Best Casual Restaurants in Malua Bay

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Rookie Eatery

4.7

Exceptional(704)

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.

2. Ain't Nonna's

4.8

Exceptional(300)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Wollongong

Booked 1 time 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.

3. Roy's Restobar

4.9

Exceptional(37)

Price: Expensive

• Modern Australian • Wollongong

A neighbourhood bar and restaurant sourcing sustainably grown and endemic produce along with high quality seafood. Focusing on intensively house made offerings from cheese and pickles all the way through to desserts. With an Aussie only wine and craft beer menu we are highlighting the best products come from right here and it's best to support local.Located in the heart of Wollongong, right near institutions like the Illawarra Hotel, we serve our entire menu until mignight and we'll never close early so whether you're knocking off work for a beer and snack or want a late night, intimate date spot we'll be here!

4. Duck in Heaven

4.4

Awesome(68)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Bulli

Booked 2 times today

Cooking up delectable, mouth watering morsels of Char Siu pork & BBQ duck. Think Peking duck pancakes and pork bao. Fresh. Simple. Satisfying & Fun.

5. Dom on Burelli

5.0

Exceptional(1)

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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6. Outback Steakhouse - Wollongong

4.2

Awesome(965)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wollongong

Booked 12 times today

We are a contemporary, casual dining steakhouse restaurant beloved worldwide. Currently with 6 restaurants in NSW and 2 in Queensland. We pride ourselves on serving up variety; our unbeatable steak cuts are complemented by delicious choices of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta at a price for everyone. Our strategy? We’re the leader of the pack by emphasizing consistently high quality delicious food delivering a warm, welcoming environment.

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7. 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.

8. South Sailor

4.6

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Thirroul

Booked 7 times today

With a love for casual, fresh seafood, South Sailor offers lunch, dinner and a wine & cocktail we just know you'll love! Just 150 metres from Thirroul Beach, South Sailor is a fitting spot to settle back after a day on the sand and surf. Expect to find a contemporary seafood focussed menu with the very best that the South Coast and Australia has to offer. The menu is a combination of classic chip-shop fare and more worldly seafood flavours with an in-house Sushi & Poké Bar. The kitchen, lead by Executive Chef Graham Ette, prepares delicious seafood plates cooked to order, designed to share.With indoor & outdoor seating, a licensed bar and kids beach cubby, gather the family for a relaxed weekend lunch or head in with friends for an evening of drinks and a shared feast. South Sailor is the perfect locale for those wanting to enjoy the Coal Coast vibe and warm welcome.

9. Andie's

new

4.5

Awesome(12)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Thirroul

Booked 9 times today

Nestled in the heart of Thirroul and just steps from the beach, Andie's features a stunning outdoor courtyard that offers a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for casual dining or special gatherings. Enjoy your meal surrounded by lush cabbage tree palms and the sounds of the sea. Inside, our beautifully designed space invites a cosy vibe with warm lighting and Mediterranean-inspired decor. Join us for a delightful dining experience that captures the charm of this coastal gem!

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Renata
New South Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great value for even better food. Thanks Ain’t Nonna’s staff for a very enjoyable Christmas celebration.
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Ain't Nonna'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Wollongong
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4.8
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David
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Terrific lunch the best atmosphere in Wollongong and great food and service
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Rookie EateryPrice: Expensive• Australian• Wollongong
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4.7
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Jason
Sydney •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
Premium buffet was worth it. All fresh and tasty!!
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Burwood Rengaya Casual DiningPrice: Expensive• Yakiniku• Burwood
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4.7
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Gaby
New South Wales •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 Nov 2024
Great menu, of small to medium share plates. The steak tartare is our favourite! Service is very friendly and efficient, even when it’s busy. Our new date night spot in Wollongong 👌
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Roy's RestobarPrice: Expensive• Modern Australian• Wollongong
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4.9
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Yeasull
Sydney •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 Nov 2024
We ordered 3 dishes to start with but it took like 40mins to come out. Also the waiter served wrong dish and we waited like another 30mins. He didnt apologise or anything. The vibe, food and drinks were good! Will come back if better service is guaranteed.
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Goryon SanPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Surry Hills
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4.5

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Rookie Eatery

2. Ain't Nonna's

3. Roy's Restobar

4. Duck in Heaven

5. Dom on Burelli

6. Outback Steakhouse - Wollongong

7. The Coffee Club - Wollongong

8. South Sailor

9. Andie's

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