We last visited Oakover about 8 months ago and while the food was okay we were not in a hurry to go back.However yesterday we decided to give it another go.
We are so very glad we did. The waitress was a lot friendlier and nothing was too hard for them.Mum had the big breakfast minus egg and it was more than enough. Was fresh and mum loved it. Girl had the Breakfast burger which came with 3 hashbrowns. We bought half the burger home as it was huge. She loved it. The burger was microwaved the next morning and my son raved about the flavour still. I had the Eggs Benedict with Pulled Pork. I don't do runny eggs and asked for them to be hard. They were the best eggs ever and the pulled pork was delish. Still a little pricey I believe however, the food was a lot better than last time and a move in the right direction.So much so that the kids can't wait to go and have another breakfast burger.
Its a beautiful day, beautiful place, lovely waitresses unlike what they said in the review. However both paddle boats are broken and reading the reviews they have been broken for ages. Hope they do something about it
Kids very disappointed as they visited oakover for the lake cruising in the paddle boat. The foods are delicious and the wine is superb. Regardless will pay another visit next time, hopefully the paddle boats will be in good working order. One more downside, the flies, better sitting outside..
Fantastic day at oakover with friends and kids, they had a ball, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was happy, would highly recommend for a nice sunny day out.
What a delicious meal. Best squid ever cooked to perfection for lunch. Also recommend the bruchetta and croquettes. Great view over the lake and great service. Highly recommend.
Very nice lunch here, albiet very busy and noisy on a Sunday. Deli board was fresh and generous for four people with fresh crusty bread, olives,cheese and pate. For mains the burger and fries is very big. Pork belly was fresh and tasty with apple cider salad, and the salt and pepper squid was very good too. Desserts are limited but the panaotta was generous in size and very nice. Coffees were excellent using fiori coffee. Table service was great with attentive staff even though the restaurant was booked out.
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+3.5
We hadn’t been to Oakover for some time and with a couple of visitors from Victoria looking for a casual place to eat in the Swan Valley, we decided it was just the spot. It is a rustic sort of place, very open and expansive dining area – with even more places to sit on the enclosed verandas looking out over the quite picturesque grounds, complete with an artificial lake and paddle boats.
Good food and atmosphere. Menu is a little limited but dishes were well presented and quality produce used. Ordered the granola & yoghurt...delicious! Free paddle boat at the lake was a winner too
I love the vibe at wineries and breweries in the Margaret River area. They’re often geared towards families and I’d always hoped that the Swan Valley would follow suit with some quality family friendly venues, closer to home. Last year my prayers were answered with the fab Mandoon Estate. I’ve been hearing good things about the Oakover Winery’s transformation into kid friendly Oakover Grounds and so we headed there for lunch to check it out.
Beautiful place to come for breakfast or lunch.
We shared the beef burger and fried chicken wings. The burger delish and came with a sensational chutney. The hand cut chips went to bad either. Although I probably wouldn't order the wings again, I didn't realize they were breadcrumbed and wasn't a fan.
Overall, the staff were friendly, service was quick but they didn't rush you and food and wine were worth it. We will be going back soon hopefully!
Oakover Grounds Swan Valley is located just off the Great Northern Hwy in Middle Swan. Located alongside a beautiful small dam with pedal boats that are free to use, you can enjoy wine, beer & cider, coffee tasting as well as a light meal later in the week. There is something here for the whole family and it is so easy to spend the day away here.
Just came for a coffee. Ordered at the counter after waiting for ages to be served. Drinks were good and the grounds were lovely. Only 2 paddle boats available and the people using them were not giving them up. Maybe a sign stating 10 minutes only or similar would be good.
Seems that customer service seems to be a general issue here…
Great experience. Tasty wine, quality cheese box as well outside at the Smokehouse bar. Good for kids. Live jazz every last Sunday of the month.
You can't go past Oakover Grounds for a family friendly Swan Valley winery experience. Beautiful relaxed and fun atmosphere with lots of grassed area and shade, free pedal boats, playground and garden games. Drop in for a coffee and cake (daily) or a full breakfast (weekends) or lunch (Wed - Sun).
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