Food & Drink in the Illawarra

66 local businesses

Find the best local food and drink across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and the Illawarra, from cafes and restaurants to bars, bakeries, butchers, grocers, wineries and caterers. Choose a category below, then contact the business directly.

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Asian RestaurantsThai, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and more4 businesses Bakeries & Cake ShopsBread, pastries and celebration cakes8 businesses Bars & PubsPubs, small bars and beer gardens7 businesses Butchers & SeafoodLocal butchers and fresh seafood8 businesses CafesCoffee, breakfast and brunch12 businesses CaterersCatering for events, weddings and work8 businesses Food TrucksMobile food for events and markets3 businesses Fruit, Veg & GrocersFruit, veg, organics and local produce5 businesses Indian RestaurantsCurries, tandoori and takeaway9 businesses Italian RestaurantsPizza, pasta and Italian dining6 businesses RestaurantsCasual dining to special occasions23 businesses Wineries & BreweriesCellar doors, breweries and tastings3 businesses

Eating out in the Illawarra

The Illawarra’s food scene runs from beachside kiosks to hinterland wineries.

Where locals eat

  • Wollongong city centre: Crown Street, Keira Street and the lanes around the mall
  • Northern suburbs: the village strips of Thirroul, Austinmer and Bulli
  • Shellharbour Village: Addison Street, often called the region’s Eat Street
  • Kiama: Terralong and Manning streets, a short walk from the Blowhole
  • Gerringong and Jamberoo: country pubs, cafes and wineries

Food safety ratings

Some NSW councils take part in the NSW Food Authority’s Scores on Doors program, so you may see a Good, Very Good or Excellent hygiene certificate displayed at the door.

Good to know

  • Book ahead on summer weekends
  • Check opening hours, as many cafes close mid-afternoon
  • Ask about dietary options when you book
  • Look for local produce on the menu

Frequently asked questions

The Wollongong city centre has the biggest mix of cafes, bars and restaurants, especially around Crown and Keira streets. The northern beach villages, Shellharbour Village and Kiama are popular too.

A NSW Food Authority program that shows a food business’s hygiene rating from its latest council inspection: Good, Very Good or Excellent. It runs in participating council areas.

Use the area filter above the listings to show places to eat in your suburb or council area.

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