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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants

Wollongong’s seaside cafes and elegant restaurants offer a variety of dining options, whether you are looking to share a pizza with family and friends or relax with a post-swim brunch. Wollongong's & The Illawarra’s culinary scene, which includes some of the city's most well-known and highly rated restaurants, is to die for. Due to the influx of young artists and business owners who are reimagining the city, the concentration of excellent restaurants and bars in and around Wollongong has increased significantly.

Popular Cuisines : Cafe  Modern Australian  Thai  Bakery  Chinese  Italian  Indian  Asian  

Martinis on Globe Lane: Start the Weekend in StyleBook Now!As the clock ticks toward cocktail hour, head to Globe Lane for a well-earned Martini (or maybe a cheeky three). This buzzing hotspot blends laid-back charm with top-notch mixology, making it the p...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
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...
Discover a quaint cottage complete with original floorboards, open fireplaces and memorabilia of a time gone by at Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive in Mount Kembla. With three private dining rooms, a m...
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Wollongong

The Velvet Twist: Ramazotti SourZesty, Smooth & RefinedExperience the Ramazotti Sour at Kneading Ruby - an elegant blend of bold and balanced flavours. Herbal Ramazotti meets fresh lemon and smooth olive oil, lifted by a touch of orange bitters and fin...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

The Perfect Winter Dish Book Now!Beef cheeks, served with mash, creamy spinach, and a rich beef jus. A warming, comforting dish - perfect for cooler days. Place a booking via the link below!
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...
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, perched on George?Hanley Drive in North Wollongong, offers a relaxed yet refined coastal dining experience. From inside, floor-to-ceiling glass doors flood the spacious i...
Massaman Beef CurryA Must Try!Warm up this season with the rich and comforting flavours of The Black Duck’s signature Massaman Beef Curry. Priced at just $20.90, this gluten-free favourite features tender beef slow-cooked in a ...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Above Wollongong Harbour’s glistening waters sits Bombora Seafood, a unique dining experience in breezy, stylish surrounds on the jetty. Versatile for all occasions, be it a romantic evening or fam...
$25 Pasta and $25 Cotoletta Every Wednesday Pasta Wednesday $25 pasta and $25 cotoletta from a selection of menu Items changing weekly and offering $10 kids' pasta or cotoletta. Click on more info to book:
Jin’s Place on Princes Highway in Fairy Meadow is a cheerful reinterpretation of casual Korean and Japanese dining. A moody vibe awaits indoors with slick black tiles, neon signage and blond wood t...
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,...
Truffle Dinner, August 75 Courses $100 pp We will be hosting a Truffle Dinner on Thursday, August 7 partnering with Black Diamond Truffle from Oberon. 5-course set menu with a matching wine option available. Limited tables available for th...
Loaf Cafe Most Popular Dish Visit Us Today!Karaage sambo! Our most popular sandwich to date! Karaage, salad, cucumber, pickled coleslaw, jalapeño mayo + sriracha. If you haven’t given this sambo a taste, come down to Loaf this weekend and s...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Figtree

Restaurant & Catering Association
New Tuscan Soup Special – Warm Up Your Week!Visit Us Today!Indulge in our hearty new Tuscan Soup special, packed with rich, comforting flavours and served with warm, crusty bread. It’s the ultimate winter comfort food—perfect for chilly nights. Come in, co...
The Oak At Illawarra

The Oak At Illawarra

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Oak Flats

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...
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...
"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...