From foodie favourites to frugal finds, there are so many ways to dine out this Christmas!
As the year winds down, the Christmas vibes are kicking in! Everyone is gearing up for a big season of celebrating and sharing a meal with loved ones, the only question is where? Wollongong has an array of fantastic dining options from laid back locations through to fine dining favourites (and everything in between), and with so many incredible restaurants in the CBD it can feel like an impossible choice! Will something cheap and cheerful bring the Christmas cheer or do you want a five-course foodie heaven instead? To help you decide, we've rounded up a selection of Wollongong's favourite restaurants so you can celebrate together with a delicious Christmas feast.
Mediterranean & European
K.Malu Kitchen and Bar - Modern European
Bull + Bear Cafe Restaurant - Spanish
Order à la carte, or get into their delicious, shared tapas set menu with options at $40 pp and $50pp.
2A Victoria Street, Wollongong
Litani's Mediterranean Restaurant
Plenty of delicious Mezze options available as well as platter options to mix and match - perfect for groups!
120 Corrimal Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Samaras Restaurant - Lebanese
Their banquet menu never disappoints (or leaves you hungry) and includes options at $45pp and $55pp if you're really hungry.
22 Market Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Living Room - Greek
Get around the 6-course seafood feast every Sunday for only $49 per person, plus half price drinks!
165 Keira Street, Wollongong
Amona Pintxos + Tapas Bar
Why not try one of their mouthwatering, traditional Paella's (these must be ordered 24 hours prior so call to put your order in).
Shop 2, 166-170 Keira Street, Wollongong
Mexican Food
Amigos Mexican
A huge menu of favourites to choose from, plus a 2-course set menu for $45pp or include bottomless drinks for $90pp!
116 Keira Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Pot of Gold Mexican Cantina
An absolute Wollongong Classic, this family-orientated restaurant offers Mexican favourites and a tasty Sangria.
Crown Street Mall - 144-146 Crown Street, Wollongong
Guzman Y Gomez
Want a low-key, low-cost feed that's still tasty as anything? Hit up GYG for a bite (and a frozen margarita if you're in the mood!)
Wollongong Central - Ground Level, Keira Building (outdoor dining available)
Fine Dining / Modern Australian
Babyface Kitchen
They've got à la carte or set menu options available, we love the $80pp Sunday lunch option for pocket friendly fine dining.
Unit 1, 179-181 Keira Street, Wollongong
Debutant
This is the spot for the steak lovers out there, Debutant are dry aged steak specialists and cook all their steak over wood fire.
119 Keira Street, Wollongong
K.Malu Kitchen & Bar
Enjoy a $90pp set menu Christmas Lunch each Friday, with the option to add a $40pp beverage pack!
122 - 124 Keira Street, Wollongong
Rookie Eatery
A fresh range of set menus, try the Snack menu for $44pp, the Rookie for $79pp, or treat yourself to the Baller at $99pp.
125-129 Keira Street, Wollongong
Steamers Bar + Grill
Available daily, their Summer Temptations Early Bird Menu is sensational value at only $49pp for two courses and $59pp for three.
1 Marine Drive, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Pizza + Italian Food
Santino
A fantastic feed me menu starting from just $65 pp, or treat yourself try their $80pp set menu featuring a Foxground Black Angus Bistecca.
2/17 Globe Lane, Wollongong
Centro CBD
28 Church Street, Wollongong
Cosa Nostra Ristorante
114 Corrimal Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Ciao Cucina
56 Crown Street, Wollongong
Kneading Ruby
5 Crown Lane, Wollongong
Northbeach Pavilion Pizza Restaurant & Bar
5 Cliff Road, Wollongong
Basta Trattoria
60 Market Street, Wollongong
Indian Food
Ilu Ilu - Cocktail Bar and Indian Tapas
5/10 Regent Street, Wollongong
JJ's Indian Restaurant
Unit 3, 48-50 Crown Street, Wollongong
Asees Indian Restaurant
52 Crown Street, Wollongong
Seafood
Bombora Seafood
2 Edeavour Drive, Wollongong Harbour
The Anchorage Restaurant
The Boat Harbour Motel - Cnr Campbell + Wilson Street, Wollongong
The Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant
2 Endeavour Drive, Wollongong Harbour
Asian Food: Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, Balinese + Vietnamese
Akari Japanese Cuisine
126 Keira Street, Wollongong
Co May Vietnamese
3/4 Kenny Street, Wollongong
Ph: 0242 261 432
Hanok Korean Fine BBQ Restaurant
200 Keira Street, Wollongong
Balinese Spice Magic
130 Keira Street, Wollongong
Mylan Restaurant - Vietnamese
191-193 Keira Street, Wollongong
Little Vietnam Restaurant
17 Market Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Ha Long Bay - Vietnamese
63-65 Crown Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Kinn Thai
Wollongong Central - Ground Level, Keira Building (outdoor dining available)
Thai Carnation
Unit 3, 4 Kenny Street, Wollongong
Jasmine Rice Thai Restaurant
131 Corrimal Street, Wollongong
Chef's Choice - Chinese
Shop 3, 166-170 Keira Street, Wollongong
Fortuna Palace - Chinese
14 Kenny Street, Wollongong
Food World - Chinese
157 Keira Street, Wollongong
Miss Lee's Chinese
155 Keira Street, Wollongong
Pho - Chinese & Vietnamese
4 / 48-50 Crown Street, Wollongong
Hong Kong Chef
200 Keira Street, Wollongong
Taste of Xi'An - Chinese
230-232 Crown Street, Wollongong
Top Choice Chinese Cuisine
17 Market Street, Wollongong
Cafes
Aqua Cafe/Restaurant
54-58 Cliff Road, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Bostons Espresso
11-15 Atchison Street, Wollongong
Buck's Cafe
11 Stewart Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Cafe Lechappe
302 Keira Street, Wollongong
Diggies Cafe
1 Cliff Road, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Emporium on Swan
40 Swan Street, Wollongong
Ph: 0427 690 038
Four Aces Cafe
65-67 Burelli Street, Wollongong
Fresh on Crown Caffe
2/338-340 Crown Street, Wollongong
Inspire Espresso
25 Atchison Street, Wollongong
Lee + Me
87 Crown Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Lettuce B Frank
337 Crown Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Longboard Cafe
1 Marine Drive, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Lower East Cafe
70 Crown Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Little Stompers
115 Kenny Street, Wollongong
Nadia's Cafe
Wollongong Central Bridgelink - Level 1, Crown Building, Wollongong
Nutrition Super Sandwich
71 Crown Street, Wollongong
The Morning Blend
91 Crown Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Runner Duck Coffee
Unit 1, 101 Crown Street, Wollongong
Tally Ho Cafe + Catering
Crown Street Mall - 98-100 Crown Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
The Coffee Club
35 Crown Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
The Coffee Emporium
200 Crown Street, Wollongong Central Shopping Centre - Keira Building (Lower Ground)
The Social @ IPAC
32 Burelli Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
Utopia Coffee House
Shop 1, 27B Stewart Street, Wollongong (outdoor dining available)
