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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Takeaway

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"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Boasting sweeping views across Wollongong Harbour, tri-level Harbourfront Restaurant on Endeavour Drive is stunning both night and day. Breezy outdoor decks and floor-to-ceiling windows make the mo...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
The Brekkie Roll A Must Try!Start your morning right with our Brekkie Roll. Double bacon, fried egg, melted cheese, baby spinach, hash brown and tomato relish on a large milk bun. Available from 8am- 3pm. Book your table via ...
Valentine's DinnerFriday, Feb 14Spoil your special someone to dinner on Valentine's Day, 2 or 3-course menu available. Reservations available on our website.
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

Valentine's Day 2025Valentine's Day'For Lovers Only' Our mantra shines this Valentine's Day with a special four-course lunch or dinner blending new dishes and the beloved favourites. Enjoy Birra Moretti or Palloncino Prosecco on a...
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...
Tsuki Dining

Tsuki Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

Find authentic Japanese cuisine on the plate without leaving the country at Tsuki Dining on Crown Lane in Wollongong. On balmy days sit kerbside under blue and white umbrellas and sip an ice-cold b...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Figtree

Restaurant & Catering Association
When visiting the Illawarra region and the taste for authentic Italian cuisine calls, make your way down Bellevue Road to discover Figtree Gourmet Kitchen. As the area's longest-established wood-fi...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
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...
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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"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
At Harbour Thai Restaurant

At Harbour Thai Restaurant

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Shellharbour

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...
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...
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...
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...
Discerning Wollongong foodies head down Corrimal Street to find Ciao Cucina to appease cravings for authentic Italian fare. This traditional trattoria-style restaurant is a lively buzz of conversat...
Babyface Kitchen

Babyface Kitchen

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   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

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...