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The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

The Woodhouse Bar and Grill

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 11:45 AM

Bendigo

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Mother's day Lunch & DinnerMother's dayJoin us at The Woodhouse Bar & Grill as we celebrate! We're open for both lunch and dinner to mark the special occasion. Call to book (03) 5443 8671
Black Hill Hotel

Black Hill Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

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

Vesta x Jigs

Fusion   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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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...
Mondegreen Cafe

Mondegreen Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

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Mother's Day High TeaMother's Day Join us for an indulgent High Tea with all your favourites including house-made cakes, slices and pastries, sandwiches and tasty savoury offerings. Also included is your choice of a complimentary g...
Foodshack

Foodshack

American   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Bendigo

Borchelli Ristorante

Borchelli Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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 ...
Saigon Allee Fried RiceBook Or Order Now!Saigon Allee Fried Rice- With mixed vegetables and house made sauce $20. Your choice to add tofu $4, chicken $5, beef $5 or prawns $7. Make a booking via the link or place an order for delivery or...
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...
NEM VIET Epsom

NEM VIET Epsom

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Epsom

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...
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...
Run Rabbit Run

Run Rabbit Run

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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 ...
Espresso Depot

Espresso Depot

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 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...
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...
Mr Jones

Mr Jones

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

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Nem Viet on Mitchell

Nem Viet on Mitchell

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 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 ...
Golden Vine Hotel

Golden Vine Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Bendigo

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 ...
Nolans

Nolans

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

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Cattle Yards Inn

Cattle Yards Inn

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

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One Tree Hill Hotel

One Tree Hill Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 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...