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Dyers Steak Stable
87/100 (929 ratings)
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"Dyers is an iconic Ballarat Restaurant which serves food utilising local produce. The food was excellent which was accompanied by some lovely wine;..."
Carl Donadio
"Dyers the best place for steak in Ballarat! Once again a great night, personal service despite a packed restaurant, food cooked to perfection and a..."
Greg Wilton
"Another great night at Dyer's, beautiful meal as usual. Thanks Campbell for finishing off the night with great music and fun at the..."
Sue-Anne Bulluss-Carroll
"Nothing has changed over the years. The Food and Service is great. Nothing is a problem. The best steak we have had for a number of years. Thanks..."
Peter Godfrey
"Absolute Ballarat institution They know what they do and do it well. Will always stop for a red meat and wine when in..."
Michael Nash
"Steak was cooked to perfection!! Service was great would definitely recommend to others and will be..."
Kirsty Alford
"Dyers steak stable is, and always has been the best steak restaurant, not only in Victoria, but right across Australia. They get it right every..."
Ann Pittard
"Why go to big name restaurants in Melbourne when we have the best in Dyers at Ballarat. A not so well kept secret - consistently..."
Victoria Armstrong
"The best steak place I have ever been to and awesome setting...love it..."
Leigh Eason
"Fantastic place great night great staff great food ... Best steak in..."
Jane Graovac
"Best steak in Ballarat ....has been consistently so for decades. My favourite restaurant..."
Jane Burke
"Amazing !! Service and meals outstanding! Will definitely be going back..."
Liz Thompson
"Every time we go it is such a fun night. Campell is the Perfect host. You know what you are going to eat, however, always lovely fresh simple food,..."
Jan Williams
"I have never been here but 5 Stars for using my quality surname which I'm sure reflects in your cuisine..."
Sam Dyer
Munch & Lunch
87/100 (358 ratings)
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Australian
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"Staff and customer service is 5 star. Very attentive. Food were so delicious, we had the lunch banquet. Cocktails were so good. Couldn't recommend..."
Marietta
"Food was amazing. Had the lunch banquet. Was very enjoyable. Service was fantastic too. All in all a great dining experience...."
Stuart Male
"Always a great time! The staff are always fantastic and accommodating with allergies (walnuts for me). No matter what, we always go the banquet..."
Ellen Lovett
"Absolutely delicious food. We wondered why no steak knife with a steak until we cut through with a butter knife...the smoky, char flavour, YUM. We..."
Fiona Carbury
"The food was excellent and the service spot on. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the bartenders make some unique top shelf cocktails. The food..."
becca Macca
"Wonderfully accommodating, attentive and kind service from Rhys/Reece who was knowledgeable, friendly and a genuine delight to our larger table. The..."
Hannah Oswin
"Wow, what a wonderful dining experience! This place definitely lives up to its glowing reviews. The food was absolutely sensational. The sticky Pork..."
Gustav
The Forge Pizzeria
87/100 (1431 ratings)
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"Visited the Forge Pizzeria on our last night at Ballarat, came in early to avoid the dinner rush crowd.We ordered the arancini which was..."
Foodiee
"This place never fails to disappoint and I happily travel over an hour to eat here that's how good it is! The pizza sauce is next level and so is the..."
Ben Farrell Chalmers
"We tried the pulled pork pizza and the cheese burger, those were delicious! But, their carbonara was amazing! Definitely would get back here to eat..."
Eric Susanto
"Warm cosy atmosphere with fire place! Perfect place for a cold night. We had cauliflower soup, the Godfather pizza from special menu, Shearer’s..."
Dama
"E: Imagine the feeling you get when you’re huddled up by the fireplace on a cold winter night, absorbing the warmth of the fire and cuddled up in a..."
Kevin & Emily
"The maestros of the Ballarat pizza scene. If you are looking for quality pizzas of the gourmet kind, this pizzeria should be at the top of your..."
Gastrology
"Had the beautiful Shearer's Pizza for dinner. Thin crispy base with generous toppings of lamb, goat's cheese and pine nuts. Although I'm not the..."
Green Bay Tree
"Fantastic authentic Italian style food that you would struggle to find in the CBD is being served up better than ever in Ballarat. All our meals were..."
FoodFoodFood
"The woodfire ovens are open and on display, for all to see, and when a pizza is ordered, the fun begins! 'The stretcher' stretches the fresh dough by..."
Dayna Hoskin
"Definitely hands down, one of the best meal I had in Ballarat. I loved the smell of the bread from the oven once I walked in and the lovely service..."
Food For Thought
"Forge is a no brainer must go kinda place. The decor, the food, the service. I mean, where else would you rather be than at forge?A..."
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"My score 3.5 stars.  J & I had lunch here a while ago on a 2 night foody getaway to Ballarat.  Not a bad interior, mod-rustic with chunky tables,..."
Prof. Pinky@LunchLab
"Great pizza! Polite and friendly, i love johnny cash as my father used to listen to him, yet have been getting into ‘techno’ lately like the kids..."
Glenda Iris
"Great pizza place, eaten here 10 times plus, pizza base is the best part. Perfectly cooked evertime with fresh, premium toppings. Salad have a nice..."
Mr Need To Eat
"Ordered pizza take away the bases were delicious and the toppings were perfect ratio wise! I would definitely come back again if I am in ballarat..."
Jenna B
"If you're visiting Ballarat or planning a stay at Ballarat, you must try The Forge Pizzeria, at least twice. That is how high we rate The Forge (14..."
Explore.Melbourne
"Delicious pizza, generous portion sizes and lots of toppings (much more than any ‘fancy’ pizza places)! All of the pizzas looked and smelt..."
Rachel Jade
"I think this is honestly one of the best pizza restaurants that I’ve ever been too. The base was fantastic, cooked perfectly. The choice of pizzas..."
Kairo
"What I love most about it is their pizza dough, it’s so fresh and light. We ordered Sure Thing and Volcano, it could easily feed three people with..."
Megan
"Been here twice now and both times the staff were a standout - very friendly and quick service.  The pizzas were delicious and generously topped and..."
Shark82
"Amazing building, excellent staff and friendly service. The pizzas were delicious with a soft crunchy dough, and I have never had sweet potato fries..."
Rob Anthony
"The Forge Pizzeria served up the best wood-fired pizza base that I have ever eaten. We had "The Forge" pizza (eggplant etc) and it had a perfect thin..."
Scottt
"If ur in Ballarat you need to do this pizza placeNot the cheapest but the best Woodford pizzas I've had in a long time. The roast pumpkin and..."
Anna L
"Gourmet pizza with great range of toppings. Lamb pizza - Shearers, $29, was the standout. Pizza are a good size, 2 pizzas between 3 people is a..."
Affogato Addiction
"Great pizzas, great setting, friendly staff and huge tables to sit at. I had the pork belly and it was very good, probably not as good as Brunetti..."
Mr MM Smith
"My husband says I'm on a roll picking excellent eateries for us, and I reckon he's not wrong. Granted, Ballarat on a Sunday leaves you with limited..."
Nicole P
"I was running late as usual . The staff were great , very helpful , allowing us to order over the phone before we arrived so our meals were ready..."
Rosemary Pamic
"Went to a recent fundraising trivia night with some friends who are Ballarat locals. Not only was the food, service and atmosphere absolutely..."
Windsorlocal
"The pizza was good but my high rating is for their super friendly and kind service. They gave us tips on what to get for the best value. They were..."
G&G Birdhouse
"Our fussy kids loved their fettuccini bolognese . The Tortelloni, Lamb Ragu gnocchi and 'Pizza for Me' were all delicious. Don't get me started on..."
Monde
"Wah agan2 sekalian wajib nyoba tempat makan pizza yang ini nih kalo lagi deket2 melben terutama kalau lagi ke sovereign hills (tumben ane bener..."
Sebastian Tobing
"Was in Ballarat for the long weekend and decided to go back to The Forge. We ordered the Fratellino, it was so yummy. Love the pizza here, it's..."
Hungry Koala
"Visited here with a large group after my grandsons soccer match ( 30 People) . Large groups will test any restaurant and it was interesting to watch..."
Stephen
"I went to this restaurants twice while I was in Ballarat for only a day and half. This says a lot about this place. I am so in love with their fluffy..."
Chloe
"Always rated as my favourite pizza place in Ballarat. Worth the extra money for amazing gourmet pizzas. Ambiance is always on point. A great night..."
Alex
"This place is so cool! The pizza is so yummy, so many different kinds and all delicious. The restaurant itself is so chic and relaxed but still a..."
Alix McLeod
"Was on a day trip with the family and this place was highly rated. The service was very good and the place itself also pretty good. Now I..."
Axeman 1372
"We went on a Sunday night at 6:30pm and it was very busy. We ordered takeaway, however a couple tables left so we were able to sit down and eat..."
James D
"Fast, friendly service in a well-designed environment. Pizzas are excellent and very friendly for kids. Good non pizza options too and varied..."
George Cockerill
"Great wood fired pizza right in the centre of town! The Forge has a great atmosphere, friendly staff and best of all good pizza! The atmosphere is..."
Elicia Hajis
"Beautiful food, great selection of drinks. We had a range of pizzas and a cured meat board as entree, and everything tasted delicious. Service is..."
Valina Whites
"Great service and atmosphere and seriously 'The Bacon' was the best pizza I have ever eaten! Would drive from Melbourne to Ballarat again just to..."
Brie’ella
"Ain’t no party like a pizza party! And why travel to Italy when you can head down the street to Ballarat’s shining star! Full of pizzas and..."
Kieren ORiley
"found The Forge through the Ballarat visitor book, only as I was craving some pizza and there was a great story about it.We walked up from the..."
MM
"Recently found myself in Ballarat for the weekend and and asked a friend who lives locally during the work week what was the best they had to offer...."
Good Food Good Mood
"A really nice family run pizza place. Service was friendly & efficient, you can see everyone working very hard to manage this super busy restaurant...."
Who Loves Good Food
"Had an excellent dinner here. We chose the restaurant as it was close by the Mid City Motel where we were staying the night. The Forge has several..."
Kerryj
"Amazing pizza- accommodated all of our dietary requirements (dairy and gluten free) and thank you so much for the kids corner. Our very active 13..."
Laura Parker
"Came here last night. Loved it!!! Was so blown away! Had a day in Ballarat and looking up places to go and The Forge popped up a few times. We..."
Abigail Williams
"Well we made it here. Great Pizza and setting. In the old building with exposed brick walls and wood ceiling. Old church pews and chairs. Solid wood..."
Terry Stewart
"Yum! One of the best Italian restaurants in Victoria... many great ones in Melbourne but wow, The Forge is one of my favourites.Had the home..."
Tweekly
"One of the best pizza's I've ever had. The shearer ( a lamb pizza ) and the Chorizo and prawn pizza absolutely worth a 2 hour trip from Melbourne...."
Mike Watson
"Great place and location Love the menu and the list of drinks Friendly staff, gives nice suggestions and helpful ones :)The best place..."
Zainab
"Best pizza in the town, I like their design of the place and their food as well. It has a vintage looking decorations and good lighting arrangements...."
CLABEL
"I eat here regularly for dinner when in Ballarat for work. The pizzas are great and some of the best wood-fired pizzas I've tasted. Salads are..."
James Blackwell
"Best pizza I have had in a long time. We had two take away pizzas one lamb and the Margherita and both were amazing but I have only heard good things..."
Garth Christie
"I had a pre xmas dinner with my colleagues at the forge and their pizza is so amazing. Its taste so good. I just devoured it without realizing im on..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Beautiful interior, spacious and delicious pizza. Dough is fresh and thin, ingredients plentiful. Only reason they didn't get a 5 is because there..."
Eliana Negri
"Awesome pizza spot for Ballarat! Dined for dinner on a busy Saturday night but were still able to get a table in the industrial/communal feel dining..."
LC.
"Well let's see the place looks great, others food looks great and staff friendly, order from the menu good , 5 mins later of the three salads guess..."
Paulo
"I'll start of by saying - Zomato_Spoon suggests that The Forge is a $$ costing. I would suggest for a pizzeria it's more of a $$$.That being..."
Kris Bird
"Food is great here! Try the beetroot salad! Can't go past the shearers pizza... I also enjoy the one in alfredton which has the same menu all the..."
Mmmfoood
"The Forge Pizzeria is absolutely massive. Dressed up as an old warehouse with the requisite exposed bricks and industrial reclaimed furniture, the..."
Gourmanda.me
"So much more than a pizza place ...... Food and staff with love, passion, thought, commitment and a very educated palate.The pizzas are..."
Happygolucky
"The Forge Pizzeria Ballarat was awarded the ‘Traveller Country Champ’ in The Age Good Food Under $30 2014. As it’s known to be kid-friendly so..."
TOT: HOT OR NOT
"Best pizza around!! Kid friendly. Great family spot for a..."
Christina
"A little slice of Fitzroy in Ballarat. We made a quick pit stop for dinner on the way back to Melbourne and were glad we choose this restaurant...."
FoodieMelbs
"Great pizza. We came to ballarat for a day trip from melbourne. Very impressed. We had the pancetta which was close to the best pizza I've ever..."
ATay
"The owners of this establishment are very genuine in ensuring you have a good experience.The staff are bright and friendly and the decor is..."
GFmumma
"Gourmet Pizza!. The butchers pizza was just full of flavour! Fast service and high quality food. Not as expensive as you would..."
WillB
"Love this place. Great vibe. Friendly and helpful staff. Amazing food and coffees. Kids drawing area. Clean viewable..."
Reviewer101
"Raven. The croquets and Shearers pizza from here are..."
Raven
"Beautiful Pizzas. I loved the Forge, had dinner here recently. Beautiful atmosphere, friendly waitstaff. I had the butchers pizza and the chocolate..."
Jodie Kara Plowright
"Was awesome food. Very helpful and able to adapt dish for my vegetarian..."
Ish
"Hate to admit it for some reason, but this place hold the mantle of best restaurant in Ballarat by far. Truly excellent, under no circumstance could..."
Mr Tiger
"Great. Pizzas are excellent and have well flavoured..."
J And J
"Bit noisy, but great atmosphere. Not sure how I feel about cutlery in a large tub already on table. Pizzas are yummy and true wood fired..."
Louieblue88
"Good food but way too LOUD!. The food is good, no doubt about it (though if you're a vegetarian or don't eat pork then the choice is severely..."
Holden Caulfield
"Visiting from Perth between Christmas and N.Y. We were a little disappointed when the "recommended" Forge was closed but we persevered with this one...."
Lee Marvin
"No gluten free. I love Forge Pizza - but they dont do anything gluten free. So that eliminates half my household, and some in my team at work. Alas..."
Nikki
"YUM!. Some of the best pizza I've had and I have tried plenty of fancy pizza places in Melbourne. Great crust and great toppings! Volcano pizza was..."
ECB
"Our family loved this place. To start with its in a great space with high ceilings rustic brick walls, warehouse lights etc It has a really vibrant..."
Louise
"AMAZEBALLS. Great food, great service, only negative is it's darn loud in there but worth it! Try the Prawn Pizza it's amazing. So is the pulled..."
Nomiki Madd Hatta
"Dessert pizza... YUM!. I rave about the strawberry dessert pizza. Can't wait to go back and try the..."
Brickette
"Quick Visit for Take Away. We were all too tired from a day of touring Ballarat and Soverign Hill so the consensus was for Pizza. Result was a little..."
Grant
"Love the pizza here. Nice eclectic decor, great atmosphere but can be a bit loud on busy nights. Just the right amount of topping. Love love love the..."
BlueberryMint
"Great restaurant, really good service and yummmmm entrees and pizza. Recommend croquettes and pulled pork..."
Sarah Ball
"Great pizza and atmosphere. Try the Blacksmith..."
The SOSN Crew
"I travelled to ballarat for dinner and found the forge. i'm really glad. that pizza base was orgasmic. thankyou..."
Jordan
"Never thought I'd be the type to go to the effort of an urbanspoon review, but this place is unbelievable . Entree, main, desert, coffee. And the..."
Stew McLeod
"Great service, kid friendly and delicious pizza! We came with our two kids, aged 6 & 8, for lunch on a Sunday. We loved the Shearer's pizza, made..."
Melissa
"The venue is really lovely, decorated beautifully and has a lovely vibe.The staff were really friendly and attentive.The risotto portion..."
Mazzii
"I'm new to Ballarat and went here for dinner last night based on good urbanspoon reviews. Was not disappointed!! Goof sign when a place is packed on..."
Meg
"The service was amazing Sarah was a great waitress. The food was amazing the lamb and the pumpkin pizzas were so nice looking forward to coming back..."
George
"Good place for a group booking. Had a great night on Tuesday at The Forge. The food was delicious and the service first class! The pizza toppings..."
Scott Martin
"Lovely meal. We had the prawn pizza which was superb with the exact right amount of chili and feta. Accompanying pumpkin and rocket salad was..."
James
"Fast friendly service. Fabulous wood fired pizza. Buzzing atmosphere accentuated by live music and a fun chef's honker horn. A great place to eat in..."
ILove2Eat
"I LOVE the new restaurant: so glad they've opened in town. The menu is more refined in selection options compared to the Sturt St/Alfredon..."
Pugg
The Local
86/100 (138 ratings)
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"Yay! Finally got around to trying this little gem! I've been wanting to go ever since it opened and I wasn't disappointed! the coffee was delicious..."
Bec Nicholson
"I highly recommend you visit this great little cafe. It's as cute as a button and there is always delicious food both savoury and..."
Sarah Beaumont
"Simply the best French toast I've ever..."
Andy Cook
"Great coffee, friendly staff and cakes/muffins to die for. It really is a sweet little local..."
Ellie Beer
"Great little spot with a warm and friendly community atmosphere and devine coffee, sweets and..."
Alyce Burgess
"Coffee is one he best in Ballarat and staff are friendly and..."
Lauren Baxter
"great food and atmosphere, I am in for breakfast at least four days a..."
Jo Thorpe
"Good food wonderful interesting flavors, fabulous coffee. Friendly..."
Debra Goemmel
"Great little café. Really friendly staff and beautiful fresh food. I'll be..."
Lou Lou O'Hara
"We love 'The Local'.... friendly service, great coffee and chai lattes and a fantastic selection of food! We may not be from Ballarat, but when we..."
Glenn N Jodie Hammond
"Enjoyed our first experience today. Coffee was sensational! Breakfast was yummy! Service was just..."
Nicole Walker
"1 year down and going from strength to strength, congratulations to all that have played a part in what is a great addition to the Ballarat coffee..."
Brad Fernando
"Love the food & atmosphere at the..."
Kay Hodgson
"What a lovely little find.. Beautiful atmosphere, amazing coffee, lovely service.. Will be back..."
Joanne De Rycke
"Cute local cafe that must be a go to for the community. Busy Saturday morning and we had to squeeze in to get a table. Food and coffee was delicious...."
Sally Phillips
"Before I'd even walked through the door at The Local Cafe, I was in love, it's freshly painted blue facade nestles within a very stylishly eclectic,..."
Dayna Hoskin
"Lovely Little CafeMe and my boyfriend were there for breakfast today. We ordered a rhubarb french toast and berries apple cake. The french..."
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
"Love The Local, as it ticks a lot of boxes for me in the food and coffee stakes!The decor is representative of the cafes name, being nice..."
Kieren O'Riley
"Tried the local last weekend! Very friendly team, amazing coffee and best chorizo I've had in ages! Recommend the big breakfast! Perfect for the..."
Tom Furphy
"Driving through and fluked this gem. Locally sourced, delicious, whole food. Best porridge I’ve found in a cafe, with stewed rhubarb!..."
Arcadia Clover
"We LOVE The Local Cafe!!! Best in Ballarat hands down. John and I love visiting Tracy when we pop in, she is always so friendly and we always have a..."
Lachlan McKenzie-McHarg
"Have stopped by a few times now over the last 5months for take away coffee and a sweet snack. Nice selection of housemade cakes, & muffins. Every..."
Cecil Johansson
"Great coffee. Great food. Love the style of the cafe and the Canadian Pancakes were yummy. Definitely children friendly but because seating is..."
Tami Titheridge (Takiah)
"Great coffee, delicious food. The owner is very nice, always greets me with a smile. Her and her staff are very good at what they do, friendly,..."
Karl Church
"Incredible coffee, with food that is always exactly what you feel like eating - even if you know it when you walk through the door! Consistent and..."
Cherie Birks
"Amazing food and friendly staff. Killer cakes and great chai latte although if you turn up for coffee you will want to turn it into lunch once you se..."
Deneale Deppeler
Cafe Lekker
86/100 (1831 ratings)
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"One of the lightest, tastiest scrambled eggs I’ve had in years. The French Toast was delicious. Lovely place, welcoming staff....highly..."
Philippa Ellis
"Had a very good breakfast here an omelette it was brilliant the coffee was very good as well staff very friendly I googled best breakfast in Ballarat..."
Greg Slipper
"A recent change in beans has resulted in Ben and the team at Lekker taking over the throne for Ballarat's best coffee. Highly recommend getting..."
Harrison Bennett
"Avocado Smash so delicious 😋 Highly recommend breakfast at Cafe Lekker friendly staff great coffee..."
Victoria Paris Vann
"breakfast yesterday was amazing there was so much too choose from service was fantastic and menu options for anyone with gluten intolerant was also..."
Di Holland
"We went here today for breakfast. Excellent service, they were great when it came to food allergies and the food was fantastic. Will definitely come..."
Lisa Bailey
"They make the best omelette ever. Love having breakfast there. Well done Ben and..."
Leigh Miller
"The staff and food has been excellent every time I've eaten at Cafe Lekker. The food presentation has always been excellent too. Cafe Lekker has..."
Brittany Wright
"Best omelette I’ve had for ages and the Rhubarb porridge is to die for. Fantastic food and amazing..."
Loretta Gibson
"This place has this name for a reason! Food was delicious. Coffee was amazing. The service was prompt and friendly, all staff had genuine, smiling..."
Dan TheMan
"Beautiful food and the staff were all so lovely and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble, highly recommended!..."
Kylie Richardson
"Went for breakfast yesterday...polite & welcoming staff, apologised for little delay...even though it was no problem as could see they were busy...."
Bobby Mehta
"Visited for first time over the weekend. Staff were really friendly. The food was delicious and well prepared. The coffee was fantastic. Pity it was..."
Kelvin James
"Excellent coffee with excellent food! Friendly staff with attentive service always with a..."
Richard Hoiles
"After a 7 hour drive this morning from Adelaide, we pulled in for breakfast. WOW! Great service, fantastic food. Well..."
Ben Woods
"Friendly staff , great food ! Or should I say delicious food as we found out the meaning or "Lekker "..."
Adele Castle
"One of our favourite cafes in Ballarat. The menu is unpretentious, straight-forward and the food delicious. The portions are also great value for..."
Sajithra Nithi
"Just come here for the first time. Place was full but service was amazing, we got our food within 10 minutes and it was a ripper feed! Coffee was..."
Hayden Wilson
"In the heart of Ballarat Central, visiting Cafe Lekker is always a great life choice! As always, it's the Eggs Benedict for me - simple & delicious..."
Ellen Lovett
"Really friendly and warm service, nice food I had the Tuki sausages with a couple of poached eggs, the house made rosti was good. Coffee was ok but..."
Timothy Morris
"Great cafe, exceptionally good service and reasonably good good too. Loved the experience and will definitely go back..."
Josh Thomas
"Great tasting breakfasts. Good portion sizes although no kids meals for breakfast. Big breakfast had all the key ingredients, waffles were good as..."
Paul Di Gregorio
"Delicious meal & coffee. Very friendly service. Best Breakfast I’ve had in Ballarat. Will go back when back in..."
Sophie Dowdy
"Lovely food with delicious coffee! There are options for people with dietary requirements, including vegan/vegetarian and many non-dairy milks too...."
Lucy Bui
The North Star Hotel
86/100 (265 ratings)
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Accepts Mastercard
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Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Private Dining
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Accepts American Express
Full Bar
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Free Wifi
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Little Bird Cafe Ballarat
86/100 (444 ratings)
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"Great food and coffee and the staff are amazing. Great atmosphere deffinetly would recommend this..."
Bec McNaughton
"The best long black coffee I have had. Thank you so much. And the cakes are pretty good too. Shame it's a bit far to drive for a weekly coffee..."
Arnie Marschall
"Stopped into this cafe today for lunch & so happy I did, was greeted at the door by happy staff, had a beautiful minestrone soup & it was delicious...."
Tracey Bonello
"First time customer as i live out of Ballarat so was very impressed. Delicious food and friendly staff. Will definitely be going back. Highly..."
Katie Mackay
"The food was very nice I had the homemade pie and salad which was very tasty would recommend to visit when in..."
Greg Slipper
"Great service, great food, best chocolate milk shakes, awesome..."
Liz Kirk
"Yummy chicken pate plate and even yummier macadamia cake....highly..."
Jacinta Clarke
"Best bacon and eggs I've ever had. Great friendly staff, great coffee. Good jobs guys..."
Matt Coutts
"My favourite cafe! Great atmosphere, coffee, and yummy..."
Heather Michelle Fitt
"Love this place the food good and the people friendly I've had a couple of lovely lunch ..."
Trish Reynolds
"Awesome coffee. Great eggs. What a find! And sure beat my hotel..."
Michelle Wright
"I’ve dropped in here a few times now and the decor always puts a smile on my face. Retro furniture, bakelite lights, vintage teapots and even..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"With a retro interior design, little bird was bustling on the Monday lunchtime I decided to show up. The helpful staff were kind and welcoming,..."
Alex
"I've only been in here a couple of times for a quick coffee and cake, but it is one of the best in Ballarat. Lovely calm and cozy ambience - not too..."
Zara
"Amazing coffee, just disappointed in the brekky menu, no real eggs bene or big brekky. Also would be good if they had a menu up on here :) thanks..."
Clare Donnellan
"Little Bird Cafe is a cute, quaint Cafe in the centre of Ballarat. The food was delicious and coffee was great! The service is friendly and food..."
Elicia Hajis
"Stopped for cake and coffee after the Archibald exhibition. The owner and staff are hysterical! The toilet is decorated with pages from 1960's..."
Northern Hunter
"Reminds me of Happy Days.....On the main esplanade of Sturt St, Ballarat, easy to find, although, not easy to park in this cosmopolitan..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Had a great short macchiato, Allpress coffee. Very friendly, good service. Loved the 50's decor, all beautifully done including the loo wallpapered..."
Dee Youds
"Really lovely little cafe. Friendly service and the breakfasts were absolutely delicious. We had the corned beef and the mushrooms. Both really..."
MrsChoosy
"The ghost of Bibo is alive and well... i was a little apprehensive about coming here after so many amazing breakfasts at its previous incarnation...."
Jonnybgoodston
"Oh yea....what a hit!. That was the first thing that came to mind when I tried my first sip.Coffee is full bodied , without the bitter..."
Mickp10
"This place has heaps of pote.... It's decor is so cute and the cakes when you enter look delicious only problem was when we arrived there were 5..."
Ballarat Resident
"Finally a cafe that knows how to be a cafe!. So impressed by the quality of food, the cleanliness of the cafe, and the presentation of the chefs and..."
Tash
"Very Quaint. What a great first impression I got entering this tiny little cafe!It was bustling with customers and very friendly staff...but..."
Tilly
Schnitz
86/100 (1051 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Fast Food
Australian
Fast food
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Schnitzel
Pesto
Burger
Beef
Café
Australian
Fast food
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Delicious and fresh. Special mention to the young kids working Easter Sunday. So thoughtful, caring and..."
Natasha M
"I always love going to Schnitz, the food, atmosphere, and staff are amazing! This time I got to experience the upstairs dining area and ordered the..."
Sarah Shaw
"Miss the carmalised onion as it is not the same as grilled onion. Other than that, amazing as always. Love Schnitz plus the person on the phone had..."
Bre Kennedy
"Dinning in for lunch today 14/4, family of 8, service was a little slow(not busy) and long wait for meals. Mix up with our orders which was..."
Tiresa Mata
"Our waiter Jarrin was incredible, he handled the order taking elegantly and always double checked to ensure our orders were spot on. Could not have..."
Sebastian Carter
"Ordered three meals including a vegan option. Three generous, delicious serves arrived with minimal delay. Wait staff are pleasant, outgoing,..."
Michael Hirst
"Richie who was on today was just so warm and welcoming. Honestly everytime we visit all the staff are just fantastic. The foods fresh, great portions..."
Priscilla Meyer
"Jarrin is a very good worker, loved when he came up the stairs with his high energy, especially since it was his first shift, it was very good to see..."
Loch Kelly
Food Should Taste Good
86/100 (531 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Lunch
Burger
Salad
"Been coming here for a few years now. Food is good as to is Service ( although I live in Indonesia now ). Thursday try the Burger Challenge 😉 $40..."
Brett Gesell
"This place is fantastic. My son and I had been at a sports event at the lake and cruised past. The service is excellent and the food really good -..."
Bobby Fisher
"Surprisingly good burgers given my resignation to eat greasy food passing through Ballarat. Would prefer a less seasoned patty but overall I'd rate..."
Small Creek
"I'm writing this from my hotel room. I'm about to go into a burger coma. I better get this down before I pass out.I've just been to The..."
SmokinAussie
"Just sitting down enjoying a burger.All fresh ingredients. Good atmosphere, great burger, can't wait to come back again and try the blue brother..."
Anthony Antonelli
"Huge servings... Friendly service and great atmosphere. It's great when after a burger and want something different than the standard..."
Mmmfoood
"Best chips in town!! Great fish and wraps yet strangely enough we never go here for the burgers! Give the salads a miss though. The ingredients..."
Jessica Kate
"Been here a few times. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Meals are decently priced for the size that you receive. My usual is the 'Juicey..."
Joshua Neil
"Fantastic place! The price is higher than your local fish and chip shop, but absolutely worth it. The food is amazing and the milkshakes..."
Zeee
"Just awrsome. Great on all fronts Brilliant service and burgersMilkshakes unreal too..."
Gry12
"Delicious food, very well priced, excellent customer service - big fan! I'm from Melbourne and love my burgers. The class if with beetroot is so yum,..."
Nicholas
"Best burgers in Ballarat!. We love this place! Have never had a bad meal, and the service is fantastic and friendly, but do get in early as they are..."
Jani H
"Love the food. I keep coming back and not once as the place been a let down with the food or the service. Everything is amazing here, for the price..."
Batgirl0008
"The best burgers in ballarat and the friendliest..."
Audrey Conrick
"I think this place has changed it's name again! Menu slightly changed, still good burgers. Had a great kebab today. If you want to sit inside, expect..."
Foodie...
"IT IS IN A NAME!!!!. Don't listen to the haters. they obviously don't know what food should taste like. Best Souvlaki's and burgers in town...."
Adam Hilligoss
"That have a new meni from the one in the pictures posted. Looks more modenised, but same assortment and great value. We have 3 burgers and a souva..."
Eduan Naude
"Great food and awesome service but its a pity that they force you to have chips with your burger. I can see how they make their..."
Laura
"Great Service, great burgers!. Never written a review before but prompted after dining here last night. The staff could not have been more helpful if..."
Linda.ashfield
"Simply Amazing!. It's place is simply amazing! The best burgers I had side Texas. A casual atmosphere and client all from all warps of life. Service..."
Stofer
"Huge burgers but so tasty. Cannot stop heading back here. Good..."
Ash Hughes
"Diner style food... delicious. We had the pleasure of being introduced to this place yesterday. we travelled from Melbourne in the pouring rain..."
Shakiera
"The work makes recommended the place on the bucket list and I’m so glad I did, so delicious thanks for the great food and great..."
DJDamo Beals
"A high quality offering in a relaxed atmosphere with great staff. I really enjoyed every bite of my vegetarian burger and my meat eating counterparts..."
Conor Nunn
"Burger joint. Burgers are large with great amount of filling (be prepared for some oozy goodness). Fish pack (Salt n Battery) was surprisingly good..."
N Mor
"Really enjoyed this place, shakes had proper chocolate blended into them, super fresh food which was well cooked. Definitely recommended the onion..."
Rachel
"Best Butterfish, pork dim Sims and crispy chips in town. Quick, clean and..."
Lyndi
The Main Bar
86/100 (310 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Italian
Australian
Pizza
Italian
Australian
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sit down
Wine Bar
Pizza
Italian
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is fantastic! cosy, inviting and the food and wine selection are excellent. Host Glen has done an incredible job renovating this..."
M & B & J C
"I ate here years ago and loved it. So when staying at the motel around the corner, I decided to take my friend to Main Bar for dinner. She had the..."
Julie Bond
"Amazing place for breakfast. Loved the food and the building is beautiful. Thanks for the tour! Next time we'll have to stay for a whisky and a show..."
Richard Cuthbert
"Good pizza, well priced in a cool wood-covered dining room. Go along on a night when there are musicians jamming upstairs, order a bottle of wine..."
Lisa Farrell
"We had take out from the Main Bar last night and the whole family really enjoyed it. We tried the pumpkin and pesto pizza, the garlic and chilli..."
Cozza
"Best pizza in town.. Great pizzas! As a pizza enthusiast I've struggled to find a pizza in Ballarat thats better than my homemade ones. The toppings..."
Charli
"My second visit to The Main Bar and just as impressed as my first visit. Beautiful, tasty fresh pizzas with a crisp thin crust - great service and..."
LizzieB
"Delish!. We had the grilled eggplant pizza. Unlike the one I have had in Rome, the eggplant was treated well, beautifully grilled and the whole pizza..."
AD
"Lovely food & great atmosphere. Gorgeous little pizzeria with great food. It's not a big building by any means so book in advance. All local..."
Nomiki Madd Hatta
"Quirky & yummy!. I went out for dinner on a Saturday night, it was surprisingly quiet for a pizza restaurant, which got me worried. But I needn't..."
Tilly
"Delicious pizzas and nice..."
Nar
"We walked the whole of Ballarat to find a decent ale and found this place, The Main Bar. Tucked away and hard to find, they serve fantastic food with..."
Laura McDougall
"Have had a few "long" Friday nights after work. Great food. Great staff, very friendly, accommodating, and long suffering! Thanks..."
Lal Lal Bois
"Great. Simply. Fresh. Yummy! Finally some half decent food in Ballarat! Just be sure to book..."
Anthea Caroline
"Melbourne experience at Ballarat prices!. Great food at good prices, great atmosphere and pleasant staff. Good wine and drink range. What more do you..."
Holden Caulfield
"Great addition to Ballarat's pizza menu. Fresh ingredients and nice base. No problemo. Nice boutique beers as..."
Greg Dunbar
"Local friendly calm venue where the owners took a real interest in looking after us. Pizzas were great and well priced. Nice live music on special..."
Alisdair Horgbury
"Really impressed with the quality and service at Main Bar. Ordered the Salt Kitchen Ham and olive pizza, which was delicious. The wine list is..."
John Hudson
"Must I admit I've developed some kind of ill-informed perception that this place does not good so it's no good for me! HOW WRONG WAS I! A wonderful..."
Stephen Walter
"Lovely environment, wonderful service. Our waitress Grace was fantastic. Such a lovely dining..."
Kaz Thomas
"Great atmosphere, great menu and friendly staff. I've also seen some fun performances..."
SBC Productions
"If you love that tucked away feel this is for you. Reminiscent of an English pub. Homemade pizza. Indoor and outdoor..."
colin palmer
"Great place for food, service and ambiance. The connected Open Pantry is fab for lunch and deli supplies, then Main Bar for dinner, then upstairs or..."
Erin M McCuskey (Madame Yum)
Sebastiaans
86/100 (150 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Billy's Lakeside
85/100 (95 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Steakhouse
Australian
Contemporary
Pizza
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
"Awesome pizza pasta and burgers. The staff were also awesome. 1 star reduction due to NO GARLIC BREAD! I recommend the chef get some garlic bread..."
Karls O
"Been here quite a few times since opening and can't fault anything, each time my partner and I have eaten we couldn't fault anything. They have a new..."
Ella Clark
"Nice bistro/cafe at stockland shopping center. Lots of ok seating, good wine section. Good selection of cakes and slices, not flash but well..."
Nicci
"Wendouree new restaurant is fantastic with a great menu for breakfast lunch and dinner. We tried the new steaks on the menu. They served a eye fillet..."
Kosta Houdalakis
"Friendly staff. A colouring activity for the kids and good babycinos! The coffee was hot and there was a small selection of yummy gluten free cakes...."
Samantha Todd
"Delicious and consistent food; having visited a couple of times already. Would definitely recommend eating here with friends anytime of the day. Such..."
Kaamyde D
The Mallow
85/100 (487 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
International
Australian
Bar
Pub
Bar
International
Pub
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Pork
Burger
Sit down
International
Australian
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Sophie and Dallas are amazing people and great hosts - ambience very relaxing and best Friday lunch in town - regularly eat there with friends and..."
Anna Morton
"Great food, great staff and the best beer selection in..."
Dean Ewan Peldys
"I love this pub!!! Brilliant staff, amazing beers, scrumptious food and warm pub charm. If I lived in Ballarat this would hands down be my local even..."
Hames Robb
"Had lunch a few times at the Mallow. Can't believe some of these other reviews. Some of the best pub food we've tried, and the meals came out really..."
Travis McLean
"Best frog in a pond I’ve ever laid my hands on rhi says it’s the best green leaf she’s ever ate and Dallas is a mediocre..."
Jamie Leonard
"Our family has never had a bad meal at the Mallow...we bring all our out-of-town friends and family here and I bring my work colleagues in regularly...."
Clare Hadden
"Lunch here on Grand Final Day was delicious. We had the Cheeseburger and the Mallow burger, chips were excellent too. Service was great and staff..."
Camille Clifton
"My favourite pub in Ballarat!! Great beer, friendly staff and good food.often stop there on a saturday afternoon for a couple of..."
Martin Nickless
"Got to be the friendliest pub in Victoria - a nice change from the too-cool hipsters in Melbourne. And delicious food too. Top..."
Briana Carroll
"We arrived here late as most if town was shutting around 11pm. We walked in to a great bar with friendly staff and top, top beers. Best way to..."
James Connell
"Love The Mallow. Great food. Cold beer. Bicycle beer is the go. The staff are always nice and cheerful, as are the patrons. One of my favourite..."
Simon Lord
"Great food, great beer, great staff, awesome atmosphere. Trivia nights every Wednesday are a good time. This is now a weekly tradition for..."
Sammy Purdie
"Excellent pub! Great food, great atmosphere... Great place to have our staff party.. Orders were quick and not one fault could be found... Great..."
Ben Bogert
"Fantastic food, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. I would consider it one of the better places to visit in Ballarat. Especially if you're..."
Shaun Leonard Hearn
"Great to have vegan options! Burger was one of the best I've had. Friendly service, overall a fun place to..."
Sheena McGill
The Turret Cafe And Catering
85/100 (608 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Toasts
Steak Sandwich
Souvlaki
Sandwiches
Cakes
Salad
Sit down
Australian
Café
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"A very popular spot for coffee, lunch and sweet treats. Enjoyed the Ruben and pulled brisket sandwich, both of which were delicious and very..."
Chris Cahill
"What a great café. We’re new to the area and it was a really delicious find! I had the chicken burger and it was amazing while the wifey ordered..."
Matt Wells
"It was a lovely public holiday. I didn't have a plan to stop by this cafe. I didn't disappoint after all. My cappuccino was top notch. Macadamia tart..."
Hugo Crystal
"*New owners* these guys are absolutely fantastic and the food quality is spot on and the service prompt even in the busiest of times. You have to try..."
James Hawkins
Golden Nugget Bakery
85/100 (1017 ratings)
Bakeries
Quick Bites
Dessert
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Café
Café
Australian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drive Thru
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Been here everyone we pass through Ballarat. Always very good and full of people as well as a jambed drive through. Magnificent steak and onion pie..."
Ian Viccars
"Dad saw the bakery review on T.V. regarding vanilla slice award winner so on our travels we hunted down the winner and much to our delight the..."
Kellie Wiseman Wood
"never go any were else only here cinnamon scrolls OMG the best ever and cheese and on ion sausage rolls..."
Rebecca Walters
"Extremely high level of customer service. Responds to all communication, professional and friendly! A true Ballarat tresure ..."
Tina Hardy
"Gr8 coffee and vanilla slice to die for. And the pies were gr8 as was the service. We are regular..."
Austin Kimberley
"Always stop there when traveling threw Ballarat, really good..."
Dean Renwood
"Love all the wonderful girls at Sturt St, they are always happy and smiling. They know my order, and always ready for a joke and a laugh! Especially..."
Stephanie Gladman
"Vanilla slice was the bomb would recommend to got get one if not..."
Aaron Millichip
"Great customer service and great hiring boss. A wide variety of food in such a small place .would love to work for the one in wendouree or Sturt..."
Margaret Catania
"Really good vegetable pastie and lovely vanilla slice. Helpful and efficient staff. A little out of town but we walked from the station. A..."
Latitudes
"Best vanilla slice ever!!! But have been disappointed of all things with their tasted sandwiches ... The bread was too thick that I couldn't taste..."
Mmmfoood
"Yum!. Golden Nugget is our regular go to place for coffee, cake, lunch or just because. Excellent customer service Always happy with the food and..."
Aurielle McLaren
"Having received the silver trophy at the 2014 Merbein Vanilla Slice Challenge I went for a drive in search of this one. I have to say that I wasn't..."
Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog
"Good drive thru bakery with option to eat-in. Very friendly and inviting. Good coffee. Always hot. Great donuts and slices. Kids meals. Lunch deals...."
Sasha-Maree
"Love going to this place, coffee is always good and love there bread Very friendly staff large variety of of yummy..."
Beverly Farrugia
"Coffee and cake awesome, not that busy in store but the drive thru was very busy. Customer service..."
Dianne Williams
"Very busy still when i went but they moved the line quick n had everything i wanted so naturally got a few extra things i hadnt planned all..."
Jane Dalton
"Best Vege pasties in Ballarat , besides my own homebaked. Their Eclairs are absolutely..."
Janine Huntly
"Drive thru bakery. Abso - freakin' - lutely!!! Lots of other things to do in Ballarat but the fact this place exists is reason enough to..."
S H
"Loved the vanilla,slice friendly staff great selection of..."
Bazza 266
"Very nice pies and foccasia. There pepper steak pie is...... Let just say you are not in doubt its pepper..."
Kim Kjeldbjerg
Royal Oak Hotel
85/100 (854 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Australian
Australian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Pesto
Pasta
Bar
Pub
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cheap mains with self serve veg and..."
Robbie Czajka
"Great country pub feel, very friendly staff! Fantastic food, just like a home cooked meal, help yourself to veggies and salads, decent serving size!..."
Tanya Mangan
"What a fantastic find , awesome little country pub , staff were so welcoming and friendly and the food was amazing , the veggies and salad selection..."
Coffee Snob
"Great choice coming here, great size meals and great country pub feel. Bartender makes the effort to learn and use your name. Bloody..."
Dangerous Disco McDank
"Absolutely wonderful food great parmas yummy vegies ..would not go anywhere else..staff are so friendly..always made welcome..very filling meals..."
Virgo103
"Fantastic Meals and great service! Porterhouse was to die for, will be back again for sure!! Everybody loved their meals. Would recommend this place..."
Lauren Adele Moriarty
"What a great meal stake with garlic sauce for the wife and chicken,avocado for me ,,good size serving too,value for money Service was fantastic..."
Dean Blake
"As previously mentioned, good old fashioned pub food done well. Servings are huge and relatively cheap. The self serve veggie and salad bar was..."
Marco
"Superb steak. Very, very impressed. The steaks are massive, cooked to perfection and all at a reasonable price. Help yourself vegetables and salad..."
Debs Mercer
"What a delicious meal, this is the third time I've been back to this pub when visiting Ballarat! Fantastic chef and the staff are very friendly. I..."
Melinda Richards Thomas
"Sensational Steak. A great atmosphere, lovely little pub with bistro format and meals that are just perfect. Steaks are to die for and the rump is..."
Braddles
Squires Loft
85/100 (1148 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Australian
Steakhouse
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Lamb
Pork
Salad
Salmon
Ribs
Sit down
Australian
Steakhouse
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious food! Great steak and lamb chops. The mushrooms with fetta were amazing. All the staff, especially Kate, were lovely and attentive. ..."
Sajithra Nithi
"Great place! Atmosphere was good, can't fault the service, the desert was fantastic. The Tiger Prawns were a bit on the spicier side for my taste,..."
becca Macca
"BEST beef steak I ever had in Victoria & Australia. It’s juicy & succulent, charred crust & loved the aroma. Kudos to staff for efficient service &..."
PTL
"Best place for steak ever!! you can ever buy the sauce. No kids playground or kids menu but they give you an entree with chips to accommodate. The..."
Andy The Driver
"Steak was outstanding, service excellent. Recommended for lovers of..."
J R Barrett
"Absolutely amazing!!! Customer service was fantastic, best I've EVER received!! Food is awesome and prices are very reasonable for the quality of..."
Nelly-mai Hannan
"Even though our steaks were very very under cooked to what we asked, service was impeccable. They handled our complaint with a high priority making..."
Noel Stedwell
Tin Roof Ballarat
85/100 (565 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Greek
Australian
Pizza
Cafe
Greek
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Greek
Australian
Café
Pizza
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just had our first visit to Tin Roof for breakfast following many recommendations. Didn’t disappoint it was delicious. Highly Recommend the..."
Janee Brown
"Great atmosphere and staff are friendly and on the ball. We had pizza which was the best I've had and their lamb Greek giros to die for. finished off..."
Mary Kerr
"Our local. We love to come down to the great, casual vibe and friendly service to enjoy the fabulous food and watch the world go by. Our go-to is the..."
Edwina Williams
"Called in Yesterday unexpected, with a group of 10 ladies on a bus trip. The staff were so helpful in getting us all seated and meals out to us..."
Joolze Lind
"Breakfast great, coffee terrific, pizza best around town, best of all are the amazing staff that go above and beyond for amazingly friendly..."
Rhonda Reeder
"Just had the best lunch, wine, coffee and desert. My new favourite..."
Selina Norman
"Loved this place! The friendly staff greeted us as soon as we came through the door. Great coffee and yummy breakfast. I will definitely be going..."
Michelle Bourke
"What a lovely cafe to enjoy a bit of lunch with our little grandson. Really enjoyed our meals and especially enjoyed the hospitality of the staff...."
Trish Humphris
"We have been meaning to come in for ages and now I’m kicking myself it took us so long to do it!!!! The food was absolutely perfectly delicious and..."
Josh Perkins
"We love a chance to have a Hot Chocolate or lovelybite to eat - spoilt to live to close to Tin Roof Cafe - it's the perfect place. Welcoming, Great..."
Maxine Vallance
"Great place, lovely friendly staff great coffee and yummy cake. Definitely..."
Di Hurley
"We had sweet corn stack and lamb gyros. Both were delicious Followed up by very good coffee and decadent jam donut! Very happy with quality of..."
Wendy Kelly
"Great food! Great people! Great place! My usual; A kebab, sometimes with a side of chips, and the organic cola sold..."
Dustyn Blackmore
"This place is amazing and the food and service are just..."
Jessica Mooney
"Lovely place with extra great service! Very nice food and..."
Leeanne Hawkes
"Great share plate !! Lovely atmosphere. Fantastic yiros meat .Will be back..."
Lee Lee
"Great little cafe. The food is amazing! We went yesterday and I will definitely be back �..."
Tara Richards
The Heritage Bar And Restaurant
85/100 (16 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Dinner
Freight Bar And Restaurant
85/100 (506 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Gastropub
Gastropub
Bar
Brew Pub
Australian
Pub
Australian
Brew Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Burger
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Calamari
Calamares
Sit down
Brew Pub
Australian
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Had an awesome cheeseburger pizza at lunchtime on a work day. Service was great and really fast, food was delicious so a few days later I brought my..."
Scott Rennie
"A fancy pizza experience with delicious food. Had the shearers lamb pizza and anvil pizza. Thought the anvil pizza was better than the shearers..."
Keven Luan
"A nice experience at the Forge. All staff were very friendly - from the moment we walked in until we left, they really looked after us. We ordered..."
Mona Billing
"Wow this place is simply fantastic. By far the best pizza in Ballarat. A couple of good beers on tap as well. I had the clap IPA. Ordered the pulled..."
Thomas Lim
"Absolutely 10/10 dinner experience, couldn't fault. Food was beautiful and staff were so friendly and efficient! You must try their apple crumble..."
Caitlin Richardson
"Wow, this was my fist experience here after hearing so much hype from friends and social media and I'm happy to say that they did not disappoint! The..."
YUNA LIN
"Been in Ballarat for over 18 months and it's the first time dining here despite ordering takeaway from them many times already 🍽 We decided to..."
Dennis Pham
Wildseed Cafe
85/100 (169 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Café
Australian
Knife Fork Spoon Kitchen And Espresso
85/100 (249 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Australian
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"Best place for a fancy shake! One of our fave places to go. Nutella shake is the bomb, actually everything is amazing. Fantastic customer service and..."
Gina Nicholls
"Hands down best all day breakfast in Ballarat . Great kids menu, cutest babychinos. I might add After visiting for the first time we decided it was..."
Justin Dodds
"Everyone needs to come and visit this cafe, it's the best breakfast/lunch/cake menu in Ballarat! The coffee is also right on point and the service is..."
Melissa Clement
"Yum yum yum and then some more yum. I loved it and my grandkids enjoyed it even more if that's possible. Keep doing what you do..."
Maree Poppins Butler
"The food is absolutely divine and the service is just fabulous.. cannot recommend more highly!!! One of our fave places in Ballarat!..."
Debbie Kornas
"One of few smaller places still open at 1.30am for White Night. Fabulous iced coffee and blueberry crumble muffin all served with a smile after a..."
Sue Leaney
"Great coffee and the Blueberry Muffin was excellent. Service was exceptional and staff were very friendly. Great..."
Matt Hendriks
"Went there during white night festival. Staff were run off their feet but they still took the time to have a chat and offer excellent service. The..."
Marilyn Meyer
"Finally got a table, every time I have tried to come the place would always be jam packed. We loved it great spot to take the..."
Victoria Paris Vann
"Yes they like the place is going to be extremely expensive for..."
Jonathon Tan
Fika
84/100 (848 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Burger
Cakes
Toasts
Bagels
Café
Café
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A cute little cafe, with some amazing breakfast and lunch options. We come here with the kids to grab a bit to eat and it was great! I absolutely..."
Jessica Cox
"One of the other really good cafe's in Ballarat. Great coffee, food, service, sweet music selection. The staff have the good banter while still..."
Damien Charles
"Excellent service, great coffee. Friendly staff. If you appreciate coffee and great service you will love this place, it’s also clean and has a..."
Jose Fuentes
"It’s my first time to visit this city. Short stop here for take away coffee before heading to WildLife Park. The shop is very busy today. We waited..."
Ruetai Ruru
"Fantastic find. Cafe offers fantastic food and excellent coffee. Quite packed when we arrived just before lunch time. Service is also excellent. Very..."
PorcBelly
"We happened upon this cafe on a wintry Monday morning as we past through Ballarat. Coffee was superb, service great & food very tasty..."
Long.Short. Duo
"Coffee was perfect! Chicken sandwich delicious. Generous amount. Bread was a tiny bit "Chewy" because it was so fresh! Next time I will ask to have..."
becca Macca
"Really great coffee. Super nice fit out. One of the best breakfasts I have had in ages. A must for breakfast on Ballarat. Had Nonnas Vegemite Toast...."
Mark Lawrenson
Olive Grove Delicatessen
84/100 (457 ratings)
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Cafe
Deli
Greek
Deli
Australian
Cafe
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Salad
Salmon
Sit down
Greek
Deli
Australian
Café
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful selection of all your delicatessen needs, cold meats, cheeses and preserves. Dine in, breakfast and coffee with polite service and..."
David Sage
"Great service. A polite young man provided speedy help when I entered the cafe. Plenty of staff. Nice roomy space. Fresh toasted sandwich and nice..."
Jen Pie
"Visited the Olive Grove Deli today, sat in the back area of the restaurant. Friendly staff with very quick service. I had the Bruschetta - absolutely..."
Vicki Harper
"I am a regular at the olive grove! There food has never disappointed and there staff are soo friendly and cater for everyone. Ideal for eating along..."
Studio Duck
"Great range of delicious deli produce: cheeses, meats, fresh breads, dips, sauces...and the list goes on. Staff were very friendly and the coffee was..."
Jo Bargon
"Mmmm beautiful breakfast for two and great service from a young man, plus we purchased some yummy cannelloni for tea later that day haha..."
tracy wicks
"We enjoyed! Good food, good service and okay prices... except for..."
Graeme Dobson
"An old favourite in Ballarat that seems to get better. Fresh tasty food and a wonderful range in the..."
George Osborne
Rubicon Fish Shop
84/100 (596 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Seafood
Fast food
Australian
Seafood
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Fish
Seafood
Australian
Fast food
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
The Atrium
84/100 (937 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
European
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Beef
Arancini
Halloumi
Cakes
Fish & chips
Pasta
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Parfait
Risotto
Sit down
European
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Best food in Ballarat. Always a fantastic experience. Excellent service, unique flavours, and most meals not much more expensive than your average..."
Neil Young
"The staff are fabulous, excellent customer service, the hotel is just beautiful and the meals are outstanding. Best Hotel experience I've had I must..."
Lynn Ritchie
"What a fantastic place I have never been to high tea absolutely loved it service was great. Tour after was really good. I would..."
Sylvia Hall
"AMAZING...loved the building, 4 of us had lunch, we all were really happy with our meals, 1 diner had the duck ravioli and said it was one of the..."
Debbie Daglas
"Had hight tea at Craig's Royal Hotel. It was the icing on the top of a great Victorian historic weekend. Highly..."
Jason Scott
"High tea was yummy and when I had lunch there with a friend I had duck and beautiful salad the food there was..."
Marianne Maher
"Loved everything about Craig's as we celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary there. Our room 10/10, dinner 10/10 and our continental breakfast was..."
Jan Clifford
"It's a beautiful place to wine and dine... perfect high tea's. Awesome..."
Cathy Oldfield
"We were in Ballarat for the footy and even though heavily booked we were able to get a table. The staff were lovely and the food delicious. Not to..."
Sylvia Engelhardt
"Beautiful venue and terrific staff. The accomodation was lovely. Thank you so much we had a great time and will be..."
Kate van der Linden
"Flavoursome and generous meal - prepared and presented excellently! Staff were friendly and informative. Will definitely..."
Sue Hepburn
"It is always a treat to stay at Craig's. Always warm and cosy - even on the coldest of Ballarat evenings. Their restaurant has excellent food -..."
Stephen Powell
"We did High Tea for Mothers Day yesterday and it was fabulous. Beautiful food and service. I would highly..."
Sahm Keily
"Thank you so much for a wonderful High Tea experience and for your extra care for my autistic son, who couldn't cope with the sensory overwhelm of..."
Dorothy Krajewski
"High tea at Craig's Royal Hotel was amazing. The food was delicious (especially the scones) and the atmosphere was exactly as you would imagine -..."
Fiona Henderson
Greenside Bistro
84/100 (104 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Australian
Pub
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
Australian
Pub
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"We enjoyed this from the moment we walked in. Very helpful & friendly staff. Meals and Service was impeccable. Looking forward to coming back..."
Juls Fenwick
"Spacious room and good space between tables. Nice meals, small range but a reasonable variety to choose from. Friendly..."
John Barton
"Great value for food, place for the whole family to dine. Excellent set up and..."
Marcus Sexton
"Lovely food ,reasonable prices lovely views. Service was..."
Frank Phillips
"The bistro in the RSL club, good food, quick service, (we went there with 25 others ) nice cold drinks, friendly..."
Aussi Rick
"Excellent food, drinks &..."
David Harding
Eureka Pizza
84/100 (398 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Australian
Dinner
"great place, great food, great service......"
Erin M McCuskey
"Best..."
Mick Kershaw
"Great service plus good pizza and don't miss out their pistachio ice cream (to die for)..."
Charisse
"Can't fault this place, was exactly what I expected! Nice family orientated pizza restaurant with friendly service and a menu with something for..."
Pooch
"Fast and great service, would have liked to have access to menu after ordered. Never been disappointed with the pizza. They also have gluten free..."
Mmmfoood
"Visiting from Sydney, Eureka Bistro was my first experience of Ballarat hospitality. I just say, the service was exquisite.The owner, John, was..."
Joshua Gonsalves
"All orders turned out beautifully. Service was fast and good despite weekend crowd. Atmosphere was..."
Elmo
"Beautiful food, but rushed.. The food is sensational, ordered a spaghetti marinara, delicious. Hard to get the attention of the waitress for anything..."
Onefoodtaster
"Consistent old fashioned pizza parlour. If you want good pizza and pasta with friendly service then this is a great starting place. Not pushing..."
JD
"Awesome family diner. We loved it, the kids loved it, the food was fresh, tasty, and the serves were huge. We'll be coming back. The waitress and..."
I_wish
"Such a great place, quick service, great tasting food, huge serves and reasonably priced!..."
Mark Cavanagh
"Waddye expect?. Been comin here on and off for over 30 years. Not much has changed - it is a middle of the road performer representing pretty fair..."
Pablo
"The chefs there are the business, these yguys cook harder then anyone I've seen a real credit to their work ethic and are the crown jewels of..."
Samuel Johnstone
"Best pizza in Ballarat. Appropriate pricing and just like a local pizza place I Melbourne. Their meals are not Lygon st material, but just like your..."
Mr Tiger
"I offten call in late and its never a hassel to get a pizza. Great taste and always served with a..."
One4taste
"Classic cheap pizza joint, nothing too fancy but decent thin style pizza for a decent price. BYO wine to top it off. Good..."
Dr Mick Mach
"Fantastic food!!! Been coming here for yrs!!!..."
Lynne
"Simple food done well. Great..."
Ash Hughes
"They have great pizza original style like you find in Lygon Street but better. Try the Eureka special it is my favorite pizza of all..."
Love Food
"Happy. The staff were great. They and the manager took great care to ensure we all had a good dining..."
Family Of Five
"Fantastic! have been coming to this traditional Italian, family owned pizzeria and restaurant for years. Wonderful home style meals and the..."
Melanie Velik
"Food is always amazing best pizza and pasta in Ballarat, staff are always genuinely lovely and John the owner is an absolute gentleman. Couldn't..."
Sam Conlane
"We recently travelled from Cranbourne to Ballarat and were not disappointed with our dinner tonight !!! The food was beyond 5 stars. We will..."
Katelyn Parry
"Wonderful food and great and friendly service. Never had a bad meal here and will continue to go back every chance I..."
Bianca Wilson
"What an amazing meal.. Perfection!!!! Fantastic friendly..."
Alexandra Smith
"Our go-to low-cost high-quality restaurant in Ballarat. Always a joy. Great service, perfect location, fantastic..."
Mark Dickenson
Wen And Ware
84/100 (202 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Salad
Focaccia
Café
Café
Australian
Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I found the service to be friendly, helpful and timely. Good menu selections at reasonable prices. I couldn't give 5 stars because what I was served..."
judy l weekes
"Really friendly staff and great coffee. Have had food from here a couple of times and it was good but mainly go for coffee as it is central and close..."
T
"Just did a quick take away of some breakfast and a coffee here. Service was pretty quick and friendly. Coffee, toasty, and muffin all hit the spot...."
Ross Mack
"Love this place! Food and coffee are consistently great. Today i grabbed the Java Burger (which is filed with slow cooked espresso and bourbon..."
matt brown
Brown Hill Hotel
84/100 (216 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Australian
Pub
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Pasta
Pesto
Australian
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great to have a local place to go for a really nice meal. Parma nite was not disappointing that is for sure. Great variety of Parmas to choose from..."
Josie Venema
"Amazing experience, great hospitality and would definitely go back again. Kind and down to earth staff that are very down to earth...."
Tiffany Retallick
"This has become my new favourite pub. It's not a pretentious Melbourne bar wannabe. It's a proper pub with an awesome atmosphere. Thank you for..."
Anne Magz Grahame
"Every meal I've had here has been excellent,and I mean that..Craig and Michelle are excellent with their great hospitality and bar staff and with the..."
Brad Ryan
"So, there you are. It's a lovely Sunday and you are looking for a place to have a relaxing drink with friends and listen to a good local band for the..."
Rick Parsons
"Family friendly, certainly the place to be for good service and some awesome food and music on a Sunday..."
Anne Moore
"Beautiful meal and nice cold beer .must go back .great service as well .recomenf to..."
Paul Pearce
"Tuesday Night Parma's...WARNING.!! don't have lunch before you go there, they are huge and a great range to choose from top service and awesome meal...."
Johnny Mazurek
"Bring the family here once a week to dine... Fantastic food.. Great prices... Friendly staff... No wonder we keep coming..."
Polly Pockets
"Had lunch at the bistro and the burger was awesome. Will be back..."
Fiona Bennett
"Easily one of the best parmas in Ballarat! Staff were amazing! So..."
Kara Jade
"Best friendliest bar staff. Always a good vibe and nice place to chill out and relax, great in Summer sitting on the..."
Karla Alexander
"The food was excellent quality and beautifully cooked. The service was great. Very nice people working..."
Carla Marshall
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