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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Catering

Once Upon a Time - Carnivorenose-to-tail diningJoin us on 1 March for Carnivore, an evening dedicated to the very best in nose-to-tail dining. Savour a spectacular six course meaty feast artfully designed and crafted by Chef Douglas Kerr, who b...
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...
Celebrating local producers and culinary adventurers, Vesta x Jigs on Macarthur Street in Ballarat serves a thoughtfully crafted menu in stylish surrounds. Named after the Roman Goddess of Home and...
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 ...
Saigon Allee

Saigon Allee

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
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...
Those looking to appease ravenous hunger in Kangaroo Flat head down High Street to find OMG BBQ – Bendigo’s only low and slow barbeque restaurant, dessert bar and café. Find all your BBQ needs at t...
Bunja Thai Restaurant

Bunja Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Nem Viet on Mitchell

Nem Viet on Mitchell

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Bendigo

Authentic Northern and Central Vietnamese cuisine with a focus on freshness, flavour and taste is on the menu at Nem Viet on Mitchell in Bendigo. Marble-topped tables, eclectic wall art and softly ...
Langtang Lounge

Langtang Lounge

Nepalese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Ballarat

Mr Jones
The Shared Table

The Shared Table

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Buninyong

12 Chef Hat Award
"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...
Meigas
Carboni's Italian Kitchen

Carboni's Italian Kitchen

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Ballarat

Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Ballarat

One Tree Hill Hotel

One Tree Hill Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Spring Gully

Bendigo locals whet their whistle and chow down on pub fare with flair at One Tree Hotel on Spring Gully Road. This refurbished bistro sets a cosy atmosphere with a roaring open fire to beat Winter...