Pipers By The Lake

4.1

147 Reviews

$40 and under

Breakfast

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for brunch
Good for groups

Pipers by the Lake is renowned for offering quality and value in an amazing setting. Come in for a coffee or choose from our extensive breakfast and lunch menu or take advantage of Ballarat’s best lunch specials.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, International, Afternoon Tea
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(03) 5334 1811
Website
http://pipersbythelake.com.au/restaurant/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Nestled amongst century old trees, Pipers By The Lake is located on the shores of Ballarat’s beautiful Lake Wendouree and directly across the road from the magnificent and historic Botanical Gardens.

Location
403 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree, AU-VIC 3350
Neighborhood
Ballarat
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Two Eggs on Sourdough*A$16.00
poached, fried or scrambled
GranolaA$14.00
house made with coconut yoghurt, fruit and honey
Smashed Avocado*A$23.50
on sourdough with Meredith goats feta, beetroot puree, poached eggs and seed mix
Toast Selections*A$11.00
sourdough, white or grain toast with your choice of spreads
Fruit ToastA$12.00
with your choice of spreads
Bean Shakshuka*A$18.70
baked eggs in a rich tomato sauce with cannellini beans, Meredith goats' feta, fresh herbs served with crispy ciabatta
Eggs Benedict*A$19.50
ham and wilted spinach on an English muffin, poached eggs and hollandaise
Eggs Royale*A$22.00
smoked salmon on an English muffin, poached eggs and bearnaise sauce
French ToastA$17.90
with salted caramel ice cream, banana, walnuts, butterscotch sauce
Buttermilk PancakesA$18.50
blueberry compote, lemon curd, vanilla ice cream, flaked almonds and maple syrup
CroissantA$14.80
with ham and cheese or your choice of spreads
Veggie Breaky*A$26.50
poached eggs on grain toast, hash brown, haloumi, grilled tomato, button mushrooms, house made baked beans, wilted spinach
Pipers Breaky*A$27.50
poached eggs on sourdough, bacon, pork sausage, house made baked beans, hash brown, button mushroom, grilled tomato

Toasted Sandwiches

Chicken*A$17.90
pesto, avocado, semi dried tomato, mozzarella blend
Ham*A$17.90
goats feta, vintage cheddar, mozzarella blend
Pumpkin*A$15.90
avocado, goats feta, mozzarella blend, spinach

Add Ons

Relish, Spinach, HollandaiseA$3.50
Hash Brown, Egg, Grilled Tomato, Button Mushroom, House Made Baked BeansA$4.50
Bacon, Pork Sausage, Smoked Salmon, HaloumiA$5.90

Lunch

From 11am-2:30am

Southern Fried Cauliflower PiecesA$20.90
served with chips, house salad and vegan chipotle
Pumpkin Salad*A$21.00
spinach, rocket, quinoa, roasted red onion, asparagus, currents, goats feta, mixed seeds
Greek Salad*A$19.90
salad greens, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomato, Meredith goats feta and marinated olives
Soup of the Day*A$15.00
with toasted herb sourdough
Beer Battered Barramundi*A$28.50
served with house salad, chips and tartare
Lemon Pepper Calamari*A$28.50
served with house salad, chips and garlic aioli
Beef and Bacon Burger*A$27.50
lettuce, pickles, burger sauce, grilled onions with chips
Chicken and Mushroom RisottoA$29.90
medley of mushrooms, parmesan and truffle oil
Authentic Butter Chicken*A$28.50
served with basmati rice and garlic naan
Smoked Salmon and Asparagus QuicheA$21.00
served with house salad and relish
Open Steak Sandwich*A$28.50
on sourdough, scotch fillet, aioli, lettuce, tomato, cheese, bacon, caramelised onion with chips

Shared Plates

Arancini of the Day (3)A$17.90
with aioli
Chips
with aioli
- SmallA$6.00
- LargeA$12.00
WedgesA$13.00
with sweet chilli and sour cream
Trio of Dips*A$18.00
beetroot, capsicum and walnut, hummus served with toasted flatbread
Bruschetta*A$17.90
diced tomato and red onion, buffalo mozzarella, caperberries on ciabatta
Marinated Olives*A$16.50
with ciabatta bread
Cheese Platter*A$25.50
vintage cheddar, brie, Meredith goats feta, quince paste, grapes, caperberries and crackers

Toasted Sandwiches

Chicken*A$17.90
pesto, avocado, semi dried tomato, mozzarella blend
Ham*A$17.90
goats feta, vintage cheddar, mozzarella blend
Pumpkin*A$15.90
avocado, goats feta, mozzarella blend, spinach

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Victoria
Great for brunch
Victoria
Great for scenic views
Ballarat
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pipers By The Lake offers a "perfect location" with stunning lakeside views and a "lovely ambiance." Guests praise the "fantastic food" and attentive service, making it ideal for special occasions or business lunches. The restaurant is pet-friendly and provides great value, despite occasional delays during busy times.

147 Reviews

A
Alan
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, pleasant venue and outstanding location looking out on the wetlands area of lake Wendouree and opposite spectacular gardens. High;ly recommended!
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Robert
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
everything fine as usual,hardworking staff,but 35 minute wait for a Toastie?
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Deanne
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went to Pipers by the Lake for breakfast to meet up with friends. The food was fantastic & service was great. We all enjoyed our food & would go back again.
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Barbara
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was very good and so was the food. Enjoyed and would go back.
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Cheryl
Victoria
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My 2 guests enjoyed their chicken burger however my choice of pumpkin soup was very disappointing. Gritty, watery, and did not use fresh garlic. After giving restaurant feedback on Thai Beef Salad previous week as beef strips were all grissly and fatty the only reason I booked Saturday for my Melbourne friends was they brought their dog and the venue is great for pets. Next time I will order a toasted sandwich as you can't go wrong with that and will suggest my friends avoid the 2 items I referred to.
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Dan
Victoria
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Spacious environment with ample spacing, polite staff and a nice varied lunch menu with good specials options. A good location with parking outside at the time we visited and of course prime position for a lake view. Table service was timely and friendly, the food was really good and we felt represented good value for the cost.
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Joan
Victoria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Table was prepared beautifully for us but we waited longer than necessary to be seated; we waited far too long for our order to be taken but everything else was great! The hot chocolate and food was amazing and a great variety for breakfast or lunch.
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Susan
Melbourne
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Location is handy, bring by the lakeside and across the Gardens. I’ve been here before (pre-COVID), and have also liked the place then!
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Elizabeth
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
we went on a busy father’s day lunch, the staff were all lovely and the food was very nice. the prices weren’t too bad, for the 2 of us was around $60 for food and drinks. would definitely come back, very fair prices especially for being around the lake everything is usually much more expensive.
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Janet
Victoria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall my friend and I had a very pleasant lunch at Pipers. Good food and a lovely heritage building.
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FAQs

Pipers By The Lake offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 5334 1811.

Pipers By The Lake is rated 4.1 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

403 Wendouree Parade, Lake Wendouree, AU-VIC 3350

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ballarat
Hours of operation
Daily 8:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast, International, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://pipersbythelake.com.au/restaurant/
Phone number
(03) 5334 1811
Catering
Nestled amongst century old trees, Pipers By The Lake is located on the shores of Ballarat’s beautiful Lake Wendouree and directly across the road from the magnificent and historic Botanical Gardens.

Pipers By The Lake

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Breakfast

Two Eggs on Sourdough*A$16.00

GranolaA$14.00

Smashed Avocado*A$23.50

Toast Selections*A$11.00

Fruit ToastA$12.00

Bean Shakshuka*A$18.70

Eggs Benedict*A$19.50

Eggs Royale*A$22.00

French ToastA$17.90

Buttermilk PancakesA$18.50

CroissantA$14.80

Veggie Breaky*A$26.50

Pipers Breaky*A$27.50

Toasted Sandwiches

Chicken*A$17.90

Ham*A$17.90

Pumpkin*A$15.90

Add Ons

Relish, Spinach, HollandaiseA$3.50

Hash Brown, Egg, Grilled Tomato, Button Mushroom, House Made Baked BeansA$4.50

Bacon, Pork Sausage, Smoked Salmon, HaloumiA$5.90

Lunch

Southern Fried Cauliflower PiecesA$20.90

Pumpkin Salad*A$21.00

Greek Salad*A$19.90

Soup of the Day*A$15.00

Beer Battered Barramundi*A$28.50

Lemon Pepper Calamari*A$28.50

Beef and Bacon Burger*A$27.50

Chicken and Mushroom RisottoA$29.90

Authentic Butter Chicken*A$28.50

Smoked Salmon and Asparagus QuicheA$21.00

Open Steak Sandwich*A$28.50

Shared Plates

Arancini of the Day (3)A$17.90

Chips

WedgesA$13.00

Trio of Dips*A$18.00

Bruschetta*A$17.90

Marinated Olives*A$16.50

Cheese Platter*A$25.50

Toasted Sandwiches

Chicken*A$17.90

Ham*A$17.90

Pumpkin*A$15.90

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Pipers By The Lake offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pipers By The Lake restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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