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Debutant, Wollongong, AU-NSW

Debutant

4.6
4.6
596 Reviews
$41 to $100
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:45 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dan Sherley

What 596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • New South Wales

    Good for business meals

  • New South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • Illawarra

    Best Overall

  • Illawarra

    Best Food

  • Illawarra

    Best Service

  • Illawarra

    Best Ambiance

  • Illawarra

    Best Value

  • Illawarra

    Good for groups

  • Illawarra

    Healthy

  • Illawarra

    Neighborhood gem

  • Illawarra

    Good for special occasions

  • Illawarra

    Lively

  • Illawarra

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Debutant offers a "10/10" dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food, especially the steaks, which are "cooked to perfection." The staff is praised as "friendly and knowledgeable," creating a welcoming atmosphere. While some find the service occasionally slow, most agree it's a "great place for a special night out" in Wollongong.
596 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Brisbane1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The quality of the Steak was good but the sides were very basic and beige. No fresh vegetables like broccolini to compliment the steak. Toasted bread that came with our burrata entree was burnt. Highly Disappointed, especially given the price.

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  2. Serena

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and customer service wonderful.

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  3. AlisonM

    Sydney4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely night very friendly and knowledgeable staff and food was very special

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  4. Grace

    Brisbane1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely staff. Food is 10/10 coming from someone who usually can’t tell a good steak. It’s spenny, but absolutely priced for value.

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  5. leanne

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We love Debutant, however the visit Sat night sadly wasn't up to their usual standard. Service was very slow, people served in front of us that came in after us, a few menu changes left us a little disappointed, had to ask for water, grab our own wine list. Was a very busy evening and the noise level was very high. We will return , last night just didn't deliver on our expectations.

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  6. Paul

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a group of six in the upstairs private dining room on a Saturday night (6pm to 9:30pm). In summary, we all agreed that we had one of the best meals in a very long time. The selection of entrees had amazing flavours, the meats (beef and duck) were cooked to perfection and the desserts, well, we licked those plates clean. The waiters were excellent, chatty and attentive. Well done and thank you for a great night!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time eating here and it exceeded expectations! The food was so delicious

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  8. Julie

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great place to dine… The food and service is first class

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  9. Marija

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do yourself a favour and visit this restaurant for a special experience. The food was impeccable, everything else was 5 stars We were talking about our lunch the whole way home. Wollongong is incredibly lucky to have such an establishment. Magnifique !

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  10. Barry

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us ordered different meals and all were nicely presented and well enjoyed. Meals were quite different to normal restaurants we attend. First time at this restaurant but surely to visit at regular intervals. Service excellent.

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FAQs

Debutant is rated 4.6 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Debutant

119 Keira Street, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2500

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wollongong
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:45 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dan Sherley
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine
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