Ballarat Restaurants

One thing's for sure - you're not going to go hungry or thirsty in the Ballarat region. Wander along the streets and laneways and you'll come across some great cafes and restaurants. Throw down some local brews and wines and make a meal of it with regional produce and clever menus.
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Boom Time Dumplings
Located within The Goods Shed Dining Hall, Boom Time Dumplings is a grab-and-go kiosk serving up Hong Kong-style street food.
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Ballarat's Best Pie 2024
Ballarat’s Best Pie is back for seconds in August 2024. From 1-31 August, take your pick from 28 savoury and sweet pies from some of the city’s best cafes, restaurants and bars. From twists on traditional flavours to ambitious creations, there’s pies to satisfy all taste buds and palates. Pictured is The Shared Table's garden harvest pie.
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Ballarat's Best Pie 2024
Ballarat’s Best Pie is back for seconds in August 2024. From 1-31 August, take your pick from 28 savoury and sweet pies from some of the city’s best cafes, restaurants and bars. From twists on traditional flavours to ambitious creations, there’s pies to satisfy all taste buds and palates. Pictured is Mitchell Harris Wine Bar's chicken a la king pie.
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Ballarat's Best Pie 2024
Ballarat’s Best Pie is back for seconds in August 2024. From 1-31 August, take your pick from 28 savoury and sweet pies from some of the city’s best cafes, restaurants and bars. From twists on traditional flavours to ambitious creations, there’s pies to satisfy all taste buds and palates. PIctured is Hop Temple's chicken mole verde pie with sidewinder fries and jalapeno jam.
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The Springs Hotel in Waubra
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The Avoca Hotel
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Ellington's Wine Bar
Ellington’s Wine Bar is a European-inspired neighbourhood bar located in the heart of Ballarat. It boasts a carefully-curated selection of local and international wines that complement a seasonal menu of small, shared plates.
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Ballarat's Roy Hammond
Serving Asian fusion-inspired delights with a Korean influence, let Roy take you on a journey that starts with a drink, leads to a meal, and always ends with a story that makes you want to come back for more.
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The American Creswick
The American Creswick stands today as a unique link with Victoria’s gracious and colourful history. With great food, 14 beer and cider taps, eclectic wine list, good company and interesting spaces, The American is a must-visit
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Babae at Hotel Vera
Babae's ever-changing seasonal menu developed with a creative approach to place, produce, flavour and technique celebrates contemporary Australian cuisine. Image: Emma Duzhnikov
Ricotta waffles with mango compote, blackberry mascarpone, fresh seasonal fruit, seeds, nuts and white chocolate bark crumb. Yummo! 📷 via IG / drivecafe_ White Chocolate, Ricotta Waffles, Blackberry Mascarpone, Mango Compote, White Chocolate Bark, Seasonal Fruit, Fruit Seeds, Chocolate Bark, Fruit In Season
Ricotta waffles at Ballarat's Drive cafe
Ricotta waffles with mango compote, blackberry mascarpone, fresh seasonal fruit, seeds, nuts and white chocolate bark crumb. Yummo! 📷 via IG / drivecafe_
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Raggazone's new summer menu
Summer nights at Ballarat pasta and vino restaurant Raggazone 📷 via IG/ragazzoneballarat
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L'espresso
Weekends are made for long-overdue brunch dates with friends at Ballarat cafe L'espresso 📸 via IG/mattdunnephoto
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Underbar
Renowned 16-seat restaurant Underbar is a finalist in the Best Destination Dining category at the @gourmettraveller 2022 Restaurant Awards 📷 via IG/underbarballarat