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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Follow the aroma of delicious smokiness to The Woodhouse Bar and Grill on Williamson Street in Bendigo. This steakhouse and red gum grill is a local favourite presenting a rustic dining experience,...
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bendigo

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026Lion Dances & FeastCelebrate the Year of the Horse with us at Malayan Orchid! Join our traditional Chinese banquet featuring auspicious dishes, signature cocktails, lion dances, and firecrackers from the Bendigo Chin...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

The brick-laden shopfront of Borchelli Ristorante on Mitchell Street effortlessly reflects the Victorian-era boomtown characteristic of Bendigo. Checked red and white tablecloths, friendly hospital...
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...
NEM VIET Epsom

NEM VIET Epsom

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Epsom

Find all your favourite Vietnamese street food dishes on the menu at NEM VIET on Midland Highway in Epsom. Step into a bright and breezy vibe of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, distressed timber co...
Braidie's Tavern

Braidie's Tavern

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Strathfieldsaye

Braidie’s Tavern on Wellington Street in Strathfieldsaye is a welcoming hub where locals and visitors come together to relax, dine and unwind. Set in a modern, peaceful space, the tavern blends eas...
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Soldiers Hill

Itinerant Spirits Distillery Tour & TastingWeekends from 1pmVenture behind the curtain of Ballarat’s biggest working distillery and watch raw Western Victorian bounty transform into gin, vodka, and whiskey. The sessions run on Saturdays & Sundays from 1pm. ...
Gold Mines Hotel

Gold Mines Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Golden Square

Valentines Day Saturday 14th FebruaryCelebrate love this Valentine’s Day at The Gold Mines Hotel. Enjoy a romantic lunch or evening meal inside the enclosed courtyard, historical dining room or in the ambient lit garden. A date full ...
Valentine 14th of February 2026Lola Valentine’s Day Dinner Where romance meets refinement. Experience our Four-Course Valentine’s Degustation, thoughtfully crafted to celebrate land & sea, refined flavours, and shared moment...
The Social Bar & Eating House
Bendigo locals and visitors eat, drink and gather at The Social Bar & Eating House on Pall Mall. Sip a cocktail alfresco and people watch in the buzzing centre of town, or perch on a stool at the b...
Cafe at Provincial Ballarat

Cafe at Provincial Ballarat

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Ballarat

Nestled along Ballarat’s iconic Sturt Street, Café at Provincial Ballarat offers a warm embrace from the moment you step inside. The heritage surrounds of the Provincial Hotel set the scene, blendi...
Crooked Kitchen

Crooked Kitchen

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 PM

Bendigo

Wholesome healthy fare with flair is what you'll discover at Crooked Kitchen on Lyttleton Terrace in Bendigo. This gluten-free café was created with a vision to catering to common and uncommon food...
Delicious DosasNaturally gluten freeAt Dosa Hut Ballarat, discover the magic of authentic South Indian dosas. Light, crisp and golden, our dosas are crafted from fermented rice and lentil batter, delivering incredible flavour and tex...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Ballarat

Valentine's Dinner at Mondegreen Cafe Valentine's Pasta Pop-UpThis Valentine’s Day, we’ve created a thoughtfully curated dining experience made for sharing. Start with our freshly baked focaccia, followed by your choice of pasta. Desserts and cocktails are av...
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Ballarat

Established in 1864 and serving generations of Ballarat locals, Black Hill Hotel on Peel Street North is your friendly, neighbourhood bar and bistro. Family-owned and operated with a focus on an au...
Underbar

Underbar

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

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award
Underbar is a distinguished modern Australian restaurant located in the heart of Ballarat, Victoria. Its inviting atmosphere combines contemporary design with a touch of rustic charm, making it the...
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Chauncy

Chauncy

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Heathcote

15 Chef Hat Award
Babae

Babae

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Ballarat

14 Chef Hat Award