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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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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"
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...
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...
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Wollongong

Winter Lunch & Dinner SpecialMonday to Friday Select a 2 Course for $50 or a 3 Course for $60 a great selection to choose from
Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Wollongong

Perched right on the edge of the water at Wollongong Harbour, Levendi café on Cliff Road is the kind of spot that feels like a mini holiday every time you visit. Sea breezes drift through as you se...
The Black Duck

The Black Duck

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wombarra

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   $$$$$   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...
$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:
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,...
Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

Deli   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:00 AM

Wollongong

Happy Hour 5.30 pm-6.30 pmCocktails $15Join us in the bar for Happy Hour Wednesday to Sunday from 5.30 pm until 6.30 pm. All cocktails are $15. Click on more info to book:
KG Cafe Kiama

KG Cafe Kiama

South African   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Kiama

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   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

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...
Opus Coffee Brewers

Opus Coffee Brewers

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Wollongong

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Stanwell Park

Fresh Bakes at LOAFVisit Us Today!Sweet treat alert! Swing by LOAF and indulge in a range of house-made goodies, including gluten-free brownies, blueberry muffins, choc chip cookies, and rich caramel slice. Baked fresh and packed w...
Minnamurra General Store

Minnamurra General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
"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...
Ciao Cucina

Ciao Cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 12:00 PM

Wollongong

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...