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Wollongong & The Illawarra Restaurants With Vegan Options

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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...
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...
Madam Choi

Madam Choi

Asian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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 Tue 6:00 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 7:00 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 Tue 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...
Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Meat & Grain Steakhouse

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 5:00 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...
Steamers Bar and Grill

Steamers Bar and Grill

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Wollongong

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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,...
Jin’s Place on Princes Highway in Fairy Meadow is a cheerful reinterpretation of casual Korean and Japanese dining. A moody vibe awaits indoors with slick black tiles, neon signage and blond wood t...
Stacks Eatery

Stacks Eatery

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Kiama Downs

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Ciao Cucina

Ciao Cucina

Italian   $$$$$   Opens Tue 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...
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...
The Oak At Illawarra

The Oak At Illawarra

Cafe   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Oak Flats

It’s love at first bite when you dine at all-day breaky café The Oak at Illawarra on Central Avenue in Oak Flats. Boasting a bright and breezy vibe of recycled timber floors, wood panelling adorned...