Hardy's Verandah

The high tea food and wines are absolutely divine, truly beautiful quality and presentation. The view is also stunning and adds so much to the experience. However, the service unfortunately didn’t match the standard of the food. It felt like there were too many tables and not enough staff. We wanted to order more drinks, even just sparkling water and it took almost 30 minutes for someone to come to our table… and another 15min to bring the drinks. I asked for a coffee and had to ask three times, waiting nearly 20 minutes. After a two hour seating, we were asked to leave, even though we hadn’t been able to properly finish everything due to the long waits for drinks. My four stars are for the incredible food and the view. I truly hope that with more staff, the service can match the quality of what’s being served, because it has the potential to be a proper, exceptional experience.

I am a sucker for elegance, beautiful views and one-on-one service, so if you are too, this is the place for you! Set over the rolling Adelaide Hills this venue offers a beautiful setting in the outdoors, as well as the beautifully presented indoors. The wine cellar is also worth a visit. *I would suggest that you have around $250 per person in mind for a really enjoyable meal and wine here. Or for a high tea around $160 minimum. Highly recommend you visit if this is something that brings you as much joy as it does me!

My wife and I attended on the final day of our honeymoon and this was a solid 9.5/10 experience. Whilst on the pricier side, the view, service and food made it all worth it. We spoke with 5 different persons between server, sommelier and managers, all of which were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. It is not often restaurants of this caliber are able to offer a degustation that can cater to two separate dietaries for the same table and the Bluefin Tuna Chutoro was one of the best bites of food I think i've ever experienced. To cap it all off, we got to see a small glimpse of the Aurora atop the clouds. Highly recommend to anyone with a love for food & wine for a special occasion.

HVR Ultimate Journey was a delightful and delicious! The photos will tell the story. Dining through sunset was very romantic.

We had the seven-course dining experience at Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant and it was truly exceptional. We had requested halal meals in advance, and everything was prepared and served accordingly, which we really appreciated. The staff were incredibly polite and attentive , each dish was beautifully presented, and the waiters took the time to explain every course in detail. The atmosphere was elegant, and the overall experience was both luxurious and memorable.

No signage on main entrance which made it difficult to find. Just having a sign with each of the establishments within would be super helpful to new patrons. Walk up the stairs, the door will be closed but its unlocked so you just walk in and its at end of the hall on the right. We booked the high tea which was exceptional. They don't have a coffee menu but can make most standard orders. They didn't have hazelnut syrup available for cappuccinos though. The staff were friendly but I would have liked a bit more table service for drink refills etc. Sometimes it takes a while for things to come out or to get someone's attention. Cannot say a bad thing about the selection of food on the high tea. Everything was amazing. Probably the best high tea I've been to. They did not miss. The Scones were soft but not too crumbly, powdered but not messy and had a crisp glazing. Clotted cream was lightly seasoned too. Perfection really. The sandwiches were light refreshing and flavorful. Big fan of the bacon egg with wasabi mayo. I'm not the biggest enjoyer of seafood but the salmon Blini was also delicious. A flavor palette to suit and satiate anyone I feel. The second time we went there were more seafood options but I enjoyed them all. Monto rosso donut was interesting and tasty. I dislike celery but it meshed really well with the flavor. All the sweets were wonderful. The Madeline and frosting was delicious cakey and light. The Cherry bakewell tart had marinated Cherries and the flavor was definitely alcoholic strong but was really complimented by the pastry and creaminess. Mini pav was light and soft. Choux pastry was the perfect texture. We only had 2 other tables aside from us so you get a lot of privacy and an absolutely stunning view. I love the elegant cottage feel to the decor and the chairs were very comfortable. They have Bag stools you can put your handbag on and offer to hang up your coats. If youre celebrating something they bring you out and cute brownie with a note. I was too full to finish it but it was lovely. I was congratulated by patrons and staff members alike so I felt very special.

This restaurant is overrated. The food itself tastes ok, but for the price you’re paying, you’d expect more like some kind of “wow” factor — which just isn’t there. Everything felt very average. What really stood out, though, was how surprisingly small the portions were. For example, the beef dish only had about two bites’ worth of meat. I even added two side dishes. I bet even you go through all seven courses you still hungry. Each course was basically just few bites. Another point that really affected the dining experience was the service. While we were still talking to one server about the dishes, another interrupted us ask if he can clear our plates? It came across as unprofessional and lacking basic courtesy. But what made the experience truly unpleasant was the constant presence of body odor throughout the entire meal. It wasn’t just a moment — it lingered from the beginning to the end of the meal, which made it hard to enjoy the food. I’m not trying to be offensive or discriminatory. This is simply an honest observation. Some individuals naturally carry a stronger scent, but in a restaurant setting, especially at this price point, it’s something management should really pay attention to when staffing the front of house. Not worth a second visit.

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.