A Prayer for the Wild at Heart

4.5 (5)

$41 to $100

French

44 Hurtle Square, Adelaide, AU-SA 5000

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A Prayer for the Wild at Heart

4.5

$41 to $100

French

Adelaide City Center

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2 people

May 10, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Charming

At A Prayer for the Wild at Heart, we celebrate modern brasserie dining with a French lean, shaped by creativity, warmth and genuine hospitality.

Our menu highlights refined European flavours through comforting yet elegant dishes such as slow roasted lamb shoulder with confit garlic, classic Niçoise style plates and rich duck liver parfait, all prepared with a focus on balance and seasonal produce. Each plate is designed for sharing, conversation and lingering at the table.

Our bar showcases an award winning wine list curated by our sommelier, featuring a broad selection of organic and biodynamic wines alongside cocktails, spirits and beer chosen to complement the menu. Guests dine in a relaxed yet refined space that feels both intimate and welcoming, where attentive service and a love for hospitality create an atmosphere suited to everything from casual catch ups to memorable evenings centred on good food and connection.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
French, Australian, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.aprayerforthewildatheart.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
44 Hurtle Square, Adelaide, AU-SA 5000
Neighborhood
Adelaide City Center
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Let Chef decide | 4 courses - $75pp
Multiple dates available
Surrender to the moment and let our Chef guide your evening with a thoughtfully curated four-course journey. Designed around seasonality, creativity, and the finest available produce, this experience showcases the kitchen’s signature dishes in a simple, yet thoughtful way. Perfect for date nights, special occasions, or anyone seeking a culinary adventure. To ensure the best possible experience, please advise any dietary requirements prior to ordering so the menu can be carefully tailored where possible.
RAA Dining - Complimentary glass of wine
Multiple dates available
Receive a complimentary 'Mystery glass of red or white wine' with the Plat du Jour menu. Exclusive to RAA Members.
RAA Dining - Dinner Offer
Multiple dates available
RAA members can dine on the $39 two course or $49 three course 'Plat du Jour' menu at dinner. Exclusive to RAA members only. RAA member number must be provided on the confirmation page to receive the offer.

Offers

Lunch | Plat Du Jour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM,Wed - Sat - 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Join us Wednesday to Sunday lunch Select on the day between 2 courses for $39 or 3 courses for $49 Add a glass of mystery wine for only $12
Thursday | BYO Wine Night
Multiple dates available
Thu - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We invite you to bring your special bottle to enjoy with Stéphane’s cooking. We will treat your treasures with love! (Wine only please, limit 2 bottles per table)

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Basket of savoury Comté gougèresA$10.00
for 6
Whipped duck liver parfait on brioche fingersA$9.00
ea
Niçoise inspired Pissaladière soldier with caramelised onion, olive & anchovyA$5.00
ea or for 4 V Opt
Niçoise inspired Pissaladière soldier with caramelised onion, olive & anchovyA$16.00
ea or for 4 V Opt
Turkish snake & Dolma chillis with pimenton saltA$12.00
V GF
Mushroom & grilled Reblochon bitesA$16.00
for 2 skewers
Home-made Breton sausage on potato galette with calvados macerated appleA$10.00
GF
Potato rosti with chive, crème fraîche & Aquna Gold sustainable Murray Cod caviarA$16.00
ea GF Veg Opt
Kiwanooka mussels cooked Normandy style with crème fraîche & Adelaide Hills ciderA$18.00
Chargrilled octopus salad with Breton kari gosse, kohlrabi, pear & celery heart saladA$26.00
Barossa Dairy Man confit pork belly with celeriac puree & caramelised apple & bitter leavesA$29.00
GF Opt
Roasted chestnut and parmesan tart with Woodside goat chèvre & pumpkinA$25.00
Veg GF
Panfried aubergine panée with piperade & roast red pepper pureeA$36.00
V
Yellow fin whiting fillets panfried with caponata and lemon potatoesA$49.00
Pumpkin & ricotta gnudi with cavalo nero, roasted hazelnuts & fried sageA$28.00
Veg
Pumpkin & ricotta gnudi with cavalo nero, roasted hazelnuts & fried sageA$36.00
Veg
Pithivier of Wunderbar lamb neck braised in red wine & herbes de Provence served with Paris mashA$42.00
GF
Barossa FR chicken cordon bleu with ham & comté served with hand-cut chips & tarragon jusA$38.00
GF
Coorong Black Angus striploin (280g), café de Paris butter & hand cut chipsA$52.00
GF
Slow roasted Wunderbar lamb shoulder with confit garlic & rosemaryA$128.00
perfect to share for 3-4 GF
Black Angus beef Chateaubriand with house-made mustard & Béarnaise sauceA$130.00
600g great for 2-3 GF
K&R miso roasted baby carrotsA$14.00
V GF
Potato tartiflette with Hahndorf Speck, shallots & ReblochonA$28.00
GF
Fried potato scratchingsA$15.00
Veg GF
Steamed market veg with Rio Vista EVOO or greens with vinaigretteA$13.00
V GF
Crusty baguette from Rustico with butter or Rio Vista EVOO
3pp
Parisian flan with salted caramelA$16.00
Stéphane’s childhood Weiss 50 chocolate liégeois with crème chantillyA$17.00
GF
Coconut oaty crumble with quince & Autumn fruitA$15.00
V Add icecream (D) +2
Selection of cheese and accompaniments to shareA$34.00
Or, per cheese 13

What people are saying

A Prayer for the Wild at Heart reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
5.0Ambience
4.5Value

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5 Reviews

D
Dougal
Adelaide3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful lunch at A Prayer for the Wild at Heart with exceptional service and absolutely incredible food providing great value for money with fantastic flavours and serving sizes. The setting is lovely and perfect for a couple to dine.
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david
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply one of the best small restaurants in Adelaide. A place to wine and dine with a delightful array of dishes-you cannot go past the 'feed me menu' and then just sit back and let Wild at Heart do what it does best. A perfect night to wile away a few hours with friends and family, enjoying a place with the ambience and music of a New York city hideaway.
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Alex
Adelaide1 review
2.0
Dined on April 24, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A beautiful venue with a cozy ambiance - an excellent use of a small space. The food, including the whiting, gnuddi, and cordon bleu, was largely bland and came in unreasonably small portions. High prices are to be expected for gourmet fine dining restaurants, however in this case the higher price did not reflect higher quality. Service from staff was warm and friendly though a tad inattentive.
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Michelle
South Australia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Booked Sunday lunch after seeing their website by chance- so glad I did! The 2 course lunch menu had plenty of options & our choices all tasted amazing. The wine recommendations were spot on. Service was with friendly smiles that made you feel welcome. Have recommended to friends & will definitely go again when next in Adelaide.
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Andrew
Adelaide17 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This intimate restaurant with a French flair never fails to satisfy. Delicious food, excellent service and a stunning location overlooking the Hurtle Square parklands. Recommended.
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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
French, Australian, Contemporary French
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://www.aprayerforthewildatheart.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
44 Hurtle Square, Adelaide, AU-SA 5000
Neighborhood
Adelaide City Center
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

The restaurant offers an intimate, relaxed dining room rather than separate private‑dining rooms. The owner notes a warm, welcoming space meant for lingering and sharing; the business does not offer private party bookings, so large private rooms aren’t available. For special seating requests, call the venue directly to discuss options.

Portions are designed for sharing alongside fuller mains. The menu mixes smaller plates and generous shareable items, for example, slow‑roasted lamb shoulder (served for 3–4) and a 600g Chateaubriand meant for 2–3. You’ll find lighter options and salads as well as hearty mains, so ordering a few plates to share is a good approach for most groups.

Warm, intimate and French‑leaning. Guests describe elegant brasserie styling with attentive, friendly service and a pleasant outlook over Hurtle Square parklands. The tone is refined but relaxed, suitable for casual catch‑ups, date nights or special evenings, with an emphasis on lingering over shared plates and thoughtfully paired wines.

Business casual is the recommended dress code. The setting is elegant yet relaxed, so smart casual attire fits well for both lunch and evening dining.

Busiest times are likely weekend service and evening sittings, guests especially mention Sunday lunch positively, while quieter times tend to be earlier weekday lunches or early evening mid‑week. Because seating is intimate and the venue is popular, booking ahead for weekend nights and Sunday lunch is recommended.

Yes, it’s a lovely choice for date night. Guests describe an intimate, French‑leaning dining room with attentive, friendly service and a picturesque outlook over Hurtle Square. The menu is refined yet relaxed, with shareable plates and a sommelier‑curated wine list that make for a leisurely, romantic evening. Consider booking ahead for a weekend evening or Sunday lunch to secure a cozy table.

Sunday lunch is a well‑liked option, a guest specifically booked and enjoyed a Sunday 2‑course lunch, and weekend evenings are popular for a romantic night out. If you prefer a quieter experience, aim for an earlier mid‑week seating after opening at noon (they’re open Wed–Sun). Calling ahead to reserve your preferred time is a good idea.

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A Prayer for the Wild at Heart

4.5

$41 to $100

French

Adelaide City Center

Make a reservation

2 people

May 10, 2026

11:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

A Prayer for the Wild at Heart

Make a reservation

A Prayer for the Wild at Heart

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Let Chef decide | 4 courses - $75pp

RAA Dining - Complimentary glass of wine

RAA Dining - Dinner Offer

Lunch | Plat Du Jour

Thursday | BYO Wine Night

Uncategorised

Basket of savoury Comté gougèresA$10.00

Whipped duck liver parfait on brioche fingersA$9.00

Niçoise inspired Pissaladière soldier with caramelised onion, olive & anchovyA$5.00

Niçoise inspired Pissaladière soldier with caramelised onion, olive & anchovyA$16.00

Turkish snake & Dolma chillis with pimenton saltA$12.00

Mushroom & grilled Reblochon bitesA$16.00

Home-made Breton sausage on potato galette with calvados macerated appleA$10.00

Potato rosti with chive, crème fraîche & Aquna Gold sustainable Murray Cod caviarA$16.00

Kiwanooka mussels cooked Normandy style with crème fraîche & Adelaide Hills ciderA$18.00

Chargrilled octopus salad with Breton kari gosse, kohlrabi, pear & celery heart saladA$26.00

Barossa Dairy Man confit pork belly with celeriac puree & caramelised apple & bitter leavesA$29.00

Roasted chestnut and parmesan tart with Woodside goat chèvre & pumpkinA$25.00

Panfried aubergine panée with piperade & roast red pepper pureeA$36.00

Yellow fin whiting fillets panfried with caponata and lemon potatoesA$49.00

Pumpkin & ricotta gnudi with cavalo nero, roasted hazelnuts & fried sageA$28.00

Pumpkin & ricotta gnudi with cavalo nero, roasted hazelnuts & fried sageA$36.00

Pithivier of Wunderbar lamb neck braised in red wine & herbes de Provence served with Paris mashA$42.00

Barossa FR chicken cordon bleu with ham & comté served with hand-cut chips & tarragon jusA$38.00

Coorong Black Angus striploin (280g), café de Paris butter & hand cut chipsA$52.00

Slow roasted Wunderbar lamb shoulder with confit garlic & rosemaryA$128.00

Black Angus beef Chateaubriand with house-made mustard & Béarnaise sauceA$130.00

K&R miso roasted baby carrotsA$14.00

Potato tartiflette with Hahndorf Speck, shallots & ReblochonA$28.00

Fried potato scratchingsA$15.00

Steamed market veg with Rio Vista EVOO or greens with vinaigretteA$13.00

Crusty baguette from Rustico with butter or Rio Vista EVOO

Parisian flan with salted caramelA$16.00

Stéphane’s childhood Weiss 50 chocolate liégeois with crème chantillyA$17.00

Coconut oaty crumble with quince & Autumn fruitA$15.00

Selection of cheese and accompaniments to shareA$34.00

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