While everyone thought those poor coeliacs, vegetarians and organic obsessives were stuck in weird hippie cafes, eating faux-meat and lentils, they (or at least the savvy ones) have actually been enjoying a gluttonous feast of gourmet cuisine at Awganix in McLaren Vale. This conscientious brasserie has moved to the Marienberg Centre, occupying an appropriately wholesome-looking, sunlit, blond timber space. In this bright and open room, clued-up foodies dine on a menu of organic, local produce-focused cuisine, courtesy of chef and co-owner Adam Byford.
The menu ranges from light lunches and nibbles to hearty main courses, such as beef Wellington or a classic stroganoff. Diners can benefit from Awganix's DIY philosophy, tucking into such homemade delicacies as their organic bread or the house-made Aldinga Turkey pate. The menu features a plentiful selection of such nibbly platters, ideal for sharing over a glass of wine from the adjoining Marienberg and Fern Hill winery.
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Daily noon-3pm, Mon-Sat 6pm-9pm
Gluten-Free, Modern Australian, Organic and Vegan
Entree: $7.50-$16
Mains: $20-$30
Dessert: $10-$15
Degustation menu:
5 courses,
$80
Set menu:
2 courses
Degustation available the first Thursday of every month
Payment accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Diners Club, American Express, Surcharge for Amex and Diners and EFTPOS
Licensed with bar. Wine is available by the glass. BYO $8.50 corkage per bottle.
Children's menu
This venue accepts bookings. It is advisable to make a reservation ahead of time. Group bookings are supported.
Seats 80
Outside dining area
Wheelchair access
and wheelchair-accessible toilets
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Posted by:
General Thrust
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9 March 2009, 2.56pm
Dinner review
Had 14 friends attend to celebrate a birthday. Preordered a birthday cake made by Awganix (2 other restaurants didn't want to make a cake but if we bought one along they would slice it for us at $1.10 a slice!!!). The food was excellent but was bettered only by the service. Couldn't recommend it highly enough and we all thought the pricing was very reasonable. With individual pricing for each person that just made life that little bit easier! We shall return.
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Posted by:
discerning
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28 April 2008, 5.17pm
Gluten Free disaster
When I made my booking I informed them that I needed gluten free. When I arrived they assured me that they were aware and provided me with a separate gluten free menu. I then ordered from this menu. I was half way through my meal before it was discovered that it was not gluten free because the waitress failed to inform the kitchen when my order was taken. As a coeliac this was a health disaster and the restaurant did not adequately compensate for this blunder of which I became very sick in the following days. The restaurant's ambience was excellent and my husband (who is a non-coeliac) said his food was good. If you require gluten free then triple check when ordering and when the food is brought to your table.
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Visit: Mon 28 April 2008
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