If there is one thing that tends to annoy me when it comes to cafes and that is that the tea takes…read morelonger to come out than the breakfast. I guess it has something to do with me preferring there to be a pot of tea available for me to wash down my food. Sure, there is always water, but I guess I have become quite used to tea in that regards. Yeah, this place wasn't all that great, though the food wasn't too bad. Mind you, considering it is basically the only cafe in Donald, I probably shouldn't be too surprised that it was rather packed, and the service did take some time to get around to me.

I love Don's. Usually, I stay away from country asian places but the Malaysian food here is quite…read moreauthentic. I've had Char Kuey Teow and the Laksa and both were well made and tastes like it should. No substituted broccoli and the like. Agnus was able to accommodate my request for combination fried rice noodles with egg drop gravy and it was delicious. I ask her for her suggestions as to what they do superbly and Malaysian in taste. You'll do well to follow her recommendations. I can't help but keep going back for both Lunch and dinner. The Beef Rendang was also excellent as was the curry chicken. This place is a gem.

From the owner: St. Arnuad Sporting Club is known for their friendly and attentive staff, cosy atmosphere and…read moreincredible Malaysian/Chinese cuisine.

A wonderful breakfast…read more This would be a stand out venue in a large urban center... in Swan Hill it is a miracle! Everything was tasty and cooked perfectly. I enjoyed the peaceful view of the river while eating my food. The service was attentive and polite. You won't find a better place in Swan Hill!

This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Swan Hill. Very unique and fresh dishes, lovely modern…read moreatmosphere, nice view on the river, and a fun little shop inside. A must try in town!

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.

Over the last couple of years I've been here several times and it's consistently had great food and…read morebeer, a solid level of customer focused service, and overall superb ambiance, all the more so in that they're dog friendly so I can take my pupper with me - I'd encourage folks (especially dog owners) to give it a shot

Highly recommended that when you book do not get the corner booth area as the table is far too…read moresmall. One of our guest who is 6foot 4 (btw) had to sit with plate on his knees. The Manager did not come to table after waitress advise he would and totally ignored us. Food was hit and miss. Some meals were good and one was very average especially for the price. Waitress did her best and when paying the so called Manager did not asked how was our meals for obvious reasons. The with plethora of restaurants in this region wouldn't put this as our highest option.

"I am all astonishment." Pride and Prejudice…read more Steaks better than I've had in Rockpool, Melbourne or Sydney. As you walk in this restaurant you see a special fridge where the steaks are dry-ageing. This also restaurant also trains other restauranteurs how to utilise these fridges to best effect. Steaks have an extra level of finesse to their flavour, above the standard I've had from capital city restaurants with a higher price tag. Quality of surrounding menu and wine-list to match. Service similarly good; standard varying from person to person. Several dinning rooms, all having a relaxed atmosphere. Quiet, though a little acceptable noise when busy, which naturally this establishment often is.

Delicious! We came in for dinner on a Saturday night and received excellent service. We did have to…read moremake a late reservation for 8:30 pm because they were so busy, but that wasn't the end of the world. The food was excellent. I had an eye fillet and added a side of mushrooms with creme brulee for dessert. The steak was outstanding!

You can see the Ezard influence here. Savoury food was fantastic. Sweets looked good but lacked…read morereally exceptional flavour. Salted caramel bar excluded. Atmosphere has feeling of the Emporium food hall. Couldn't pinpoint why but that's how it felt. Having said that if you are in Bendigo highly recommend. We will come back for more next time we are in town.

Very pleased that Bendigo finally has a high quality eatery - Masons is very impressive. Our group…read moreof four samples the grazing menu and it was outstanding, with some of the vegetarian dishes the highlight. Each dish was delicately balanced and presented beautifully, with excellent service to match. The only downside was that we arrived 5 minutes early for our 8.15 sitting and were asked to wait outside on the street, despite the cold.