GPO is a great place to sip on a cocktail and sit outside watching the happenings in the main street of Bendigo. They have a large cocktail and drinks menu and the staff are helpful if you need assistance in making a selection.

They also offer a wide variety of food choices. I love their pizzas which are always delicious. My friend ordered the wagu beef and found it to be too fatty, but they happily exchanged it with a different cut of steak.

I've always enjoyed the meals here, and it's a great place to come with larger groups for dinner, or for a pre dinner drink with your friend or better half.

They also have a tapas menu and a traditional meat and pasta menu, so there's something on the menu for even the fussiest eater.

Not the cheapest place in town, but one of the best.

Approximate cost: $30

The service can be fantastic one night but not great the next. We went for dinner with a group of 11, the catered us well, not cramped on a small table and plenty of room. All our meals came out together which isn't easy in a small kitchen so we were extremely happy

Approximate cost: $40

WOW!! What a great restaurant! My friends and I all had a great time and all loved our meals. There is a great vibe in this restaurant which is new and exciting. It is very different to other restaurants in Bendigo. The menu has a good variety and the meals came out hot also.

This restaurant has a great modern vibe, decor and feel to it - kind of like a big city restaurant in a regional city. The menu has lots of options including a variety of gluten free dishes. Our food was served hot and everyone at our table of 8 received their meals at the same time. The service was great - everyone was happy with their meals!

Approximate cost: $35