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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  

Elegant 7-Course Degustation at Ruby’s Mount KemblaTry us today!Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience at Ruby’s Mount Kembla with our 7 Course Degustation Menu. Each course is expertly paired with premium wines, featuring standout dishes like ocean trou...
"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...
Tucked away in the corner of a lively laneway in central Wollongong, find Italian-style bistro Restaurant Santino on Globe Lane. Expect a classic feel with an ambience ideal for a Dirty Martini and...
Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

Stanwell Park

Burger Bliss at Loaf Cafe Stanwell ParkTry Us Today!Lunch at Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park! Treat yourself to our juicy burger range, stacked with double beef patties, cheese, fresh salad, caramelised onion, tomato, beetroot and served with chips and hous...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Banquet Dining at Harbour ThaiOnly $39 ppIndulge in authentic Thai flavours with At Harbour Thai Restaurant’s Banquet 1 — a two-course feast for just $39 per person. Begin with appetisers like crispy spring rolls, curry puffs and grilled ...
Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Wollongong

Breakfast by the Harbour at LevendiTry us today!Start your day by the sea at Levendi Wollongong Harbour, where breakfast is served with stunning waterfront views and fresh, flavour-packed options until 10:30am. Whether you're craving a classic B...
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

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 Tue 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...
Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 AM

Wollongong

$20 PIZZA NIGHTS Every TuesdayHeaps good pizza and tiramisu nights. Bookings are a good idea or get takeaway.
Opus Coffee Brewers

Opus Coffee Brewers

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 7:00 AM

Wollongong

PIZZA BAGELSEVERY FRIDAYEvery Friday we make limited loaded pizza bagels using our bagel dough. Mortadella + Pistachio with a pecorino romano finish pictured. They go quick and flavours change all the time :)
Austi Beach Cafe

Austi Beach Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Tue 8:00 AM

Austinmer

Stroll up from the sand to grab a gelato in hand at Austi Beach Café on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Austinmer. Opposite one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, soak up the amazing vista in a ...
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Nestled in the heart of Wollongong and part of the town’s cheery seaside dining scene is Kneading Ruby on Crown Lane. Imposing from the outside with high brick walls, inside is unassumingly elegant...
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant
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...
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...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Tue 8:00 AM

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...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Express Lunch (Newcastle & Wollongong)Your upgraded lunch breakMeat & Grain Steakhouse introduces a brand-new Express Lunch, available Wednesday to Friday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, at both our Newcastle and Wollongong venues. Designed for busy days and quick bre...
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,...
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...
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