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Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
"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...
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...
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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,...
The Hill Bar and Kitchen

The Hill Bar and Kitchen

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

Gerringong

There’s no better place to soak up a South Coast view with great food, drinks and the people you love than The Hill Bar and Kitchen on Fern Street in Gerringong. Expect casual dining over lunch and...
Duck in Heaven

Duck in Heaven

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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 ...
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...
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

South Sailor

South Sailor

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Thirroul

Zia's Caffe

Zia's Caffe

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Kiama

Franco Pizza & Wine Bar

Franco Pizza & Wine Bar

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Thu 4:30 PM

Thirroul

Set on Charlotte Street in Wollongong is a classic, something for everyone venue with a gourmet spin, Collegians Rugby League Football Club. Surrounded by rustic interiors of honey coloured wood an...
Coledale RSL

Coledale RSL

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Thu 11:00 AM

Coledale