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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Alfresco Dining

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"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...
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...
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...
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   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Brunch with a ViewMonday-Sunday Come and join us for brunch with a fantastic view of the harbour and the ocean. Monday-Sunday 8 am-3 pm and dinner on Friday and Saturday night till 8.30 pm. Check out our menu and secure your 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,...
Southwest Barbecue

Southwest Barbecue

Grill   $$$$$   Opens Tue 6:30 AM

Appin

Those seeking the deliciousness of low and slow barbeque fare in Wollongong, head down Appin Road to find Southwest Barbecue. Located on Appin Road, expect a rustic vibe of recycled timber, softly ...
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...
Discover Illawarra’s only wood-fire restaurant to offer authentic Italian fare at Osteria Lume on Kembla Street in Wollongong. A rustic, industrial-style vibe awaits indoors with whitewashed brick,...
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...
Lunch Special2-course Lunch SpecialEnjoy a 2-course lunch special for just $45 Wednesday to Friday and $48 weekends. Choose from an entree and main or main & dessert. Menu changes regularly. Bookings recommended.
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...
Did Someone Say Brunch?Order Now!We have a wide menu or breakfast and lunch items to choose from. Perfect for a brunch date! Either place an order via the link below or visit us in person!
"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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
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   $$$$$   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...
Lucia's By The Sea

Lucia's By The Sea

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:30 PM

Wollongong

Discover a modern Italian and seafood restaurant in the heart of Wollongong with the best views in town at Lucia’s By The Sea on Cliff Street. With a panoramic vista of North Beach and equally impr...
K.malu Kitchen and Bar

K.malu Kitchen and Bar

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Duck in Heaven

Duck in Heaven

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 5:00 PM

Woonona

Xiao Long Bao: AdvancedContact Us Today!Why are xiao long baos one of the most delicious and memorable delicacies of all time? Find out how to make the soup for a silky filling and how to make our soft stretchy dough. Then take the plung...
The Hill Bar and Kitchen

The Hill Bar and Kitchen

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Gerringong

There’s no better place to soak up a South Coast view with great food, drinks and the people you love than The Hill Bar and Kitchen on Fern Street in Gerringong. Expect casual dining over lunch and...