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The Shared Table

317 Learmonth Street,
Buninyong VIC 3357

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Mon:

11:30am–3pm
5:30pm–10pm

Thu:

5:30pm–10pm

Fri:

5pm–10pm

Fri-Sat:

11:30am–3pm

Sat:

5:30pm–10pm

Just 15 minutes from Ballarat and around one hour from Melbourne, The Shared Table is a relaxed, intimate restaurant in Buninyong that feels more like a very good dinner party than traditional fine dining.

Owner Dianne Ray's deep connection to her community shapes the experience. The sustainable menu celebrates hyper-local producers, growers and makers, bringing together thoughtful cooking, creativity and ingredients chosen with care. Each dish offers a genuine connection to the region and the people behind its produce, resulting in food that is grounded and generous, yet delicious, surprising, and a little bit unexpected.

At the heart of The Shared Table is the Dine Without Decision option, the restaurant's guided set-menu experience. Guests share their dietary requirements, then leave the menu decisions to the kitchen. It is an easy, approachable way to settle in, connect and enjoy the food as intended.

Warm, attentive service completes the experience, making every visit feel personal and welcoming from the first course to the last, an inviting reason to venture beyond central Ballarat and discover the flavours, people and creativity of Western Victoria.

SPECIAL OFFER

$35 Thursday

Shared Table's Thursday night special keeps things simple: one delicious larger plate for just $35, changing every week to make the most of seasonal produce, local ingredients and whatever is inspiring the kitchen. A new reason to make Thursday night dinner plans each week.

SPECIAL OFFER

$40 Express Lunch

Short on time, but still want something special? The $40 Express Lunch is a relaxed way to enjoy The Shared Table without making a whole afternoon of it. Perfect for a quick catch-up, an easy lunch date or a midweek treat. Great for the whole family, comes with a serve of house made bread and loaded butter, and a rhubarb barbecue glazed chicken, with leafy salad and Russian dressing.

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