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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens Tue 4:00 PM

Ballarat

Thursday Steak Night$28 PorterhouseEnjoy a 300g porterhouse served with your choice of sauce, chips & salad for just $28
Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

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 ...
12pm winter truffle hunt and Degustation LunchMay 31st- August 31stEmbark on a captivating truffle journey with our Truffle Hunt and Chef's Selection, priced at $220. This immersive experience includes a thrilling truffle hunt followed by a six-course chef-curated...
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...
First Makers Dinner for 2025Saturday May 23rd!During the course of the year, we host a wine maker or culinary adventurer who share their stories. These events sell out very quickly and we encourage you to book quickly! In May 2025, we will wel...
Wine Bank on View

Wine Bank on View

European   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

MEXICAN MENUCelebrating Frida KahloIn celebrating the Bendigo Art Gallery's Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image Exhibition Chef Callum has put together this amazing Mexican Inspired Menu. Pair it with one of our special CÓCTELES! Come ...
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...
Saigon Allee

Saigon Allee

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Ballarat

Saigon Allee on Armstrong Street is the choice for foodies seeking a modern Vietnamese restaurant in Ballarat. Bringing together the rich culinary traditions of Vietnam with a modern twist, step in...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Mr Jones
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...
Jo Joe's

Jo Joe's

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

Bendigo

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...
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Bendigo

Brewhouse Coffee Roasters

Brewhouse Coffee Roasters

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 AM

Bendigo

Those seeking specialty coffee and creative café fare in a trendy, airy space in Bendigo head down Hargreaves Street to find Brewhouse Coffee Roasters. This casual café sets the scene for lingering...
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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...