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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...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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 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. ...
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...
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 Thu 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 Thu 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...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
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...
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 Thu 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   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Grill   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...