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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Bar

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Restaurant Santino

Restaurant Santino

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

13 Chef Hat Award
Modern Italian diningAuthentic FlavoursJoin us at Restaurant Santino in Wollongong for modern Italian dining with fresh pastas, refined entrées and standout mains. Start with sourdough, olives or veal tartare, then enjoy dishes like pro...
Wolf & Woman at BotanicaGin Festival Pouring!Join Wolf & Woman pouring at Botanica Gin & Spirits Journey Sydney 2026. Celebrate Australia's best craft distillers and native botanicals 22-24 May at The Coal Loader, North Sydney. Taste seriousl...
South Sailor

South Sailor

Seafood   $$$$$   Open Now

Thirroul

Bottomless Lunch ExperienceLong lunch Friday- SundayEscape to Thirroul for South Sailor’s Bottomless Lunch — a laid-back coastal feast designed for long afternoons. Enjoy a curated menu of fresh seafood favourites and Japanese-inspired share plates,...
Earth Walker & Co

Earth Walker & Co

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens Thu 7:00 AM

Coledale

Dinner to GoSat / Sun / Mon 5pm-7pmDinner, Done! Fire-Cooked & Ready to Take Home Slow down your evenings and let us take care of dinner. Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 5pm–7pm, Earth Walker & Co opens the fire for a curated “Di...
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7 Cutz Steakhouse

7 Cutz Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

On Crown Street in Wollongong, 7 Cutz Steakhouse brings bold flavours and vibrant energy to the local dining scene. Inspired by the South African tradition of the braai, the kitchen centres around ...
"Iconic Venue that always delivers"
Perched along Endeavour Drive in Wollongong, Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant offers a refined coastal dining experience overlooking the sparkling waters of Belmore Basin. For more than 30 years, th...
Located on Keira Street in Wollongong, The Living Room is a vibrant gathering place known for warm hospitality, relaxed atmosphere and bold Greek-inspired flavours. Located beside the historic Rege...
Lunch Special2-course Lunch SpecialEnjoy a 2-course lunch special for just $45 Wednesday to Friday and $48 weekends. Choose from an entree & main or main & dessert. Menu changes regularly. Bookings recommended.
Happy HourEvery Day!Clock off and head to The Hill Bar and Kitchen for the happiest hours of your day. Every afternoon from 3–5pm, enjoy icy Stone & Wood schooners for just $6 and sip on a classic Tommy’s Margarita fo...
RUKI Robatayaki

RUKI Robatayaki

Japanese   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Situated on Keira Street in Wollongong, RUKI Robatayaki brings the heat and heart of Japanese grilling to the city. Centred around the primal art of the robatayaki, the kitchen lets fire and flame ...
Cin Cin Wine Bar

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Mediterranean   $$$$$   Open Now

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 ...
"Readers' Choice 2019 - Thai"
Boasting a stunning waterfront venue and exotic cuisine to suit, spoil yourself and loved ones At Harbour Thai Restaurant at the ocean end of Addison Street in Shellharbour. Offering a spacious, op...
"Amazing Woodfired Pizza"
Kneading Ruby

Kneading Ruby

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

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...
"Sublime seafood & views to match"
Bombora Seafood

Bombora Seafood

Seafood   $$$$$   Opens Thu 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...
Osteria Lume

Osteria Lume

Italian   $$$$$   Open Now

Wollongong

Discover Illawarra’s only wood-fire restaurant to offer authentic Italian fare at Osteria Lume on Kembla Street in Wollongong. A rustic, industrial-style vibe awaits indoors with whitewashed brick,...