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.

Ballarat Leagues Club, 52 Humffray St Sth, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 5331 3597
Open 7 days, modern and classical cuisine to suit all tastes, extensive wine and beverages list and children catered for.

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.

Da Uday Restaurante,  7 Wainwright Street, BALLARAT. Phone:(03) 5331 6655
Da Uday offers Indian, Italian and Thai cuisine under the one roof. The restaurante offers over 160 dishes, all prepared by Chefs with vast experience in each of the three types of cuisine. Fully Licensed & BYO Wine. Open 7 Days Lunch & Dinner.

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.

Doherty Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre, 613 Main Road, BALLARAT, 3350. Phone: (03) 5331 3588
Visit the Conservatory Restaurant for an informal meal overlooking the lake. The Victoria Restaurant features a walk-in wine cellar and offers superb a la carte dining, while the Heritage Bar is a great place to relax.

George Hotel and Bar, 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.

Glasshouse Restaurant & Lounge Bar, 1845 Sturt Street, BALLARAT. 3350. Phone: (03) 5334 1600
Offers a relaxed cosy atmosphere and a'la'carte cuisine showcasing quality produce from the region. Sample some of the regions locally produced wine while relaxing in the lounge bar.

Harry Limes Restaurant, 5a Doveton Street North, BALLARAT 3350 Phone: (03) 5331 2044
Harry Limes Restaurant is a casual elegant dining place with the benefits of great food, inviting decor and good company in the heart of Ballarat. Offering Australian and Mediterranean cuisine utilising local produce and local wines, with seating for 40 people.  Blackboard Lunch specials, private functions and meetings catered for.

Jasmine Thai Restaurant  213 Sturt St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 332148
Authentic Thai Cuisine, Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Menu, Set Banquet Meals Available , B.Y.O. and take-away, Open 7 nights a week, 5.30pm until 10:00pm  Menu available at the website.

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 , 417 Sturt St, BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 331789
L'espresso is a bustling, stylish cafe, bar and restaurant with great atmosphere, excellent quality food, coffee, cakes and gelati all made on the premises.

Oscars Hotel & Restaurant/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.

Portico Wine Bar and Restaurant, 203 Dana Street, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5332 1020
 Enjoy the style and elegance of one of Ballarat's historic buildings located in central Ballarat. Offering the casual atmosphere of the Portico Wine Bar offering lunch from 12 noon onwards. Also gourmet fine dining in the restaurant specialising in modern international cuisine. Great ambience and open fires. Open Tuesday - Saturday.

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 Bended Elbow, 120 Lydiard Street North, BALLARAT. Phone: (03) 5332 1811
The Bended Elbow is located in the heart of Ballarat with 20 boutique beers on tap, including Ballarat’s own premium ale – Ballarat Gold Ale. Delicious meals served for lunch & dinner 7 days a week and live entertainment Thurs-Sun…

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  Fax: (03) 5331 9700
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 Lake View Hotel,  22 Wendouree Pde. BALLARAT. Phone; (03) 5331 4592
The Lake View is centrally located on Wendouree Parade overlooking beautiful Lake Wendouree with its many moods and spectacular sunsets. Meals are served 7 days a week to 11 pm. The cosmopolitan menu has an extensive range of over 70 dishes.

The Nerrina Restaurant/Bar, 75 Lofven Street, BALLARAT 3350 Phone: (03) 5332 6419
The Nerrina offers an intimate and friendly setting in a private cul-de-sac of Ballarat at Nerrina, 3 kms from Sturt Street. Dinner, Wed - Sat from 6pm. Lunch, Wed - Sun from 12pm. Lounge bar with open fire. Menu at the website.

The Santa Fe Cafe, 14 Sturt Street, BALLARAT. Phone: (03) 5333 5542
Located in the centre of the city, Santa Fe Cafe offers traditional South American style cuisine. Taste the treats of Mexico and Louisiana. Open Tuesday - Sunday from 5pm.

Tozers at the Ansonia, 32 Lydiard St. Sth., BALLARAT 3350, Phone: (03) 53 388908
Relaxed and chic, up-market restaurant centrally located within The Ansonia boutique hotel in the very heart of Ballarat. Open Monday - Saturday for dinner, Tuesday - Friday for lunch. View the current menu at the website.

Zaragosa Mexican and Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 71 Victoria St, BALLARAT. 3350 Phone: (03) 5333 1435
Located in a historic Victorian building Zaragosa offers traditional Mexican and Spanish cuisine with mid week specials, kids and takeaway menus. Cosy atmospheric bars and function room with open fires, and heated and covered courtyard. See menu at the website.