Sunset Food and Wine

We had a fantastic dinner at Sunset Food & Wine near Penneshaw on Thursday, 15 January. The $95 Feed Me menu was superb from start to finish, with beautifully presented dishes that really showcased Kangaroo Island produce. Standouts for us were the fresh oysters with red wine vinegar granita, the grilled kingfish with leeks and brown butter, and the lemon curd and yoghurt ice cream dessert – all full of flavour and very well balanced. The service was warm, professional and efficient; if anything, courses arrived a little too quickly at times, as we would have loved a bit longer to savour each plate. The wine list was quite extensive; however, the options for wine by the glass were limited. It would be great to see this list expanded, especially since you need to drive to the restaurant and there are no taxi or ride-share services available on the island. Overall, it was a memorable evening with excellent food, a relaxed atmosphere and lovely views – we’d happily return and highly recommend Sunset Food & Wine to anyone visiting Kangaroo Island.

Lovely restaurant with great food and fabulous view. We ordered the feed me option, it was well presented and tasty. I would highly recommend dining at this restaurant. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Five Stars in every way. Every bite was symphony of flavour - special shout out to the steak (best we’ve ever had, anywhere). Staff were lovely, attentive. View, divine. I mentioned to the staff it was my partner’s Birthday and his dessert came out with Happy Birthday written in chocolate sauce. Such a lovely extra touch! Thank you, so much for a truly lovely experience.

What an amazing experience!! We went on a Saturday night for the degustation menu and it was incredible! Every morsel of food was an experience and I loved every second of it. I am a celiac who has a seafood allergy and all my allergies were perfectly catered for. (Just be sure to give them a few days notice for this.) The wine menu is great however we did have to order a few times as our chosen wines were sold out which they were very apologetic for. The ended up bringing a few different wines to the table for us to choose from. Thank you for an enjoyable night!

Sunset Food & Wine on Kangaroo Island is an absolute gem! The stunning ocean views create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. The food was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavour, showcasing the best local ingredients. The wine selection is fantastic, perfectly complementing each dish. The service was warm and attentive, making you feel truly special. A must-visit for anyone looking for a top-notch culinary experience on the island!

This was our first visit to the restaurant, where we chose the $98 per person Feed Me menu, comprising ten bite-sized courses. Each dish was beautifully presented and visually stunning, and every course was equally delicious. The restaurant boasts an exceptional ocean view, which further enhanced the dining experience. The staff were warm and welcoming, taking the time to patiently explain each course. We will definitely be returning on our next visit to Kangaroo Island.

Possibly the best feed me menu I’ve ever had .

What a beautiful place for sunset. So glad my husband booked this place at just the right time. We had wallabies visit us on the lawn in front of the deck. The food was all so beautiful; we had the degustation and everything was perfect. Loved everything about this place! Great way to spend our 1 year anniversary.

Fantastic place for dinner. Definitely worth our drive from kingscote to here. The sunset is beautiful so book a table early outside for the best view of the sunset. The best time is probably 6pm sitting in the summer to time for the sunset at the end. The sunset view is incredible here. For the quality of food, one is definitely getting incredible value for what you pay here. When we arrive for our new year eve dinner, we were greeted with two glasses of pol roger, which is a fantastic start. We stood on the porch to enjoy the view before the meal started. The set menu is quite well proportioned. Not too much food or too rich. Everything was put together with ultimate care, without the excessive pretentiousness and molecular gastronomy of top restaurants. Everything was excellent. My favorites were: Oysters with cape Malay dressing: amazing concoction. Super fresh oyster but the best part of this dish is in the sauce. A bit of acidity perfectly balanced with a splash of chili oil. Arguably the best oyster I have ever had. Blini with hand picked crab, cucumber, and ikura - beautiful presentation. The blini is warm and soft and forms the cradle for the best of the ingredients. Ikura usually tastes a bit raw and overwhelmingly salty on its own. Here it was blended into the blini and crab into a delightful bite that piques your appetite to discover more. ---- The rest: Lamb tartare - pretty good. Interesting seaweed wrap for this. Salmon sashimi - super fresh sashimi. A bit bland. Ask for a sea salt and additional lime to brighten this dish. Pork belly and loin - like the sweet cabbage addition to this. More traditional dish. St George whiting with pumpkin broth - love the fish with the broth. The fish is perfectly cooked. I didn't care for the greens on top (it may be broccoli). Cheese supplement - nothing special. Can skip this course. Chocolate mousse with pistachio, cherry, and peach sorbet - this is probably my least favorite within the menu. The rich chocolate clashes a bit with the acidity of the cherry and peach sorbet. I had to eat the two parts separately. I liked the fruits more than the chocolate. --- For the wine by the glass, I had the lane vineyard Chardonnay. It was great with the meal. If one is driving after dinner, it's best to ration the wine intake given the wild animals on the road at night. Our waitress was a lady who just got engaged to the British chef who runs the place a week before our dinner (congrats!). She was super friendly and very helpful.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Beverage selection includes some great regional wines. Fine food lots of flavor but portions very small. .

Had an amazing meal at sunset. The oysters were some of the best and most clean oysters I have ever had. The octopus was also amazing and highly recommend. The view is absolutely stunning if you are able to sit outside and there are kangaroo hopping around everywhere. Would 100% come again and again!