dyers steak stable

gift voucher went to waste. we had a gift voucher to go here and i was still sad that we wasted money! the voucher was for a substantial amount of money and yet, after ordering two mains and an entree, we didn't have enough left over for drinks. the food was far below what i expected.

when i went to open the door, i assumed it must be closed, because it was so dark inside. not many others were in the restaurant and the atmosphere was pretty dreary. i know that dyer's has been there for a long time, so was excited to see what it was like. unfortunately, i was not impressed.

gayle m. frequent this restaurant. best food in ballarat.never disappointed.service can not be faulted

save your $$$.. thought we'd give them another chance having not been there for 5 years or so. wish we hadn't. rubbery, frozen, imported-tasting scallops, bland sauces (the bearnaise was served chilled and tasted like it had come straight from the jar- the vinegar fumes nearly blew our heads off!), rancid-tasting oysters in the carpet bag steak, vegies limited to a greasy 1/2 potato, 4 overcooked snow peas and 1/2 a plain grilled tomato. the steak was ok, but could have done with a bit of seasoning. cooked pretty much to order, but we did see other patrons returning steaks for under/over- doneness. very disappointing given the prices ($38 main course + $4 extra for the sauce and that was a mid-priced main), the restaraunt's longevity, and their so-called specialisation in steak. i can only assume that the reason dyer's has survived is due to patronage by friends and unsophisticated diners with low standards and expectations. pretty dismal.

the food guru !. well the end of the week is here and dinner time is approaching, so a nice steak and a smooth red to match, sounds good doesn't it, dyers steak stable is the place for me to get my fix ! yes i have been here a few times before tonight, being a chef of some note this restaraunt never lets me down the menu is classic, the wine list is fantastic value with without doubt a premium selection unsurpassed in regional australia. i have eaten many good steaks here before but tonight's is sensational the chef excelled, a proper pepper steak cooked and rested perfectly, my partner decided to go with the duckling, again perfection on a plate crispy skin a sensational orange jus without being to sweet, great entrées also are on the menu and of course desserts to finish. what a great institution we have here, check it out for yourself

wow what a find! i was in the restaurant industry for a long time and know when i'm in a good restaurant. a friend recommended it to me and we were definitely not disappointed. it is right in the heart of historical ballarat in an old stables building. the moment i walked in i knew it was going to be amazing just by the 30 or so empty bottles of grange on show. went there with 4 people and we all naturally ordered chargrilled eye fillet's done in different ways with different sauces. they were all cooked to perfection, amazing flavour and the beef was of top quality and they were very generous portions. we had a drink at the bar first ordered our meals and when they were ready we were accompanied to our table. beautiful old fashioned hot rolls were served and we had a selection of the entree's to share including oyster's mornay and kilpatrick which were delicious. the wine list is superb and campbell the waiter is a pro. i must say what did stand out to me was the old fashioned ambience which was perfect. do not miss this place if you are in ballarat. old world beauty at it's best!

the most atrocious customer service i have ever come across!! we booked for 6 people, changed it during the day to 7. arrived to a table for 6. was advised very rudely that the table was the only one available, if we didn't like it we could leave. the tall bald headed waiter denied receiving any call to update table numbers, accused my friend of lying and told her to show her phone to prove she called. needless to say we left. disgusting.

lovely old world atmosphere, an institution i love ! i love the steaks and the deserts are great! i recommend this place to everyone, i have taken business associates there with great rewards.

would recommend. both steaks were tasty and accurately cooked, vegetables were eff, although a couple of veges on the plate would have been welcome.
prices range from $33 to $40 for a main, so while not inexpensive, the staff are friendly and the food is some of the better i've experienced in ballarat.
wine list was a bit sparse, however it's evident at least one of the owners is a wine drinker from the good selection.
note that i'm toning down my review here for ballarat, i went in with low expectations, and was pleasantly surprised.

couldn't fault. the service, the food, and the atmosphere were great. we'll be back.

enjoy. really like the mood, decor and feel. personal service, intimate and special dinning experience. price is worth it

three for dinner last friday evening. goodness where do i start:
no jack daniels (1)
only six (6) oysters - you have to be kidding me. i was lucky to have my six but my husband - none.
so therefore no carpetbag steak because no oysters.
average food, my husband had two pieces of steak as part of his beef & reef.
average green beans.
wine and food - way too expensive for what we got.
$419 later - none of us shall be returning or certainly recommending

debbie hinton. a friend recommended dyers steak stable to me and i must admit its appearance put me off slightly but once i entered the restaurant i was immediately surprised.
very intimate but yet quaint and friendly.
the service was impeccable and the steak melted in my mouth.
overall i would rate this restaurant 8/10..
it was reasonably priced also..

a great find. on business looking for a feed like home and found it. nice people and a relaxed atmosphere. not a fancy melbourne place but good wholesome food and a great cut of steak. nice wine list well worth looking at the unlisted shelf!

pretty average. bookings are essential otherwise you will be seated near the toilet with a strong odour of urinal cakes wafting over you. service was poor as was the lighting. the one upside was the steak itself but as others have already stated the sides are seriously lacking in quality and quantity.

the britts. what a treat. excellent service and lovey steak garlic prawns delicious. oysters kil beaut. my five year old daughter loved every mouthful of her tender steak.