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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Four Hats of Bendigo Guided TourProgressive Fine DiningAt The Woodhouse Bar & Grill, fire and flavour take centre stage. As one of four chef-hat venues on the Four Hats of Bendigo tour, we offer a luxe wood-fired steakhouse experience with dry-aged wag...
Alium Dining

Alium Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
View Point in Bendigo is home to Alium Dining, a creative and collaborative restaurant where thoughtful food and genuine hospitality come together. This inviting Bendigo dining destination celebrat...
Roast Sunday Lunch Every Sunday Lunch Roast Lunch with all the trimmings every Sunday Lunch
Tuki Restaurant

Tuki Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Open Now

Smeaton

ECK Wines Shiraz and Cabernet SauvignonAvailable nowThe heart of Heathcote in a glass. Sink into the velvety of our ECK reds. Two seductive expressions of ancient Heathcote earth crafted to linger on the senses.
Crooked Kitchen

Crooked Kitchen

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 PM

Bendigo

Crooked CateringGluten Free Catering Gluten Free Catering for Bendigo’s Events, Offices & Entertaining Fresh, generous catering prepared in a dedicated gluten free kitchen. Pickup or delivery options available across Bendigo. From...
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...
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...
Bringing a spark of excitement to Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, The Western Hotel is a lively venue where good times and great energy come naturally. With its all-singing, all-dancing spirit, it ...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Lake Wendouree

Ballarat's Best Pie Competition Available 1st to 31st August Enjoy a slice of Ballarat this August with the return of Ballarat’s Best Pie. From flaky crusts to mouth-watering fillings, there’s bound to be a pie to satisfy your tastebuds.
Big flavours, made for sharingFamily FeastsDiscover our Family Packs and Meal Deals, designed to make dinner easy, generous, and delicious. Choose from crowd-pleasing options for meat lovers, vegetarians, and vegans, with plenty of favourit...
Julie-Anna Restaurant

Julie-Anna Restaurant

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Sun 8:00 AM

Bendigo

Julie-Anna Restaurant stands proudly in the heart of Bendigo, offering a unique dining experience that reflects the rich culinary diversity of the region. With its elegant setting characterised by ...
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...
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...
NEM VIET Epsom

NEM VIET Epsom

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Open Now

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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Cornerstone Cafe

Cornerstone Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sun 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...
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...
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...
Underbar

Underbar

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

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award