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Debutant, Wollongong, AU-NSW

Debutant

4.7
4.7
568 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Steakhouse

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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
    0426 480 010
  • Website
    http://www.debutantdining.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dan Sherley

Menu

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What 568 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New South Wales

    Good for business meals

  • New South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • New South Wales

    Romantic

  • New South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • Illawarra

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Debutant offers an elegant dining experience with "exceptional food" and "friendly, professional staff." Guests rave about the new renovations and bar area, enhancing the ambiance for special occasions. While some found the service inconsistent, many praise the restaurant as a "favorite spot" with outstanding dishes like steak and seafood.

568 Reviews

  1. Chuck

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch menu, great service. Outstanding food.

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  2. Juan

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have a great time every time I visit Debutant. Highly recommended

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  3. Mark

    New South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food but service was lacking.

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  4. Ben

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great first time experience! Only downside was a large group that was rather noisy and rowdy but that’s not a reflection of the restaurant only that group.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Debutant for years, but this may have been our best visit yet. The new renovations and Bar area set the tone for a wonderful dinner experience. Staff were friendly and attentive as always, and we enjoyed a pre-dinner drink at the before being seated at their suggestion. But the food was of course the stand-out. Special mention must be made of the French salad, the Dutch Carrots and the caramelised onion tart tatin.

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  6. Adrian

    Sydney

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making my 48th birthday a very delicious one

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  7. Karise

    Sydney

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Worst experience ever. I took my husband for a surprise to celebrate a special occasion and it was dreadful. When you are spending this kind of money, you expect at least a MINIMUM STANDARD OF SERVICE. Took 15mins after being seated to bring our table water. Took 33mins for our order to be taken. After 1hr 15 mins we had received one drink (which was incorrect) and not a single item of food. Two tables who came after us received their food, but it was just the steaks - they were still waiting for their sides 10mins later (who wants to eat a cold $100 steak!?) It looked like they only started cooking our food once I complained at 1hr 15min - so we left, and got burgers down the street. We will never ever go back here again. Only gave 1s because there was no zero to select.

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  8. Sarah-Jane

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the start to finish everything was absolutely amazing 🫶🏻

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  9. Lex

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Nicole was very helpful and attentive all night. Please send her our thanks. She also made great recommendations for wines and desserts.

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  10. Annabella

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved all the various dishes as we shared and were all delicious! The ambiance was great loved the updates on decor , definitely be back again

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Debutant is rated 4.7 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Debutant

119 Keira Street, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2500

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options
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