Mount Gambier restaurants and cafes are worth visiting. Sip and savour delicious food and wine in Mount Gambier and all around the Limestone Coast. Known for its spectacular geology and land formations Mount Gambier is worth visiting for the succulent lamb, delicious beef, prized duck, venison, kangaroo and even emu. The surrounding wine region is home to some of Australia’s best cellar doors, where you can try unique wines paired with a delicious range of local food. And you'll find a great range of smallgoods, native preserves, cheeses and gourmet snacks at some cellar doors.
The once volcanic landscape boasts incredibly fertile soils and interns a bounty of fresh produce. So book your extended Mount Gambier sojourn on Search and Stay and visit the best restaurants and cafes in the Mount Gambier area. Here are our Top 7 places to eat in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
Pairing freshly roasted coffee with house baked goods just down the road from Mount Gambier's beautiful Blue Lake. Popular with local early morning walkers and dog owners, do yourself a favour and drop into Blue Bay Espresso Bar, the coffee is perfect every time.
Presto Eatery is your cafe culture destination with a menu full of flavours and meals accompanying drinks. We love a breaky spot that can also serve a cocktail. Depending on the time of day try the chilli scrambled or the creme brulee french toast with a well-formed coffee or later in the day try the harissa lamb falafel with a crisp glass of white or some tacos with a chilli margarita. Or feel free to mix it up and try a martini with your smashed avo. Either way, Presto Eatery is one of the spots you should visit Mount Gambier, so book your holiday accommodation today on Search and Stay.
3. The Barn Steakhouse
No prizes for guessing what they are experts at serving up at The Barn Steakhouse. The Barn Steakhouse. Here they have been serving the finest aged steaks for more than 30 years. The family who owns the restaurant are extremely passionate about the fine Hereford cattle that we breed and finish on our properties in the region and passion and pride ooze into the Steakhouse. Great steak with great wine from the award-winning cellar featuring over 750 selections, the vast majority from the local wineries of the Limestone Coast, many having been cellared in our off-site cellars so that they are aged to perfection. The cellar also features aged classics from leading Australian wine regions and a fine collection of International wines. While the steaks are worth writing home about do try the other joys on the menu like Seared Scallops with prosciutto, cauliflower puree, and basil oil or natural Smoky Bay Oysters a ginger dressing. The Barn Steakhouse is located amid lush farmland, just a 10-minute drive south of the city on Glenelg River Rd.
The guys at Mount Gambier’s Natural Born Grillers, take burgers to the next level. Try the duece pigalow with Pulled Pork, Mac& Cheese, Hickory Bacon, Liquid Cheese, Aioli, Smoky BBQ Sauce or The Kath and Kim with Beef Patty, Cheese, Beetroot, Grilled onion, Egg, Hickory Bacon, Smoky BBQ Sauce, Aioli there are also non-burger options like loaded fries and non-meat options like Halouminati with Southern Fried Haloumi, Lettuce, Crushed Corn Chips, Spicy Guac, Corn and Tomato Salsa - Burgers for everyone!!!
Wild Ginger is an extremely popular restaurant among the Mount Gambier locals, so book ahead or arrive early to avoid disappointment. With large and extremely flavoursome meals it's easy to see why this Thai restaurant is highly recommended for both lunch and dinner. Wild Ginger is all about excellent Thai cooking focused on using fresh, local produce to create fine dishes, ranging from mild to those that are packed with spicy flavours. If you do miss out on a table, takeaway is always an option or head back to your holiday house booked on Search and Stay and come back tomorrow.
6. Cafe Melzar
Tucked away on Engelbrecht Lane, as a brunch spot this is the place to go. All the breaky faves smashed avo on sourdough, corn fritters, a big breakfast, and pancakes with fresh squeezed juices. And rumour has it, they do the best scrambled eggs ever! Full stop! Also great for lunch with plenty of options for vegies and those who avoid gluten and dairy and the obligatory burgers, salads and toasted sandwiches - done well.
Who eats at a motel restaurant if they have a choice? You should. There's always high praise for The Commodore. Definite emphasis on meat on the menu, especially beef. but they know how to cook it perfectly. Good food, lively, busy, good menu and for those who are spirit connoisseurs the drinks menu consists of three plus pages of Gin to choose from.
Mount Gambier Holiday Rentals and Homes
Stay in Mount Gambier with the whole family including your family dog and any or all of your other pets! Pet-Friendly Cottages are only minutes from Mount Gambier at Worrolong on a 5-acre property. The setting is quiet and peaceful with an abundance of birdlife, set amongst manicured gardens with plenty of room to walk your dog or just enjoy the fresh air. The set-up of the property makes it very safe for kids of all ages as all our animals are separated from the cottages but they're always available for feeding and greeting.
These family-friendly accommodations and pet-friendly cottages are set in a rural setting on our small working farm in Worrolong, only minutes from Mount Gambier in South Australia.
There are two cottages to choose from; Collie Cottage (1 bedroom) and Kelpie Cottage (2 bedrooms). Book one or both of these cottages today on Search and Stay.
Image credit: South Australia Tourism Commission (photographers: Louise Agnew & Jo Fincham) and Collie Cottage.