When Can You Get Dinner at the Diner?
We open at midday (11:30am on weekends), and on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday we keep the grill going until 8pm. Here's the full week:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00 – 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00pm |
| Friday | 12:00 – 8:00pm |
| Saturday | 11:30am – 8:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:30am – 8:00pm |
On Mondays and Wednesdays we close at 4pm, so those are lunch-and-milkshake days. We're closed on Tuesdays, except in South Australian school holidays, when we open 7 days. Hours can vary on public holidays, so if you're driving in specially, give us a call on (08) 8563 2371 first.
Coming in close to closing time? Allow enough time to order and eat, because everything is cooked when you order it. If you're cutting it fine, ring ahead and we'll tell you how the night is looking.
Why a Walk-In Dinner Helps in the Barossa
Plenty of Barossa dining is built around long winery lunches and booked restaurants. The state tourism guide's own advice is to book restaurants, tastings and transport ahead on weekends. That's good advice for a big night out. It's less helpful when you've spent the day at cellar doors, the kids are flagging, or you just want a proper feed without dressing up.
Barossa 50's Diner is walk-in only: no bookings, no set menus, no time slots. Order at the counter, find a booth or a seat outside, and your food comes out made to order. It's the same easy setup we have at lunch, just later in the day.
What to Order for Dinner
Everything is on the full menu, but here's where regulars go when it's tea time rather than lunch:
- A proper plate: the schnitzel (chicken or beef) comes with fries and your choice of gravy, diane, pepper or mushroom sauce.
- Fish and chips: crumbed or battered, with tartare sauce.
- The steak sandwich: plain, or The Lot with bacon, egg, cheese, beetroot and the rest.
- A burger: there are more than a dozen to choose from. Our burger guide sorts them by beef, brisket, chicken, pork and fish, and vegetarian.
- Something to share: loaded fries like the Chicago (gravy and cheese) or the Yankee (pulled pork and American cheese), onion rings, or the Nevada Nachos.
- Vegetarian: the Vegas crumbed-vegetable burger or the halloumi burger, with fries or wedges.
Save room for dessert
Dinner is the best excuse for a sundae. There's the hot fudge sundae, a banana split, sticky date pudding with caramel sauce, hot apple pie, and pancakes with maple syrup and ice cream. Or finish with a thickshake or a spider.
A Family Dinner Without the Fuss
We're a proper family restaurant, so kids are part of the furniture. Little ones usually go for nuggets and fries (3 or 6 piece), a hot dog, or a kid scoop of ice cream, and the spider drinks are always a hit. There's room to spread out in the booths or at the outdoor seating, and the retro gift shelves and the American drinks fridge keep everyone busy while the food is on the grill.
Bringing a bigger group, like a birthday, a sports team or two families together? There's still no booking, but send us a message first so we can be ready for you.
Vegetarian and Dietary Needs
Vegetarians aren't stuck with a side salad. The Vegas crumbed-vegetable burger and the fried halloumi burger are both on the menu, along with fries, wedges, smoothies, shakes, spiders and sundaes. For anything more specific, like an allergy or an ingredient question, call us on (08) 8563 2371 before you come and we'll help.
What Does Dinner Cost?
We don't publish prices online; they're on the menu board in store. As a rough guide, most people spend around $20 to $40 a head. We take cash and card. If you want to check a price before you come, call (08) 8563 2371.
Dinner as Takeaway
Staying in Tanunda and would rather eat back at your accommodation? Everything can be ordered at the counter to take away. There's no online ordering or delivery, so come in and order in store. Our takeaway guide explains how it works.
Planning a Night in Tanunda
You'll find us at Shop 3 / 119 Murray Street, in the middle of Tanunda's main street, with street parking along Murray Street and nearby. If you're staying in the Barossa for a few days, a casual dinner here one night balances out the long lunches. Visiting in the summer school holidays (Saturday 12 December 2026 to Wednesday 27 January 2027)? We're open 7 days then, so even Tuesday is covered.
Driving up from the city for dinner? Our Adelaide to the Barossa guide has drive times and routes, and the Visit page has directions and the latest hours.
