Mother Vine, Adelaide SA

We visited Mother Vine for the first time, and got the Fringe express menu. The starters were absolutely delicious, and came out in good time. Unfortunately the mains were a little dissapointing. The brisket came out first, however the salad arrived approximately 20 minutes later, after asking two waitresses, two separate times, if it would be arriving soon. Both waitresses said they would check with the kitchen, but neither returned with any information. By the time the salad came, the brisket was ice cold (it never reached our table hot). The salad consisted of one cherry tomato cut into quarters, and 4 small chunks of Cucumber, and large leaves of lettuce. It was fresh though, and the dressing was good. The polenta chips that were advertised never did arrive, however a bowl of potato chunks was brought to our table, only once the brisket and salad had been eaten, and their plates taken away. We were told there was only one fryer working, and that's why they took so long. We were looking quite forward to the polenta chips, and were never told why we didn't get them. The potatoes were well cooked and tasty, however would've been good eaten with the rest of the main meal. The staff were lovely and friendly, and the atmosphere, particularly the band, was wonderful. It was our anniversary dinner. I would be happy to give Mother Vine another try, in the hope the experience would be a little better.

Once you get the young staff's attention the service is friendly and relaxed. The wine list is pretty good too. The place was buzzy with a live band. The food was the only meh moment. A salmon tartare of sorts had the bland flavour of a 70s prawn cocktail, while halloumi bites in honey were the texture of tofu. Great people watching.

We had a valentines dinner with a pre selected 3 course menu. Every dish was beautifully prepared, flavours were wonderful and we loved every bite.
Our hosts were all lovely with great knowledge on our dishes and wines and took great care of us.
The restaurant has a lovely warm, quiet vibe, and we're already planning on bringing friends here when we return.

We came for dinner with our dog, so took a seat outside - unfortunately missed the live jazz played inside. The service was great, the food OK. A bit on the heavy side (a bit too much cheese, mayo and deep fried tortilla chips). The selection of wine by the glass was not that extensive, either.
But overall still a good option. The neighborhood around Rundle street felt amazing - shame we were in Adelaide only for a few days.

Fantastic Group Dining Experience at Mother Vine!

Recently had the pleasure of dining with a group of 11 at Mother Vine, and we opted for the "Feed Me" menu, letting the chef send out his selection of dishes. The food was incredibly fresh, with tantalizing flavors throughout the meal. The beef cheeks were an absolute standout - tender and full of rich flavor!

The wine list is impressively extensive, offering something for every palate. The cozy atmosphere added to the overall experience, making it a perfect spot for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. Highly recommend!