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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants

Combining the goodness of food with the love of meeting and serving great people, those seeking inspired fare in Bendigo head along View Point to find Alium Dining. Set in the former Royal Bank, th...
"Readers' Choice 2019 Winner"
The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Express LunchThursday-Friday-SaturdayJoin us for a two-course lunch with a beverage for $68 pp or three-course for $78 pp on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To book your table, call (03) 5443 8671:
Peasant

Peasant

European   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 PM

Ballarat

12 Chef Hat Award
Food from the earth is what you will find on the menu at Peasant on Lydiard Street North in Ballarat. This elegant restaurant caters for limited numbers of guests offering a monthly one-off degusta...
Run Rabbit Run

Run Rabbit Run

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 8:30 AM

Castlemaine

Patrons entering Run Rabbit Run are first greeted by a charming shop-front sign on Hargraves Street – an indication as to what lies inside this boutique Castlemaine cafe. Exuding a rustic, country ...
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Passing Clouds Dinner SOLD OUT6 Courses Food & WineEnjoy an indulgent evening with us! Six courses prepared by Chef Callum, paired with a selection of fine wines curated by Passing Clouds. Limited seats. SORRY THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Bringing low and slow BBQ to Bendigo, head to Smoke N Roast on Bath Lane to appease cravings for all things carnivorous. Follow tantalising aromas to find the restaurant for a dine-in fix, or disco...
Summer Truffle ExperienceDecember- MarchJoin us for an exciting summer truffle hunt, where you’ll explore our picturesque truffle farm alongside our expert foragers. After an adventurous session of searching for these culinary gems, indu...
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...
Maggie & Kate

Maggie & Kate

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:30 AM

Buninyong

No trip through Buninyong is complete without a refuelling stop at locally-loved café Maggie & Kate on Warrenheip Street. This quaint eatery has a cosy vibe of intimate tables indoors, with vibrant...
Lola at The Provincial Hotel on Lydiard Street North in Ballarat offers stylish European-inspired dining, beautifully shaped each season by the region’s best locally sourced produce. Settle into a ...
Espresso Depot

Espresso Depot

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 6:00 AM

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...
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

The brick-laden shopfront of Borchelli Ristorante on View Street effortlessly reflects the Victorian-era boomtown characteristic of Bendigo. Checked red and white tablecloths, friendly hospitality ...
Need some BBQ for dinner?Try us Today!We are open from Wednesday to Saturday. Come past and grab something to eat, no one can be bothered cooking at the end of a big week. Need a coffee or some of The Dessert Nerd treats? Well can help...
Bunja Thai Restaurant

Bunja Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:00 AM

Bendigo

For the best Thai in Bendigo head down Pall Mall to find Bunja Thai Restaurant. Housed in a stunning 1887 heritage-listed bank building with vaulted ceilings, a vault, wine cellar and Vahland splen...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Pub Food"
Hop Temple

Hop Temple

Pub Food   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

Rejoice with good food, good beer and lots of good cheer at Hop Temple, located at the rear of Armstrong Street North. Rally family and friends to venture down Ballarat’s iconic Hop laneway and rev...
The Bendigo Club
Eat, drink, play and enjoy at The Bendigo Club on Park Street. With a contemporary bistro space and state-of-the-art indoor function areas, this venue offers an impressive, modern and diverse range...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Coffee"
Old Green Bean

Old Green Bean

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Fri 9:30 AM

Bendigo

Finding popularity among Bendigo locals, pay a visit to Old Green Bean coffee shop and café on Lyttleton Terrace, for a bite to eat and an aromatic coffee. An ideal place for guests of all ages, th...
Hecho en Mexico Ballarat

Hecho en Mexico Ballarat

Mexican   $$$$$   Open Now

Ballarat

If you thought Ballarat's vibrant dining scene couldn’t get any better, meet the city's latest sensation, serving authentic Mexican cuisine since 2013 - Hecho en Mexico on Sturt Street. It’s hard t...
Food O'Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant

Food O'Clock Cafe & Indian Restaurant

Indian   $$$$$   Opens Fri 11:30 AM

Bendigo

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...
Morning MelodiesHeld monthly & only $10 $10 to enjoy BLC's monthly morning melodies & morning tea, or include lunch for a total of $25. Check out the full calendar of dates and entertainers on the website