Restaurants & Bars

Arnguli Grill - Desert Gardens Hotel

The resilience of the local Anangu people is in a large part due to their abilities to include native bush food in their diet. The Arnguli Grill is named for the local Aboriginal word for bush plum. This luxurious yet relaxed grill restaurant features premium Australian meats and inspired outback cuisine in two and three course set menus. 

• Exclusive use available
• Minimum spend required
• Capacity: 120

White Gums Restaurant – Desert Gardens Hotel

There will be no question as to why this buffet breakfast restaurant was named White Gums Restaurant. As you choose from a bountiful selection of hot and cold, traditional and European breakfast options, you eyes will be drawn to the native gardens and soaring white trunks of the ghostly gums outside.

• Exclusive use available for breakfast only
• Minimum spend required

Bunya Bar – Desert Gardens Hotel

The bunya nut is a traditional food of Aboriginal people in diverse areas right across Australia. By day the Bunya Bar is an intimate café that entices with light meals, coffee and cakes. By night candlelight dances across the outdoor bar area, creating a welcoming setting for pre dinner drinks or a nightcap before retiring to your hotel room.

Bough House Restaurant – Outback Pioneer Hotel

Enter the Bough House Restaurant for a dining experience full of authentic outback charm. Its historic décor is complimented by traditional Australian 'tucker' and local desert delicacies served up in a fresh buffet. The Bough House Restaurant is open seasonally and subject to demand.

• Exclusive use available
• Minimum spend required
• Capacity: 130

Outback BBQ and Bar – Outback Pioneer Hotel

From the sweeping curves of the corrugated iron roof to the do-it-yourself BBQ, the Outback BBQ and Bar is the epitome of a traditional outback pub. Combine two great Australian past times by sharing an ice cold beer and a barbequed steak. Open daily for dinner.

• Exclusive use available for lunch
• Minimum spend required
• Capacity: 100

Kuniya – Sails in the Desert Hotel

For the Anangu people the Kuniya or woma python plays a sacred role in ancient lore. As you step into Kuniya Restaurant your gaze is drawn to the large Indigenous mural and the many sleek python bodies that star in it. This Indigenous focus extends into unique native ingredients found across a menu of inspired flavours. Cuisine is served with the flare of fine dining.

Rockpool – Sails in the Desert

Set by the pool at Sails in the Desert Hotel, Rockpool is a casual al fresco restaurant that features an international menu enlivened by Australia's freshest produce. Rockpool is opened on a seasonal basis.

Gecko’s Café – Resort Town Square

Amid the humming action of the Resort Town Square, Gecko's Café offers relaxed café, terrace and lounge settings perfectly complimented by a menu of light meals, generous Mediterranean style dinners, sweet cakes and great coffee. Gecko's Café is open for lunch and dinner.

• Exclusive use available for dinner
• Minimum spend required
• Capacity: 200

Red Rock Deli – Resort Town Square

The simple pleasure of a great coffee cannot be underestimated. Red Rock Deli serves a delicious variety of hot and cold beverages alongside freshly made gourmet deli sandwiches and snacks. Eat in air conditioned comfort or under the shady trees of the Resort Town Square.