Best Lunch Restaurants in Wollongong

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchPizzeria

Regions

Illawarra

Areas

BulliFairy MeadowThirroulWollongong

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

CounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

15 restaurants available nearby

1. 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.

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.

3. 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.

4. 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 !

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.

6. 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.

A photo of La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club restaurant

7. La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club

4.3

Awesome(168)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairy Meadow

Booked 4 times today

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!

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.

9. Il Bene

4.5

Awesome(90)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairy Meadow

Booked 6 times today

The home of Authentic Woodfired Pizza in the Illawarra.Made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients, Il Bene will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy. Combing the atmosphere of a traditional pizza restaurant within a modern club environment creates an experience like no other. Under the expert guidance of our Italian pizza chefs; Claudio, Danilo and Stefano, Il Bene at The Fraternity Club offers our members and guests with authentic, hand-made pizza which you simply won't be able to resist.

10. Evil Eye Cafe

4.3

Awesome(13)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Fairy Meadow

Booked 1 time today

"Welcome To The Mediterranean" At Evil Eye Cafe Our Cafe's are all vibrant in colour representing different parts of the Mediterranean. Our food, desserts and drinks are vibrant and named after famous Mediterranean Island and cities.From our Mykonos Burgers, Istanbul Plate or Ibiza Pancakes you know that you're somewhere special. "No Passport Required"

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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 8 Feb 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 30 Jan 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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Yasmine
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 Jan 2025
Great quality food and good service would highly recommended
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The IconPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Wollongong
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4.7
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Gloria
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Dec 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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