Watervale Hotel, Watervale SA

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Watervale Hotel, Watervale SA

The Watervale Hotel is a hotel located in Watervale, South Australia.
They great food and drink options and offer accommodation. They also have a great dine-in restaurant - you may be able to download their menu on their website.
They have an average rating of 4.7 out of 571 reviews, with the latest ratings ranging from 2 to 5.
My experience here with my partner was incredible! Food, atmosphere, drinks were all amazing. We loved the place so much we came back a day later for drinks and got to meet Frankie the dog, made our day even better! Can't wait to come back for our next weekend away. Thankyou for a wonderful experience :)
37 Main N Rd, Watervale SA 5452
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Latest reviews for Watervale Hotel, Watervale SA

Andrew Weidmann
12/09/2023
So glad we went to the Watervale for lunch. The food and service were excellent. We shared the Lamb Cigars, Duck Sliders and Chicken Liver Parfait. Simply perfect especially when combined with the local Shut the Gate Watervale Riesling. A must visit. And the design and decor is first class too.
Miranda
11/09/2023
Tasty meals with a unique menu,
the seafood and chicken meals were very tasty. Lovely atmosphere and helpful staff. A cute little dog greeted us at the door.
Lara Cester
01/09/2023
Had an incredible time dining at the Watervale Hotel! The food was exceptional and so was the service (special mention to the cute doggie that greeted us on arrival). Would definitely return if we're back in the area!
g g
17/08/2023
The place is amazingly done..the food is not as I was expected for the price is advertised.
But the worst is the young lady with the short black hair..she should learn how to welcome and speak with clients.
But again 5 star to the owner he is a lovely men.
James Cox
17/07/2023
Watervale hotel has some of the best food I have ever tasted. everything is extremely fresh and full of complex flavours. Really friendly staff, a great atmosphere and amazing value. Definitely recommend if you are travelling up that way to stop in and have lunch.
Eagleonthehill
15/07/2023
Watervale for the win!
Exceptional setting where elegant old meets new. Food was divine. A fine dining experience. Come here for a 'special treat' as it's not an every week experience.
Ave Maria
09/07/2023
For the past several years we have enjoyed a weekend away in the Clare Valley with friends. Our group numbers vary between 35-50 which can be difficult for some venues to host.

The Watervale Hotel is our usual destination for a long Saturday lunch.

They always offer an exceptional dining experience with a diverse menu- happily catering for various dietary restrictions. The food is delicious and the menu seems to evolve each year.

We are always impressed by their impeccable service and their willingness to accommodate.

The blankies on the chairs were a wonderful addition to our outdoor dining experience yesterday, and we always love standing around the fire pit (enjoying our wine) during meals
.
In saying all that, personally, my 2 favourite things at Watervale Hotel are having a play and scratch with big boy Frankie, AND enjoying my beautiful strong coffee after a satisfying and relaxing lunch.

Thanks Watervale Hotel for hosting another spectacular dining experience. See you next year!

Highly recommended.
Vashti Janzen
03/07/2023
We had a wonderful gathering in the Jail room. Warwick was wonderful at telling us about the history. But, the food was exceptional. Even the butter was just, well, try it for yourself! A great location and a fantastic team. ??'?
Peter Noack
18/06/2023
Wow! After spending an amazing weekend in the Clare Valley to celebrate our wedding anniversary, we decided to have lunch at a local winery. Lucky us that they were booked out, so on our way home we dropped in to the Watervale hotel hoping that they were still serving meals on a Sunday afternoon. Fortunately for us I don't think there was a cut off time for serving meals. The staff were friendly and helpful - even the dog Frankie! The venue was amazing, beautifully renovated with a large outdoor beer garden. The wine list was huge, it should have come with a bookmark. They have gone all out with an extensive range of local wines including some unusual and intriguing blends. The food was incredible, high quality fine dining at its best. If you are after a pub schnitzel or salt & pepper squid then this is not the venue for you. I had the barramundi which was incredible. It is no wonder that the Chef and the venue have won numerous awards. If you want a fine dining experience with an extensive wine list in a beautiful environment then this place is highly recommended. I would love to come back in summer and enjoy the beer garden on a hot balmy night. I must reminder to thank the winery for turning us away for lunch!
Candice Coles
11/02/2023
The service was above and beyond! The place has a fantastic vibe. We had the most enjoyable lunch with family and friends. It felt warm, relaxed, and first rate at the same time. The food was of exceptional quality. The flavours were divine. A lot care for the details was taken. Fantastic advise from staff on wine. The restaurant's attitude towards wine and food really celebrated and helped us enjoy the area, Clare, that we had made the trip out to experience. Dietary requirements were taken at booking and then followed up with beautifully by staff when we arrived. Staff spoke personally to individuals about options and their recommendations were great.
Kara Moroney
18/12/2022
Visited the hotel without knowing it was far more than a standard pub with 4 adults and 4 kids. The staff were welcoming with the waitress making paper boats for the kids and helping them with the menu. The food was amazing and the benefit of locally grown produce! Highly recommend.
Margaret Bickerstaff
23/11/2022
I took part in the Masterclass which, for me, was 7+ hours of one on one time with either Nicola, Warwick, or both, not to mention Frankie who kept us company for a good part of the day.
Initially I was dubious about the fee and almost didn't book the experience, but by the end of the day I was convinced it was totally worth it.
The day involved a tour of the hotel with its history and some local history for good measure, then a tour of their sustainable, bio diverse farm, before the work in the kitchen began.
Both Nicola and Warwick were totally generous with their knowledge and unstintingly answered any question I asked. Nicola's ideas in the kitchen were fresh and, for me anyway, innovative. I came away laden with information, too much of which I'll forget. (I really needed to record it so that I could take the ideas home to cogitate on rather than have them flit through my brain and never come back. Doing it with a friend may have helped in that respect.???)
The menu Nicola came up with allowed me to learn hands on, several techniques I'd never used before with tips for their success and warnings to prevent their failure.
The flavours were amazing and the culmination was sitting down to a beautifully wine matched meal in the company of my new friends.
A day well spent!
Nicola also does themed days on request and I'm so very tempted to book in for one of those!!!!!
Lyn Rollbusch
14/11/2022
Excellent place to spend a Sunday lunchtime. All our food was top class, very tasty and good size serves.
Staff very attentive but not over bearing.
Excellent wine choices.
Definitely recommend, we will go again.
Luigi McGoo
21/10/2022
Absolutely sublime lunch here- I had the lamb pie which came with a delicious salad, and we also had a side of potatoes which were exceptionally tasty. The outside area is relaxing on a warm day. Good wine list too, showcasing wines from the region and beyond. Loved it.
Eloise Harper
02/10/2022
My experience here with my partner was incredible! Food, atmosphere, drinks were all amazing. We loved the place so much we came back a day later for drinks and got to meet Frankie the dog, made our day even better! Can't wait to come back for our next weekend away. Thankyou for a wonderful experience :)
Sean and Julie Bell
12/09/2022
We were a group of 4 who visited for dinner. We had a private room with open fire. Food was brilliant with the Hotel growing their own produce. The staff were professional and knew the menu/food. The Watervale Hotel also has a large outdoor area but due to the cold we remained inside. We will definitely be back.
Ana Villa
10/07/2022
I went to my husband for lunch with our Golden retriever. We had a nice table in the garden. The service was excellent and very kind even with my dog. We ordered The Beef Flat Iron and Eye fillet. The food came quick and it was perfect! The met was juice and warm. The salad was rich in flavour. Franklin the dog came to say hello and the owner take our dog so we can enjoyed our meal. We definitely come back again.
Xavier Wills
04/06/2022
Absolute highlight of our visit to Clare last October, as soon as we entered the restaurant we were greeted by a wonderful host and little helper Frankie! The service throughout was just exceptional. The food was just incredible, a great focus on local produce and high attention to detail with presentation. The wine list is just amazing as well. Can't speak highly enough of this place, have to visit Clare again just to come here. One of the most memorable dining experiences of my life.
Chris Malpas
30/05/2022
Amazing food and wine, the owners have extensive knowledge on food & wine and it really shows here. Highly recommend doing a tasting then trying the food. Awesome menu. Will be back.
Yanan Duan
26/05/2022
We were there for a wine tasting experience. It has a great outdoor dining space. The food was amazing, and the service was timely. It was a bit cold sitting outdoors but there were three fire pits and electric heater above.
Andrei Lukashevich
20/04/2022
One of the best restaurants in my entire life. Extremely tasty, I would even stay unbelievably tasty. It is very clear that they have an exceptional chief and management as menu is well designed, every dish is an exceptional taste and quality. Service was above and beyond, they clearly know what they are doing and how to provide great hospitality experience. We loved it so much that went there unplanned one more time for the lunch and loved it even more.

Thank you!
Sandra Huby
03/04/2022
The food and service was excellent.
We really enjoyed our share plates of prawns, pork & beef meatballs.
Then mains of roast chicken followed by fillet steak.
The staff were polite and attentive.
The restaurant is split into several different sections. All looked wonderful .
Would definitely recommend.
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