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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants

Wollongong’s seaside cafes and elegant restaurants offer a variety of dining options, whether you are looking to share a pizza with family and friends or relax with a post-swim brunch. Wollongong's & The Illawarra’s culinary scene, which includes some of the city's most well-known and highly rated restaurants, is to die for. Due to the influx of young artists and business owners who are reimagining the city, the concentration of excellent restaurants and bars in and around Wollongong has increased significantly.

Popular Cuisines : Cafe  Modern Australian  Thai  Bakery  Chinese  Italian  Indian  Asian  

Stokes Lane by RÜH

Stokes Lane by RÜH

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Bulli

"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Celebrate Mother's Day At Harbour RestarauntSunday, May 11!Celebrate the mothers and the special women in your life against the beautiful backdrop of historic Belmore Basin. More information to come soon. For enquiries please call our restaurant on (02) 42...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Tucked away in the corner of a lively laneway in central Wollongong, find Italian-style bistro Restaurant Santino on Globe Lane. Expect a classic feel with an ambience ideal for a Dirty Martini and...
TASTING MENU7 or 5 course DegustationSourcing produce locally, we offer a seven or five course tasting menu as this allows the dining experience here to be easy and comforting. Rather than having a three-course meal, let’s stretch it...
Osteria Lume

Osteria Lume

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 4:00 PM

Wollongong

Mid week 2 course classicoavailable Wed and Thurs2 COURSE CLASSICO SET COURSE - CHANGING WEEKLY TO OFFER YOU DELICIOUS CLASSICS DISHES
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Drawing inspiration from South African steakhouse heritage, Meat & Grain on Crown Street in Wollongong offers a refined and lively dining setting. Grounded in timeless tradition, expect an elegant ...
It’s love at first bite when you dine at all-day breaky café The Oak at Illawarra on Central Avenue in Oak Flats. Boasting a bright and breezy vibe of recycled timber floors, wood panelling adorned...
Find authentic South African cuisine on the menu and a chilled-out vibe ideal for leisurely dining at KG Café Kiama on Terralong Street. Be transported to the African continent with traditional acc...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
The Brekkie Roll A Must Try!Start your morning right with our Brekkie Roll. Double bacon, fried egg, melted cheese, baby spinach, hash brown and tomato relish on a large milk bun. Available from 8am- 3pm. Book your table via ...
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Nestled in the heart of Wollongong and part of the town’s cheery seaside dining scene is Kneading Ruby on Crown Lane. Imposing from the outside with high brick walls, inside is unassumingly elegant...
Debutant

Debutant

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 PM

Wollongong

A classic French bistro combines with a Modern Australian steakhouse at Débutant on Keira Street in Wollongong. This sister venue to Rookie Eatery, serves sophisticated steak frites for the modern ...
Lunch Special2-course Lunch SpecialEnjoy a 2-course lunch special for just $40 Wednesday to Friday and $45 weekends. Choose from an entree and main or main &anddessert. Menu changes regularly. Bookings recommended.
Lucia's By The Sea

Lucia's By The Sea

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Wollongong

Discover a modern Italian and seafood restaurant in the heart of Wollongong with the best views in town at Lucia’s By The Sea on Cliff Street. With a panoramic vista of North Beach and equally impr...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
At Harbour Thai Restaurant

At Harbour Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Shellharbour

Hungry? Don’t wait around!Book Now!Booking a table at Harbour Thai is as easy as scrolling through your phone ?? – fast, simple, and all at your fingertips. ?? You can even choose the date, time, and how many people are coming! ?? ...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Figtree

Restaurant & Catering Association
When visiting the Illawarra region and the taste for authentic Italian cuisine calls, make your way down Bellevue Road to discover Figtree Gourmet Kitchen. As the area's longest-established wood-fi...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Kiama

A trip down the South East coast is worth the scenic drive if only to try out The Hungry Monkey on Collins Street in Kiama, not far from the iconic blowhole and lighthouse. The smell of freshly bak...
Madam Choi

Madam Choi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Thirroul

Classic Chinese with a Pan-Asian twist is what you will find on the menu at Madam Choi on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Thirroul. A rustic vibe of recycled timber, bifold windows and subtle lighting a...
Minnamurra General Store

Minnamurra General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Minnamurra

Located in the heart of picturesque Minnamurra, charming establishment Minnamurra General Store draws a crowd of friendly locals to Rangoon Road. This casual venue radiates a warm and inviting vibe...
Steamers Bar and Grill

Steamers Bar and Grill

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

Restaurant & Catering Association
Succulent seafood and sparkling sea views await diners at Steamers Bar and Grill on Marine Drive in Wollongong. A blue and white nautical theme with hanging brass lanterns and blond wood furniture,...
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