Sidewood Estate Restaurant

Sidewood Estate Restaurant brings together Adelaide Hills dining and the wines of a family-owned Hahndorf winery. The restaurant’s Gallery offers formal dining built around fresh produce from the Adelaide Hills and South Australia, with dishes designed to pair with Sidewood’s in-house wines and ciders. Guests can choose from a chef’s selection, shared-style menus or an à la carte menu, making the experience flexible without losing its more polished feel.

There are two distinct spaces to choose from. The Gallery is the more formal setting, while the Deck and Verandah provide semi-casual dining on a large hardwood deck. The outdoor area caters for both small and large groups, with a shaded marquee, heaters for winter and misting fans for summer. A wood-fired stone oven is part of the experience, with the kitchen team hand-stretching dough for pizzas and breads where diners can watch.

The menu formats include the Feed Me Like a Local and Feed Me Like Family shared menus, as well as a Pizza Party option for groups. The restaurant also notes that a two-course minimum applies on Saturdays and Sundays, and groups of 10 or more are required to select a set menu. Bookings are essential, with online bookings available for groups of up to 10 and larger parties directed to the restaurant team. These details make the venue particularly suited to planned group meals, celebrations and relaxed gatherings where sharing is part of the occasion.

Sidewood was founded in 2004 by Owen and Cassandra Inglis and remains family-owned. Its Adelaide Hills wines are made from fruit grown across vineyards in Oakbank, Charleston, Echunga and Nairne, with the winery describing its approach as a blend of traditional craft, modern facilities and environmental care. For visitors to Hahndorf, the restaurant offers a way to experience that broader wine and vineyard story alongside a sit-down meal. Dinner service is available on Friday and Saturday evenings, while the kitchen closes between afternoon and dinner service on those days; the restaurant also operates during the day from Wednesday to Thursday and Sunday.