Hector's Modern Australian Kitchen

Hector's Modern Australian Kitchen sits on the historic Goolwa Wharf at the end of Cutting Road, with river views and an indoor-outdoor space that welcomes dogs. It is a long-running Goolwa spot for a casual lunch or a coffee by the water.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating, and the venue's indoor-outdoor area is the part set up to take pets. Tables look out over the wharf and the Murray. Staff are known to be friendly towards dogs and will generally settle you in the outdoor section.

Good to know. The menu is modern Australian with a seafood lean - seafood chowder, battered flathead and chips, and prawn pasta come up often, along with brunch. It draws a steady local crowd. Note that reviews are mixed on service, so factor that into a busy visit.

Getting there. 1 Cutting Road, Goolwa, on the wharf precinct. Free on-site parking is available; drive to the end of Cutting Road and the venue is easy to spot by the water.

Nearby with the dogs. The wharf itself is a scenic post-meal walk, and the riverbank paths run towards the Goolwa Barrage for a longer stretch.

When to go. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, roughly 9am to 4pm, closed Monday. Come earlier for a quieter outdoor table with the dog. Good for a wharf-side lunch with river views.

Sources

• And, it is Dog Friendly! - Hector's Modern Australian Kitchen - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.