Where it all begins
Babae
Meaning: wow ! ; exclamation of surprise or amazement
Showcasing the best regional Victoria has to offer - An intimate fine dining restaurant with only 26 seats, our menu champions the growers and producers from around the region, including an abundance from our garden.
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Babae places a strong emphasis on the provenance of the food we serve. It is all about the origin and sustainable source of the produce.

 

Our menu is very much crafted in partnership with the farmers, breeders and providores from across the Goldfields region and further afield. We work closely together to bring you the best of Australian food and wine.

 

We embrace the best of what’s in season from both local producers and our kitchen farm’s garden, we create menus with a keen eye on the approaching seasons harvest, working hand-in-glove with producers and our own gardeners to develop ingredients unique and tailored to menus at Babae

reservation
Lunch
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Dinner
Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The fastest way to secure a reservation is through our online booking system. If you prefer a date that is unavailable, please join our wait list as part of the online booking process.

Menu
Lunch $90 pp
4 course degustation
Dinner $190 pp
7 course degustation
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meet the team

Tim

Culinary Director | Goldfields Hospitality Group

Eunhee

Restaurant Manager | Babae, Ballarat

Seth

Apprentice Chef | Babae, Ballarat
Hotel Vera

Need accommodation whilst in Ballarat? Hotel Vera is the home of restaurant Babae. Boasting seven colour coded luxury suites, each heritage room has its own personality and decor – some with dramatic bathtubs. Located in a 19th-century historic mansion on the quiet end of the city’s main street Hotel Vera merges modernity, sustainability and seclusion .Creature comforts are guaranteed: king beds with plush linen, spacious ensuites with designer amenities, gourmet continental breakfast featuring hyper-regional produce and a personalised check-in service, without queues or desks.

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