2 Best Restaurants in The Gold Country, Victoria

FIKA

$ Fodor's choice

Taking its name from the Swedish word for coffee break, this sleek contemporary café decked out with blond wood and industrial light fittings serves excellent coffee. There's also a light meal menu with a healthy twist, including macadamia chia pudding for breakfast and a caprese salad for lunch—counterbalanced with BLAT sandwiches (bacon, lettuce, avocado, and tomato) and single-origin coffee.

The Woodhouse

$$ Fodor's choice
This excellent restaurant in a former blacksmith's workshop serves quality, locally sourced food in a casual dining environment. The atmospheric interior has exposed brick walls and timber beams, with a wood-fired pizza oven visible at one end of the bar. In addition to pizza, there are fine Wagyu and dry-aged steaks on the menu from local producers, and a selection of craft beers. There are reasonable vegetarian options to choose from as well. If you have room, the dessert tasting plate comprises a tasty selection suitable for sharing.
Lunch Dinner $$ Fodor's Choice
101 Williamson St., Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
03-5443–8671
www.thewoodhouse.com.au
Known For
  • high-quality steaks
  • woodfired pizzas
  • craft beers
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.--Fri.