Hardy's Verandah Restaurant Adelaide Hills

I’m not even kidding but the service here is absolutely unreal. 👏🏼👏🏼 The three gentleman that worked the high tea (12pm-2pm) on the Verandah today, service was impeccable. Lovely men! The food is stunning and delicious. We need more of those coronation chicken sandwiches and buttermilk sconces. ⭐️ The venue itself is gorgeous too but we all know that from the photos. So worth the money. Many thanks to the team. You made our day out so much relaxed when our with our little one. 🤍🩵⭐️

My fiancé and I booked in for a cute little high tea to celebrate our engagement. It was our first time visiting Hardy’s and I can say we were very impressed. The food was delicious, the staff were lovely and very welcoming. The venue is absolutely stunning and it was a perfect day to go for a stroll through the gardens. 10/10 guys we will certainly be back to try the dinner menu 👌🏼

We had a wonderful high tea experience here on Boxing Day. On arrival we were greeted warmly by staff and seated at a table with an amazing view. The furniture and artwork also makes this experience feel special. Upon serving high tea, the staff explained the food tier by tier which helped us to get an idea of what we were going to eat. The unlimited tea and coffee offer just made the experience even more pleasant. We felt comfortable and enjoyed the food during our time spent here. Definitely recommend this restaurant for wonderful high tea experience.

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Hardys Verandah and were blown away by the exceptional experience. The 7-course tasting menu was nothing short of spectacular, each dish more delightful than the last. Every bite showcased the chef’s skill and attention to detail, with flavors that were both innovative and comforting. But what truly made the evening unforgettable was the service. Jamie and Pietra (If I have spelt this wrong, please let me know and I will edit it) went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. Their attentiveness, warmth, and knowledge of the menu really elevated the whole night. They made us feel welcomed and at ease, answering questions and offering recommendations with a smile. Overall, Hardys Verandah delivered an incredible dining experience that combined exquisite food with top-tier service. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to indulge in an unforgettable meal and view.

This is my second visit to Hardy's, three years apart. The first visit, the food was exceptional. The wine pairing was a fail point. This time, I'm sorry to say the food isn't strong and the wine only marginally improved. I'll start with the food. It's technically excellent, however on the palate it's not exciting or innovative. It actually borders on boring. It's safe, and I understand how that feels good when dealing with a broad audience, however it's certainly a missed opportunity for the chef. The wine pairing is much improved, however a new sommelier with limited to zero knowledge of the SA wines he is pouring. That actually wouldn't be an issue, however he attempted to fake it and it didn't work. I would have respected it more if he had said he was new and asked what we thought of a wine. After four and a half hours of dining, we left without the petit fours as the staff were busy chatting at the front and never went to the kitchen for them. $1000 later, it wasn't a great experience and that's a real shame. The building is gorgeous, the ambience is there, unfortunately the staff didn't nail it, and that highlighted the weaknesses in the food and wine offering. Will we be back? I don't think so, for the price point it needed to hit the high notes and sadly it didn't.

We had the best time. The high tea was amazing the food a delight and delicious the drinks refreshing And Raj was so helpful and informative and nothing was to much for us Will absolutely be coming back and bringing family and friends If I could 10 stars

As soon as we walked in we can feel the warmth and the ambience is simply fantastic. The elegant decor and soft lighting is the perfect setting for a special birthday celebration. We opted for the degustation but added in the truffle experience. The food is hands down one of the best I've ever tasted. The staff here made us feel so special, very polite and attentive. This is one restaurant you have to experience at least once in your life. Oh the vanilla icecream with truffle was out of this world delicious!!!

Exceptional dining experience from the views of the Piccadilly Valley, the overall ambiance, the service and of course the food. Had the degustation as a package deal with staying at Mount Lofty House and upgraded to the sommelier choosing our accompanying wines for each meal; sensational.