Boatshed Restaurant, Wendouree Parade, BALLARAT 3350, Ph: (03) 5333 5533.
Open 7 days a week, Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner. Relax on the deck with a magnificent view of Lake Wendouree or inside at one of many tables overlooking the waters edge. Experience fine European styled cuisine unlike any other menu or style in Ballarat.

Cafe Formosa, 104 Leith Street, BALLARAT. Victoria. 3350. Phone: (03) 5335 6454 
Dine or have a coffee with friends in our peaceful outdoor dining area in delightful garden setting at Formosa Gardens Nursery. Light lunches and snacks, delicious home style cakes and biscuits, range of coffee and adjoining gift shop.

City Oval Restaurant, Bar and Cafe, Cnr Mair and Pleasant St, BALLARAT. Phone: (03) 5332 1155.
Monday to Friday Lunch from $15, Coffee and Cake all day, Sunday - Meals all day. Contemporary menu in warm, cosy atmosphere. Opposite City Oval and 100 metres from Lake Wendouree.

Craigs Royal Hotel, 10 Lydiard Street South, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5331 1377
Providing a diverse dining destination, Craig’s offers an exciting selection of cafes, restaurants, bars & lounges in the heart of Ballarat. Whether it be a casual lunch, a sumptuous dinner or simple drinks with friends, Craig’s has a venue to suit.

Dino's on Sturt, 212 Sturt Street, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 5332 9711
A new stylish restaurant in the heart of the city (opposite the Town Hall) offering a wide selection of European cuisine at affordable prices. Open 10.30am till late. View menus at the website.

Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse, Eastwood Street, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5332 9499
Relax and dine in our bright and cosy air-conditioned Bakery-Cafe'. Take Away is available for those lunches on the run! On offer are delicious cakes and pastries that have won awards in State and National Competitions. We also provide freshly cut sandwiches, rolls, foccacias and wraps from our sandwich bar and a range of coffee and teas.

George Hotel and Cafe, 27 Lydiard St Nth, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53334866.
Centrally located in historic Lydiard St Nth. Open six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday 12.00 noon to 2pm, 5.30 to 8pm. Climate controlled all year around, Group Bookings welcome, Authentic Chinese and Australian menu, Cake & Cappuccino’s available all day.

Gold Rush Golf, Western Highway, Warrenheip, Next to the Woolshed, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5334 8150.
Gold Rush Golf offers café facilities in a gold rush themed environment, complete with fire places and comfy lounge chairs. Also on site is an 18 hole outdoor and an18 hole indoor mini golf course, games room, BBQ and function facilities as well as tourist information. Home of the ‘Big Miner’ statue on the Western Highway, Warrenheip.

Golden City Hotel, 427 Sturt Street, BALLARAT, Victoria 3350 Ph: (03) 5331 6211
Built in 1858 and located in the heart of town, the iconic Golden City Hotel (Gee Cees) has become one of Ballarat's most popular meeting places. With modern cafe as well as first class function facilities the hotel caters for all, including casual lunch and dinners, corporate events, conferences, weddings and birthdays. Our menu offers a variety of meals to cater for all tastes including our gluten free menu, kids menu and extensive local and interstate wine list.

Hogs Breath Café, 8 Victoria Street, BALLARAT, VIC 3350. Phone: (03) 5333 3655
Hogs Breath Café can be credited with developing and specialising Prime Rib Steaks in Australia, with the boast that there is not a tenderer, more mouth watering steak to be found anywhere. We also serve salads, burgers, wraps, chicken, fish, lamb, ribs, vegetarian meals and deserts and have a friendly, party atmosphere with merchandise available to buy as a souvenir. Our "Kids Eat Free" promotion from Mon to Fri is very popular with families (unattended children will be given a shot of espresso & promised a puppy)!!!

Innov8 Cafe, Greenhill Enterprise Centre, University Drive, MT HELEN. 3350 Phone: 0438 312 912
Innov8 also operates an attractive and friendly Café as a stylish networking hub to a discerning clientele and businesses on the University of Ballarat Technology Park at Mt Helen. Innov8 Café now offers an online take away ordering facility. Cafe Hours 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday or by appointment for private functions.

Java Lounge, 54 Lydiard St Nth, BALLARAT 3350 Phone: (03) 5333 2633
Located in the heart of Ballarat's historic Lydiard St and Arts precinct, next to the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery and directly opposite the Regent Theatre complex. Light meals all day, cooked breakfast, local wines and catering for corporate or private functions.

Lake View Café and Bar, 22 Wendouree Parade, BALLARAT VIC 3350. Phone: (03) 5331 4592
The Lake View’s Café overlooks Ballarat’s famous Lake Wendouree. Alfresco dining is a popular option in the warmer months where the magnificent views can be enjoyed as you dine or enjoy a relaxing drink. Wood fires create a warm and cosy atmosphere in the Café and Champagne Lounge during the cooler months.  The A-La-Carte menu has a wide variety of delicious dishes sure to satisfy the most discerning tastes, including vegetarian and gluten free. More info at our website.

L'espresso Café, Bar and Restaurant, 417 Sturt St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 331789.
A bustling stylish café offering breakfasts, lunches including many traditional Italian favourites, cakes and gelati made on the premises. Menu and winelist available at the website.

Lydiard Wine Bar, 15 Lydiard St North, BALLARAT 3350 Phone: (03) 5327 2777
Sip a glass of our local and regional wine while relaxing in our comfortable lounge chairs, enjoying the music from our baby grand piano and savoring the flavours of our exquisite shared style menu. The Lydiard Wine Bar provides an elegant and sophisticated setting for you to appreciate the act of winding down.

Oscars Hotel & Cafe/Bar, 18 Doveton Street South, BALLARAT 3350 Phone: (03) 5331 1451
A recent extensive refurbishment has transformed Oscar’s into an iconic property with an open plan restaurant, bar and courtyard. Our extensive menu ensures you will find something to your liking. Open - 7.30am until 9pm 7 days a week.

Phoenix Restaurant and Bar, 10 Camp Street, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5333 2686
Phoenix has created a versatile space incorporating formal dining, private function and metro style bar in the heart of Ballarat in the historic Camp Street Art precinct. Offering a modern Australian cuisine with a pronounced European influence including Spanish tapas menu. 

Pipers by the Lake, 403 Wendouree Pde, BALLARAT 3350 Phone: (03) 5334 1280
Superbly located amongst the grand old trees on the foreshore of Lake Wendouree and adjacent to the historical Botanical Gardens. Lunch is served in our elegant Restaurant with peaceful ambience and views of the lake or dine Alfresco on the deck 7 days a week. Breakfast from 7am daily.

Red Lion Cafe, 223 Main Rd, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 313393, Fax: (03) 53 328985.
Located close to Sovereign Hill and the Eureka Precinct, offers superb menu combined with the very best service in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Sails on the Lake, Ballaarat Yacht Club, Wendouree Parade, BALLARAT. Phone/Fax 5331 5869.
Located at the Ballarat Yacht Club with magnificent North facing views across Lake Wendouree. Licensed Cafe, Open Weekends and Public Holidays, 8.00am - 5.00pm. Breakfast all day, lunch meals, al fresco dining on expansive deck area. 

Seymours on Lydiard, 302 Lydiard St Nth, BALLARAT. 3350. Phone: (03) 5331 2784
Seymours on Lydiard is a spacious and contemporary family style cafe restaurant with great coffee, an extensive beer and wine list and a lively, ambient atmosphere. As one of Ballarat's few 1850s hotels still licensed and operating in Ballarat it is a recognised landmark in the Ballarat streetscape. Dining can be alfresco, in our courtyard or restaurant for breakfast , lunch and dinner.

Springs Bar and Terrace at Novotel Forest Resort, 1500 Midlands Hwy, CRESWICK. 3363 Phone: (03) 5345 960
Springs Bar and Terrace offers casual dining in a beautiful environment overlooking the Golf Course. The Bar and Terrace is open 7 days a week for lunch afternoon tea and dinner - or just drop in for a drink at the bar and watch the Golfers go by.

The Tangled Maze Cafe, Cnr Midlands & Smokeytown Rd, CRESWICK 3363, Phone: (03) 53 452847.
Enjoy our tasty light meals endulge in a leisurley Capaccino, Cafe or El Fresco dining, take in the fabulous views. Children are very welcome. Weddings, Corporate Functions, Birthdays and Xmas parties can enjoy our unique facilities. Choose from a Set Menu, Smorgasborg, Barbeque or Spit Roast. Open 10am to 5.30 pm daily. Evening functions by appointment only.