Temperance Restaurant pays homage to the alcohol prohibition movement of the late 19th century in Renmark. Led by Executive Chef Anthony Cresp, Temperance presents a curated lineup of signature events, inviting guests to enjoy memorable dining experiences that celebrate the very best of local and South Australian produce.
Each event showcases vibrant flavours, thoughtful technique, and a genuine appreciation for seasonality, creating moments that feel both refined and approachable. With a strong focus on provenance and creativity, these experiences encourage guests to slow down, savour the occasion, and connect with the people, produce, and stories that make our region truly special.
Temperance in Bloom
Featured Event
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a relaxed cocktail-style evening from 6.30pm on the Hotel Renmark Terrace, on October 16th.
Enjoy a roaming canapé menu showcasing seasonal produce and local ingredients through the refined, produce-driven style of Temperance.
Subtle floral influences will feature throughout the menu, accompanied by an inclusive selection of Riverland beverages thoughtfully chosen to complement the food.
With open-air views overlooking Renmark, Temperance in Bloom brings together seasonal flavours, regional wine and the atmosphere of spring in a relaxed and social setting.
$120 per person — roaming menu and beverages included
Upstream – Following the River Home
Join us on November 14 for an evening that brings these connections to the table, celebrating the Murray’s influence on the places we call home and the food we share.
5 Course | $95 per person
Previous Temperance Events
Each Temperance event told its own story—of season, of place, and of the people behind the produce. From golden-hour gatherings to immersive dining experiences, these moments captured the essence of the Riverland: thoughtful, abundant, and quietly unforgettable.
Spring Prelude dinner
As the days grow longer and warmth returns to the Riverland, Spring Prelude marks the change of season at Temperance with a four-course menu inspired by spring.
Thoughtful, seasonal and distinctly Temperance, Spring Prelude is our first taste of spring and a celebration of everything that comes with it.
$90 per person - 4 course menu
woolshed takeover
Friday 17th April 2026 at Temperance Restaurant
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th Pop-Up à la carte Restaurant at the Woolshed Brewery
Tasting Australia
Details to come
May 16th and 17th 2026
Temperance Restaurant is proud to be collaborating with Tasting Australia to bring two special events to the Riverland, celebrating the very best of our region. These upcoming experiences will showcase local producers and winemakers, highlighting the quality, creativity, and stories behind Riverland food and wine. Hosted by Temperance, each event will offer a unique opportunity to connect with local flavours, meet the people behind the produce, and enjoy thoughtfully curated dishes and wines in an intimate setting — firmly placing the Riverland on the culinary map.
Whisky, Wine and Fire
As the nights grow colder, Temperance invites you to gather around the fire for an evening that celebrates the depth and comfort of winter dining.
Whisky, Wine & Fire is a five-course experience built around seasonal produce, rich flavours, and food cooked over open coals. Drawing inspiration from traditional fire cooking techniques, the menu showcases carefully selected ingredients transformed by smoke, flame, and slow cooking, creating dishes that are both refined and deeply satisfying.
The winter beef sessions
Temperance Restaurant’s Winter Beef Sessions will showcase the art of house-butchered beef, celebrating a curated selection of cuts prepared using a range of considered techniques. Each session will explore flavour, texture, and craftsmanship, with dishes designed to highlight the integrity of the beef while embracing the depth and warmth of winter cooking. The menu will be thoughtfully matched with red wines, chosen to complement each course and elevate the dining experience — an immersive celebration of skill, season, and regional character.
3-Course Menu | $79 per person
picked at it’s peak
A celebration of Riverland’s Summer produce lunch.
Sunday 22nd March 2026
