This is a joint review from two yelpers who stumbled across this cute little cocktail/tapas bar one…read moreThursday night. The walls of this bar make you feel like you are in a child's bedroom. The theme is based on the tale of the flying trunk. The cocktails are delicious. We had the salted caramel star and the so flute. I loved the little pretzel star in the salted caramel. They also serve tapas food. They also serve tapas food. We had the pan fried gnocchi with artichokes, and the buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes. Mmm! The prices are pretty reasonable as well. The cocktails are $17 - $20. The tapas is under $15. We also had a lovely conversation with the owner evi about the design of the place. I'd love to come back again on my way home from workies :) Nothing much more I can add to what Karen F had commented, both Adam & Evi are great hosts. Very attentive and explained both the cocktails and food very well and enticed us into trying them. Enjoyable evening.

Pigs fly, elephants have long trunks and all things alcholically magical happen at The Flying…read moreTrunk. I have only been here for a wine and cocktail so far but this place really adds to the quirky little shops, bakeries and cafes that are popping up on KWR! Fast and friendly service, combined with some unique concoctions and names of cocktails means you will spend most of your time there deciding which cocktail you'll get when you next return. The Elephant Espress is on my list to try next time. If you are like my other half though and think cocktail is for cordial drinkers then never fear - the wine and beer list is for quoffers and swirlers alike. These guys take their booze seriously and I am definitely signing up for one of their monthly "tasting flight masterclasses" in the future.

We drink a lot of wine. Like, a lot a lot. While I should probably be more reserved about sharing…read morethis sort of thing in public, I have absolutely no shame in admitting that I very much enjoyed Gemtree's wine. (We just finished our last bottle last week. Sad face). Generally, when people start talking about bio-dynamic growing techniques, organic whatnot, our eyes gloss over because I usually interpret that as compensation for why the wine doesn't taste as good. It's often been the case for me this past decade. Gemtree, however, blew a massive hole in this trend, theory, assumption or whatever. Massive hole. These are bold, character-filled, and pretty damn good wines that dare you to diss them. They are un-dissable! We followed the completely backwards directions of our GPS, which directed us to the administrative offices, not the tasting room. Bad GPS. However, because of this misdirection, we were able to see just how expansive the Gemtree estate was. This is quite a bit of grape-growing land! Which made a lot more sense later, when the floor cut-out in the tasting room showed the different soils across the area and how they relate to the wines. The wines were amazing, the playground came in SUPER handy for the kiddo, I kicked the soccer ball on the grounds, learned some new things about poo, and gained a greater appreciation for all the science and care that goes into making all this very lovely wine. Stop, visit, take in the breathtaking scenery, learn some new things, and buy tons of their wine.

A fantastic start to our wine tour, Gemtree cellar door really was...well...a gem!…read more This was a great location to start our day as the staff were friendly and knowledgable, talking us through their wine selection with plenty of quirky details and gusto! Their thorough knowledge allowed us to start the day with plenty of info ready to take to following venues. The wines were all superb and I certainly didn't leave empty handed! Although it was a chilly summers day when we visitied, I can see this being a fantastic place to soak up the sun with a few drinks in hand - their balcony area has a great view and there's even a playground to keep any children tagging along happy. Check out this gorgeous little winery - well worth a stop in!

A few months back, rather unannounced, Zahr at 179 KW Road packed up shop. I wasn't upset by this…read moreas it wasn't a particularly exciting restaurant - serving the same old dishes in the same old way as so many other places do along KW Road and other dining strips. Zahr made way for a new eatery. V2 Social House is its rather telling - I'm guessing its the same people behind it... V2 meaning version 2? - though aesthetically odd name. The 'social house' aspect sounds kind of fun. And if you look at the logo, it conjures up a bit of excitement. Is this place going to be as interesting as The Pot or Faraja? Communal tables. Interesting shared dishes. Yes please... But then you eat there. Zahr serves up more of the same. Small plates. There is certainly a Mediterranean twist to this menu which is nice, and many of the small plates do look interesting. Pizza. Really? Why must restaurants insist on pizza? And some disappointingly predictable starters - bruschetta, arancini balls. Please! I went for a bruschetta for lunch. The bread was garlicy and oily - quite nice actually - and the tomato so ripe. It was fluffed up with a drizzle of fine olive oil but I couldn't taste a grain of salt. Oh, they provided me with salt and pepper on the side. Standard refined salt and that horrible cheap pepper dust your parents had on the table. My Coopers pale ale was fine. As I ordered I peered over the counter to see what sort of soy milk they used. Vitasoy. At $0.50 a serve to boot. Sorry, but this is inexcusable and an indicator of where there coffee is probably at. No barista worth their salt would combine a fine espresso shot with anything other than Bonsoy or Silk. Service was half-half. One waiter was not particularly warm and friendly. The other was quirky if a little disconnected. Perhaps this review comes across as a little hard or unfair. But no, I make no excuses for being just a little miffed by another restaurant doing the same old thing, where many other restaurants are already doing it better. If I hear one more restauranteur closing their doors and blaming penalty rates or The Greens or taxes, when its the fact they failed to differentiate themselves, I am going to scream. Be different people.

I'm amazed this place is still open. Went there several months ago and the food was terrible. When…read morea place cannot even get the basics right like a focaccia you have to wonder and the rest of the menu is not much better. There doesn't seem to be any properly trained cooks here and the management seem way out of their depth in customer service. Hardly any customers there at lunch (not surprising) and at night the place is supposed to be open for dinner but when I went past that night they were closed!

Great example of Adelaide's growing hole in the wall restaurants…read more Iberia add to the experience with friendly, engaging staff, a great tapas style food list and quality wines to wash it down. We visited on a very busy Saturday night at the end of the 2017 Fringe. While crowded, it was a great experience sitting and grazing Tapas at the basement bar.

Our first visit to Iberia, won't be the last. This is exciting innovative food cooked with love and…read morespecial emphasis on vegetables apparently grown on their own farm. Beautiful vegetables like celeriac, Jerusalem artichokes, kale etc. although not a fan of kale my husband had to admit he really enjoyed it combined with the artichokes and white bean purée. This is not a vegetarian restaurant and has meat on menu as well although any self respecting vego would love any of the vegetable dishes on offer. Desserts are beautiful look out for the sublime Portuguese tart, flaky light pastry and a beautiful soft creamy filling- Delish! There is also a bar downstairs serving drinks and bar snacks as well as all the menu items from upstairs. Thumbs up Iberia!

First impression upon entering the ex-Fasta Pasta site was wow, what a refreshing transformation…read more Curiousity of Hawaiian and Japanese fusion brought us here. The two blue replica food trucks stood out amongst the timber. The exposed walls and ceilings was subtle which made way for booths, tables and chairs to be the centre of attention. Warm lighting was distributed throughout the space. Music was a tad loud for my liking which could become an issue if there were more patrons. Glassware and serving wares was simple, but modern. I especially liked the turquoise plates. We were offered two menus, the main one and the lunchtime specials. Table service is part and parcel of this establishment, as the friendly waiter attended to us offering us water, then took our order. We both decided on a bento box this time. I chose the soft-shelled crab and my friend had the terriyaki chicken. It was a difficult decision because so many items sounded delicious. Our meals arrived in a timely manner and we did not waste time digging in. My friend found her terriyaki to be too salty, but my crab was perfectly cooked, with a nice crunch to every bite. All bento boxes are served with a seasoned bean sprouts, cucumber and celery salad, a potato salad, broad beans and pickles. If you fancy something different, but with hints of familiarity, then come check it out. Fusion is very much alive in this place. Note: Construction of an outside area is currently in progress. Completion expected in the next month.

Came into Beach Bum with absolutely zero expectations whatsoever as we didn't know what 'Hawaiian'…read morecuisine was - an hour later and I can say that it is now my favourite cuisine! Beach Bum beautifully serves up a fusion of Japanese dishes with Hawaiian influences. Every flavour and ingredient dance in your mouth as you take gleeful bite after gleeful bite. We got the Teriyaki Chicken (hoe my god so good), Japanese Eggplant with Kale Chips (kale chips!!), Pork Belly (love the watermelon!), Coffee Beef Salad (who knew they go together?!) and the Salmon Poke (how can you go wrong?!). Every dish was absolutely delightful. They all had their own merits and had our tastebuds going crazy. Table behind us hardly touched their food. Such fools. Go get your dollar fish and chips from a takeaway shop. Beach Bum also has the best staff. The. best. staff. They are so friendly and accomodating and they are on their shizz all the time. White guy in the blue shirt - you are our hero. Thank you so much for the dessert (which was absolutely mindblowingly good)! I will definitely return very soon. This is my new favourite joint in Adelaide, and it's so refreshing and heartwarming seeing new innovative places like this popping up.

A True Spanish Tapas eatery is what you get here, a rarity in Adelaide, The eatery itself is small…read morein size, like their Tapas plate, but that just gives you a more intimate dealing with the very pleasant staff who were very pleasant and helpful. Whether you want some pre diner snacks with some wine or sangria, or you want to stay for a full meal, there are plenty of options for all, from vegetarian, seafood and meat. You can even get a cheese or meat platter to share (perfect for a balmy afternoon on the sidewalk. Of course. there is also dessert, churros anyone?

Enjoying a great meal well meals with the Mrs. Enjoying great food and Spanish beer which takes me…read moreback to when I lived in Spain. It's going to become a regular spot for us.

As has been mentioned a few times, location is key. Having said that though, it can get freezing…read moresitting outside as the wind really whistles through there. I've been caught out many times! The service has never been 5 star and sometimes it takes a while to be served. Staff always seem friendly though and I try to relax into the beach vibe instead of worrying that things aren't perfect. I like the atmosphere and it varies delaying on day and time of day. Sunday evenings is always busy and there is live music, plus an enthusiastic dancing crowd. Quite an older crowd the later it gets on Sundays. I have had a few meetings here in the day and it's a great spot to chill out and pretend to work ;-) I agree with Chloe about the food being a bit overly deep fried. I have had some tasty food here, and it does always look fresh and nicely presented, but some lighter options would be welcome. The cocktails look amazing, but somehow I just about always order sparkling wine! I'd recommend keeping an eye on their Facebook page as they put up great photos and details of their specials and new offerings. They put up some enviable sunset photos too. All in all, a fun place in a brilliant location!

Location, location, location! This place has it all when it comes to romantic sunset views, an…read moreoutdoor patio and umbrella covered area and a space for live music on Friday and Saturday nights. There are few and far between choices when it comes to grabbing a good, well priced drink outdoors in Henley Beach on a weekend in summer. And I know you're thinking - "What? There's tonnes of places down at Henley to grab a drink!" Yes but I could list them off for you and that would be enough said... Bacchus is one of the better locations because of their good wine menu and well made cocktail and drinks list. They would get 5 stars in my books for location and the fact you can drink on the foreshore alone. Unfortunately though they have an incredibly ordinary food and tapas menu and no matter how many times I give that place a try I am always disappointed by their unoriginal, over fried, pre-packaged food. It's weird, because their menu and photos of food from Facebook always look so enticing, so maybe I'm just ordering wrong? That said, I won't say no to a nice vino on the deck as the sun sets in winter or summer, enjoying the 25+ eye candy and imagining I own my own apartment on the beach in Adelaide!

A sort of tapas stir menu with quite a few Asian inspired menu items. The space is bright with high…read moreceilings and three chalk boards describing their very expensive wines offered by the bottle! - one was $900! Cocktails were all $30 - quite steep for this level of table service and setting. We had no drinks that night and decided on several appetizers and one large plate. We started with the crispy spring rolls - 3 to an order - which were served interestingly with a soy dipping sauce and not a sweet and sour one as is customary. It was different and good. Next we had the roasted pumpkin with labneh and pumpkin seeds. It was basically one small to medium wedge, well roasted and sliced and although tasty, not worth $18 AU. Next we had the Asian dumplings. They were beautifully plated and had just enough garlic and ginger in the pork filling. The sauce served with them had too much oil for my liking, the soy portion underneath the oil was just right. They were so tasty my better half ordered a second plate of them. Last and best was the crispy pork belly with Thai coconut sauce - it was almost like a curry - the fish sauce was very noticeable in a good way. The pork was tender and moist with crispy skin and the sauce was really delicious and well balanced. The dishes were all garnished exactly the same way with herbs, sliced scallions, cilantro and Fresno peppers. It would have been nice if there had been a bit more variety given the pricing. The flavor of everything was good however the pricing is too high for me to return.

This restaurant has been open in Tanunda for around two years now and was recommended to us by our…read morehosts. The decor is modern minimalist with an open kitchen in the restaurant area and a bar area next to it. Staff were very friendly and engaging with the service being prompt and efficient. The tapas style menu is varied with contrasting styles and flavours. We ordered three dishes between us being the grilled Harvey bay scallops, the wild mushroom arancini balls and the roasted cauliflower with chick peas and lemongrass. All three dishes were outstanding and more than sufficient after a busy day in the wineries. Dishes averaged at $18 each. They also have an amazing variety of 36 pure malt whiskys and 22 gins which took up the whole wall of the bar not to mention the local wine list. Overall an enjoyable evening and would definitely return.