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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Fully Licensed

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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...
Cin Cin Wine Bar

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 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 ...
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...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award
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...
Burger Bliss at Loaf Cafe Stanwell ParkTry Us Today!Lunch at Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park! Treat yourself to our juicy burger range, stacked with double beef patties, cheese, fresh salad, caramelised onion, tomato, beetroot and served with chips and hous...
Austi Beach Cafe

Austi Beach Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Austinmer

Beachside Breakfast FavouritesBook Now!Austi Beach Café brings fresh, vibrant breakfast favourites to the coast, from fluffy ricotta pancakes and classic big breakfasts to chilli prawn scrambled eggs, smashed avo, smoked salmon toast an...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Banquet Dining at Harbour ThaiOnly $39 ppIndulge in authentic Thai flavours with At Harbour Thai Restaurant’s Banquet 1 — a two-course feast for just $39 per person. Begin with appetisers like crispy spring rolls, curry puffs and grilled ...
Debutant

Debutant

French   $$$$$   Opens Wed 6:00 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 ...
RUKI Robatayaki

RUKI Robatayaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Opens Wed 3:00 PM

Wollongong

All Day DiningWhy wait for the weekend?From Friday to Sunday, we kick off at 12pm. Feel like having a boozy lunch at 3pm or a chill dinner at 4pm? We won’t judge. Sleep in, rock up at noon, and order skewers and beers like it’s m...
Resin Brewing

Resin Brewing

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

Bulli

Situated at 8 Station Street in Bulli, Resin Brewing combines coastal charm with a vibrant craft-beer culture in a beautifully restored heritage setting. The venue centres around its working brewer...
Stacks Eatery

Stacks Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Kiama Downs

Just steps from Jones Beach in Kiama Downs, Stacks Eatery is a breezy beachside café serving fresh Allpress coffee and flavour-packed breakfasts, brunches, and lunches. With smoothies and milkshake...
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 at 6:30 AM

Kiama

Happy HourWednesday Happy Hour4 pm-6 pm $10 cocktails, $5 tap beers, wines and spirits.
Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Wollongong

$20 PIZZA NIGHTS Every TuesdayHeaps good pizza and tiramisu nights. Bookings are a good idea or get takeaway.
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
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...
"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...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Express Lunch (Newcastle & Wollongong)Your upgraded lunch breakMeat & Grain Steakhouse introduces a brand-new Express Lunch, available Wednesday to Friday, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, at both our Newcastle and Wollongong venues. Designed for busy days and quick bre...
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,...
K.malu Kitchen and Bar

K.malu Kitchen and Bar

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

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award