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About Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants

Restaurants and dining are some of lifes great pleasures and Wollongong & The Illawarra's Restaurant scene certainly makes for an exciting and rewarding dining experience. Wollongong & The Illawarra is located within New South Wales.

Award Winning Restaurants in Wollongong & The Illawarra

Check the restaurants listed here to see if there are any Award Winning Restaurants in Wollongong & The Illawarra. AGFG's Award Winning Restaurants are the result of careful deliberation. Inspectors appointed by AGFG dine anonymously. Numerous restaurants have been awarded Chef Hats throughout Australia.

The Australian Good Food Guide invites you to indulge your inner critic and vote for your favourite restaurant in Wollongong & The Illawarra. Today Australian chefs are widely regarded to be amongst the world's best. If you believe a restaurant in Wollongong & The Illawarra is deserving of recognition, you can vote for that restaurant in the AGFG Chef of the Year competition or simply leave a comment as a reader review.

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Restaurant Styles in Wollongong & The Illawarra

Dining in Wollongong & The Illawarra can be an exciting and rewarding experience. Tipping is optional in restaurants, but none the less very much appreciated. If you are pleased with the service it is customary to leave a tip of 5-10%.

Every Wollongong & The Illawarra restaurant operates to their own opening and closing times but as a guide:

  • Breakfast: 7am - 10am
  • Lunch: 12noon – 2pm
  • Dinner: 6pm - 9:30pm

* We advise you check individual restaurant opening hours before visiting.

Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurant Ratings

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Restaurant Facilities in Wollongong & The Illawarra

Facilities for restaurants in Wollongong & The Illawarra are listed using symbols. Note: Establishment s with the Disabled Access symbol are establishments that have dedicated disabled facilities.

Restaurant Prices in Wollongong & The Illawarra

Prices are given for Restaurants in Wollongong & The Illawarra where ascertainable. Prices for each restaurant reflect a two course meal (entrée & main course) unless otherwise noted. These prices are approximations and variations may occur.

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We hope our overview of restaurants in Wollongong & The Illawarra has been of assistance.

  • Mediterranean
AustiBeach Cafe Austinmer Restaurants

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AustiBeach Cafe - Austinmer Restaurants

Price: Entree $4.50 to $10.50, Main $15.00 to $20.00, Dessert $4.00 to $9.00  

Address: 104 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Austinmer NSW

Set right on the Austinmer beachfront, AustiBeach Café is famous for its great food, service, atmosphere & gelato. This bright, welcoming Wollongong café is as fresh and...

  • Italian
Gigi's Restaurant & Bar Wollongong Restaurants

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Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds  

Gigi's Restaurant & Bar - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: Suite 1/22 Market St Wollongong NSW

A modern Italian menu, an award-winning chef (who trained under Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver), and simple, unpretentious style... It’s little wonder that Wollongong diners...

  • Seafood
Harbourfront Restaurant Wollongong Restaurants

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Harbourfront Restaurant - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Entree $14.90 to $22.90, Main $34.90 to $79.00,   

Address: 2 Endeavour Drive Wollongong NSW

Boasting sweeping views across Wollongong’s boat harbour, the tri-level Harbourfront Restaurant is stunning both night and day. Breezy outdoor decks and floor-to-ceiling...

  • International
Jasbelle Restaurant & Lounge Shellharbour Restaurants
Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds  

Jasbelle Restaurant & Lounge - Shellharbour Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $30  

Address: Upstairs Shop 3, 13 Addison Street Shellharbour NSW

Not your typical establishment - relax in the chilled out atmosphere where you can have everything from a drink right through to a great night out dining and then followe...

  • Modern Australian
Lagoon Restaurant Wollongong Restaurants

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Lagoon Restaurant - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Entree $12.00 to $18.00, Main $26.00 to $44.00, Dessert $8.00 to $12.00  

Address: Stuart Park Wollongong NSW

Illawarra's premier dining experience, located by the sea in North Wollongong, the Lagoon Restaurant features a world class à la carte menu. Enjoy the freshest seafood in...

  • Italian
Little Italy Thirroul Restaurants

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Little Italy - Thirroul Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $25  

Address: 138 Phillip Street Thirroul NSW

If you’re a local, you already know of Little Italy in Ryan’s Hotel, though if you’re passing through the northern seaside suburb of Thirroul you may want to jot this one...

  • Modern Australian
Normandie Restaurant Wollongong Restaurants

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Normandie Restaurant - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Entree $14.90 to $16.90, Main $25.90 to $34.90,   

Address: 30 Bourke St Wollongong NSW

Situated in the Normandie Motel, just a stroll from the beach, Normandie Restaurant is one of Wollongong’s oldest fine dining restaurants. While it retains much of that ...

  • Modern Australian
Seacliff Functions & Private Dining Wollongong Restaurants

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Seacliff Functions & Private Dining - Wollongong Restaurants

Address: 16 Cliff Road Wollongong NSW

Perched high on Cliff Road with floor to ceiling windows overlooking North Wollongong beach, Seacliff Functions & Private Dining offers a stunning venue for events of all...

  • Modern Australian
Shimmer Restaurant & Bar Gerringong Restaurants

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12 Award Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Shimmer Restaurant & Bar - Gerringong Restaurants

Price: Entree $18.00 to $19.00, Main $30.00 to $34.00, Dessert $14.00  

Address: Shop 4 104 Fern St Gerringong NSW

After years of searching, chefs/owners Mark & Alison Marshall found the perfect venue to start their own restaurant: Shimmer Restaurant & Bar in Gerringong on the NSW sou...

  • Vegetarian/Organic
The Perfect Break Cafe Gerringong Restaurants

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The Perfect Break Cafe - Gerringong Restaurants

Price: Entree $8.00 to $12.00, Main $12.00 to $16.00,   

Address: 115a Fern St (opposite Town Hall) Gerringong NSW

The aptly named Perfect Break Café is the exclusive diner for Natural Necessity Surf Shop as it's located inside the store, permeating the air with brewing coffee and bak...

  • Steak
Truffles Corrimal Restaurants

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Truffles - Corrimal Restaurants

Price: Entree $12.00, Main $19.00 to $32.00, Dessert $10.00  

Address: 427 Princes Hwy Corrimal NSW

After a successful few years in the Illawarra, Truffles has a new home in Corrimal. The space formerly occupied by Pacinos has been freshly refurbished and air conditione...

  • Mediterranean
Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds  

46 on Crown Bar and Coffee Lounge - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $40  

Address: 46 Crown St Wollongong NSW

46 on Crown Bar and Restaurant is well noted for its relaxed style of dining in an enticing setting. Enjoy the live sounds at 46 On Crown restaurant. Share a mixed Tapas ...

  • Seafood

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Addison's Seafood Grill & Bar - Shellharbour Village Restaurants

Price: Entree $19.00 to $22.00, Main $26.00 to $45.00, Dessert $12.00 to $22.00  

Address: 25 Addison Street Shellharbour Village NSW

Addison’s Seafood Grill & Bar is an awarding restaurant in the boutique Village of Shellharbour, 20 minutes south of Wollongong. Aptly named after the street they are loc...

  • International
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

AGA Club Germania (The German Club) - Port Kembla Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: 636A Northcliffe Drive Port Kembla NSW

  • Modern Australian

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Altitude 1148 - Bulli Tops Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $45  

Address: Princes Hwy Bulli Tops NSW

Menu may include: Clay Oven Trio chicken tikka, seekh kebab, and aloo tikki, served with steamed rice, naan bread and dipping sauces or Pan Fried Barramundi with daphinoi...

  • Mexican

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Amigos Mexican Restaurant - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: 112-116 Keira St Wollongong NSW

Amigos was opened in 1973 and is Australia's oldest Mexican restaurant. The building itself was erected in the Victorian era and upstairs was the scene of an infamous Wol...

  • International
Licensed Restaurants in Stylish Surrounds  

Anchorage Restaurant & Cocktail Bar - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: The Boat Harbour Motel, Cnr Campbell & Wilson Sts Wollongong NSW

  • International
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Angelina's Restaurant - Shellharbour Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: 1/9 Addison Street Shellharbour NSW

  • Mediterranean
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Antonios on Crown - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Entree $9.00 to $15.00, Main $15.00 to $32.00, Dessert $6.50 to $15.00  

Address: 158 Crown St Wollongong NSW

  • Modern Australian
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Aqua Restaurant - Wollongong Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: 17/54-58 Cliff Rd Wollongong NSW

Look out over the Pacific Ocean as you dine in contemporary style

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21 of July 2012
Big Kids in the Kitchen - Cupcakes & Macaroons | Chifley Wollongong
Join the Chifley Wollongong one Saturday a month for a talk and demonstration on a seasonal produce item, followed by a grazing lunch which you help to make. Discuss, ask questions, get involved and...

14 of February 2012
Valentines Day 2012 | Harbourfront Restaurant
Plan something special for your loved one and spoil them with a romantic meal at Harbourfront Restaurant. Choose from our delicious A La Carte lunch menu, or our amazing set menu for dinner - 2 course...

30 of September 2012
High Tea fit for a Queen | Chifley Wollongong
HIGH TEA FIT FOR A QUEEN! Join us for High Tea at Chifley Wollongong on the last Sunday of each month. Enjoy chef’s wonderful selection of finger fancies including ribbon sandwiches, homemade scone...

26 of February 2012
High Tea fit for a Queen | Chifley Wollongong
HIGH TEA FIT FOR A QUEEN! Join us for High Tea at Chifley Wollongong on the last Sunday of each month. Enjoy chef’s wonderful selection of finger fancies including ribbon sandwiches, homemade scone...

20 of October 2012
Big Kids in the Kitchen - Pasta & Pizza Perfection | Chifley Wollongong
Join the Chifley Wollongong one Saturday a month for a talk and demonstration on a seasonal produce item, followed by a grazing lunch which you help to make. Discuss, ask questions, get involved and...

31 of March 2011 - 31 of March 2012
Fresh is Best! | The Perfect Break Cafe
No factory cakes here, all pure vegetarian ingredients. No meat, no fish, no eggs, no gelatine, nothing with a face or heart throughout the menu. No deep frying, & wholemeal where-ever possible. Healt...

16 of June 2012
Big Kids in the Kitchen - Tapas & Olive Oils | Chifley Wollongong
Join the Chifley Wollongong one Saturday a month for a talk and demonstration on a seasonal produce item, followed by a grazing lunch which you help to make. Discuss, ask questions, get involved and...

26 of October 2012
Friday Night Live | Chifley Wollongong
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Visit C Bar on the last Friday of every month for the perfect end to working week... With live entertainment from 5.30pm – 8.30pm, complimented by Happy Hour! . . . And we all k...

10 of January 2012 - 31 of March 2012
Seacliff Restaurant New Menu and Opening hours | Seacliff Functions & Private Dining
So you have more chances to tantalise the tastebuds, Seacliff is now open for Saturday Dinner and Sunday Lunch. MEAT LOVERS TAKE NOTE! Seacliff has a new menu. Filled with sumptuous new dishes w...

27 of May 2012
High Tea fit for a Queen | Chifley Wollongong
HIGH TEA FIT FOR A QUEEN! Join us for High Tea at Chifley Wollongong on the last Sunday of each month. Enjoy chef’s wonderful selection of finger fancies including ribbon sandwiches, homemade scone...

5 of April 2011 - 5 of May 2012
Function / Event Menus | Normandie Restaurant
Planning a special event? Request one of Normandie Restaurant's party & special event menus.

30 of March 2012
Friday Night Live | Chifley Wollongong
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Visit C Bar on the last Friday of every month for the perfect end to working week... With live entertainment from 5.30pm – 8.30pm, complimented by Happy Hour! . . . And we all k...

7 of March 2011 - 7 of April 2012
Big Kids in the Kitchen Series | Chifley Wollongong
Our series include talks, demonstrations, and grazing lunch with one matched alcoholic beverage. Read more and book for one or more of your favourite courses: Chocolate Treats, Delightful Oils, and ...

31 of March 2011 - 29 of February 2012
Mission Statement | The Perfect Break Cafe
The Perfect Break Vegetarian Cafe is another way we can strive to meet our Mission Statement to be the best surf shop in Australia: By supplying the best products with the best service by happy, ...

29 of July 2012
High Tea fit for a Queen | Chifley Wollongong
HIGH TEA FIT FOR A QUEEN! Join us for High Tea at Chifley Wollongong on the last Sunday of each month. Enjoy chef’s wonderful selection of finger fancies including ribbon sandwiches, homemade scone...

24 of June 2012
High Tea fit for a Queen | Chifley Wollongong
HIGH TEA FIT FOR A QUEEN! Join us for High Tea at Chifley Wollongong on the last Sunday of each month. Enjoy chef’s wonderful selection of finger fancies including ribbon sandwiches, homemade scone...

28 of September 2012
Friday Night Live | Chifley Wollongong
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Visit C Bar on the last Friday of every month for the perfect end to working week... With live entertainment from 5.30pm – 8.30pm, complimented by Happy Hour! . . . And we all k...

18 of February 2012
Bid Kids in the Kitchen - Chocolate Truffles & Fondue | Chifley Wollongong
Join the Chifley Wollongong one Saturday a month for a talk and demonstration on a seasonal produce item, followed by a grazing lunch which you help to make. Discuss, ask questions, get involved and...

8 of December 2012
Big Kids in the Kitchen - Festive Christmas & Ginger Bread Houses | Chifley Wollongong
Join the Chifley Wollongong one Saturday a month for a talk and demonstration on a seasonal produce item, followed by a grazing lunch which you help to make. Discuss, ask questions, get involved and...

29 of June 2012
Friday Night Live | Chifley Wollongong
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Visit C Bar on the last Friday of every month for the perfect end to working week... With live entertainment from 5.30pm – 8.30pm, complimented by Happy Hour! . . . And we all k...

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Gigi's Restaurant & Bar Wollongong

Gigi's Restaurant & Bar Wollongong NSW

A modern Italian menu, an award-winning chef (who trained under Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver), and...

Lagoon Restaurant Wollongong

Lagoon Restaurant Wollongong NSW

Illawarra's premier dining experience, located by the sea in North Wollongong, the Lagoon Restaurant fe...

Little Italy Thirroul

Little Italy Thirroul NSW

If you’re a local, you already know of Little Italy in Ryan’s Hotel, though if you’re passing through the nort...

Jasbelle Restaurant & Lounge Shellharbour

Jasbelle Restaurant & Lounge Shellharbour NSW

Not your typical establishment - relax in the chilled out atmosphere where you can have ev...

Shimmer Restaurant & Bar Gerringong

Shimmer Restaurant & Bar Gerringong NSW

After years of searching, chefs/owners Mark & Alison Marshall found the perfect venue to start t...

The Perfect Break Cafe Gerringong

The Perfect Break Cafe Gerringong NSW

The aptly named Perfect Break Café is the exclusive diner for Natural Necessity Surf Shop as it's ...

Seacliff Functions & Private Dining Wollongong

Seacliff Functions & Private Dining Wollongong NSW

Perched high on Cliff Road with floor to ceiling windows overlooking North Wollongong...

Harbourfront Restaurant Wollongong

Harbourfront Restaurant Wollongong NSW

Boasting sweeping views across Wollongong’s boat harbour, the tri-level Harbourfront Restaurant i...

AustiBeach Cafe Austinmer

AustiBeach Cafe Austinmer NSW

Set right on the Austinmer beachfront, AustiBeach Café is famous for its great food, service, atmosphere &...

Truffles Corrimal

Truffles Corrimal NSW

After a successful few years in the Illawarra, Truffles has a new home in Corrimal. The space formerly occupied by...

Normandie Restaurant Wollongong

Normandie Restaurant Wollongong NSW

Situated in the Normandie Motel, just a stroll from the beach, Normandie Restaurant is one of Wollon...

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