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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  Italian  Chinese  Indian  Asian  

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...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Boasting sweeping views across Wollongong Harbour, tri-level Harbourfront Restaurant on Endeavour Drive is stunning both night and day. Breezy outdoor decks and floor-to-ceiling windows make the mo...
Lucia's By The Sea

Lucia's By The Sea

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Special OfferContact us TodayIf you book your Christening with us in June, July or August we will provide a specialised face painter for the children attending! This promotion will only apply to groups that have purchased both...
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
New Early Bird Share Menu7 dishes - $65ppOur new early bird share menu is sensational value, offering a taste of global cuisine at only $65 for 7 dishes, minimum of 2 persons. Bookings recommended.
Winter Bottomless Session$65Join us for an afternoon of delicious share plates and cocktails...
Take the night off from cooking!Order now!Meat & Grain now offers takeaway options. Dive into your favourite dishes from the comfort of your own home or enjoy a beachside dinner. Full menu now available for pick up only- Call 0468741538 to...
Proudly standing in the Mount Kembla region since the 1800s, Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive is a much-loved, fine-dining restaurant delivering degustation menus to tempt all tastebuds. Nestled in the...
Gyoza MakingBeginners ClassLearn how to make gyoza from dough making to folding and cooking. You will also learn the secret to great dipping sauces; make and eat all the dumplings you can for just $55 pp. Click on more info ...
A unique dining experience with Middle Eastern inspiration awaits diners at Miss Arda on Terralong Street in Kiama. Located in the heart of town, this restaurant is the perfect spot to dine when vi...
With spectacular views of Werri Beach and the surrounding Gerringong region, Gather By The Hill on Noble Street has been styled as the perfect coastal oasis. Located just a stone’s throw from the m...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Tue 8:00 AM

Wollongong

Above Wollongong Harbour’s glistening waters sits Bombora Seafood, a unique dining experience in breezy, stylish surrounds on the jetty. Versatile for all occasions, be it a romantic evening or fam...
Lettuce B Frank on Crown Street is your go-to destination in Wollongong for goodness and mouth-watering, oven-fresh delights. As a wholefood café specialising in freshly-made baked goods and food, ...
Creative Modern Australian dining in a smart contemporary space is what you’ll discover at Relish on Addison in Shellharbour Village. Located on Addison Street, this dining destination oozes rustic...
Overlook the splendour of Seven Mile Beach and Gerroa at The Seahorse Oceanview restaurant at the Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club on Crooked River Road. Unwind alfresco and take in the surrounding lan...
Tsuki Dining

Tsuki Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Tue 11:30 AM

Wollongong

Find authentic Japanese cuisine on the plate without leaving the country at Tsuki Dining on Crown Lane in Wollongong. On balmy days sit kerbside under blue and white umbrellas and sip an ice-cold b...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

Kiama

$12 Burgers WednesdaysBook Now!There is nothing like a good burger to solve the post long weekend blues, and even better when it’s only $12. We are open for dinner every Wednesday night so come down and make the most of it!
Madam Choi

Madam Choi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Boasting a stunning waterfront venue and exotic cuisine to suit, spoil yourself and loved ones At Harbour Thai Restaurant at the ocean end of Addison Street in Shellharbour. Offering a spacious, op...