I was a little underwhelmed with my experience at the renowned 1918 Restaurant to be honest. The setting was nice with a cosy warm fireplace blazing on that particularly cold and blustery spring evening. The wine menu is spectacular; they definitely have some high end stuff here - I couldn't believe they had bottles on offer for $300! We ordered a more moderately priced but beautiful Shiraz at the recommendation of our waitress. Nice they decanted it for us on the table as well. We had the beef carpaccio for our starter, which had a nice delicate flavour. For my main I ordered the beef cheeks which were tasty but incredibly rich. The vegetables would have helped cut through the richness but sadly the accompanying "baby leeks" were just 2 puny spring onions and the celeriac puree was almost nonexistent there was so little of it. Not sure if it was related to the meal, but afterward my husband did get sick to his stomach. He thinks possibly the steak might have been a little bit frozen in the middle but isn't sure. What a pity because that steak was the most expensive thing on the menu and he ended up throwing up the whole thing anyway... On the bright side, our friends who ordered the scotch filet and the gnocchi said their dishes were great, so maybe my husband and I just ordered the wrong things. The fresh bread we ordered as a starter was delicious and the house made parmesan oil was amazing (I was so tempted to buy a bottle as they sell them at the front of the house!) read more

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Very good restaurant. I had the kangaroo plate, others had prawns, truffle pizza, grilled Haloumi (cheese). Kangaroo was quite good - steak-like taste and texture coupled with some interesting sides like fig w/ feta. Service was very strong. Food was a bit delayed which was odd given we showed up near lunch closing - but we did have 5 people. Sat outside and it was wonderful. Overall great meal and experience! read more

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Very pleasantly visit here over the weekend, after a hard morning visiting wineries to be able to rest in an ideallic country garden retreat was a pleasure - even if I did need my jacket Fortunitly I was able to get lamb always a favourite which came with both peas and black pudding two of my favourite sides both done incredibly well. My petit four plate have some really nice takes and a couple of surprises for me as though I would not normally eat white chocolate or passion fruit I was able to enjoy small portions of both these desserts read more

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We recently visited '1981' on the recommendation of a foodie friend - and we weren't disappointed! We booked a table for two for lunch in the garden section of the restaurant and enjoyed a perfect sunny day in the Barossa Valley. The food was absolutely delicious! We ordered four entrees so we could try as many of the different flavours as possible. The squid was devine, the pork succulent and the beef wontons our favourite! We weren't as impressed with the caramelised onions soup (too sweet or something) but we were also getting pretty full by the time we got to the soup - it might have tasted better if we started with it on an empty stomach. We came to the restaurant mainly to try their famous desserts but by the time we'd hoed through our four entries (rookie error!!) we couldn't fit anything else in :( So we sat for a while, sipping sparkling water and Rockford Semillon trying to trick ourselves into being hungry again, watching other people devour artistically presented desserts covered in flowers and persian fairy floss. But we just couldn't fit anything else! So we'll have to return and only eat dessert. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. A perfect venue for a special lunchdate with someone you think is pretty alright. read more

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What a wonderful beautiful place.... wonderful food and friendly people and open fire place. Not cheap but well worth it. Winemakers board was delicious -I wanted more bread but then again I am greedy. Tanunda be proud and support this awesome place. Forgot to take pix... too busy enjoying the food. read more

1918 is a wonderful restaurant. There are some negatives but one can't compare 1918 to a busy CBD restaurant when in fact we were in Tanunda, in winter, on a rainy Sunday night. On our previous visit I remember over eating but also not being terribly happy with something. Luckily I'm quick to forget so this was like a new experience. I'll go back in a couple of years and be surprised...again. We were the first of the diners for our 6pm booking and felt a little lonely but it wasn't long before customers poured in. The waitress was lovely, gave us a table next to a cool but promising fireplace (by the time we left it was burning well), explained the specials and brought our drinks, although when questioned what type of beer a 'bee sting' was she didn't really know but should've said she would find out rather than leave me hanging. It's not just knowing your products that makes for a great service, it's also knowing how to add to sales, how to be inventive, how and when to take those extra steps and inform the customer. Two bee sting sips later and our entrees were served. A warm goats cheese tart on a bed of well seasoned rocket/tomato and when you tasted it all together...oh my. Dish of the night. Maybe dish of the month. Highly recommended. The beef carpaccio looked like a pretty garden, the beef sprinkled with pine seeds, bits of herbs, crunchy onion, well seasoned, and did what most quality carpaccio's do...made me hungry. The mains of lamb rack with lamb pie (odd I know) and gnocchi with mushrooms didn't take too long either. The lamb was cooked medium although my partner couldn't remember if she had asked for rare or not and was succulent and tasty. The carrots and kale were great accompaniments but like the sauce in short supply. When she attacked the pie she had to request some additional sauce which was provided. The pie did belong on the plate and was a sort of a mini pie, an extension of the rack. My gnocchi, dressed in some herbs and olive oil, and covering a delight of mushrooms and camembert, was easily second placed for the night, a very very close second behind the tart. Vegetarian dishes prevailed. We didn't rush and hung around for some sticky date pudding with tasty cinnamon ice cream and little shards of candied orange that gave a great crunch. Not wanting to repeat the previous experience we stopped there and continued drinking at our accommodation afterwards. It's a classy place, 1918, so don't go comparing it to anything else in the main street. There are other great restaurants in Barossa but I think 1918 would stand it's ground. read more

Great food! Perfect tenderloin, lovely room and efficient, pleasant service Great food! Perfect tenderloin, lovely room and efficient, pleasant service read more

It's fair to say that this is the best restaurant I've been to in the Barossa Valley. I haven't been to Appellation yet but that's a different price category again. First things first, 1918 isn't cheap. You're looking at between 30 and 35 dollars per main, and that doesn't include sides. I had the sirloin, which was perfectly cooked, medium rare, and my partner had the chicken breast with olive polenta. Both dishes were very tasty and certainly not too small in size, something you often get in higher priced restaurants. We shared a side of fries with aioli for $7.50 and man, the aioli was amazing. I've been to Spain on multiple occasions and I have to say they've done a great job of making it just as delicious as over there. We didn't have room for a starter or dessert but saw a couple that went out and they all looked amazing. The setting of 1918 is lovely and they have a very pretty garden, surrounded by trees and flowers where we, unfortunately, didn't get a table because we hadn't booked in advance. What I noticed though is that the atmosphere outside was a bit stiff, very quiet and it seemed that people had to whisper in order not to be heard by the other tables. Indoors was a bit more private, with enough space between each table and you didn't get the feeling that people were listening to what you said. Service was great too. Definitely recommended! read more

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Wow! Great dinner experience! We walked in and thought we were very lucky to get a table but didn't realise just how lucky we were until the food started arriving! This place would compete in the heart of Sydney! We had an amazing terrine to begin, the pork belly was spectacular but the real find were the fresh doughnuts for dessert. The service was amazing, the ambience was great (if a little noisy) and it was really well priced. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Hmm. 1918 Bistro & Grill in the heart of the Barossa. We decided to come here for our anniversary dinner as we saw good reviews and a few locals recommended it (and it looked slightly cheaper than the famous Appellation Restaurant!). Now our experience may have been dampened by the fact we were both exhausted after a 31km bike and my mouth is a bit tender after getting surgery - but we weren't that impressed. We found it only-okay :( The waitstaff were polite however our particular waitress was Rey stuffy and not very friendly at all. My parent and I got bread to start with oil and decided to skip entree. For mains my partner got a scotch fillet steak and I got the fish of the day which was barramundi. The steak was extremely fatty and not overly tasty. It also did not come with any accompinant - just a little strange salsa on the top. My barramundi was nothing to write home about but it was very yummy. Servings were small for the price and the quality didn't match the piece either. We got a side of fries with garlic aioli which were nice. Overall it was fairly 'meh'. Try somewhere else perhaps! read more

What a hidden gem in tunanda ! Here for dinner on a Friday night and the menu is most impressive and diverse. We went for the kangaroo fillet and the smoked jamon and seared scallops. The serving sizes are very generous so be sure to bring an empty stomach. The service was fantastic , efficient and friendly . Definitely worthy of the 1 hat it has earned. read more

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Food was ok. Fried garfish was darn good. Spaghetti sauce wasn't great. Too many capers perhaps? The apple salad was good, but way too many onions. I like onions but there were 3 times as many as there needed to be. All would have been ok, except that it took 1 hour from the time we finished dinner until the time we were able to leave. After we said that we were not going to have any dessert our waitress ignored us. We thought she would come back at any moment with the check. We had no food or drinks left, not even water. We finally flagged her down to get the check. Guess that is European style, not wanting to kick us out too quickly. But give us a 'chance' to ask for the check without having to chase you down, please. Or give us some water. Anything. It felt like a punishment. read more

This is a wonderful place tucked in Tanunda for a great, romantic dinner. The service was really great, the atmosphere was romantic and garden seating is a major plus! My husband had the kangaroo and loved it, he Australian and we live in the US so he misses it. I got the steak and it was very flavorful. We ended up getting dessert drinks which were both delicious! Definitely worth a try if you are looking for a good date night. read more

This is my one of my favorite places to eat after exploring the Barossa Valley. Food quality is excellent. The lamb is my favorite.

Amazing food and amazing service - we even came back twice. We have some peculiar food requirements and these were addressed perfectly and with great attentuveness. I ordered duck the first time and the fish special the second time and both were outstanding - very creative flavor combinations and spectacular ingredients. The doughnuts I had for dessert were simply heavenly. I definitely recommend his place. read more

We walked in and were greeted with friendly service and a roaring wood fire. Food was absolutely delicious. From entrees to mains to dessert, we had no complaints. Serving sizes are perfect as the dishes are full of flavour and richness. The building and history given in the menu is delightful and the staff are knowledgable about their wine list. read more

Loved the interior design, the friendly staff and obviously the beautiful food. We went there for my husband's birthday and were thrilled by the experience. Make sure to try the spaghetti with squid if you like pasta with lots of flavour. Our waiter had also organised a candle that was burning on top of my husband's Affogato - a great birthday surprise. All in all a fantastic restaurant. Can highly recommend. read more

Visited 1918 for dinner on a hot Barossa evening. The restaurant is obviously what used to be an old house so it is very large but made of a number of rooms. We were seated inside and with very heavy curtains it seemed like a bit of a waste as the gardens outside are lovely. The dining room was very nicely decorated so no complaints and when the sun went down it suited the room very well. There is an option to sit outside but it was a very hot evening so inside with the A/C was very welcomed! The service was friendly and attentive with drinks topped up, plates cleared and offers of coffee, dessert, etc. well timed. The food is French inspired with most dishes borrowing from one or two classics. We ordered duck and a beef eye fillet. Both were cooked very well and with the addition of side dishes were filling. Dessert was similarly themed and the wine list was reasonable without being extensive. read more

Food, wine and service was fantastic! Had the prosciutto salad and thai salmon, was delish!

Awesome meal! Awesome wait staff! Awesome atmosphere. The steak was one of the best steaks we've ever had. Definitely recommend eating here read more

Have dined at 1918 on several occasions and have not had a bad meal. My favorite would have to be Meet the Winemakers sessions. This year under a different format. I hope this will be just as good. Matching wines and food can be a bit tricky but they have done this well in past occasions. See you guys soon. read more

Without a doubt the best food and service beyond reproach could not find a fault with anything,I highly suggest people try this place when next in Tanunda. read more

I've been here a couple of times. The food has always been quite good. The last time I went however, I was quite disappointed with the service which will probably put me off ever going there again. Basically ordered a Scotch Fillet Medium Rare. It came Medium Well. The problem is, this is such a lean piece of meat, it really does get ruined if you overcook it. If it is close I'm fine but in this case, it was really like they cooked the life out of it. The waitress doesn't seem to understand what I was talking about and then comes back asking if I wanted a different cut of meat. To which I asked her, why? Would a different cut be easier for them to cook? She then explained how the meat looks pretty pink in the kitchen. Yes, probably over half the meat was light pink and the rest was grey which means this is medium well. So those two statements combined are basically saying "Would you like something different because you don't know what you're ordering". But the reality was they don't know how to cook a steak and do not know the difference between Medium RARE and Medium WELL. Mistakes happen, I wasn't the least bit bothered by the fact that they overcooked the steak...but to come back to your customer with an attitude is really poor customer service..and to add onto that, to suggest your customer doesn't know what they're talking about when it is actually the wait staff that doesn't, it just makes it all the more worse. On the plus side, they did redo the steak...blue...which just emphasizes the fact that despite "Grill" in their name, they can't cook a steak...but let me say, at least a blue or very very rare Scotch Fillet is a million times better than overcooking it to medium well. It is really quite a shame..because all the other food I've had there was quite nice..and generally the wait staff there have been very helpful.... read more

Good food, great service, fabulous bread, and a wonderful evening all around!