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Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 1770 reviews

What User doesn't like about City Oval Hotel:
On driving past we saw as ad for fresh oysters for Friday, so after seeing the Yacht club was full went back for lunch. The oysters were only Kilpatrick and a bit expensive. The atmosphere was quite good and the tables set well. I don't know when the meal you order gets written down or how its passed to the chef but its easy to not get your meal like us, after waiting and waiting we finally got the entree of steamed... View all feedback. What User likes about City Oval Hotel:
We booked a large table for lunch at fairly short notice, and the staff were very accommodating. Help and suggestions were offered before we asked, and there was a wide range of meals to suit all tastes. The food was nicely presented and the servings were generous. My duck was beautifully cooked, and my partner's chicken was also delicious. Drink prices were also reasonable. Definitely a pub to come back to. View all feedback.

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4.6 ★ from 21 reviews

We booked a large table for lunch at fairly short notice, and the staff were very accommodating. Help and suggestions were offered before we asked, and there wa...

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Second visit to this central Ballarat pub just a stones throw from Lake Wendouree .. and of course the City Oval. Service is terrific and the menu includes a gr...

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We don't go here a lot but the last two times we've been here this joint was jumping, and why shouldn't it, seriously.The food is good, we brought a friend from...

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Amazing food, service and atmosphere! Had the steak and calamari and it was to die for. This place is great all round definitely recommend and worth a visit.

We had a lovely meal here with our 14 mth old. Extremely accommodating to us needing a high chair and room for our pram. All staff greeted us with genuine inter...

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Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 140 reviews
Jane
21.08.2023 - 05:55

As we stayed at the lake inn Ballarat motel.this hotel is right next next to the motel with back entrance from the motel.we had a very nice meal here and a few...

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Sandi
21.08.2023 - 05:55

My mother celebrated her 90th birthday in the Premier Room located upstairs, Sure the stairs were a bit of a challenge for her but once you get their you are se...

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Susan
21.08.2023 - 05:55

We were a table of 6 people. Our meals took a while to arrive and when they did the first meal (Parma) arrived well before the others, chips were not hot. Three...

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Cheryl
21.08.2023 - 05:55

Terrible customer service. Manager has a bad attitude. Hair in food . Will never walk in this place ever again. Overcharged by $11. Manager argued about this un...

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Being part of the adjoining motel we decided this was the place for lunch. Boy, was it busy. Althougth we had reserved a table for 6, the table was still occupi...

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Int Restaurants
3.7 ★ from 894 reviews
Lolitha
02.02.2024 - 18:16

I'm still at this hotel and I must say it is very clean, elegant, and sophisticated. The use of technology is impressive. It's comfortable to stay here with bea...

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Kimberley
02.02.2024 - 18:16

We were very satisfied with the large portions of food that filled us up after a day of sightseeing in the town. Despite the restaurant having a sign stating th...

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Burt
02.02.2024 - 18:16

Awesome service, clean and very welcoming, and the meals desserts were fresh, tasty and well proportioned too. We’ll be back!!

Priscilla
02.02.2024 - 18:16

Although the cocktails could use some improvement, we had a wonderful evening at this restaurant. The staff was excellent and the pumpkin soup was outstanding.

Facebook
2.9 ★ from 31 reviews
Google
3.9 ★ from 358 reviews
Zomato
3.3 ★ from 33 reviews

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