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1. Roy's Restobar

4.9

Exceptional(40)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Wollongong

A neighbourhood bar and restaurant sourcing sustainably grown and endemic produce along with high quality seafood. Focusing on intensively house made offerings from cheese and pickles all the way through to desserts. With an Aussie only wine and craft beer menu we are highlighting the best products come from right here and it's best to support local.Located in the heart of Wollongong, right near institutions like the Illawarra Hotel, we serve our entire menu until mignight and we'll never close early so whether you're knocking off work for a beer and snack or want a late night, intimate date spot we'll be here!

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2. Rookie Eatery

4.7

Exceptional(713)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Wollongong

Rookie Eatery offers diners contemporary Australian cuisine in a casual context. A produce-driven menu centres on modern Australian food, as the kitchen serves an eclectic mix of local ingredients with multicultural influences. At Rookie, we believe that ‘Australian cuisine’ is a multicultural phenomenon that exists nowhere else in the world and so we aim to provide a contemporary interpretation with the local ingredients on offer. The result is a diverse inspiration of eastern and western cultures brought together with fragrant and fresh flavours. An on-site herb garden provides the kitchen with a range of indigenous and introduced herb species, whilst a commitment to strong supplier relationships sees the South Coast’s best produce showcased.

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3. Debutant

4.6

Exceptional(585)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wollongong

Booked 15 times today

Showcasing Australia's best and rarest cuts of beef dry aged in house and butchered daily. We are very proud to cook our steaks exclusively over iron bark the best and only way in our opinion. Soak up the feeling of opulence in our dining room or enjoy a drink in our upstairs lounge, dark and moody inspired a New York loft sit back and relax, enjoy a snack or burger.Indulge in the finest cuts and luxurious atmosphere, and savour the flavours that define this unparalleled steakhouse experience.Established relationships with our esteemed suppliers, nurtured since 2019, grant us access to the finest selection of wagyu beef.In our journey, we invite our guests to discover the diversity and profound taste profiles of the different breeds, cuts, and regions. Our extensive menu tells the story of our hard working farmers, offering an insight into the careful breeding, meticulous feeding, and dedicated care behind each variety.

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4. Lux Bistro Bar

4.2

Awesome(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Wollongong

Booked 2 times today

Lux is the perfect gathering place for every occasion - From coffee to cocktails.Our culinary team is always crafting new dishes inspired by places around the world to produce new flavors of food, spirits, wines, beers and cocktails.We have the highest luxurious standards for hospitality and culinary excellence.Our full bar is open for lunch as well, sample some locally brewed beer or peruse our extensive wine list. Serving coffee & our snack menu all afternoon, you are welcome to drop into Lux at any time of the day.

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5. Dom on Burelli

4.6

Exceptional(7)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wollongong

Dom on Burelli is a place you can eat, meet for a catch up, or hunker down for a day to evening experience. Enjoy a Mediterranean inspired menu in our lower dining room, take a seat at street level and watch the world go by, or, sit outside for a more relaxed atmosphere in the covered, heated courtyard. With a menu including fresh local seafood, woodfire pizzas and more; there are options for sharing, solo dining, a grab & go lunch or casual nibbles and drinks. Pair your selection with something from our carefully curated drinks list and enjoy a casual fine dining experience in the heart of the CBD.Prefer an earlier start? Join us for breakfast classics, coffee and baked treats to dine in or take away.

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6. BASTA Trattoria

4.0

Excellent(18)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wollongong

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to BASTA Trattoria, where the essence of Italy dances with contemporary flair! Delight in our signature cocktails, from refreshing twists to classic favourites, beautifully complemented by our authentic Neapolitan pizza that has been lovingly perfected over time and baked in our very own Marana woodfire pizza oven. Indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu of seasonal dishes, topped off with a cheeky dessert or two—because why not?! Under the expert guidance of Head Chef, Harry Tagg, we invite you to soak in the inviting atmosphere, whether you choose to dine al fresco or enjoy the charm of our cosy dining space. Our warm and friendly team is here to make sure you feel right at home. Join us at BASTA —where every meal is an invitation to savour life’s delicious moments! So come on in, bring your peoples, and most importantly, don’t forget your appetite! Mangiamo, amici!

7. The Icon

4.7

Exceptional(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Wollongong

The Icon is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of Wollongong, directly behind the IPAC theatre. Our menu has an American + Greek influence alongside the L.A. vibe the venue already carries. There are tapas plate options for those that love to share, plus we also offer main meals for those who don't. We offer lunch specials and Sunday brunches and something for everyone . The Icon is definitely a vibe and the food will blow you away like the venue itself !!The Icon is open all day for coffee and cake or join us for a drink at the bar with happy hour from 4pm - 7pm offering $5 tap beers and wines as well as $10 cocktail specials.We pride ourselves in supporting local suppliers and serving up great quality food to get you ready for a night of dancing (optional)We have live entertainment over the weekend, follow us on Facebook and Insta to keep up with all the latest on whats happening here !

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8. Coldwater Creek

4.4

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Wollongong

Coldwater Creek Restaurant is our buzzing lobby restaurant for beer, wine and cocktails after a long day exploring Wollongong. Or join us for dinner where we serve delicious contemporary Australian cuisine.

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9. The Coffee Club - Wollongong

4.0

Excellent(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Wollongong

The Coffee Club celebrates more than three decades of good food, great service and excellent coffee.Like all good stories, it began with a quest. On a 1989 evening in Brisbane, founders Emmanuel Kokoris and Emmanuel Drivas cruised Brisbane in search of an excellent coffee, but came up empty handed. Inspired by a gap in the market, they formulated a plan to take the world by storm – to create more than just somewhere for people to meet for coffee. A casual, comfortable and affordable experience, yet sophisticated and stylish. The Coffee Club was born, opening its first store in Brisbane that same year.From 1990, new director John Lazarou spearheaded a targeted marketing plan aimed at putting The Coffee Club front and centre for the world to see. The brand grew exponentially, focused on not only providing a great place to meet, but to be a brand that contributes to and involves the Australian community, year after year.

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10. Ain't Nonna's

4.8

Exceptional(305)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Wollongong

Booked 7 times today

WE AIN'T NONNA'S! It's a simple as that. We love and appreciate all the Nonna's out there and the beautiful food they create. We don't want to compete with your Nonna's cooking, so we won't. This is our take on home style Italian cooking.

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Gaby
New South Wales •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful service, incredible food. Our favourite restaurant in Wollongong.
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Roy's RestobarPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Wollongong
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4.9
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Boris
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The experience of dining at this magnificent restaurant was the food. The steak tartare is made to to perfection and the beef Bourguignon is delicious as for the cheese soufflé, amazing Steaks are cooked to perfection. You also have to try the Paris mash it literally melts in your mouth. To top off the experience we had Daisy to serve us who was great in every way. We definitely will be returning to try the other dishes on offer. Thank you Debutant for a great luncheon.
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DebutantPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wollongong
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4.6
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Gina
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Delicious food. Our waiter/ sommelier Andrew was very helpful knowledgeable and personable. Great wine list. Great entrees and pizzas enjoyed by our group. We strongly recommend it and we will be back.
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Dom on BurelliPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wollongong
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4.6
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Karen
New South Wales •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 30, 2025
So sad to see Rookie go! Glad we had the chance to bid it farewell. Best of luck with your next venture.
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Rookie EateryPrice: Expensive• Australian• Wollongong
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4.7
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Gloria
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Value for money, staff are very accommodating and friendly .
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Lux Bistro BarPrice: Moderate• Café• Wollongong
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4.2

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