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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...
A la Carte MenuInspired by World CuisineEnjoy Wollongong's best international menu, multi-award-winning and designed to be shared. Pair with a beverage recommended by our restaurant manager to make the most of your experience. Bookings a...
Minnamurra General Store

Minnamurra General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 8:00 AM

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...
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...
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...
Boveda

Boveda

Mexican   $$$$$   Open Now

Thirroul

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 ...
AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar

AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Wollongong

The Brooding Italian

The Brooding Italian

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 6:00 AM

Kiama

Fresh and home made mud crab Gnocchi
Penny Whistlers Cafe

Penny Whistlers Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Kiama

Experience Illawarra’s welcoming hospitality at the North Wollongong Hotel bar, bistro and function centre, found on Flinders Street and known more affectionately by loyal locals as the ‘North Gong...
If you’re a local, you already know of The Deck in Ryan’s Hotel, though if you’re passing through the northern seaside suburb of Thirroul you may want to jot this one down as a pleasant family dini...
Franks 'n Beans

Franks 'n Beans

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Corrimal

Focusing on serving mouth-watering, nutritious food and aromatic coffee is Franks ‘n Beans, a delightful café and grocer on Murray Road in Corrimal. This venue’s tiled floor and worn wooden furnish...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

Coledale