Cosy fireside bistro attached to the famous Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld…read more Delicious Australian meals with simple fare done very well. I had the Bannockburn chargrilled chicken. Really good. The sticky date pudding was perfect and the accompanying ice cream was possibly the best ice cream I've ever eaten...!

Excellent experience. From ordering food to the end the evening, the pacing was just right. We…read moreloved the smiling, welcoming service staff. And the food was delicious and nourishing. Bravo.

This place was somewhat disappointing because, well, they didn't have any food. It felt as if this…read moreplace was somewhat disorganised, which was a shame, especially since I did happen to be a little peckish. However, what they did have was a pot of tea, and a decent sized pot of tea at that. Yeah, I could say that this place was reasonably nice, and did have a decent atmosphere, and some really comfortable places to sit as well, however, the lack of food was somewhat disturbing.

We were visiting relatives in Hamilton over Christmas and staying in Dunkeld which is about a half…read moreour drive away from Hamilton. It was boxing day and although my wife and I were completely uninterested in food due to the enormous amount of eating that had taken place over the last few days, but the teenagers were just about gnawing their own arms off with hunger so we set about looking for dinner. We drove around for a bit but being boxing day, everything barring maccas in Hamilton was shut. Our teens may have been starving but they still turned their nose up at the Golden arches (which I consider a parenting win) so in desperation (all we had to appease the hungry hoard in the back seat was a few biscuits and the shattered remains of a Christmas fruitcake) we headed back to Dunkeld because we remembered seeing a Cafe on the main street. Dunkeld is a pretty small place - one main street, a couple of shops and a post office so the presence of a good Cafe was something of a surprise. It's well out of hipster range from Melbourne. The fact that the Cafe was open was an even bigger surprise given that everything in the larger town was shut. The food was good. I could only face a salad so I opted for a spicy chicken salad which was nice. My wife opted for the soup of the day (pumpkin). The kids demolished their usual huge pile of food. I can't remember what they had. I think risotto was involved with at least one of them. They had a couple of beers on tap. At least one of them was reasonable (well... James Squire) and more in bottles. Wine was available by bottle or glass. The big surprise of the night though was the price. My goodness. We have paid less for meals at top restaurants in the centre of Sydney. Paying that much for a light dinner in country Victoria was a bit of a shock. It wasn't a Christmas surcharge either. It was their regular prices. Still, I do credit the meal with saving us from being killed and eaten by a pair of hungry teenagers which was probably what would have happened if they had been shut.

Have been to this wonderful place twice now. Everything that is available to eat is made freshly in…read moretheir kitchen. The food we had was tasty and delicious! Highly recommended

Dunkeld Delights is largely known for their biscuits which they deliver to many bakeries in…read moreVictoria. 6 months ago they opened this Cafe with great coffees and cakes. You can enjoy them on the outside veranda in the huge garden.

I cannot love this place more! 100/10 stars. Merrijig is the oldest inn in a pretty fishing…read morevillage. The grounds are full of beautiful flowers, kitchen gardens and wonderful spots to enjoy the outdoors. Our room was designed with everything to make a person at home - a carafe of water, fresh baked cookies, a deep soaking tub, and wonderfully comfy beds. The common areas - again, so hospitable! There's a guest kitchenette with drinks, snacks and tea. A cozy sitting room with a fireplace. A conservatory with views into the blooming gardens. And a breakfast (included) that will make you want to stay longer! I'm not even kidding, everyone here is SO NICE. The food is delicious (stay for dinner). 10/10 no notes.

What a treat to dine here ! One of the best meals we've had in Australia! Farm to table ( they grow…read morea lot of it ) we had the beet salad , eggplant parmigiana! chocolate mousse , rhubarb cake . Service was great

From the moment we walked in we felt welcome and relaxed. Even though nearly every table had a…read morereserved sign on it, the lovely wait staff found us seats and quickly the place filled. It certainly appears to be the local Ararat well kept secret! The food was slightly above average price and the quality did not disappoint! The twice cooked pork belly was huge and delicious, and complimented beautifully by the veggies, mash and apple cider gravy. The eye fillet was cooked to perfection and I haven't tasted a red wine jus of such good quality for a sadly large period of time! Decided to share a sticky date pudding - my fav/default dessert, posted a pic of it! And it tasted as good as it looked!! If you look past the standard 'golf club' open, simple layout and decor, the food and service will be well worth a visit to this out of town eatery!

From the owner: Chally's Bar and Bistro…read more Quality menu - excellent value - casual, family friendly dining Chally's Bar and Bistro has something for everyone in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menus with a wide variety of dishes, daily specials, a range of local wines plus coffee and biscuits, Chally's offers a fantastic social atmosphere with a dining area for meals, and lounge and high-bar areas for a more casual catch up. So whether you're looking for a great meal, a social drink or coffee with friends, think of Chally's when you're planning your next get together.

Biggest thankyou to the staff on what has been a life changing encounter…read more Being a vegetarian I don't really like exploring food. Finally I had not only an amazing meal but an amazing experience. Staff amazing an make you apart of the family. Food to feed an army. Then they give you a container to take left overs home. Omg New good to for takeaway and dinning. Thankyou all.

This place is PURPLE ! ... but in keeping with the Cattleya Orchid theme…read more Decent menu variety, great food, fast efficient service with a smile. Highly recommend the roti... yum.

We were a walk-in and they fit us in without a booking which was very accommodating and we weren't…read moredisappointed. Food was top notch as was the service. Would definitely recommend if you visit the Grampians, but book a table ahead of time just in case!!

Delicious food, delicious local wine, great service from the staff and a nice big roaring fire to…read morekeep us warm Had a group of 7 in Halls Gap for a work trip. We were advised to book somewhere as we had quite a few people. This place did not disappoint