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KG Cafe Kiama

KG Cafe Kiama

South African   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Kiama

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...
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...
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,...
Minnamurra General Store

Minnamurra General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
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...
Boveda

Boveda

Mexican   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Thirroul

AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar

AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar

Spanish   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Wollongong

The Brooding Italian

The Brooding Italian

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama

Blue Jay Cafe

Blue Jay Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

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 ...
Towradgi Beach Hotel

Towradgi Beach Hotel

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 8:30 AM

Towradgi

The Scarborough Hotel

The Scarborough Hotel

Bistro   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Scarborough

Penny Whistlers Cafe

Penny Whistlers Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

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...
Fresh and home made mud crab Gnocchi
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...
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...
Coledale RSL

Coledale RSL

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 10:00 AM

Coledale

Franks 'n Beans

Franks 'n Beans

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

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...