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Wollongong & The Illawarra Modern Australian Restaurants

Early Bird Share Menu7 dishes - $55ppOur new early bird share menu is sensational value at only $55 for 7 dishes, minimum of 2 persons. Booking recommended.
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
Proudly standing in the Mount Kembla region since the 1800s, Ruby’s on Harry Graham Drive is a much-loved, fine-dining restaurant delivering degustation menus to tempt all tastebuds. Nestled in the...
Lunch Special2 course menu $382 course lunch special $38 Wednesday to Friday and $40 weekends. Choose from entree & main or main & dessert. Menu changes regularly. Bookings recommended.
Overlook the splendour of Seven Mile Beach and Gerroa at The Seahorse Oceanview restaurant at the Gerroa Boat Fisherman’s Club on Crooked River Road. Unwind alfresco and take in the surrounding lan...
Mother's Day Free glass of sparklingFood is everyone's love language right? celebrate mum this Mother's Day, with our relaxed, down to earth aussie menu, overlooking the waves at Werri beach roll in. We'll have a free glass of sparkl...
Babyface Kitchen

Babyface Kitchen

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

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Rookie Eatery

Rookie Eatery

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

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Whether a first-time diner or seasoned regular, Rookie Eatery on Keira Street in Wollongong welcomes guests to a contemporary Asian fusion dining experience well worth remembering. Clean and casual...
Toro Robata Sushi

Toro Robata Sushi

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:00:AM

Wollongong

Silica Kiama

Silica Kiama

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

Kiama

Swap country or hurried city living for a weekend seaside escape in Gerringong, and when staying at Park Ridge Retreat be sure to follow locals to onsite venue, The Retreat Restaurant. Just a short...
Red Nectar

Red Nectar

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

Helensburgh

Enjoy contemporary Australian dining in a comfortable and cosy environment at Red Nectar restaurant, just a short detour off the Princes Motorway. Drop in by day, where bright sunlight filters thro...
The Old South

The Old South

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 3:00:PM

Thirroul

K.malu Kitchen and Bar

K.malu Kitchen and Bar

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

Wollongong

From a pre-dinner drink to a relaxing meal, K.malu Kitchen and Bar on Keira Street is the place to head in Wollongong for Modern European share-plate fare. With a hybrid name representing the two o...
Altitude 1148

Altitude 1148

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 9:00:AM

Bulli Tops

Restaurant & Catering Association
Showcasing a panorama of commanding coastal views over Illawarra, Altitude 1148 is a dining destination not to be missed. Sophisticatedly chic, the smart design of this Bulli Tops restaurant demand...
Look out over the Pacific Ocean as you dine in contemporary style.
The menu may include Salad of Braised Lamb, fetta, mint, roasted pumpkin, rocket and almond with a drizzle of home-made lemon oil & crusty bread.