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Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
Valentine's Day 2025Celebrate with UsCelebrate Valentine’s Day at Restaurant Santino with a five-course Italian dining experience, available for lunch or dinner. Enjoy a mix of signature dishes and exclusive creations crafted by our t...
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
TASTING MENU7 or 5 course DegustationSourcing produce locally, we offer a seven or five course tasting menu as this allows the dining experience here to be easy and comforting. Rather than having a three-course meal, let’s stretch it...
Osteria Lume

Osteria Lume

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Valentines dayBookings Now Open
"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...
The Oak At Illawarra

The Oak At Illawarra

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 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...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
The Brekkie Roll A Must Try!Start your morning right with our Brekkie Roll. Double bacon, fried egg, melted cheese, baby spinach, hash brown and tomato relish on a large milk bun. Available from 8am- 3pm. Book your table via ...
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.
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Valentine's Day 2025Valentine's Day'For Lovers Only' Our mantra shines this Valentine's Day with a special four-course lunch or dinner blending new dishes and the beloved favourites. Enjoy Birra Moretti or Palloncino Prosecco on a...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Hungry? Don’t wait around!Book Now!Booking a table at Harbour Thai is as easy as scrolling through your phone ?? – fast, simple, and all at your fingertips. ?? You can even choose the date, time, and how many people are coming! ?? ...
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...
Debutant

Debutant

French   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

A classic French bistro combines with a Modern Australian steakhouse at Débutant on Keira Street in Wollongong. This sister venue to Rookie Eatery, serves sophisticated steak frites for the modern ...
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...
Tsuki Dining

Tsuki Dining

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

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...
"Readers' Choice 2020 - Pizza"
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 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...
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,...
Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Sat 7:00 AM

Stanwell Park

Need catering for an upcoming event?Contact us today!At LOAF we offer all our sambos for catering and much more. Call us on 0478 637 157 to find out more information!
Free Flow | Sunshine and MargsMargaritas and SpritzFREE FLOW returns Feb 22nd. Two hours of bottomless share plates + your choice of endless margs or pink lady spritz jugs. Grab the crew and lock in your spot. Details: ?? Saturday Feb 22nd ?? 3p...
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...
A unique dining experience with Middle Eastern inspiration awaits diners at Miss Arda on Terralong Street in Kiama. Located in the heart of town, this restaurant is the perfect spot to dine when vi...