Every once in a while luck will allow one to discover a rare hidden gem, one that will allow you to forget its exact location, even if in an alien state, and proclaim it as your own prerogative to visit every fortnight. Spying Maggie Beer Farm Shop in one of those Tourist brochures and captivated by the serenity of its lakeside existence, we've visited, and confirmed that the Pheasant Farm Cafe do belong to one of those places.
A shop in its own right, you can browse the the vast range of quinces, sauces, dips and jams on display is enough to whet your appetite, both visual and of course, taste wise. We were greeted warmly by an older lady asking us if we have been here before. Upon hearing negative she briefly explained we're free to browse and try everything we like, alternatively if we do wish to dine there are picnic baskets available.
The plates brought back nostalgia from kindergarten, and the recycled wooden spoons were gorgeous. The view outside was all splendorous and looked exactly like, if not more breath-taking, than the photo (rare occurrence!). It's one of those places where one can easily spend their better part of the day reading, dining, wining, whilst getting up close and personal with mother nature.
We went for the Homemade Pheasant Terrine ($16) - Pheasant and porcini mushroom terrine wrapped in sour cream pastry with salad greens, Vino Cotto vinaigrette and Maggie's Cabernet Sauce, and the Seasonal Cheese Picnic Basket ($13.50) - Maggie's seasonal cheese choice with quince paste, fresh fruit and walnut bread roll.
Everything was delicious, the terrine was beautiful, and the grapes crispy fresh. This alone is worth the trip to Adelaide!
Food: 8.5/10
Coffee: 6/10Service: 8/10
Value: 7/10Ambiance: 9/10
Overall: 38.5/50
Encore: Coffee was the only downfall; then again, it might just be an Adelaide thing...
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