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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

13 Chef Hat Award
Follow the aroma of delicious smokiness to The Woodhouse Bar and Grill on Williamson Street in Bendigo. This steakhouse and red gum grill is a local favourite presenting a rustic dining experience,...
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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 ...
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 ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Pub Food"
Hop Temple

Hop Temple

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Ballarat

Trivia Night Every WednesdayBallarat’s favourite Trivia night is at Hop Temple every Wednesday from 7:00PM! Enjoy a pizza & a pot of house beer for only $20. Trivia at Hop Temple is fun, interactive and inclusive, it’s not yo...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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
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...
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...
Friday LunchCome Join UsJoin us for Friday Long Lunch and enjoy the likes of Spring lamb, eggplant and smoked yoghurt and chocolate truffles with salted caramel and hazelnut for dessert. To book your table, call 0428 035 ...
Underbar

Underbar

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

Ballarat

16 Chef Hat Award
Masons of Bendigo
Chauncy

Chauncy

French   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Heathcote

15 Chef Hat Award
Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
Serving authentic Malaysian cuisine from recipes handed down from the family kitchen, discerning Ballarat foodies stop by Don’s Kitchen on Heinz Lane for fare with flair. Located in Midlands Golf C...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Indian"
Sargun Indian Tandoori

Sargun Indian Tandoori

Indian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Bendigo

Experience the spice of life at Sargun Indian Tandoori restaurant on Pall Mall in Bendigo. This upstairs establishment presents a vibrant vibe with red-clothed tables set with white napkins, tradit...
Serving Bendigo locals and visitors for more than 30 years, head to Jo Joe’s restaurant on High Street to appease ravenous pizza cravings. This modern, fast-paced, family-friendly dining destinatio...
For café fare sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate, head to Café Essence – Coffee Cake Wine Dine on Bull Street in Bendigo. Step into an elegant interior of ornate wall mirrors, an open ...