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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 Wed 8:00 AM

Lake Wendouree

Mother's Day High TeaMother's Day Celebrate Mum with our much-loved Mother’s Day High Tea, a beautifully curated experience designed to make the day feel extra special. Enjoy a selection of house-made cakes, slices and pastries,...
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:30 AM

Ballarat

From Espresso to IndulgencePause, Sip, DelightJoin us at Cornerstone Cafe for our Mont Blanc coffee break a sweet twist on your regular cuppa featuring a rich, indulgent Mont Blanc-style coffee. It’s the perfect mid-day treat with friends or ...
Authentic Vietnamese Flavours at Nem Viet EpsomTry us today!Discover the vibrant flavours of Vietnam at Nem Viet Epsom. Start with crispy spring rolls, chicken wings or bao buns, then dive into authentic favourites like fresh banh mi, Vietnamese cabbage sal...
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Ballarat

Situated on Peel Street North in Black Hill, the historic Black Hill Hotel has been welcoming Ballarat locals since 1864. This much-loved neighbourhood bar and bistro blends heritage charm with a w...
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...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Itinerant Spirits

Itinerant Spirits

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Soldiers Hill

Mother's Day at Itinerant SpiritsFREE Drink for Mum!Celebrate Mother’s Day at Itinerant Spirits! All Mum's will get a complimentary Galivanter Gin or Vansetter Vodka mixer on arrival, alongside a selection of Mother’s Day cocktail specials. You c...
Mothers Day Specials by Lola!Three course Experience!Celebrate Mum in style at Lola Ballarat. Indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu, crafted with love and local flair. An elegant dining experience designed to make her day unforgettable.
Gold Mines Hotel

Gold Mines Hotel

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

Golden Square

Mother's Day Sunday 10th MayNo set menus Mothers DayBook your table now in our gorgeous historic building or in our 1 acre Beer Garden- voted in the top 10 of Victoria! No Set Menus, so Mum can order exactly what she would love. High quality local ...
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...
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...
Le Foyer

Le Foyer

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

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Ballarat

12 Chef Hat Award
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 ...
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Espresso Depot

Espresso Depot

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Madame Jude

Madame Jude

American   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 AM

Golden Square

Convenience meets delectable flavours at Madame Jude on High Street in Golden Square. Indulge in a symphony of options from dine-in experiences to swift takeaways at this Melbourne café, where the ...
Table 48

Table 48

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bakery Hill

Housed in one of Ballarat's oldest buildings dating back to 1859, Table 48 on Humffray Street North in Bakery Hill is a true local institution where history, warmth and exceptional food come togeth...
The Wildseed Cafe

The Wildseed Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Wed 8:00 AM

Wendouree

Ballarat foodies seeking modern Aussie breakfast fare head to The Wildseed Café on the corner of Norman and Gilles Streets. Nestled in Stockland Wendouree Shopping Centre, this bright and spacious ...