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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants Serving Lunch

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Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Fresh seafood at Harbourfront Restaurant!Just a reminder we are open every day for lunch and dinner! Bookings recommended, but we will always try our best to accommodate walk-ins. Bookings via the link in our bio
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Dive into a sea of flavour and fun every Saturday lunch with our bottomless seafood lunch!Every Saturday!Sip endless prosecco, a selection of wines and a beer for 2 hours while you indulge in a cold seafood platter and a slipper lobster pasta to boot. Gather your seafood loving crew for the ultimate S...
Early Bird Share Menu7 dishes - $55ppOur new early bird share menu is sensational value at only $55 for 7 dishes, minimum of 2 persons. Booking recommended.
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00:PM

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
Proudly standing in the Mount Kembla region since the 1800s, Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive is a much-loved, fine-dining restaurant delivering degustation menus to tempt all tastebuds. Nestled in the...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00: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...
Calling all the early birdsEvery Morning!Energize your morning with a quick coffee and grabs. Stop by at LBF every morning from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM to kick start your day. Head down to 337 Crown Street, , Wollongong today!
Lunch Special2 course menu $382 course lunch special $38 Wednesday to Friday and $40 weekends. Choose from entree & main or main & dessert. Menu changes regularly. Bookings recommended.
Overlook the splendour of Seven Mile Beach and Gerroa at The Seahorse Oceanview restaurant at the Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club on Crooked River Road. Unwind alfresco and take in the surrounding lan...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Open Now

Kiama

$12 Burgers WednesdaysBook Now!There is nothing like a good burger to solve the post long weekend blues, and even better when it’s only $12. We are open for dinner every Wednesday night so come down and make the most of it!
Don't forget Mother's Day this year!Sunday May 12We are open for Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner! Book Now!
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...
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...
"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...
Joe's Milkbar

Joe's Milkbar

Burger   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Albion Park

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...
Gather By The Hill

Gather By The Hill

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30:AM

Gerringong

With spectacular views of Werri Beach and the surrounding Gerringong region, Gather By The Hill on Noble Street has been styled as the perfect coastal oasis. Located just a stone’s throw from the m...
Babyface Kitchen

Babyface Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Rookie Eatery

Rookie Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00:PM

Wollongong

13 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...
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...
Ambiance Ristorante

Ambiance Ristorante

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Unanderra

Dine with the ‘pasta pros’ at Ambiance Ristorante on Princes Highway in Unanderra. They not only make pasta at this authentic Italian eatery, they live, feel and breathe it; from breakfast until di...