6A Mountjoy Parade
Lorne
Victoria
Australia

Ba Ba Lu Bar and Restaurant

Modern Australian/Contemporary restaurant

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Ba Ba Lu Bar and Restaurant in Lorne, Victoria, Australia
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Opening/closing Info


We are open from 8.30 am till about 1 am 7 days a week.

We are closed on Christmas Day and on the 2 days before and the 2 days after Christmas Day.

Bookings are required in summer.
Open on: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day

Closed on: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day

Main features

  • Daily changing menu, vegetarian options

  • Sunday night - paella and live music
  • We cater for weddings

  • Book to join our Spanish cooking classes
Licensed BYO Takeaway Average main meal Seats (max) Weddings Functions Bookings preferred Bookings required Cards accepted Children welcome
Yes No Yes $20-30 200 Yes Yes Yes No Yes *** Children welcome
*** We accept all credit cards except Diners.

Awards/Reviews

The Age Good Food Guide - 2006

'Ba Ba Lu's zesty Spanish focus extends from the background music to the Moorish fretwork lanterns,
and into the bathrooms where a 'teach yourself Spanish' tape might be playing.

Eat & Drink Restaurant Guide - 2006

'The theme is set by Spanish music and Moorish features: the menu covers tapas, slightly larger racion, and mains with a solid seafood representation suited to the beachside location, and the food is well-cooked and finely flavoured in ingredient-focussed Spanish fashion. Specials add to the choice and feature local catch. '

The Age Good Food Guide - 2005

'.. a zestful approach to food and service that has really brought the place into full bloom.

The menu is a really spirited document'

Description

BaBaLu Bar and Restaurant

A visit to Lorne would not be complete without a visit to BaBaLu. We offer all day service including breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as coffee and a great selection of homemade pastries and cakes for morning and afternoon tea.

Our entire menu is available as takeaway. This includes our fresh juice, smoothies and coffee.

We have a daily changing menu with a Spanish influence. All our food is made on site. Local and organic produce are used, when available. We have an extensive wine list featuring wines from several countries around the world - from Australia, Spain, New Zealand, France, Italy and Austria.

We cater for children and also have vegetarian and gluten free options. We have outdoor seating for about 50 people, as well as indoor seating for about 150. We are in a great location on the Erskine river and the atmosphere has to be felt to be believed. Be sure to come!!!

Sunday Night

Sunday night is a special night when we cook the wonderful seafood dish, PAELLA, in the dining room for all to see. On Sunday night, there is also live music - Latin, reggae, funk - someone new every week - click through to our website to see who is playing. The full a la carte menu is also available.

The Chefs

Head chefs are Sacha Meier and Nickalus Busso, with Karen Maloney as lunch chef. All have broad cooking experience, with Sacha having spent many years in Spain, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Weddings

We cater for weddings - just contact us to see what we can offer for your special day (click 'Contact details' for our phone number or click 'Enquire/book' to send an email).

Cooking School

We offer a course in Spanish cookery for groups of 5-10 people. Contact us and will will arrange the course around your needs. We are also available for schools and corporate classes.

Sample Menu

Entree Mains
Sopa de lentejas
Spiced lentil soup with wilted spinach and yoghurt
 Lubina
Grilled white warrior, sauce Basque and piquillo pepper mash
Berenjena relleno
Stuffed eggplant, rice, feta, spinach and fresh herbs
 Poussin
Oven baked free range Poussin, herbs, white wine, garlic and papas frittas
Conch
Char grilled local scallops, ruby grapefruit and coriander mojo
 Bisteca primo
Char grilled aged eye fillet, anchovy butter and papas frittas
Desserts Wine list/drinks
Cream Catalana
Zesty Catalan cream with burnt toffee crust and almond biscotti
 White wine list
A wide range of white wines: Spanish wines, sparkling/champagne, pinot gris, viognier, marsanne, pinot grigio, riesling, semillon, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and botrytis. Some available by the glass
Pudding
Cold baked chocolate pudding, vanilla bean ice cream and biscotti
 Red wine list
A wide selection of red wines: Spanish wines, pinot noir, cabernet/merlot, shiraz and rose. Some available by the glass.
Pan queques de manzana
Apple stuffed crepes with caramel and roasted pecans and double cream

Facilities/Themes

  • Facilities
    • • licensed
    • • weddings
    • • functions
    • • takeaway available
    • • bar
    • • wine bar
    • • cocktail bar
    • • highchairs available
    • • dance floor
  • Themes
    • • near beach
    • • cosy, romantic atmosphere for two
    • • meals with live music
    • • caters for children/family
    • • late night meals available
    • • outdoor eating available
    • • caters for conferences
    • • fixed price menu available
    • • good spot for singles to meet
    • • has wheelchair access both inside and out
    • • in historic building

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