The Magdala on the Lake Restaurant is a favourite venue for both motel and guests and residents of Stawell and nearby towns and is considered to be one of the best restaurants in the Stawell and Grampians region. With picture windows curving around half the restaurant, guests have a sweeping view of the lake and gardens. Once the sun sets the gardens and water's edge are floodlit. During winter an open fire provides warmth and atmosphere. Being a non-smoking venue, dining out at the Magdala is a pleasant experience.

The a la carte menu takes advantage of seasonal foods, is changed three times a year, and the style of presentation is contemporary. Vegetarians are catered for, and provided prior notice is given, vegans or guests with other special dietary requirements can be accommodated.

The fully licensed restaurant has an extensive cellar specialising in Grampians and Pyrenees wines, while wines from other regions of Australia also feature. For guests who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, a number of 'mocktails' (fruit and soft drink based) are available. A children's menu is available for the under 12 year olds.

Below is a sample of our delectable menu. Menu items may be subject to seasonal change. Prices are indicative only.

Breads

Bruschetta $6.00

Spanish Onion & Tomato Salsa With Bocconcini Cheese On A Freshly Baked Ciabatta Loaf.

Garlic Bread $6.00

Fresh Baked Ciabatta Loaf Infused With Garlic & Parmasan Cheese

Entrees

Pacific Oysters Half $13.00 Full $26.00

Kilpatrick, Chilli or Natural.

Garlic Prawns or Scallops $13.00

Sauteed in Creamy White Wine and Garlic sauce with a thimble of Rice.

Sweet Chilli Squid $13.00

Fresh Squid Sliced & Scoured Fried Wok Fried With Sweet Chilli Sauce .

Frittata $13.00

Egg,Tomato,Capsicum,Spanish Onion & Fetta Cheese Slice (Gluten Free)

Salads

Warm Chicken Salad $18.00

Chicken Tenderloins Sauteed in White Wine & Hoi Sin Sauce Served On A Fresh Garden Salad

Chicken Ceaser Salad $18.00

Chicken Tenderloins,Cos Lettuce,Bacon Chips & Fresh Croutons Tossed Through A Creamy Ceaser Dressing With Egg And Anchovie Fillet

Greek Salad $16.00

Tomatos,Spanish Onion Olives & Fetta Cheese Tossed Through A Mesculin Lettuce Mix

Mains

Chicken Stir Fry $20.00

Sliced Chicken Breast Fillet Tossed Through Vegetables & Hokkien Noodles with Hoi Sin Sauce

Chicken Chilli Mango $23.00

Chicken Breast Fillet Topped With A Sliced Mango Cheek & Warmed Sweet Chilli Sauce Served On A Bed Of Steamed Rice

Crumbed Veal or Chicken Schnitzel $18.50

Tender Veal or Chicken Schnitzel In A Sourdough Bread Crumb

Chicken or Veal Parmagiana $22.50

Above Schnitzel Topped With House Made Napoli Sauce,Bacon And 3 Cheese Blend

Grilled Red Emperor Fillet $24.00

Oven Baked Barramundi $26.00

Fresh Barramundi Oven Baked In A Lemon Butter Sauce Served On Bok Choy

Beer Battered Flathead Fillets $19.50

4 Beer Battered Flathead Fillets Served with Lemon Wedges & Tartare Sauce

Pork Loin Chops $23.00

Grilled Pork Loin Chops Served With Green Apple Jus

Seafood Basket $24.50

Battered Flathead Fillet, Calamari Rings, Prawn Twister, Chilli Scallops & Prawns

Garlic Lamb Stack $26.00

Lamb Stacked on Potato Rosti with Shallots and served with a Creamy Baby Spinach and Garlic Sauce.

Rib Eye Steak $26.00

Bone In Scotch Grilled To Your Liking

Reef & Beef $28.00

Sirloin Steak Topped with Prawns,& Scallops & A White Wine Infused Cream Sauce.

Porter House Steak (Sirloin) $26.00

Grilled to your liking

Roast Of The Day $21.50

Ask Your Waitress About Todays Roast Served With Traditional Roast Vegetables