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USD 7 - USD 26
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Gastropub, Australian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

We have been to Kookaburras on previous visits & always found it to be reliable. The waitresses here are absolutely delightful & make you feel very welcome. My wife had a medium rare porterhouse with salad & I had the Panko Crumbed prawns. The steak...was perfectly cooked & most enjoyable. The panko prawns were also a delight to eat, they were a good size & very tasty.. We enjoyed they experience so much that we returned 2 nights later & were just as impressed as we were on our earlier visit. Absolutely recommended.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023 via mobile

Very friendly staff working when we’re there. Located on the edge of town centre. Meals were very filling and tasted great. Pie special tender and chicken Parma was massive.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 September 2023

We booked as we knew that at this specific weekend it would be busy. I ate there last Grampian brushes 2022 and was seated with another group of artists which was fun. This time I was with my daughter. We both were happy with the...service, food and general atmosphere and we'll book there again should we return in 2024. I think we'll have both Friday and Saturday nights this time as the other place we went to was dreadful.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023 via mobile

We went to the Kookaburra hotel based on other reviews and it did not let us down. Carly was a delight, from the moment we walked in she was on point, friendly, efficient and very helpful. All the staff are really lovely. From the other...recommendations we had the Seafood Barramundi and it was excellent. We tried, on Carly's recommendation, a local Chardonnay and it went with the Barra beautifully. All in all a fabulous dining experience, thank you.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 September 2023 via mobile

What a delightful find. Went for dinner our first night in Halls Gap and enjoyed it so much we rebooked for another evening. Would have gone again but their day off is Monday. Menu offers both pub food but also some delicious alternatives. We enjoyed...the Seafood Barramundi fillet (and so it seemed half the pub) as well as the pub porterhouse and duck risotto. Couldn’t have asked for better meals and friendly service.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 14 August 2023

Absolutely incredible. The atmosphere, the service, and the food was brilliant. It was actually that good for lunch, that we rebooked and went for dinner.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2023

Lovely little country pub where we felt welcome from the moment we stepped in. There was a woodfire and a great bar with a fair selection of 'regular' and craft beers as well as a good selection of wines. The menu was typical pub fare...and was well cooked and presented. The staff was friendly and happy to have a yak and, even though there was pretty much a full house of diners, the service was spot on. We only dropped in for a drink but stayed because of what we found inside. I like a good pub, this is one of them.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 4 August 2023 via mobile

We dine here annually and have always enjoyed our dinner. The new owners have brought a fun energy and vibe to the venue. Our waitress welcomed us warmly and all staff were friendly and hospitable. The new menu was interesting and varied and delicious. Well...done Kooka Crew.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 8 July 2023

Thankyou to the the kookaburra Hotel restaurant. The Great food and brilliant staff was a highlight of our two day stopover in Halls Gap back home to Adelaide. The Mull wine and log fire on a rainy day was also welcome. Sean and Annette ☘️

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 25 June 2023 via mobile

We sat eating our lovely meals, warm and cosy on a rainy evening and couldn’t help but notice how well the staff here went about their business. Not once did they stop for a chat or wait for something to do, they just got in...and did what needed doing and without making us feel as though we had to rush our meal and get out. In many places now you feel as though you’re imposing on a conversation when you ask staff a question, met with almost a snarl but not at the Kookaburra Hotel. Everyone was friendly and cheery in demeanour and all looked to be having fun. The food was lovely, matching each description on the menu perfectly and the desserts were even better. Please go and support this lovely place when your in Halls Gap.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 April 2023 via mobile

Had a very pleasant evening at the kookaburra. They provide table service which was friendly, the menu has something for everyone. The food was great, full of flavor and a very large meal.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 27 March 2023

Doesn't look like much from the outside but don't be put off. Inside it has the look and feel of a pub for food, but the food quality is definitely a notch above just "pub". We enjoyed our meals (but watch out for a rather...industrial "sortbet").More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 26 March 2023

So happy that we chose to come here for a meal. The food was delicious. A lovely menu and after talking to other diners around us everyone was more than happy with their meals. They were very quick in getting the meals to the table...and the service was friendly. Thanks for making my special weekend even more special. We will be backMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 16 March 2023 via mobile

The outside did not grab us when walking past but local intel said v good so we checked it out for a drink after much walking in the Grampions. Very good inside and drinks to be had. Again local intel said high quality dining so...we checked the menu and booked a next night dinner. Thank you to who we now know was the owner for reserving us a great seat when they get so busy. Now the next night dinner - so happy and thank you for the great and friendly service to Carlee (good wine knowledge on top) and Jewels both confident in helping us make best choices. A trifecta - great service, food and wine. Yep we will be back.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 21 January 2023 via mobile

We have been coming to this restaurant nearly every year for about 8 years as part of our annual Halls Gap holiday. We really enjoyed our time here this year with delicious food and welcoming staff. Good luck to all involved and thanks.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Kookaburra Hotel is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4