South Sailor

Name: South Sailor
Address: 216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wollongong, AU-NSW, Australia, 2515
Telephone: (02) 4268 6008
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1189)

$41 to $100

Seafood

216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2515

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2 people

17 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Healthy

With a love for casual, fresh seafood, South Sailor offers lunch, dinner and a wine & cocktail we just know you'll love! Just 150 metres from Thirroul Beach, South Sailor is a fitting spot to settle back after a day on the sand and surf.

Expect to find a contemporary seafood focussed menu with the very best that the South Coast and Australia has to offer. The menu is a combination of classic chip-shop fare and more worldly seafood flavours with an in-house Sushi & Poké Bar. The kitchen, lead by Executive Chef Graham Ette, prepares delicious seafood plates cooked to order, designed to share.

With indoor & outdoor seating, a licensed bar and kids beach cubby, gather the family for a relaxed weekend lunch or head in with friends for an evening of drinks and a shared feast. South Sailor is the perfect locale for those wanting to enjoy the Coal Coast vibe and warm welcome.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Modern Australian, Creative Japanese
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 4268 6008
Website
http://southsailor.com.au/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Graham Ette
Private party facilities
GROUP DINING AND CELEBRATIONS! Looking for somewhere to host your work shindig, celebratory hurrah, birthday bash or overdue catch-up with your nearest & dearest—you’ve found it! South Sailor has an outside garden which offers the perfect locale for your next private dining experience or party. For all the details, head to their website and check out their Event Function Kit.

Location
216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2515
Area
Thirroul
Parking details
There is ample street parking and additional parking is public carpark across the road on Mary Street.
Public transit
Fast train from Sydney to Thirroul station and an easy 10 minute walk.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Weekend Bottomless Lunch
$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
If there’s one thing we love, it’s a bottomless lunch. Sip on endless amounts of your fav drink, wine, bubbles or beer! Dine on a drool-worthy seafood share with all your girl gang (or bros). Yup people, summertime is officially here! For the current menu, head to the South Sailor website.

Popular dishes

Appellation Oysters
south coast nsw . shucked to order
- Half Dozen$30.00
- Dozen$60.00
South Sailor Fish Tacos$24.00
japanese inspired (4)
Torched Salmon$25.00
ss dukkah, ginger, thyme, watermelon
Kingfish Ceviche$28.00
coconut, shiso, burnt lime, squid ink cracker
Sashimi Plate$34.00
chef's selection (13)
ANNA Dutch Caviar
osetra, black caviar bump
- Siberian$79.00
- Osetra$89.00

Signature Sushi Rolls

Scallop & Tempura Prawn$24.00
Aburi Double Salmon & Avo$20.00
Kingfish, Spiced Salmon & Avo$24.00

Poké Bowls

Salmon Poké$26.00
spicy ponzu, nori, sushi rice
Miso Tuna Poké$24.00
miso, sesame, nori, sushi rice
Shichimi Tofu Poké$24.00
spiced tofu, avo, nukazuke veg, nori, sushi rice
KFC Chicken Poké$24.00
spicy chicken, kimchi, veg, sushi rice
- Haloumi$6.00
- Tofu$6.00
- Kimchi$6.00

Fish n' Chips

battered, crumbed, or grilled w/ chips & fennel slaw

Spring Creek NT Barramundi$29.00
The Healthy One$32.00
grilled Tassie salmon, furikake sweet potato, yuzu salad

Small Plates

XO Seared Kingfish$26.00
rice ball, betel leaves (4)
Shichimi Calamari$19.00
dashi, lime labna
Tamarind Eggplant$20.00
roasted w/ honey & south sailor dukka
Chargrilled Bugs$29.00
smoked garlic, yuzu, nori potato
Korean Fried Chicken$18.00
spicy KFC sauce
Hot Smoked Salmon Rillettes$24.00
yuzu, sake, crisp bread
BBQ Octopus$26.00
korean miso, yuzu, lime
Snapper & Prawn Dumplings$16.00
aromatic broth (6)
Spinach & Feta Dumplings$16.00
yoghurt & chilli oil (6)

Large Plates

Soba Noodles$32.00
sake cured salmon, furikake, sugar snap peas, jerusalem artichoke
Dry Aged Spring Creek Barramundi$34.00
kimchi pancake, smoked curd, charred asparagus
Madras Seafood Curry$36.00
basmati rice & roti bread
Madras Vegan Curry$28.00
spiced pumpkin seeds, basmati rice
Grass Fed Union Station Scotch Fillet$48.00
300gram, smoked garlic & kimchi butter, miso onion, fries

Burgers & Tacos

Watervale Beef Burger$24.00
grass fed Watervale (nsw) beef, swiss cheese, smoked kasundi relish & chips
The Barra Burger$24.00
crumbed saltwater Barra, pickles, slaw, lemon n' dill mayo & chips
Baja Fish Tacos$23.00
crumbed saltwater Barra, fennel slaw, chipotle mayo, blue corn tortillas
Husky BBQ Mushroom Tacos$20.00
local mushrooms, kimchi slaw, capsicum

On the Side

Maple & Fermented Chilli Sweet Potato$16.00
Hand Dipped Potato Scallop$2.50
Chips, Skin On$12.00
Green Yuzu Salad$12.00
Fennel Slaw$9.00

What 1,189 people are saying

South Sailor reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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Loved For

New South Wales
Healthy
Illawarra
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South Sailor offers "outstanding" food, consistently praised for its fresh and delicious seafood, including standout dishes like the "Seafood Share" and "seafood platter." The restaurant is admired for its friendly and efficient service, with a cozy atmosphere perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the "unique" and "sophisticated" menu, making it a beloved local choice.

1,189 Reviews

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Linnea
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We alsways have such a great time here. Food is great and the atmosphere is so good. Thanks for a great night.
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Nelson
Sydney2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
South sailor is a local favourite for special occasions. The restaurant was quiet with plenty of staff on board, so expected service to be good. Unfortunately on this occasion, the service was somewhat to be desired. Food and ambience was consistently good.
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Jayne
New South Wales1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have already provided a review on Google, but here it is again for your review. The food was good. What very unfortunately resulted in our ratings was the staff member that greeted us with the following “you should have come inside and let us know you were here” We were outside, there was no sign to come inside, she was simply very rude. It didn’t get any better from there with this staff member. Very little interaction, no smiles. Went to pay the bill, it was to be split. The same staff member said we would have to work out the costs between us, as she would not do that. To be honest never experienced that response. Was very unimpressed, and very uncomfortable whilst the same staff member offered no assistance, or dare I say a smile. Won’t go back, and would suggest the owners offer some customer service training.
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Judith
New South Wales1 review
4.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great dining venue before a night at Anita’s. friendly service a good menu selection
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Marijke
New South Wales3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding, fresh and very tasty. Highly recommended
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Gregory
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again South Sailor never fails. The food was outstanding. It was our anniversary and the sevice was great. We had the Seafood Share and it was delicious. Its our 6 th time there and I cannot recommend it enough.
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Karen
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food and friendly service. Really unusual and delicious menu. Far more than just fish and chips at very reasonable prices.
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Richard
Milwaukee2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been to South Sailor several times and it has always been good. Today was no exception. Had the Seafood Sampler as always and today didn’t disappoint as usual.
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Graham
Sydney7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time we visit South Sailor we never ever disappointed! It’s one of the most consistent restaurants in every regard: food, service, quality etc. We usually take someone visiting us from overseas or interstate and they also, are so impressed by the offerings. We are very fortunate to have South Sailor within easy reach on the south coast and will endeavour to get back there again very soon. Thank you!
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HowardW
Canberra4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We shared the seafood platter for two and a bowl of chips and the food selection was outstanding. Each tasty morsel was absolutely delicious with the cold dishes arriving first. A good variety and a far cry from the regular seafood platter with a mix of cold and deep fried. The staff were courteous and friendly. The basque cheesecake topped the whole meal off. A limited but good selection of moderately priced wines. We will be returning.
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FAQs

South Sailor is rated 4.7 stars by 1189 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 May 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2515

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Thirroul
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Modern Australian, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is ample street parking and additional parking is public carpark across the road on Mary Street.
Public transit
Fast train from Sydney to Thirroul station and an easy 10 minute walk.
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Graham Ette
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://southsailor.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 4268 6008
Private party facilities
GROUP DINING AND CELEBRATIONS! Looking for somewhere to host your work shindig, celebratory hurrah, birthday bash or overdue catch-up with your nearest & dearest—you’ve found it! South Sailor has an outside garden which offers the perfect locale for your next private dining experience or party. For all the details, head to their website and check out their Event Function Kit.

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South Sailor

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

35 Sydney Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Weekend Bottomless Lunch

Madras Seafood Curry

Madras Vegan Curry

Spinach & Feta Dumplings

Seafood Shares

Seafood Share for 2$86.00

Seafood Paella for 2$48.00

Raw Bar

Appellation Oysters

South Sailor Fish Tacos$24.00

Torched Salmon$25.00

Kingfish Ceviche$28.00

Sashimi Plate$34.00

ANNA Dutch Caviar

Signature Sushi Rolls

Scallop & Tempura Prawn$24.00

Aburi Double Salmon & Avo$20.00

Kingfish, Spiced Salmon & Avo$24.00

Poké Bowls

Salmon Poké$26.00

Miso Tuna Poké$24.00

Shichimi Tofu Poké$24.00

KFC Chicken Poké$24.00

Fish n' Chips

Spring Creek NT Barramundi$29.00

The Healthy One$32.00

Small Plates

XO Seared Kingfish$26.00

Shichimi Calamari$19.00

Tamarind Eggplant$20.00

Chargrilled Bugs$29.00

Korean Fried Chicken$18.00

Hot Smoked Salmon Rillettes$24.00

BBQ Octopus$26.00

Snapper & Prawn Dumplings$16.00

Spinach & Feta Dumplings$16.00

Large Plates

Soba Noodles$32.00

Dry Aged Spring Creek Barramundi$34.00

Madras Seafood Curry$36.00

Madras Vegan Curry$28.00

Grass Fed Union Station Scotch Fillet$48.00

Burgers & Tacos

Watervale Beef Burger$24.00

The Barra Burger$24.00

Baja Fish Tacos$23.00

Husky BBQ Mushroom Tacos$20.00

On the Side

Maple & Fermented Chilli Sweet Potato$16.00

Hand Dipped Potato Scallop$2.50

Chips, Skin On$12.00

Green Yuzu Salad$12.00

Fennel Slaw$9.00

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