Star of Greece McLaren Vale

Star of Greece sits at 1 Esplanade, overlooking the coast and the site of its namesake shipwreck. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a Mediterranean and Greek seafood menu that reflects its proximity to the water.

It holds one hat from the Australian Good Food Guide, a distinction that sets it apart from the more casual beach shacks nearby. While Port Willunga Beach is a five-minute walk away, you come here for the precision of the kitchen rather than the proximity to the sand. The food is focused and restrained, avoiding the sprawling, unfussy approach common to the Fleurieu Coast. It offers a formal, considered take on the region’s catch that feels more precise than the salt-crusted offerings of its neighbours.