The Dining Room at the Stirling Hotel

4.3

88 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

The Dining Room offers dining Friday to Sunday for lunch or Monday to Saturday for dinner. Located next door to The Bistro, in the heritage original dining room of the Stirling Hotel, The Dining Room offers a tranquil and cosy environment with high ceilings, leafy features and warming open fires.

Passionate about high quality produce, our Executive Chef Brendan Boothroyd sources the best ingredients from quality Adelaide Hills and South Australian producers. The menu features from straight outs and classics through to dishes created to share and enjoy amongst friends and family.

To satisfy your pallet an extensive bottle wine list of more than 350 bottles includes exceptional Old World, New World and locally produced boutique wines. But don’t worry we haven’t forgotten some of your favourites by the glass as well.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(08) 8339 2345
Website
http://www.stirlinghotel.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Brendan Boothroyd

Location
52 Mt Barker Road, Stirling, AU-SA 5152
Neighborhood
Stirling
Parking details
Rear parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Garlic BreadA$8.00
Garlic, rosemary, ciabatta loaf
Natural Oyster
Fresh lime
- eaA$3.00
Kilpatrick Oyster
Bacon, BBQ sauce
- eaA$3.50
Duck + Black Bean Spring Roll
Roasted quince dipping sauce
- (3)A$14.00
Caramelised Cauliflower HummusA$12.50
Green harissa, crispy chickpeas, toasted turkish bread
Sweet Green Pea + Lemon Arancini
Danish feta, saffron aioli
- (3)A$14.00
Charred Corn Croquette
Manchego, jalapeno, smoked tomato chutney
- (3)A$14.00
Pork + Chive Dumplings
Yuzu, soy dressing, ginger, coriander, water chestnut
- (8)A$14.00

Classics

Free Range Chicken SchnitzelA$22.00
Parmesan + corn chip crumb, thick cut chips, classic salad
Beer Batter Wild Caught NT BarramundiA$26.00
House tartare, thick cut chips, classic salad
Salt + Pepper Australian SquidA$24.00
House tartare, thick cut chips, classic salad
100% Wagyu Beef BurgerA$24.00
Bacon, cheese, beetroot, iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickle, sss sauce, thick cut chips
Chicken Burrito BowlA$24.00
Hotsauce chicken, charred corn, black beans, rice, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, crispy tortilla

Entree

Pan Fried Tommy Ruffs
Umpernickel toast, radish, yuzu mayo, salmon salt
- (3)A$20.00
Grilled White + Green AsparagusA$18.00
Black balsamic mayonnaise, truffled pecorino, shaved macadamia, nashi pear
Rotisserie Duck SaladA$20.00
Beetroot, blood orange, treviso, fresh horseradish, raspberry vincotto
Pan Roasted CauliflowerA$18.00
Xo, almond cream, hazelnut praline
Burrata + Basil RisottoA$24.00
Lemon, olive crumb, micro herbs

Main

Pan Fried New Zealand King SalmonA$30.00
English spinach, pecan, brown butter, artichoke puree, lemon, capers
Char-Grilled Berkshire Pork CutletA$28.00
Miso, pistachio, currants, parsnip, chicory
Josper Roast SaladA$24.00
Pumpkin, silverbeet, eggplant, zucchini, black barley, puffed rice, toasted almonds, salsa verde, citrus yoghurt
Fried Yellow Snapper CurryA$26.00
Baby spinach, sugarsnaps, bean shoots, steamed rice, crispy shallot, roasted banana naan
Gnocchi RaguA$26.00
Beef shin, green pea, roasted tomato, parmesan

Grill

All grill cuts served with duck fat roast chat potatoes, salsa verde, roasted shallots, broccolini, garlic + herb butter, and a choice of sauce (Gluten Free)

Bendbrook Scotch Fillet
- 250GA$34.00
Grain Fed Sirloin
- 300GA$30.00
Fleurieu Lamb Rump
- 300GA$28.00

Sauce

Green PeppercornA$2.00
Seed MustardA$2.00
MushroomA$2.00
Red Wine JusA$2.00
House GravyA$2.00

Sides

Burnt Baby Sweet CornA$10.00
Corn shoots, goats curd
Roasted Heirloom CarrotsA$10.00
Hot feta dressing, toasted seeds, dill
Rocket SaladA$10.00
Pear, ricotta salata, truffle vinaigrette

Thick Cut Chips (Vegetarian)

Truffle + ParmesanA$10.00
Yoghurt, Spring Onion, Honey LimeA$10.00
Housemade KetchupA$8.00

House Made Condiments

Please Help Yourself at Our Complimentary Condiment Station

Tomato Ketchup
Spicy Barbeque
Diablo Hot Sauce
SSS (Stirling Special Sauce)

Dessert

Quince + Vanilla Bean BruleeA$12.00
Pistachio ice cream, brandy-snap
Soft Centered Salted Chocolate PuddingA$12.00
Sherry macerated grapes, vanilla bean ice cream (allow 20 minutes)
Josper Fruit Crumble
Frangelico vanilla custard
- Serves TwoA$20.00
AffogatoA$12.00
Vanilla bean ice cream, espresso, liqueur
Cheese Plate
See board for selection; caramelised quince, digestive biscuit, sourdough toast, poached muscatelle
- P. O. A

Junior

All meals are served with buttered corn on the cob, thick cut chips & ketchup

Housemade Free Range Chicken NuggetsA$10.00
Pork ChipolatasA$10.00
Battered FishA$10.00
CheeseburgerA$10.00
Quiche, Feta + SpinachA$10.00

Junior Desserts

Jurassic JellyA$6.00
Banana Split SundaeA$6.00
Ice cream, chocolate topping, nuts
Kid's Activity PacksA$2.00

Senior Lunch

12PM - 3PM Monday to friday; excludes public holidays

Roast of the DayA$16.00
Seasonal roast vegetables, yorkshire pudding, gravy + condiments
Beer Batter BarramundiA$16.00
Classic salad, grilled lemon, thick cut chips, house tartare
Free Range Chicken SchnitzelA$16.00
Classic salad, grilled lemon, thick cut chips
Gnocchi RaguA$16.00
Beef shin, green peas, roasted tomatoes, parmesan
Spinach + Feta QuicheA$14.00
Classic salad, thick cut chips
Salt + Pepper Australian SquidA$16.00
Classic salad, grilled lemon, thick cut chips, house tartare

Senior Soup

Housemade DailyA$10.00
Turkish bread

Senior Dessert

Sticky Date PuddingA$8.00
Butterscotch sauce
Bread + Butter PuddingA$8.00
Vanilla ice cream

Senior Meal Deal

Senior Meal DealA$22.00
Choice of main, soup or dessert & coffee

What 88 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

88 Reviews

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SamC
Adelaide
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The waiter was brilliant. Very attentive and switched on.
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Brock
Adelaide
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Great food however the wait staff were rather rude
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JamesT
Adelaide
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely lunch for my Mums birthday. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The wine list was surprisingly extensive. The outside afternoon dining was magic and the food was delicious. We all had different meals and they all were delicious. Definitely be back again.
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DanB
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Disappointed, we have eaten at the Stirling previously and always had a good experience. Our last visit was far from that, very average quality of food and menu. Food was cold when it was served, some fillet steak was full of fat, and the port loin dish was way over cooked! Not great and a bit disappointing based on prior visits. They did take the food off the bill however, which was a nice gesture.
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JB1969
Adelaide
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice menu. Good food. Decent serving size. Perhaps service was a little rushed for my liking.
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CarolN
Adelaide
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Couldn't find our reservation, told to go to one area and then got taken back to where we started. Not the best or the worst, but won't be returning anytime soon.
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JustinW
Adelaide
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were brilliant; nice balance of service without being "over the top". Food was really good. The Stirling Hotel has been really well renovated and is a charming old pub in a picturesque leafy Adelaide Hills township that was buzzing with Sunday afternoon markets amidst a beautiful misty fog - reminded me of being in England. Which for the start of summer (December) was a rare thing. And something else, the wine list is very extensive starting from good value budget wines (no such thing as a bad red in South Australia) ranging to hideously expensive. I chose something mid-range a Barossa Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz - which did the trick nicely with my steak. Blasted off with a couple of pints of Coopers Pale followed by the Red for the boost phase. Finished with a scotch that kept me in orbit (I made that last bit up). Wasn't driving.
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SarahW
Adelaide
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and service but too noisy on a Saturday night. The acoustics are not good. You could not hear your dining companions talk. We almost had to shout to be heard. Better to go during the week as it is quieter.
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Krisk
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very noisy. Great service and food. Good choice of beverages. Just a little much noise for conversations
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AMHC
Adelaide
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We used to love the ambiance of dining room but on our recent visit it was much noisier than we recall however still a lovely place to be. The food was good especially the starters. My pork for main course was dry however I accept this may be due to the way it was cooked on the Josper. My husband's lamb was delicious. Our real concern was the wine list which is extensive but we chose 3 wines all of which they did not have therefore in the end we accepted a more recent vintage of our third choice. My suggestion is to perhaps have a smaller list but be able to supply all that is on it. As we were having difficulty finding a wine it took a long time for us to get served as the person serving us during this time changed giving us the impression it was just too hard.
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52 Mt Barker Road, Stirling, AU-SA 5152

Additional information

Neighborhood
Stirling
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Rear parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Brendan Boothroyd
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.stirlinghotel.com.au/
Phone number
(08) 8339 2345

The Dining Room at the Stirling Hotel

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Garlic BreadA$8.00

Natural Oyster

Kilpatrick Oyster

Duck + Black Bean Spring Roll

Caramelised Cauliflower HummusA$12.50

Sweet Green Pea + Lemon Arancini

Charred Corn Croquette

Pork + Chive Dumplings

Classics

Free Range Chicken SchnitzelA$22.00

Beer Batter Wild Caught NT BarramundiA$26.00

Salt + Pepper Australian SquidA$24.00

100% Wagyu Beef BurgerA$24.00

Chicken Burrito BowlA$24.00

Entree

Pan Fried Tommy Ruffs

Grilled White + Green AsparagusA$18.00

Rotisserie Duck SaladA$20.00

Pan Roasted CauliflowerA$18.00

Burrata + Basil RisottoA$24.00

Main

Pan Fried New Zealand King SalmonA$30.00

Char-Grilled Berkshire Pork CutletA$28.00

Josper Roast SaladA$24.00

Fried Yellow Snapper CurryA$26.00

Gnocchi RaguA$26.00

Grill

Bendbrook Scotch Fillet

Grain Fed Sirloin

Fleurieu Lamb Rump

Sauce

Green PeppercornA$2.00

Seed MustardA$2.00

MushroomA$2.00

Red Wine JusA$2.00

House GravyA$2.00

Featured Item

Rotisserie of the Day

Butchers Cut

Sides

Burnt Baby Sweet CornA$10.00

Roasted Heirloom CarrotsA$10.00

Rocket SaladA$10.00

Thick Cut Chips (Vegetarian)

Truffle + ParmesanA$10.00

Yoghurt, Spring Onion, Honey LimeA$10.00

Housemade KetchupA$8.00

House Made Condiments

Tomato Ketchup

Spicy Barbeque

Diablo Hot Sauce

SSS (Stirling Special Sauce)

Dessert

Quince + Vanilla Bean BruleeA$12.00

Soft Centered Salted Chocolate PuddingA$12.00

Josper Fruit Crumble

AffogatoA$12.00

Cheese Plate

Junior

Housemade Free Range Chicken NuggetsA$10.00

Pork ChipolatasA$10.00

Battered FishA$10.00

CheeseburgerA$10.00

Quiche, Feta + SpinachA$10.00

Junior Desserts

Jurassic JellyA$6.00

Banana Split SundaeA$6.00

Kid's Activity PacksA$2.00

Senior Lunch

Roast of the DayA$16.00

Beer Batter BarramundiA$16.00

Free Range Chicken SchnitzelA$16.00

Gnocchi RaguA$16.00

Spinach + Feta QuicheA$14.00

Salt + Pepper Australian SquidA$16.00