Derek and Tony are such a great team for the sensational experience! It was a very enjoyable dinner. Every dish was delicately prepared and executed perfectly. Tony's matching wines elevated the experience to another level. We just love your food and we will continue to come to Ballarat to taste your seasonal menu when we get a chance! Keep up the good work! You guys deserve all the support!!

Forget flowers, this is how you taste romance on a plate A date night to remember @restaurantunderbar Ballarat with my partner that felt like stepping into a private culinary theatre. With only a handful of seats, the magic unfolded right in front of us as the chef @derekboath cooked each course before our eyes—an intimate performance of skill, precision, and creativity. The journey began with a playful parfait served as an everything bagel donut, followed by delicate cauliflower with truffle and rosemary. Each dish felt like a story, from trout with roe, radish, and apple to the silken chawanmushi with calamari, preserved lemon, and cucumber. Heartier flavours arrived with pork, garlic, and a cassoulet of beans, then beef with potato, smoked eggplant, comfort elevated to art. Desserts were no less extraordinary: strawberry with verjus, crème fraiche, and kefir, a bold balance of sweet and tangy, leading into a rich plate of dark chocolate with blood orange, mandarin, and tangelo. To finish, delicate touches of raspberry and rose and a dreamy hibiscus ‘all things sleepy’ left us lingering in quiet bliss. Every plate was plated with elegance, every flavour purposeful, and watching it all come together in front of us made the experience even more special. A night of fine dining, intimacy, and connection—one we’ll remember for years. Open only on weekends. Reservations required. We booked two weeks before our visit. 🏷️ thanks to my partner for this amazing dinner for my birthday. Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Underbar steak nite on Friday was sensational and great value for the best restaurant in Ballarat! Steak was perfectly cooked in medium and all the sides were outstanding!!! Couldn’t fault anything we had the perfect night with fantastic service. I would definitely recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dining at Underbar is an unforgettable journey of flavor, artistry, and impeccable service. Each plate a revelation- masterfully crafted with thoughtful consideration to the seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. The tasting menu guided us through a series of beautifully balanced courses, with each bite telling its own story. From the intimate atmosphere to the flawless wine pairings, every detail was astutely curated. This is an experience that lingers long after the last bite. Highly recommended for those who appreciate culinary excellence at its finest- worth the trip to Ballarat- the jewel on the crown of our culinary weekend away.

Far and away the highest quality dining experience in Ballarat. So much is achieved by Derek, Tony and Evie with limited space. The presentation and attention to detail is great but the standout is how truly flavour packed everything is. No one into food could fail to appreciate this experience.