Assuntas Restaurant, 34 Sturt St, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5331 6327
Casual cafe dining with a restaurant experience in the heart of Ballarat. All day dining, extensive menu (see website), local and regional wines, including courtyard/alfresco dining. Lunch and dinner specials and children's menu.

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 $10, Coffee and Cake all day, Sunday - Meals all day. Contemporary menu in warm, cosy atmosphere. Opposite City Oval and 100 metres from Lake Wendouree.

DaVinci's Restaurant & Café, 23 Sturt St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 5333 4114.
Fine Italian, Mediterranean and modern style food, open log fires, centrally located, coffee and cake all day, local and regional wines, imported and local beers, takeaway meals and Italian gelati.

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.

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.

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.

Masala Valley, Indian Café, Groceries and Takeaway, 126 Lydiard Street Nth, BALLARAT Phone: (03) 5334 4833
Extensive range of Indian and Asian groceries, takeaway Indian food, catering, Indian videos, CDs and DVDs, jewellery and herbal medicines. Open 10am - 7pm, Monday to Saturday.

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. 

Star Bar and Cafe, 302 Lydiard St Nth, BALLARAT. 3350. Phone: (03) 5331 2784
Recently renovated, The Star Hotel, Bar and Café was built in 1857 and is situated in historic Soldiers Hill, Ballarat North. Featuring Cafe & Bar with coffee and cake all day and breakfast in the Courtyard, Alfresco or Café from 8.00am. Lunch - Light meals, main meals, tapas and kids menu . Evening meals - contemporary menu to choose from.

The 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

The Gamekeepers Secret, Corner Mair and Humffray Streets, BALLARAT Vic 3350, Phone: (03) 5332 6000
Bar, Cafe, Restaurant. Open daily from 11am till late - 7 days, "Out of Africa meets Raffles Theme", All day dining, Smoke free, Private parties, Kids menu, 30 imported beers, No poker machines, Al fresco dining, Open log fires.

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.

Thunder Highway, 33 Grenville Street, (Cnr Mair & Grenville St), BALLARAT 3350. Phone: (03) 5333 2679
The only Cafe in town where you can buy a Brando Motorcycle jacket and enjoy an excellent coffee with your lunch at the same time. Try a Sportster Foccacia, a baked potato with cheese and avocado or one of our gourmet range of pies. Thunder Highway's lunches are all priced under $10.