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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With BYO (Wine Only)

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"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Madam Choi

Madam Choi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Thirroul

Gluten-free MenuCome and EnjoyWe have a fantastic dedicated gluten-free menu. Our house special Choi's coconut and lime curry has been all-time favourite! You won't be disappointed! Check out our menu and secure your reservatio...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Figtree

Restaurant & Catering Association
Craving Something Delicious?Available for Takeaway!Well we have you covered with our Antipasto Bread! Perfect for an entree and even your mains. We are open from 5 pm Tuesday-Sunday! Give us a call for dine-in or takeaway on (02) 4226 6995.
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

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...
"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...
Duck in Heaven

Duck in Heaven

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Woonona

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 ...
Rookie Eatery

Rookie Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Whether a first-time diner or seasoned regular, Rookie Eatery on Keira Street in Wollongong welcomes guests to a contemporary Asian fusion dining experience well worth remembering. Clean and casual...
Miss Lee's

Miss Lee's

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Wollongong

Wildginger Kiama

Wildginger Kiama

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Kiama

Foodie House

Foodie House

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Dapto

Fresh, light and delicate Vietnamese flavours are on the plate at Foodie House on Princes Highway in Dapto. This restaurant delivers a true taste of Vietnam in warm and welcoming surrounds ideal fo...
Hanoi on Manning

Hanoi on Manning

Vietnamese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Kiama

Terra Mia

Terra Mia

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Wollongong

Sample the mouth-watering food of Italy’s most prominent culinary hotspots, all re-created at Terra Mia in Wollongong on Burelli Street. Conveniently located just a few blocks back from Win Stadium...
Cosa Nostra

Cosa Nostra

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 PM

Wollongong

The Brooding Italian

The Brooding Italian

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Kiama

Centro CBD

Centro CBD

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

Fresh and home made mud crab Gnocchi
Black Rock Cafe

Black Rock Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama