AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE - Home of the Chef Hat Awards

Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Onsite Parking

Popular Cuisines : Cafe  Modern Australian  Thai  Bakery  Chinese  Italian  Indian  Asian  

"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...
Ruby's Mount Kembla

Ruby's Mount Kembla

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

Mount Kembla

14 Chef Hat Award
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...
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,...
The Black Duck

The Black Duck

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Wombarra

With a legendary beer garden boasting sea views, friendly staff and a retro vibe, The Black Duck on Lawrence Hargrave Drive in Wombarra is one of the most loved dining destinations on the Illawarra...
KG Cafe Kiama

KG Cafe Kiama

South African   $$$$$   Opens at 6:00 AM

Kiama

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...
Minnamurra General Store

Minnamurra General Store

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Minnamurra

Did Someone Say Brunch?Order Now!We have a wide menu or breakfast and lunch items to choose from. Perfect for a brunch date! Either place an order via the link below or visit us in person!
"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! Click here -...
"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...
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...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Breakfast"
The Hungry Monkey

The Hungry Monkey

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 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...
Joe's Milkbar

Joe's Milkbar

Burger   $$$$$   Opens Mon 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...
Lucia's By The Sea

Lucia's By The Sea

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

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...
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...
Hemingway

Hemingway

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Mon 7:30 AM

Wollongong

Just like the famous author, Hemingway on Northfields Avenue in Wollongong is larger than life, loves food, coffee, drink, people and adventure. Located inside Wollongong University, this rustic ca...
Sea Vista

Sea Vista

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 8:00 AM

Gerringong

Kiama Leagues Club has it all.
Crooked River Restaurant

Crooked River Restaurant

European   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Gerringong

Escape to the countryside to enjoy culinary refinement at Crooked River Restaurant at Crooked River Wines Estate in Gerringong. A panoramic view of rolling hillsides and thriving vineyards can be a...
Silica Kiama

Silica Kiama

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

Kiama