Chef’s guide: Best places to eat and drink in Bendigo
Whether it’s wine with a view or incredible wagyu steak with delicious sides, Bendigo has plenty of hidden gems waiting for Melbourne foodies to discover. FOS Kitchen & Bar’s head chef picks his favourite places to eat and drink in central Victoria.
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THE WOODHOUSE
There’s a menu here bursting with incredible wagyu and grass-fed beef. They cook amazing steaks served with delicious sides. I particularly enjoy the hand-cut chips and battered onion rings. The kids’ menu has ample choices, too.
101 Williamson St
EX LION TAMER
I love a good coffee and the Ex Lion Tamer never disappoint. You’ll find my family and I here most Sundays around 11am for coffee and the Rushmore Breakfast Bun, which is filled with streaky bacon, American cheese, mayo, sunny side-up egg in a brioche bun.
141 Mollison St
BALGOWNIE ESTATE WINERY
This is one of Bendigo’s gems, just 10 minutes out of town. The best spot to sit is the alfresco dining space overlooking vines. With a delicious seasonal menu, we love nothing more than having a few wines and grazing on dishes to share.
46 Hermitage Rd, Maiden Gully
BENDIGO WHOLEFOODS AND KITCHEN
This place is a greengrocer, delicatessen, garden nursery, providore and has a cafe. It stocks a huge range of international ingredients. I love going in and wondering through the aisles.
314 Lyttleton Terrace
CLOGS
This is the first of the Van Haandel family restaurants established 43 years ago and still owned by one of the sons. The pizza is still the same amazing pizza from years ago. Great local wines on the menu, too.
106 Pall Mall
WINE BANK ON VIEW
With some 1000 wines in store from the region and internationally, I love going to the Wine Bank to try new reds and whites by the glass while nibbling on a cheese platter. A must visit for out-of-towners.
45 View St
MEATS ON MITCHELL
Our local butcher sources the best quality meat from around the district — lamb, chicken, beef and pork. Josh and his team will source what I need seasonally and prepare to my requirements and recipes.
159 Mitchell St
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