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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
The Woodhouse ExperienceFrom $155ppIndulge in The Woodhouse Experience – an eight-course sharing menu designed for serious food lovers. From freshly shucked Tasmanian oysters and woodfired king prawns to Sher Wagyu tartare, wagyu sk...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Lake Wendouree

All-Day Brunch At Mondegreen CafeTry us today!Mondegreen Cafe is your go-to for relaxed all-day dining from 8am to 2pm, serving breakfast and brunch favourites done right. Think eggs Benedict, big breakfast plates, smashed avocado, smoked salm...
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...
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 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...
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

Authentic Asian Fusion EatsTaste Asia With UsWe serve vibrant modern Asian fusion cuisine that artfully blends Malaysian and Chinese cookery with contemporary influences. Since 1993, we’ve crafted dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients and t...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

Mitchell Street in Bendigo is home to Borchelli Ristorante, a charming Italian eatery brimming with warmth and old-world character. Inside, red walls and classic chequered tablecloths set the scene...
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 Wed 4:00 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. ...
Lola Express Lunch Savor each dish at Lola!À la Carte - Savour each dish at your own pace, choosing freely from our seasonal offerings. ? 2 Course ($69 pp) - Two seasonal courses paired with your choice of house wine, beer, or a curated n...
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 8:00 AM

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...
Gold Mines Hotel

Gold Mines Hotel

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Golden Square

Dine in elegant splendour at historic Gold Mines Hotel on Marong Road in Bendigo. Built in 1872 and representing the height of prosperity during the gold rush years, this beautifully restored hotel...
Underbar

Underbar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:30 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 5:00 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Bendigo

A love of food, coffee, friends and family come together to create Fox & Giraffe on Bridge Street in Bendigo. This happy little café, situated just a short stroll from the lake, is an ideal spot fo...