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Duck in Heaven
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.5(78)Cooking up delectable, mouth watering morsels of Char Siu pork & BBQ duck. Think Peking duck pancakes and pork bao. Fresh. Simple. Satisfying & Fun.Ruki Robatayaki Grill & Bar
Price: Expensive•Creative Japanese•4.6(729)Fire, smoke, and umami - RUKI is all about the good stuff.
From the team that brought you Débutant Dining comes a new experience inspired by the late-night izakayas of Japan, right in the heart of Wollongong.
Enjoy charred skewers straight off the grill, fresh seafood and cold beer.
Take a seat at the bar and let us take care of you. You deserve it.
Silica Restaurant and Bar
Price: Expensive•Modern Australian•4.6(405)Set on Kiama's Surf Beach with beautiful views of the ocean and coastline, Silica Restaurant offers Kiama's freshest local seafood and finest dining experience.
Our menu is designed around locally sourced and home-grown ingredients, showcasing the very best of South Coast produce.Andie's
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.6(48)Nestled in the heart of Thirroul and just steps from the beach, Andie's features a stunning outdoor courtyard that offers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or special gatherings.
Enjoy your meal surrounded by lush cabbage tree palms and the sounds of the sea.
Inside, our beautifully designed space invites a cosy vibe with warm lighting and Mediterranean-inspired decor. Join us for a delightful dining experience that captures the charm of this coastal gem!
La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.3(185)With its cosmopolitan menu and an authentic Italian flavour, the La Trattoria is the perfect place to unwind with family and friends over a steaming bowl of pasta or one of our succulent seafood dishes. The La Trattoria is quickly becoming famous within the Illawarra as a different club dining experience, with large portion sizes of quality meals at very affordable prices. With a dedicated bar and room to comfortably seat more than 300 people, the team in the La Trattoria pride themselves on the quality of their food, cooked and served fresh by our fantastic staff.
Pull up a chair in our beautiful Al Fresco dining area and enjoy a meal outside while the kids play in the enclosed outdoor playground!
Open for lunch and dinner dining with sun and shaded areas, it’s that relaxed restaurant experience enjoyed outdoors, with quality food and drinks the whole family can enjoy!Outback Steakhouse - Wollongong
Price: Moderate•American•4.1(999)We are a contemporary, casual dining steakhouse restaurant beloved worldwide. Currently with 6 restaurants in NSW and 2 in Queensland. We pride ourselves on serving up variety; our unbeatable steak cuts are complemented by delicious choices of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta at a price for everyone. Our strategy? We’re the leader of the pack by emphasizing consistently high quality delicious food delivering a warm, welcoming environment.
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- RRyanNew South Wales •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agobest steak i’ve ever had, very nice cocktails as wellMore infoDebutantPrice: Expensive • Steakhouse• Wollongong•4.6
- MMichelleToronto / Ontario •2 reviews5.0Dined on 12 Apr 2025Delicious food and very friendly service. Would definitley recommend.More infoLux Bistro BarPrice: Expensive• Café• Wollongong•4.1
- GGinaSydney •1 review5.0Dined on 8 Feb 2025Delicious 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.More infoDom on BurelliPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Wollongong•4.7
- TtwinshanNew South Wales •3 reviews5.0Dined on 8 July 2023Beautiful dining experience, amazing service, delicious food and wonderful wine. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants.More infoRestaurant SantinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Wollongong•4.7
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Celebrate special occasions at the best restaurants in Illawarra. Our customers recommend Debutant, Outback Steakhouse - Wollongong and Andie's
As of 24 Apr 2025 there are 26 restaurants in Illawarra. Filter by ‘outdoor dining’, ‘romantic’ or ‘dog friendly’.
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