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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Vegetarian Options

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Alium Dining

Alium Dining

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

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
An Evening with Pizzini WinesThursday 22 January 2026Enjoy a truly unforgettable evening at An Evening with Pizzini Wines at Alium Dining on 22 January 2026. Savour a beautifully curated five-course Italian-inspired menu paired with exceptional wines...
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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
The Woodhouse ExperienceAvailable NowThe Woodhouse Experience is a five-course menu. Chef takes you through a journey of the best of local produce from the UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy; to book your table, call (03) 5443 8671.
The B-Town Eatery

The B-Town Eatery

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Ballarat

All-Day Eats at The B-Town EateryBook today!The B-Town Eatery in Ballarat is your go-to spot for all-day dining, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy delicious burgers, crispy schnitzels, hearty breakfasts, and freshly brewed coffee. ...
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. ...
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...
Malayan Orchid

Malayan Orchid

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bendigo

Malayan Orchid on View Street, Bendigo ushers in a new era of modern Asian fusion, blending Malaysian and Chinese traditions with contemporary flair. Since 1993, this vibrant restaurant has celebra...
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...
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Ballarat

Cornerstone Café on South Street, Ballarat Central sits snugly within a charming vintage brick building, offering a warm and cosy escape from the bustle. Celebrating fresh, locally sourced ingredie...
Nem Vietnamese Street FoodPho, banh mi & moreFor the best pho in Bendigo, visit Nem Vietnamese Street Food on Condon Street, Kennington. Enjoy a warm, welcoming atmosphere with potted greenery and aromatic North Vietnamese dishes. Highlights ...
Lola at The Provincial Hotel is a love letter to refined indulgence in the heart of Ballarat. Nestled along historic Lydiard Street North, this intimate dining destination exudes old-world charm wr...
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...
Gold Mines Hotel

Gold Mines Hotel

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

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...
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 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...
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...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Ballarat

Located just a block from stunning Lake Wendouree, Mondegreen Café on Burnbank Street in Ballarat, is a haven for food enthusiasts, caffeine aficionados and those seeking a cosy retreat from the da...
Underbar

Underbar

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

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award