Marron Café

Kangaroo Island


Around 15km north of Vivonne Bay, you can check out marron (naive freshwater crayfish) in breeding tanks, then eat some! It's a subtle taste, not always enhanced by the heavy sauces issued by the kitchen. There are salads, steak and chicken dishes too, for the crustacean-shy. Last orders 30 minutes before closing. Two Wheeler Creek winery cellar door is here too.


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