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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants Serving Lunch

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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 at 12:00 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 ...
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 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...
"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 at 12:00 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 ...
Otis Deli

Otis Deli

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00 AM

Kiama

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

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Kiama

$12 Burgers WednesdaysBook Now!There is nothing like a good burger to solve the post-long weekend blues and even better when it’s only $12. We are open for dinner every Wednesday night so come down and make the most of it! Click...
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...
Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

Pizza   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Wollongong

$20 PIZZA NIGHTS Every TuesdayHeaps good pizza and tiramisu nights. Bookings are a good idea or get takeaway.
Opus Coffee Brewers

Opus Coffee Brewers

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Wollongong

PIZZA BAGELSEVERY FRIDAYEvery Friday we make limited loaded pizza bagels using our bagel dough. Mortadella + Pistachio with a pecorino romano finish pictured. They go quick and flavours change all the time :)
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 12:00 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...
Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Levendi Wollongong Harbour

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Wollongong

Breakfast by the Harbour at LevendiTry us today!Start your day by the sea at Levendi Wollongong Harbour, where breakfast is served with stunning waterfront views and fresh, flavour-packed options until 10:30am. Whether you're craving a classic B...
"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 12:00 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...