The South Australian Outback offers a unique culinary experience for travelers, featuring a variety of restaurants and dining options that showcase local flavors and produce. Notable establishments in the region include the Prairie Hotel in Parachilna, known for its emu egg omelette, kangaroo tail soup, and camel sirloin dishes, as well as the Bluebush Cafe at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, offering a range of dishes in a scenic setting. The Outback Bar and Grill in Coober Pedy provides a refuge for travelers with a menu highlighting the best of South Australian produce, while the Big Winch 360 Cafe Bar in Coober Pedy offers expansive views of the Breakaways and surrounding area from its elevated location.
Rawnsley Park Station near Hawker delivers high-quality modern Australian dining with a focus on locally sourced ingredients, and the North Star Hotel in Melrose, set against the backdrop of Mount Remarkable, offers a menu sourced from the Southern Flinders region. Meanwhile, John's Pizza Bar & Restaurant, a family-owned and operated business in Hawker, serves delicious pizzas and other dishes. In addition to these dining options, the region is also home to several wineries and cellar doors, such as Bundaleer Wines, Bartagunyah Estate, and Remarkable View Wines, where visitors can taste native food and boutique wines.