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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields Restaurants With Child Friendly

Steak NightEvery TuesdayJoin us every Tuesday from 6 pm-8.30 pm for Porterhouse steak, cooked to your liking, with chips and salad for just $22. Live acoustic music from 6.30 pm, to book call (03) 5443 6063.
OMG BBQ

OMG BBQ

American   $$$$$   Opens Thu 8:00 AM

Kangaroo flat

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...
Tuki Restaurant

Tuki Restaurant

French   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Ballarat

Our chef's passion is on a plate! Book a table today!From farm-fresh ingredients to innovative dishes, taste the difference with our new weekly menu. Come see what's in season this week!
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 ...
Bunja Thai Restaurant

Bunja Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Open Now

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

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   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:30 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...
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
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...
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...
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 ...
Red Smoke Bendigo

Red Smoke Bendigo

Grill   $$$$$   Open Now

Bendigo

Bendigo locals and visitors following the tantalising aromas of smoked meat to Red Smoke Bendigo on High Street. Nestled in the heart of the city just a stone’s throw from the fountain, this rustic...
Those seeking Filipino comfort food in Bendigo head down High Street to find SoulFood Fusion House Café & Resto. This locally-loved dining destination seamlessly blends neon signage, vibrant wall m...
Fox & Giraffe

Fox & Giraffe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 6:00 AM

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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Indian"
Sargun Indian Tandoori

Sargun Indian Tandoori

Indian   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...