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.
Food And Wine Ombudsman
+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.
WOW what an Awesome Day!!
Fantastic Staff
Tasty Wines & Food
Sweet Service & So Welcoming!!
Family Friendly to our little ones
Such a wonderful Thursday, we will be back for a 30th lunch & the men can FISH!!!
WIN WIN
THANKS AGAIN
Table of 12
Saturday October 10 Coffee cake
Love the atmosphere
Love the beautiful grounds
Love the friendly staff
Love the inexpensive wine
Love the free paddle boats
Love the good mix of food on the menu
Love how it's pet friendly
Had lunch here with friends on a public holiday. We ordered our drinks and received them promptly and then spent ages waiting for someone to come take our order for food. I had pan fried barramundi with kipfler potatoes and olives, which was pretty pleasant. Found a couple pits in the olives though. I had some of the sweet potato crisps as well and they were nice and crunchy.
We tried some of the home made popsicles for dessert. I chose the nutella and banana popsicle which was pretty much cold nutella on a stick. Still, anything with nutella is damn delicious.
Good food, pleasant atmosphere, average service. -H
What better way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than to pig out in a hidden gem in the heart of Swan Valley. I was really upset that I didn’t bring my camera with me!. The restaurant is situated inside a massive shed with decked out with rustic furnishing. Quite unfortunate that we picked such a rainy day to visit Oakover. Otherwise we could have sat outside and basked in the beauty of nature this winery has to offer. It was pouring so hard we could barely have a conversation.
Went here for a late lunch. The atmosphere and surroundings were quite lovely with a vineyard at the back. We ordered dishes to share between 5 people. Pork crackling was really good. The chicken wings were also quite good. My hubby loved the gnocchi but I found the truffle oil a bit too much which was the dominant flavour. The tiny shrimp with the lemon aioli was amazing and the best thing ordered. The beef croquettes with the mash were a bit dry and were probably the least enjoyable. However it was overall a nice relaxing lunch with drinks amongst picturesque surroundings.
It’s hipster meets funk décor with friendly service, good hearty food and naturally fab drinks from the wine, beer and coffee on offer. You may or may not be aware that Oakover Wines (now called Oakover Grounds) in the Swan Valley has had a bit of a makeover over in the recent months, but I am darn sure you’ll be impressed whether you remember the old look or not.
Lets just tick all the boxes shall we Oakover!
Such an amazing venue, delicious food, great drinks and the best coffee I've had in WA, not to mention amazing service!
I cannot recommend this place enough!
I can't stop thinking about the fried chicken wings & chipotle mayo with pickles nomnomnom.
New favourite place, such lovely grounds & the staff are really friendly. Can't wait to go back!
The renovations are just what this place needed! Perfect winery lunch. Share plates were delicious and so filling. It's perfect for family and friends. Can't wait to go back.
The Breakfast Confidential
+5
Imagine sitting there for breakfast with the sun shining through the vines onto the verandah of the restaurant. The small lake sparkles under the morning light and a wood fire is keeping you warm whilst the smell of fresh roasted coffee wafts past your nose. Sounds like the perfect winter morning out for breakfast doesn't it? Where is this magical place?¦ well... it's been in the Swan Valley for a while but it's had a make over. Oakover winery has shed its tacky old look and has been reborn as the edgy Oakover Grounds.... and I love it!
Blue skies and sunshine. Winter in Perth is a tough gig. Sure the sun doesn’t have the same bite as in summer, but it still does a decent job of providing some warmth if you bask in its rays. GG and I visited Oakover Grounds recently, the rebranded and revamped Oakover Wines. I love the Swan Valley and having such an amazing wine region on our relative door step never fails to delight. I had visited Oakover a few times in its previous life and I’ll be honest, it never really did a lot for me on the food front. But many years had passed so when an opportunity presented to pay a return visit I was keen to check it out.
A fantastic spot in the Sawn Valley that's great for families. The kids had fun on the paddle boats. The crumbed ham is to die for. I want the recipe. Coffee was great considering we weren't in a coffee spot. The log fire gives this place a cosy feel. A brilliant place for breakfast.
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Oakover Grounds is a Swan Valley winery that is doing a great job of standing out from the local competition – the recent WA Cider & Pork Festival being one example. On the food front, Oakover is now offering breakfast from 9am to 11am on weekends, and being only 20 minutes away in Ellenbrook we decided to head there this morning to see what was on offer. The Oakover building is substantial, and there’s plenty of seating both inside and outside. Weddings are also catered for, and the staff appeared to be setting up for one when we arrived for breakfast. We chose to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and relaxing view – thankfully we managed to find some sun! The service was very friendly and orders were taken at the table, which saved a return trip inside. Cutlery and sauces were also brought to the table, which was a nice touch. Here’s the current breakfast menu, with an interesting selection of items – no boring eggs on toast here (but I expect you could get it if you asked, and there is a full breakfast). Even kids are catered for. You can also see Oakover’s very tempting lunch menu here . My coffee (long mac) was good, and very welcome on this chilly Sunday morning. One thing that surprised me about Oakover was how serious they are about their coffee, although this makes sense when you discover that they share their premises with local roaster FiORi . More of that later… Breakfast was an easy choice for me – the crumbed ham with leek & potato rosti, poached eggs and cheddar sauce ($17). This was a really interesting combination – the rosti was beautifully crisp, eggs were perfectly poached and the crumbing on the ham was super-light. The ham surprised me a little as I was expecting more of a croquette consistency, but these were solid chunks of ham – not that there’s anything wrong with that! The cheddar sauce was full of flavour, but there was just enough to complement the rest of the ingredients without overpowering the rest of the dish. Next time I’ll be try
Teccwa Oriental Express Car and Bike Show. Wanted to say this place is A1 venue. ALSO great food. AND thank you for our great Coffee. We had Pulled Pork Rolls with Coleslaw yummo. 100% great place to Go get in there. WE WILL BE BACK
A lovely Easter Monday. Not many places are open on Easter Monday but were lucky to find The Oakover was serving food. Just had a few meal choices due to the holiday. Our table had the chicken baguette, pulled pork quesadilla, toasted ham & cheese & chips. Very simple menu, but done well & was enjoyed by all. Nice coffee & very friendly staff.
Will definitely return to try the full menu.
A+++++++ for Oakover!. I can say nothing bad about this place!
Friendly, accommodating and efficient staff
Amazing menu that all tasted delicious! 7 of us at the table agreed!
Beautiful grounds and cute venue
Great selection of drinks and the best coffee I've had in Perth!
Thank you Oakover, I will be back every time I visit Perth!
Highly recommended!. I had a fantastic day at Oakover with my friends. Not the normal menu you would expect at a winery, but that's what made it so great! I liked the casual vibe of the restaurant and the wines are delicious! It would be a great spot for a wedding!
Amazing food!. We visited the new Oakover Grounds (previously Oakover Winery) a few weeks ago for lunch. We loved sitting outside under the trees and we even played some cricket with their sets they have. Food was delish - enjoyed the onion rings and the home made popsicle of banana and nutella. Highly recommend!
They also make Fiori coffee out there and a mate had the cold brew which she loved.
Overall a really relaxing visit and good food.
Buggybuddys Family Guide Perth
+4.5
One of my favourite ways to spend a weekend is to head to the valley with my family for a lazy lunch. Therefore I am pleased to see that over recent years more of the wineries located in the Swan Valley are catering for the family market. Oakover Grounds (previously Oakover Winery) has recently undergone a major transformation and as a result is now a serious contender in becoming one of my top favourite family friendly restaurants. Set in expansive grounds, the restaurant has a distinctly chilled out, Hipster vibe which is perfect for a casual weekend breakfast or lunch. The venue is the perfect meeting place for social gatherings with plenty of tables, inside and out, that can accommodate large groups. The centre piece of the grounds is a large lake which has its own island accessible via a bridge. The kids had a great time exploring. However if you are accompanied by a toddler who is unable to resist the attraction to water you may prefer to request a table inside to remove the stress of them gravitating towards it whilst you are trying to eat. On the lake are 3 Pedal Boats which are free to use. All boaters must wear a life jacket which are available inside the restaurant. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The Pedalos were great fun but hard work – especially when you are accompanied by a small child who is more of a hindrance rather than a help! The tricky bit was mastering the steering so that we didn’t end up in the middle of the spray of the fountain that is in the middle of the lake. After a trip once aroun
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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