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Elegant 7-Course Degustation at Ruby’s Mount KemblaTry us today!Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience at Ruby’s Mount Kembla with our 7 Course Degustation Menu. Each course is expertly paired with premium wines, featuring standout dishes like ocean trou...
"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...
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...
Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Loaf Cafe Stanwell Park

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Stanwell Park

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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Banquet Dining at Harbour ThaiOnly $39ppIndulge in authentic Thai flavours with 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 ch...
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

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...
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.
Austi Beach Cafe

Austi Beach Cafe

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Austinmer

Stroll up from the sand to grab a gelato in hand at Austi Beach Café on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Austinmer. Opposite one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, soak up the amazing vista in a ...
"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...
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

Lagoon Seafood Restaurant

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Wollongong

Lagoon Seafood Restaurant, perched on George?Hanley Drive in North Wollongong, offers a relaxed yet refined coastal dining experience. From inside, floor-to-ceiling glass doors flood the spacious i...
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...
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,...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 PM

Wollongong

Drawing inspiration from South African heritage, Meat & Grain Steakhouse on Crown Street in Wollongong offers a refined and lively dining setting. Grounded in timeless tradition, expect an elegant ...
Osteria Lume

Osteria Lume

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Wed 5:00 PM

Wollongong

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KG on Terralong

KG on Terralong

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 on Terralong in Kiama. Be transported to the African continent with traditional accents and ...
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:
Ciao Cucina

Ciao Cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 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...
K.malu Kitchen and Bar

K.malu Kitchen and Bar

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

Wollongong

12 Chef Hat Award