Old Ghan Restaurant

The food here is the best anywhere around the Flinders Ranges. Bob can come over a bit rough but that's what we like about the Old Ghan Restaurant in Hawker. It's something different. I had the Beef and Stout pie, the meat was delicious. My partner had the fillet steak and it was fantastic.

The Old Ghan is awesome! Just polished off a fillet steak and it literally took up half the plate! So tasty and perfectly cooked. The venue is cosy, Bob comes over to introduce himself and the chef and doesn’t mind a bit of banter. Absolutely loved my experience here and highly recommend!

Don’t be put off that this place is on the edge of town, it is amazing! Seemed VERY popular with the locals which is always a good sign so ring ahead to book to be sure! The owner/chef Bob greets you on arrival and is super helpful and makes all the food himself, which is delicious. The schnitzels are soft and tender, the curries fragrant and melt in your mouth, and the lasagna is a hit. Can’t recommend highly enough, the food is too notch

Great location, Great food and reasonably priced. The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting. Bob owns the place and spent time with us having a chat before and after the meal. He was such a lovely down to earth guy with a love of cooking and cars. Highly recommend eating at the Old Ghan Restaurant. Make sure you call up and book. We were fortunate to be able to try some freshly baked Quondong & Apple Pie with that really delicious old school traditional style pastry, which reminded me of when my gran used to make deserts growing up (We were so full after the meal, we had to take away the desert, so no ice cream, but it was worth it). Highly recommend eating at the Old Ghan Restaurant with time to watch the sun setting out the front of the restaurant across the road.

Had a sirlion steak meal that was "A" grade, only complaint possible is it could have been smaller as I struggled to finish it. Our host and the waitress were exceptionally friendly and efficient which made our visit even more enjoyable.

Absolutely brilliant dining ecperience in every respect!! went there tonight with my wife, ordered tempura chicken as a shared entree, fillet steak and pork schnitzel for mains snd a bottle of Inigo Shiraz from Seven Hill Winery at Clare. Very reasonably priced, excellent food, and big serves of quality food. The owner Bob was a real card, very entertaining and and excellent host who is proud of his restaurant. Enjoyed it so much we will be going back again before we leave Hawker.

We had a very enjoyable night here when we visited recently. Straight away, we were captivated by the wonderful restored building (previously the railway station) and the amazing collection of car badges as you enter.
We were greeted warmly by Bob, the owner and chef. We enjoyed a delicious three course menu, all skilfully prepared and cooked by our host, each of which were delicious. The serves were generous and well presented.
It was a quiet night when we were there and Bob took plenty of time to chat to us and make us feel so welcome. The other staff were equally as friendly, attentive and helpful.
We highly recommend the Old Ghan Restaurant if you are ever in Hawker.
Also loved the phone call the next day after Port Adelaide beat the Swans!

Well we found Bob to be a really engaging host. He manages a great dining atmosphere lovely food restaurant and he allowed us to have drinks in the old station masters office as well as providing historic information about the location and the hundreds of trains that came through this area during the war years. Good on Bob for keeping this place going and sustaining our history.

Bob and family run a tight ship. We were made very welcome and enjoyed a lovely meal. Relaxed but efficient service. Food was as good as one will get anywhere. Bob is the operator but also the Chef and his wealth of experience in the kitchen assures you of a good wholesome meal. Try it if you're up that way. You won't regret it.

Great dinner, sat outside with our dog and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Bob was an interesting fellow who added to the whole experience. Would definitely go again.

Bob's restaurant is by far the best place to dine in the Flinders. His food is delicious and the portions are very generous, I'm still thinking about his mushroom sauce! Bob is a real character who calls a spade, a spade. He was great with our kids, and was happy to chat about the history of the Restaurant, the old Hawker Station. We had an early booking and were the first diners in, Bob was happy to show us through the station which was very much appreciated. We highly recommend the Quandong Eton Mess for dessert, made from Quandong's that Bob grows in his garden. We dined here on our final night in the Flinders and it was a nice way to finish the trip. Thank you for a great evening Bob!

Love this place, sensational steak and Bob Andersson is a great mine host. The history behind the building is fantastic, a heritage listed building the original Ghan railway siding on the old Ghan railway to Alice Springs. Well worth the visit and not expensive.

Thank you for a pleasant evening. Could not fault a thing. Great food, super tasty. Friendly staff, fast/efficient service. Love the history of the place. Bob it was good to have a yarn with you.

Bob's a legend. He'll tell you a story if you'll listen.

This has to be some of the nicest and friendliest staff I've met, the food was fantastic (way better than the woolshed), the place looks great and has a lot of character, and the music was a nice touch. Will definitely come back next time I'm at Flinders.

This is a must to dine in. Owner is so friendly.
And the food is amazing.
Best snitzel.

Food was very good. Bob was a wealth of knowledge on local foods and history.

Service excellent
Pricing even better
Meals big,on time, meaning all delivered together,
and the best meal I've had for a long time
Great atmosphere, great meal, what a great night

The food is great, the place is historic. Truly an icon in the Flinders Ranges!

Still the best home made snitty ever, pepper sauce to die for, highly recommend