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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Catering

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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...
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...
"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...
Lucia's By The Sea

Lucia's By The Sea

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

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...
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...
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Joe's Milkbar

Joe's Milkbar

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00 AM

Albion Park

Great buns make great burgers at Joe’s Milkbar on Russel Street in Albion Park. Nestled inside Albion Park Shopping Village, this burger joint is well-loved for its housemade buns and doughnuts, al...
Miss Arda

Miss Arda

Middle Eastern   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Kiama

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...
Rookie Eatery

Rookie Eatery

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

Wollongong

12 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...
Hemingway

Hemingway

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Just like the famous author, Hemingway on Northfields Avenue in Wollongong is larger than life, loves food, coffee, drink, people and adventure. Located inside Wollongong University, this rustic ca...
Share the experience of community, love, delicious coffee and food at Blackbird on McCauley Street in Thirroul. This well-loved local café boasts a warm and welcoming space where a cool green colou...
Dine with the ‘pasta pros’ at Ambiance Ristorante on Princes Highway in Unanderra. They not only make pasta at this authentic Italian eatery, they live, feel and breathe it; from breakfast until di...
Sea Vista

Sea Vista

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Gerringong

When in Wollongong Central shopping precinct and craving a tasty snack, head over to Nadia’s Café on Level One for sustenance and thirst-quenching drinks. A trendy fit out lures those passing by, w...
Miss Lee's

Miss Lee's

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Wollongong

South Sailor

South Sailor

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Thirroul

AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar

AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Wollongong

Towradgi Beach Hotel

Towradgi Beach Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Towradgi

Stroll up from the sand with thongs in hand and into Thirroul Beach Pavilion on Cliff Parade, for a cool drink and relaxing meal. With uninterrupted ocean views, this heritage listed bright yellow ...
Blue Jay Cafe

Blue Jay Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Albion Park

Boasting a panorama of lush mountain terrain, those looking for a tasty bite to eat in Albion Park can sit back and relax with a view of Illawarra Hills at Blue Jay Café on Sophia Street. Charming ...