Jervis Tavern. The meals are always very good and you receive a good sized serve. Even though I would not go out of my way to eat there I highly recommend it if you happen to be in the area or on your way through to Kangaroo Island.

Our plans to dine at Victor Harbour's newest restaurant Stingrays were put off by a day, but we still did the trip to Victor and instead had a lunch at the local Crown Hotel. We had lunched at this hotel at various times and never had any complaints. This time we decided to cheap it and went into their TAB bar. The punter's menu offered three choices for $5 and an $8 choice including a glass of beer. I opted for the bolognaise with the beer and Lyn had the fish'n'chips. This was definitely BANG4BUCKS - I go their again anytime.

The following day we finally went to Stingrays, the place I was looking forward to. It was evening so unfortunately we could not enjoy their view. The restaurant had only started a couple of weeks ago. When receiving our bottle of bubbly we were asked to fill our glasses ourselves - hmmmmmm. I thoroughly enjoyed the chirpy service of the two waiting staff all the same. After the nice oysters some of us ordered steak. I requested mine medium to rare; it was served more on the side of well done with no pink to be seen anywhere. This was rather a shame as the meat itself was beautiful. Then came the crunch - we asked for coffee - WELL they didn't have any. The boss forgot to drop it in during the day. That to me was an excuse to have my desert with a Brandy - it was served in just an ordinary glass.
We enjoyed the evening but were somewhat underwhelmed.

Finally on our way back to Adelaide we stopped for lunch at McClaren Vale at D'arry's Restaurant - part of D'arenberg's Winery. We had this one planned ever since Lyn went there with sister Sue. Set amongst the vineyards of the southern vales this place is for some serious relaxing. Both Lyn and I settled for their winter degustation menu. As the restaurant is right beside their tasting room we visited there before our first course was delivered. Each cousre was an absolute delight and the three hours it took to complete lunch seemed to just fly by. Brilliant and I am looking forward to get back there for lunch. A definite recommendation.