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1. Samaras Restaurant
new
5.0
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• Lebanese • Wollongong
Booked 11 times today
Indulge in our authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine, crafted with love and passion. Experience the vibrant flavors and warm ambiance that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.
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2. Katsu Tabi
4.7
Exceptional(8)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Wollongong
Booked 4 times today
Located just 400m from the beach and 300m from WIN Stadium, our cozy and charming Japanese restaurant offers an authentic Teishoku (set meal) dining experience. Our carefully crafted meals provide a perfect balance of flavors, textures, and nutrition, making every bite satisfying and comforting.Our signature Pork and Chicken Katsu are customer favorites—crispy, golden, and served with traditional sides for a truly authentic taste of Japan. Pair your meal with delicious Japanese beers or explore our selection of premium sake, carefully curated to complement our dishes.Whether you’re grabbing a bite before a game, unwinding after a day at the beach, or simply craving a wholesome Japanese meal, our welcoming atmosphere and warm hospitality make us the perfect spot. Experience the flavors of Japan in a setting that feels like home.
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3. Dosa Houze & Dessert Corner
new
1.0
(1)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Wollongong
Booked 2 times today
At Dosa House, we take pride in serving authentic South Indian cuisine, crafted with care and tradition. Our menu features a variety of dosas, including the classic Masala Dosa, the spicy Mysore Masala Dosa, and the indulgent Ghee Roast Dosa. Each dish is prepared fresh, ensuring a delightful experience for every guest. Beyond dosas, we offer a selection of South Indian staples such as idli, vada, and uthappam, all accompanied by flavourful chutneys and sambar. Our beverage options include traditional lassi, masala chai, and South Indian coffee, providing the perfect complement to your meal. Our cozy and welcoming atmosphere, combined with friendly service, creates a dining experience that feels like home. We invite you to join us and savour the rich flavours of South India.
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4. Lux Bistro Bar
4.3
Awesome(8)
Price: Expensive
• 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.
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5. The Coffee Club - Wollongong
4.0
Excellent(0)
Price: Moderate
• Café • Wollongong
The Coffee Club celebrates more than three decades of good food, great service and excellent coffee.Like all good stories, it began with a quest. On a 1989 evening in Brisbane, founders Emmanuel Kokoris and Emmanuel Drivas cruised Brisbane in search of an excellent coffee, but came up empty handed. Inspired by a gap in the market, they formulated a plan to take the world by storm – to create more than just somewhere for people to meet for coffee. A casual, comfortable and affordable experience, yet sophisticated and stylish. The Coffee Club was born, opening its first store in Brisbane that same year.From 1990, new director John Lazarou spearheaded a targeted marketing plan aimed at putting The Coffee Club front and centre for the world to see. The brand grew exponentially, focused on not only providing a great place to meet, but to be a brand that contributes to and involves the Australian community, year after year.
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6. Restaurant Santino
new
5.0
Exceptional(479)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wollongong
Booked 19 times today
Restaurant Santino is tucked away in the corner of a lively laneway in central Wollongong. Our Italian style bistro has a wonderfully classic feel, creating an ambiance fit for a dirty martini and a number from Nina Simone. Walls are adorned with art deco prints which set off this incredibly designed, chic space. Our team of talented chefs takes pride in using only the freshest ingredients and creating dishes that are both traditional and contemporary. We make our fresh pasta daily, on a rotating menu so you can always expect something new and exciting.At Restaurant Santino, we understand that a great meal deserves an equally great wine pairing. That’s why we have a cellar stocked with an impressive selection of wines from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just discovering the joys of wine, our team is here to help you find the perfect bottle to complement your meal.
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7. Kneading Ruby
new
4.7
Exceptional(1899)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wollongong
Booked 42 times today
Kneading Ruby is a modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Wollongong, offering a vibrant atmosphere with high ceilings and exposed brick walls. Enjoy a breezy café feel during the day, and an intimate setting for evening dining. Our menu celebrates rustic Italian flavors with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Savor our wood-fired pizzas with crispy, thin crusts and delectable toppings. Indulge in melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi, succulent lamb shoulder, and seasonal vegetable sides bursting with flavor. Whether you're having a casual lunch with friends, a romantic dinner for two, or a lively gathering, Kneading Ruby caters to all. Our set menus allow you to sample a variety of dishes, perfect for sharing and creating memories. Experience the warmth and charm of Kneading Ruby, where our friendly staff will guide you through an extensive wine and cocktail list to complement your meal. Come and enjoy a taste of Italy right here in Wollongong!
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8. Dom on Burelli
4.5
Awesome(9)
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.
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9. The Icon
4.7
Exceptional(29)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Wollongong
Booked 1 time today
The Icon is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of Wollongong, directly behind the IPAC theatre. Our menu has a Mediterranean influence with amazing traditional Greek dishes paired with American and Aussie classics. There are tapas plate options for those that love to share, plus 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. Oh did we mention its $12 chicken shnitty fries and gravy all day thursday every Thursday ?The Icon is open all day for coffee and cake or join us for a drink at the bar with happy hour from 3pm - 7pm Friday to Sunday and all day ThursdayWe 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 !
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10. Coldwater Creek
4.4
Awesome(14)
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.

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  • Ingrid
    Sydney •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 6, 2025
    This was our first time here, but definitely not the last! Excellent food, reasonably priced, great service.
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    Katsu TabiPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Wollongong
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    4.7
  • KeithVIP
    Tropical North Queensland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 4, 2025
    Samaras is the best Lebanese restaurant. The food is traditional, fresh and scrumptious, service is friendly and helpful. It is a big rwstaurant with a friendly and comfortable vibe. The best place to eat in Wollongong.
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    Samaras RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Lebanese• Wollongong
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    5
  • Brenna
    Sydney •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 24, 2025
    I had my birthday dinner here with my family and the waiter was extremely attentive and generous. I received a free cocktail of choice being the birthday girl and loved the selection of food for sharing! The waiter took many photos for us and even played a birthday song while I was cutting the cake. At the end of the night I left some cake for the staff to share for being so wonderful and making my birthday dinner special ☺️
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    Lux Bistro BarPrice: Expensive• Café• Wollongong
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    4.3

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