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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants

Combining the goodness of food with the love of meeting and serving great people, those seeking inspired fare in Bendigo head along View Point to find Alium Dining. Set in the former Royal Bank, th...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Express LunchThursday-Friday-SaturdayJoin us for a two-course lunch with a beverage for $60 pp or three-course for $70 pp on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To book your table, call (03) 5443 8671:
Peasant

Peasant

European   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 PM

Ballarat

12 Chef Hat Award
Food from the earth is what you will find on the menu at Peasant on Lydiard Street North in Ballarat. This elegant restaurant caters for limited numbers of guests offering a monthly one-off degusta...
For the best pho in Bendigo head to Nem Vietnamese Street Food on Condon Street in Kennington. This authentic restaurant exudes a warm and welcoming vibe ideal for family gatherings or catchups wit...
Friday LunchCome Join UsJoin us for Friday Long Lunch and enjoy the likes of Spring lamb, eggplant and smoked yoghurt and chocolate truffles with salted caramel and hazelnut for dessert. To book your table, call 0428 035 ...
Lola at The Provincial Hotel on Lydiard Street North in Ballarat offers stylish European-inspired dining, beautifully shaped each season by the region’s best locally sourced produce. Settle into a ...
Steak NightEvery TuesdayJoin us every Tuesday from 6 pm-8.30 pm for Porterhouse steak, cooked to your liking, with chips and salad for just $22. Live acoustic music from 6.30 pm, to book call (03) 5443 6063.
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

The brick-laden shopfront of Borchelli Ristorante on View Street effortlessly reflects the Victorian-era boomtown characteristic of Bendigo. Checked red and white tablecloths, friendly hospitality ...
Need some BBQ for dinner?Try us Today!We are open from Wednesday to Saturday. Come past and grab something to eat, no one can be bothered cooking at the end of a big week. Need a coffee or some of The Dessert Nerd treats? Well can help...
Espresso Depot

Espresso Depot

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 AM

Buninyong

Situated in the quaint village of Buninyong, enter a laughter-filled café with a warm and inviting vibe to refuel and recharge at Espresso Depot on Learmonth Street. Sit alfresco under market umbre...
Bunja Thai Restaurant

Bunja Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

For the best Thai in Bendigo head down Pall Mall to find Bunja Thai Restaurant. Housed in a stunning 1887 heritage-listed bank building with vaulted ceilings, a vault, wine cellar and Vahland splen...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Pub Food"
Hop Temple

Hop Temple

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

Trivia Night Every WednesdayBallarat’s favourite Trivia night is at Hop Temple every Wednesday from 7 pm! Enjoy a pizza & a pot of house beer for only $20. Trivia at Hop Temple is fun, interactive and inclusive, it’s not your...
The Bendigo Club
Eat, drink, play and enjoy at The Bendigo Club on Park Street. With a contemporary bistro space and state-of-the-art indoor function areas, this venue offers an impressive, modern and diverse range...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Coffee"
Old Green Bean

Old Green Bean

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 9:30 AM

Bendigo

Finding popularity among Bendigo locals, pay a visit to Old Green Bean coffee shop and café on Lyttleton Terrace, for a bite to eat and an aromatic coffee. An ideal place for guests of all ages, th...
Hecho en Mexico Ballarat

Hecho en Mexico Ballarat

Mexican   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

AVOCADO DAY: Guac on the Rock!July 31st-September 25thGet ready to party because Avocado Day is here, and we’re celebrating big time! Dwayne Johnson, Teremana, and Hecho en Mexico are bringing you a FREE serve of guacamole & corn chips! Dive into our...
To fulfil cravings for the tantalising spices of Indian cuisine when in Bendigo, join locals heading to Food O’Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant on Mollison Street. Diners are welcomed inside and invi...
Morning MelodiesHeld monthly & only $10 $10 to enjoy BLC's monthly morning melodies & morning tea, or include lunch for a total of $25. Check out the full calendar of dates and entertainers on the website
Authentic Northern and Central Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on freshness, flavour and taste is on the menu at Nem Viet on Mitchell in Bendigo. Marble-topped tables, eclectic wall art and softly ...
Underbar

Underbar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 7:00 PM

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award
Bar Midland

Bar Midland

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 5:30 PM

Castlemaine

12 Chef Hat Award