Fantastic place for dinner. Definitely worth our drive from kingscote to here. The sunset is…read morebeautiful so book a table early outside for the best view of the sunset. The best time is probably 6pm sitting in the summer to time for the sunset at the end. The sunset view is incredible here. For the quality of food, one is definitely getting incredible value for what you pay here. When we arrive for our new year eve dinner, we were greeted with two glasses of pol roger, which is a fantastic start. We stood on the porch to enjoy the view before the meal started. The set menu is quite well proportioned. Not too much food or too rich. Everything was put together with ultimate care, without the excessive pretentiousness and molecular gastronomy of top restaurants. Everything was excellent. My favorites were: Oysters with cape Malay dressing: amazing concoction. Super fresh oyster but the best part of this dish is in the sauce. A bit of acidity perfectly balanced with a splash of chili oil. Arguably the best oyster I have ever had. Blini with hand picked crab, cucumber, and ikura - beautiful presentation. The blini is warm and soft and forms the cradle for the best of the ingredients. Ikura usually tastes a bit raw and overwhelmingly salty on its own. Here it was blended into the blini and crab into a delightful bite that piques your appetite to discover more. ---- The rest: Lamb tartare - pretty good. Interesting seaweed wrap for this. Salmon sashimi - super fresh sashimi. A bit bland. Ask for a sea salt and additional lime to brighten this dish. Pork belly and loin - like the sweet cabbage addition to this. More traditional dish. St George whiting with pumpkin broth - love the fish with the broth. The fish is perfectly cooked. I didn't care for the greens on top (it may be broccoli). Cheese supplement - nothing special. Can skip this course. Chocolate mousse with pistachio, cherry, and peach sorbet - this is probably my least favorite within the menu. The rich chocolate clashes a bit with the acidity of the cherry and peach sorbet. I had to eat the two parts separately. I liked the fruits more than the chocolate. --- For the wine by the glass, I had the lane vineyard Chardonnay. It was great with the meal. If one is driving after dinner, it's best to ration the wine intake given the wild animals on the road at night. Our waitress was a lady who just got engaged to the British chef who runs the place a week before our dinner (congrats!). She was super friendly and very helpful.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beverage selection includes some great regional wines. Fine food…read morelots of flavor but portions very small. .

We ate breakfast here before exploring the island. I chose the pancakes. Two fluffy buttermilk…read morepancakes, covered in butter and bacon, with a side of maple syrup were promptly delivered. They were so good. The hot latte was as good as it was pretty. Latte art is big here. We sat outside in their permanent tent and even on a chilly, somewhat rainy morning, we were dry and warm. It looked like they also had indoor seating. Service was great. Great way to start the day.

Great vibe, friendly staff and surprisingly tasty food for a Cafe. Strong WiFi was a big plus on an…read moreisland where cell service was weak for us

A somewhat limited menu but friendly and efficient staff made it a pleasurable experience. Our…read moredishes were well cooked and the steak in particular was wonderfully cooked. I'd eat here again.

We had reservations which is highly recommended. I saw folks getting turned away. There is not a…read moreton of seating. We reserved an outdoor table and it was freezing so since it was only two of us, they found a spot for us inside. So grateful. We started with the veal meatballs. They were so good. Loved that we could see the steam come off them when they were brought to our table. I chose the penne pesto and Husband had the spaghetti carbonara. Both were delicious. Loved the dishes they were served on. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful. Service was excellent. We asked our server about favorites and she gave great advice to consider when ordering. We ended up choosing the meals that were perfect for us. We were too full to try dessert but it looked amazing. The wine was also a highlight. They hosted local wines that accompanied the meals very well. Great stop.

Solid little place in the heart of kingscote. We came here every night (except for the last night)…read more The Italians/Italian Australians who run this place are super sweet and friendly. Roberto made a charcuterie plate for me at 9.30am before our whole day tour around the island. And they are always there to give you some taste of the wine before you order. The Amadio sparkling wine reserve and the Pinot noir are our go-to wines. The Amadio wines are either from Adelaide hills or kangaroo island, and great value wines. In terms of food, it's much better than the Aurore ozone hotel. The bruschetta is great. If you want lasagna and pizza, come early given that they sell out quickly in the summer.

On one of our trips across to KI with family, thinking we'd seen pretty much all of the foodie…read moreplaces on the island, we discovered this absolute gem!! Serving coffee, lunch and other yummy delights, we settled down at a table and enjoyed the amazing view of the ocean as well as the art work dotted along the walls. The service was personal and friendly. We will definitely look forward to visiting again

Set high on a hill overlooking the bay just below the Cape Willoughby Lighthouse, Zest & Thyme is a…read morelovely little cafe serving midday meals with a wonderful view of the water. We stopped in just as they opened at 10 a.m. for coffee and homemade scones served with berry and fig jams and Devonshire cream. Yum. They also serve a number of items suitable for breakfast, brunch or luncheon. What a great place!

Convenient little coffee shop service sweets, coffee, brunch and sandwiches in downtown Penneshaw…read more Nice outdoor seating available as well as plenty of indoor seating and free wifi. Great for grabbing a coffee and some sandwiches before heading out on an expedition.

The most amazing fish and chips. This is a seasonal tiny restaurant that serves well-battered,…read morelightly fried fish. The fish is beautifully cooked and can be one of different species of your choosing. It is so good that you can easily taste the different fishes. The seafood can be served with chunky chips or salad (and the salad is really good!). If you don't feel like eating in one of their outdoor tables, well... just cross the street and sit at the benches in the park overlooking the Backstairs Passage.

One word: yum. It is the best fish n chip i've had an i have been here over 2 years. A little…read moreexpensive but worth the wait and the price bc it was fresh. Not the usually oily glop i have had (regrettably). The diversity of food was great (cous cous w chutney, salad w whiting, tasty scallops w pesto, and of course the traditional fish w tartare n chips). Must eat there again on my 4th trip to KI!

Surprisingly wide selection for a deli. Has the usual sandwiches, wraps, and paninis but also has…read morehot dishes, including fish & chips, burgers, pasta, and soup. Everything seems fresh. Good spot for lunch or tea.

Excellent spot for a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner. We had a wide variety (pasta, burger, fish…read more& chips and a panini) and it was all delicious and plentiful! We sat outside, under their umbrellas and it was beautiful. The deli is just a few steps away from the beach as well, so a great place to grab sandwiches to go for a beachside picnic! We were surprised at the vast options and Roger, the proprietor, couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming! We also grabbed some decadent muffins that were the perfect midnight snack! We're here for a few days and we've found our go to spot! Would highly recommend!