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Halo-Halo HappinessLayered with LoveAt Soul Food Cuisine, our halo-halo is a Filipino-style shaved ice dessert layered with sweetened beans, fresh fruits, and jellies, then topped with creamy milk, Leche flan, purple yam jam, and pur...
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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 Wed 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...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Siuated on Duke Street in Castlemaine, The Albion Castlemaine is a revitalised local where classic pub culture meets contemporary flair. Home to the newly opened Albion Kitchen, the menu reimagines...
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...
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...
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 Wed 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 Wed 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...
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...
Nem Viet on Mitchell

Nem Viet on Mitchell

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 10:00 AM

Bendigo

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 ...
Kang Thai

Kang Thai

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Wed 11:00 AM

Bendigo

Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 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...
Red Smoke Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Grill   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Bendigo

Bendigo locals and visitors following the tantalising aromas of smoked meat to Red Smoke Bendigo on High Street. Nestled in the heart of the city just a stone’s throw from the fountain, this rustic...