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  • 2/5 Koalafood c. 2 years ago on Google
    Was expecting a more blow out socks off in flavour since that’s what majority of the reviews said, however was very disappointed considering the drive there and the price point paid. We ordered a la carte & not the feed me menu. Complimentary warm bread n butter is initially served and it was good bread with a nice crust. Entree was cured kangaroo and this was lovely with hint of tang from different techniques of beetroot. I’d recommend it. This was the highlight of the entire meal. Other entrees was master stock braised pork. This is similar to what you get in Vietnamese restaurants & there was nothing special about it. Then there complimentary snacks of nori crisps, crackers prior to mains. Thumbs up on this. I would of just ordered their snacks as a main course. Mains was very disappointing from over cooked duck to overpowering mussel sauce on tiny barramundi with lumpy non crispy skin. I don’t have much positive words on the main course. Complimentary lemon meringue tartlets to finish. Customer service was also terrible. It was freezing during the lunch service and we asked if we could have the blinds pulled down but that was greeted with an eye roll. Then after all the menus went flying from the wind, they decided to pull down all the blinds. As a local born n bread Adelaide clan, I’m not sure if it was my luck of not getting the experience as many say on google reviews!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miss J. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a lovely rustic interior with a peaceful and romantic view. Great ambiance and service. Really enjoyed all the food as well. Every component of the dish combined well together. Fine dine setting perfect for occasions.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew K. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best dining experiences in Australia without a doubt. This is confident cooking where the chef knows how to cook and season delicious food, provide a decent portion and plate beautifully. The options are very interesting with no 'dud' dishes. I love the addition of complimentary starters and a palate cleanser. Service is exceptional with friendly attentive staff who are efficient but carry out their work calmly and professionally. I very much like the ability to taste a wine before committing to a glass. Everything is done right here. This is my second time here, visiting from Melbourne. Keep it up.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Young J. 1 year ago on Google
    I took my parents and sister here for mum's birthday whilst they were here visiting me from overseas. Having visited the Currant Shed previously and having a good experience last time, it was not hard for us to decide to come back here. The team at the Currant Shed did not disappoint. The waitress who served us was great, she was friendly and took her time explaining all the dishes. The food was exceptionally good as always! We opted for 3 course lunch as we had a 15months old toddler with us. All 4 of us enjoyed our food and had a great time! Thank you again for another great experience. We will definitely be back for sure 😁
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth G. 2 years ago on Google
    It's was absolutely lovely. The setting is stunning, the service was fantastic; all staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious & looked amazing (hats of to the chef) and we'll spaced. I didn't feel rushed at all. It was a very relaxing lazy lunch with some lovely extra little special touches like; yummy homemade bread, canapes and even a sorbet/ palate cleanser before dessert. Great service! I would definitely recommend this venue.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Naomi L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a restaurant! A true delight nestled in McLaren Vale where the food and staff is incredible. A 5 star experience with faultless food, a place where kids are welcomed and catered for. The picturesque landscape with a rustic country feel makes this a perfect choice if you’re looking for an experience you’ll remember for a long time!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nonnie C. 1 year ago on Google
    As it was a friend's birthday, we decided to go to the Current Shed for lunch. It was a bleak, wet day, but it was the warmth, friendliness and quality of the food that made the day. Our wait staff, Tarryn, looked after us extremely well. There was also no issue that I required a vegan menu. Several of the meals could be adapted, so there was no problem there. All 5 of us thought the food was outstanding. When it arrived at the table, it looked incredible. So beautifully presented on the plate. We are already planning another day there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa 6 months ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Great venue with ample staff and attentive service. Amazing looking venue, we sat outside on a relatively warm day, there were fans outside which made it cool enough. Food was delicious, we did the 2 course menu. Loved the addition of the bread, starter tasters and small dessert. Would recommend to anyone looking for a nice lunch.

  • 5/5 Christine M. 4 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Each course was absolutely delicious. Great vibes and beautiful scenery. Customer service was amazing, very attentive and knew exactly when to check in without disrupting the meal. Highly.recommend and will be coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter T. 2 years ago on Google
    Four of us visited for lunch and enjoyed three courses and drinks. The food was outstanding. Great service where each plate was explained in detail. Excellent wine menu. I am really torn giving four stars instead of five because I understand you have to pay for quality, but $450 for four people for lunch is a bit over the top. We enjoyed ourselves immensely but there is a lot of competition in McLaren Vale.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Razorprime 1 year ago on Google
    Had a wonderful three course meal with wine pairings for our anniversary. The Asian inspired dishes had wonderful flavours. Wasn't sold on the Botrytis wine when it was served cold, but once it warmed up, it was nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yoong Hwee S. 1 year ago on Google
    Read so many good reviews of this restaurant and decided that it will be one of the two lunch venues for our two days stay in McLaren Vale. I took the 3 course with wine pairing. First time that I tried a Pinot Meunier (light red, high acidic) but it paired well with the richness of the braised goat. The Rare Muscat was delicious and paired very well with the rich and dense chocolate dessert. It was a good meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brent G. 1 year ago on Google
    7.9 Overall - 7.9/10 - We paid $90 for 3 courses. The food was good however I think on a balance the food quality/cuts/selection didn't necessarily justify the price. Having said that the setting was very nice so if you want a enjoyable lunch in a picturesque location it's a good option, just don't expect the food to be remarkable. Food Quality - 7.7/10 - It's hard to complain about the food however its also hard to rave about it. Atmosphere - 9/10 - Really nice setting Value for Money - 6/10 - At $90 for 3 courses it's expensive for the quality of produce.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow our new favourite restaurant in SA. We went there for a 6 course chefs degustation with accompanying wines and all I can say is AMAZING. The staff were so knowledgeable and friendly, with the space just so tranquil. Will definitely be taking every opportunity we can to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jamie g. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic meal and wonderful service. The staff were amazing about allergies and helped me choose my meals accordingly. The food was delicious and perfect portion sizes. The only thing I would have liked was rather than a list of ingredients on the menu, I'd prefer to know how those list of ingredients come together to make my meal. One of the guests would not have ordered the Jerusalem artichoke entree if he'd known it was pureed. The dish was still nice but not what they would have preferred. All in all can definitely recommend this to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim D. 2 years ago on Google
    The Currant Shed is one of the best dining experiences in South Australia (maybe even Australia as a whole). The setting is exquisite, surrounded by a vineyard entrance and lemon tree orchard, located in the McLaren Vale wine region. To start, the complimentary freshly made (in house) Rye bread rolls and whipped butter with Cabernet salt were delicious. I chose the kingfish for entree and the duck for main - both plates were full of flavour and presented beautifully. A small but expertly assembled menu meant all dishes were carefully thought out with well matched ingredients. Our waitress had a great knowledge of the a la carte menu, was very attentive and friendly and explained each dish as it was delivered. There were no extended wait times for food and ingredients were sourced locally with the season. We will definitely go back again (this was second meal here) and highly recommend to anyone in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashwita R. 2 years ago on Google
    The most delicious food and the best service we have ever experienced! Our servers were attentive and very friendly, and made sure to check for dietary requirements. The food was beyond amazing and it's nice to know they are using local produce and supporting local wineries. We can't wait to come back for another meal
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Heather C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing. Beautiful venue. Pleased the meal and wines were decided for me. Both were extensive. Private room with large windows on 3 sides allowing views across the vineyards. Arrived at the venue to set up my work station, a table was awaiting me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul H. 7 months ago on Google • 170 reviews
    I had a truly memorable lunch here. The service was brilliant from start to finish. As each course was served we were told a little about the ingredients which certainly added to the enjoyment of the food. All of the food was presented superbly and was very tasty. I had, for my main course, the Baramundi which was cooked to perfection.

  • 4/5 George H. 11 months ago on Google • 155 reviews
    The location is full of great views spanning over the grape vines, and there's ample parking out front. The wait staff were very professional and friendly, and explained all the dishes being served. We opted for the 3 course meal and were promptly presented with an appetiser dish, which was delicious. For entrées we had each of the octopus and cauliflower dishes, both very nice. For the mains we had the chicken roulade, and Barramundi. The chicken was very nice, but the cream sauce was a touch on the sweet side for us. We were presented a palate cleanser sorbet before the desserts were served, very unique and tasty. All in all, a great experience and very worthy of a visit.

  • 5/5 Aiden H. 6 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    It was the first time we visit this restaurant, and we found the food and service are exceeding our expectations! Food from entree to main to dessert are all great. Overall, it was a very enjoyable long lunch 😁

  • 5/5 Snowy 5 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Great place to try some degustation dishes. Also have great view towards its vineyard when seating outside. We tried the dishes both exotic and familiar to some regular restaurants. 2 courses $75 pp plus wine (depending on the wine you chose) Entree: - kangaroo carpaccio | pumpkin | bush tomato | saltbush - pork belly | peanut | bean sprouts | mint | coriander | kaffir lime Main: - lamb I chermoula cucumber dukkah - chicken | corn | polenta tarragon Wine: - Grant Nash GSC Grenache Shiraz Carignan (red) $15 Glass - Larnook Grenache Gris (white) $13 Glass Entree kangaroo was a bit salty to me but I still gave 5 stars as the execution of preparing the dish was to its detail. The meat was in perfect thinly sliced and so did its pumpkin. The pork belly was to its perfection of its crunchiness. And who would have thought that combined with the peanut sauce, it was delish, made it sort of like an Asian fusion. Main lamb was generous. I would prefer to have a bit more of the green salad and/or add some butternut squash. The chicken’s polenta blew my mind on how it’s cooked. Perfect crisp on the outside and soft in the inside. Combined with the corn puree made it melted in your mouth. Both wine were just perfect pair to either of the dishes - Red with kangaroo and lamb - White with pork belly and chicken We were given also some complementary pre-entree and post-main. The sourdough bread was fresh from the oven. The butter was very smooth that I couldn’t get enough of. We didn’t try the pairing wines but we ordered what we would like to have on the day. Note: - they change the menu every few weeks/months. This menu was developed by Wayne Leeson - surcharge 10% on public holidays - they also have private dining area which separates to the main (public) dining room We didn’t try the dessert as we were still a bit full from late breakfast.

  • 5/5 Carolyn C. 11 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    The Currant Shed wines were outstanding, Ambiance and atmosphere contributed to the overall experience, the food was to die for. The Currant Shed and waitress Monica provided an exceptional experience. Their dedication to delivering amazing food, top-notch service, and a fantastic wine selection deserves high praise. Wonderful anniversary with my husband and just the most fabulous experience. Thank you Monica for being superior. Such little touches didn’t go unmissed.

  • 5/5 Sipher K. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an unexpectedly wonderful time here, one of the best highlights of our Adelaide trip 👍thank you for the amazing food and super accommodating service 🥰 Entree- jerusalem artichoke | saltbush | pepperberry beetroot | watercress | cashew| I so love the beetroot in this dish can’t have enough of it🥰 Main- Seafood | chowder | leek | fennel duck cassoulet | root vegetables| orange Dessert- Apple,ginger and beetroot sorbet I normally can’t stand ginger at all, but I finished this surprisingly delicious and refreshing! 🌟 rhubarb | white chocolate | pink peppercorn House-made the best nut brownie this is by far the best brownie I think I have had, so much depth in flavor but not that much sweetness. 🌟🌟🌟

  • 5/5 katerina 8 months ago on Google
    My palette has not been this excited in a long time and I can't wait to come back. The food exceeded my expectations with new and surprising flavors. Great ambulance and beautiful views. Thank you for such a lovely experience.

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a really nice 3 course meal with friends, was going to try the degustation menu but it didn’t seem to be a degustation menu so the 3 course was more ideal for us and was very nice

  • 5/5 Leesha P. 8 months ago on Google
    I hired out the function room for my sisters Hen’s day and I am beyond impressed with the service. The room was gorgeous and so spacious for our 18 guests. The view was also spectacular! The food was sensational and definitely worth it hype. It was a set down shared menu and left everyone impressed and very full. Cocktails were also very delish! They also supplied us with audio visuals which meant we could play our music and PowerPoints with ease. There was no need to keep quiet so we able to have lots of laughs and fun in the comfort of our own space. Highly recommend The Current Shed for functions. Hoping I can use this space again one day. Big thank you to the girls that looked after us and being so flexible with us ❤️

  • 5/5 Tayla C. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Decided to choose the Currant Shed for our wedding in November 2023 after having a few venues not work, and weren’t disappointed with our choice. The venue looked absolutely perfect with friendly staff, delicious food and amazing vibes all round! Very happy with how our day turned out thanks to this beautiful venue and fantastic staff!

  • 5/5 Paulii 1 year ago on Google
    What a beautiful setting for a sophisticated lunch! My friends and I had the three course option with wine pairing and it was a most delicious experience. The staff were so lovely, and accomodating to myself who is a vegan and my friend who is on a keto diet to manage her diabetes. While my husband and I sampled their delicious bread rolls the chef made some deep fried chicken skin for my friend. It was a wonderful brunch experience made very special by the atmosphere, food, wine, interior and service. Pricey but worth it for a special treat! P.S. the Biscoff cheesecake dessert is TO DIE FOR.

  • 5/5 Brenton A. 11 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and service. We got looked after so well. Will definitely recommend to everyone!

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning food, beautiful location and great staff!

  • 5/5 Danielle M. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend a visit to the little gem! The staff were friendly and the food was full of delicious flavours. The kingfish starter and duck main were both full of fresh and interesting flavours, well thought out dishes which I would definitely order again. Even on a rainy May day, the outlook over the orchard was beautiful and the whole experience was perfect for a midweek lunch whilst visiting the area.

  • 4/5 Nicholas B. 2 years ago on Google
    A hidden surprise and treasure, off the Main Street at McLaren Flat, literally located in the Vineyard.. High quality and very well presented menu treats. Helpful and knowledgeable staff, with an obvious Top Chef and team out the back. Would recommend advanced bookings, to avoid any disappointment.

  • 5/5 Dan 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely wait staff, amazing food and a wonderful atmosphere. Service was impeccable. Bellissimo!

  • 5/5 Vas P. 2 years ago on Google
    Took my fiancé here after hearing very positive reviews. We were both amazed with the food selection and the service provided from the staff. There are some great complex and interesting dishes which kept us guessing what was next! Portion sizes were on point but we certainly did not leave with empty stomachs!

  • 5/5 Suzanne H. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing experience! From the moment we stepped in, we knew this would be a treat. We chose the 2 course option. Our host was friendly and knew every detail about the dishes. The food was presented to appeal to everyone, the flavours intricate and necessary for the taste. Im very fussy but this was not a problem, they tweaked my meals perfectly. Price point was exceptional - definitely book ahead and just enjoy. Very kid friendly.

  • 5/5 Jonathon M. 2 years ago on Google
    5/5, 6 course lunch with wine pairing. Exceptional food and service, highly recommend if in the region! A fantastic fine dining experience.

  • 5/5 Anna Y. 2 years ago on Google
    We had the 3 course meal and everything was delicious. Sloe gin was bomb and the strawberry dessert was even bomber! Everytime the food came out, a staff would explain each of the food in detail which makes you appreciate it more.

  • 5/5 Leeanne M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautifully presented and balanced food. Very nice views of the vineyards to look out at from the restaurant.

  • 5/5 Russel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing staff and experience. We really enjoyed the whole experience, the venue is rustic, with plenty of space to be able to easily talk even when it’s busy. Great food and even better service. We will be back


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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