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Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
Cin Cin Wine Bar

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens at 4:00 PM

Kiama

Bottomless WeekendsEvery Saturday and SundayChoose from 1 of 3 grazing or meze food options and a bottomless drinks package on selected wines, beers and cocktails for 2 hours. $65pp for our standard bottomless drinks package or ask us about ...
The Hill Bar and Kitchen

The Hill Bar and Kitchen

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

Gerringong

Host Your Special Occasion with a ViewEnquire Today Make your celebration unforgettable with stunning ocean views at our venue. Whether it’s an intimate gathering, a sunset terrace party, or booking the entire space for a larger event, we have the p...
Find authentic South African cuisine on the menu and a chilled-out vibe ideal for leisurely dining at KG on Terralong in Kiama. Be transported to the African continent with traditional accents and ...
Valentine's DinnerFriday, Feb 14Spoil your special someone to dinner on Valentine's Day, 2 or 3-course menu available. Reservations available on our website.
Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Wollongong

Bold Flavours, Daily Baked BreadsOur Signature SandosAt Halfday Deli, we craft bold, flavour-packed sandwiches on our daily baked ciabatta and focaccia. From hearty options like Egg Sando, Chicken Cotoletta, Beef & Dip, and Meatball Sub, to creative ...
RUKI Robatayaki

RUKI Robatayaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

Situated on Keira Street in Wollongong, RUKI Robatayaki brings the heat and heart of Japanese grilling to the city. Centred around the primal art of the robatayaki, the kitchen lets fire and flame ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Chef Recommendation Try Us Today!Discover At Harbour Thai Restaurant’s Chef recommendations — a celebration of authentic Thai flavours and premium ingredients. Indulge in the rich and aromatic special red duck curry, savour the te...
Situated in Windang, Thai Niyom Restaurant brings warm hospitality and vibrant Thai flavours to the coast. The focus is simple: quality, consistency and dishes that taste great every single time. T...
Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

Figtree Gourmet Kitchen

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

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wollongong

Pizza & Italian Share PlatesDining & SharingJoin us at Kneading Ruby on Crown Lane in Wollongong for wood-fired pizzas, Italian share plates and more, all made with fresh, seasonal produce. Enjoy starters like garlic bread, oysters and crudo...
"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...
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...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Wollongong

Dinner with a ViewBook a table today!Dive into a seafood lover’s dream at Bombora Seafood! Enjoy fresh Atlantic salmon, barramundi, lemon sole, or New Zealand blue grenadier, plus salt ‘n’ pepper prawns, squid, soft shell crab, and he...
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...
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...
Steamers Bar and Grill

Steamers Bar and Grill

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

Wollongong

Restaurant & Catering Association
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,...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Harbourfront Restaurant

Harbourfront Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

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...
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...