Food & drink

Restaurants

From fine dining to casual eats, Ballarat restaurants are filled with passionate people, innovative menus, and fresh, local produce.

Babae at Hotel Vera

Unexpected flavours

Steamed pea custard or seafood paella? Wild botanical gin or a succulent shiraz? A casual brunch or a…

Ballarat’s newest fine dining experience will champion the region’s best growers and producers. The 26-seat Babae will open…

Find out where Mr Jones chef and owner Damien Jones likes to eat out in Ballarat… Best place…

Ballarat’s latest food and drink precinct continues to grow with the opening of two new contemporary offerings. Head…

For a date with a difference, Ballarat has got you sorted. From beautiful gardens to charming wineries, acclaimed…

Ballarat has racked up a hat trick in The Age Good Food Guide 2025. Three of the city’s…

Find out where The Shared Table chef and owner Dianne Ray likes to eat out in Buninyong… Best coffee…

An historic Ballarat grain house has been transformed into a Great Gatsby-style bar and distillery. Named after the…

When you’ve got kids, family-friendly cafes and restaurants are always at the top of your mind when eating…


Wine & dine

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Babae At Hotel Vera

An ever-changing seasonal menu developed with a creative approach to place, produce, flavour and technique which celebrates contemporary…

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Boatshed Restaurant – Lake Wendouree

Experience culinary excellence amidst the serene beauty of Lake Wendouree at the Boatshed. Indulge your senses with exquisite…

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Carboni’s Italian Kitchen

At Carboni’s Italian Kitchen you’ll experience authentic Italian food. Enjoy a selection of artisan wood fired pizzas, antipasti,…

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Cattleya Signature

Welcome to a slice of Thailand in the heart of Ballarat! Step into Cattleya Thai Signature and embark…

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Cattleya Thai Heritage Ballarat

In 2012, the team took a leap of faith by opening Cattleya Thai in Warrnambool. It was a…

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Eatsy Thai Ballarat By Cattleya Thai

Eatsy Thai offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try their delicious food. The key to…

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Fu Man Lou Dumpling Bar

At Fu Man Lou they love a cheeky function. Treat yourself and your pals to a cocktail party,…

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Golden City Hotel

The Golden City Hotel was built in 1856 and originally named the Adelphi Hotel. The Hotel completed a…

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Hecho En Mexico Ballarat

Starting back in 2013 and since loved by locals, Hecho En Mexico provides quality food and options for…

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Hotel Canberra

Hotel Canberra is a stunning renovated heritage hotel in Ballarat, close to Lake Wendouree and key attractions. This…

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Hotel Vera And Restaurant Babae

Ballarat’s newest luxury accommodation offering, Hotel Vera is located in a painstakingly restored, 19th-century mansion in the heart…

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Midlands Golf Club

Midlands Golf Club boasts a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship course, designed by golfing legend Peter Thompson, providing…

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Mount Buninyong Winery

Nestled just 20 minutes from Ballarat, Mount Buninyong Winery is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy quality…

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Mr Jones

Mr Jones is the highly acclaimed fine dining modern Asian restaurant by career Chef Damien Jones, bringing together…

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Nolans

Located within The Goods Shed, Dining Hall, experience a superb Australian all-day menu showcasing produce from local suppliers…

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P.Frangos and Sons

P.Frangos and Sons is a quality cafe and restaurant in the middle of Ballarat that has been operating…

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Peasant

Peasant serves a unique menu of European peasant style food with a captivating wine list. Open Friday and…

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Renard

Renard is a cocktail bar and social club that serves booze alongside contemporary bistro dishes and disco until…

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Roy Hammond

Roy Hammond welcomes you to a place where stories and memories are made. Be inspired by their collection…

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Saigon Allee

Enjoy a modern twist to Vietnamese cuisine in an industrial style restaurant, in the heart of the restaurant…

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Soldiers Woodfired Pizzeria

If pizza is what you’re craving, the little Woodfired Pizzeria located in the heart of Soldiers Hill is…

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The Forge Pizzeria

Housed within a red brick building in Ballarat town, The Forge Pizzeria is a firm favourite among visitors…

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The Red Door Pizzeria

The Red Door Pizzeria serves delicious gourmet wood-fired pizza, available as take away or for dining in a…

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The Red Lion

The Red Lion Hotel is Ballarat’s premier entertainment facility. Whether you are after a delicious meal in the…

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The Shared Table

The Shared Table is borne from the marriage of Asian and Northern European food. The exciting possibilities offered…

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Tokyo Grill House

Have you ever heard of and tasted Teppanyaki? Teppanyaki is Japanese for Barbecue Hot Plate. Tokyo Grill House…

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Underbar

At Underbar, they take intimate dining to the next level. Located in Ballarat, this upscale spot seats just…

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Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes

Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes is the perfect destination for truffle lovers and foodies alike! Their 20-acre…

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RACV Goldfields Resort

Located in the heart of the Victorian Goldfields, Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, 80 minutes from Melbourne CBD,…

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Tuki Restaurant

Tuki showcases the best of regional food and wine in the glorious setting of a working farm with…

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Magnolia

Anjal Joshi, the head chef and owner of Magnolia, has an inspiring tale of determination and culinary passion.…

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The Avoca

The Avoca is a highly awarded gastropub in the small town of Avoca in the Pyrenees winemaking region…

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