Best Lunch Restaurants in Malua Bay

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A photo of La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club restaurant

1. La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairy Meadow

Booked 9 times today

With its cosmopolitan menu and an authentic Italian flavour, the La Trattoria is the perfect place to unwind with family and friends over a steaming bowl of pasta or one of our succulent seafood dishes. The La Trattoria is quickly becoming famous within the Illawarra as a different club dining experience, with large portion sizes of quality meals at very affordable prices. With a dedicated bar and room to comfortably seat more than 300 people, the team in the La Trattoria pride themselves on the quality of their food, cooked and served fresh by our fantastic staff.Pull up a chair in our beautiful Al Fresco dining area and enjoy a meal outside while the kids play in the enclosed outdoor playground!Open for lunch and dinner dining with sun and shaded areas, it’s that relaxed restaurant experience enjoyed outdoors, with quality food and drinks the whole family can enjoy!

2. Debutant

4.6

Exceptional(577)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Wollongong

Booked 1 time today

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.

3. Rookie Eatery

4.7

Exceptional(704)

Price: Expensive

• Australian • Wollongong

Booked 4 times today

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.

4. Ain't Nonna's

4.8

Exceptional(300)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Wollongong

Booked 3 times 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.

5. The Icon

4.6

Exceptional(27)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Wollongong

Booked 2 times today

The Icon is a restaurant and bar located in the heart of Wollongong, directly behind the IPAC theatre. Our menu has an American + Greek influence alongside the L.A. vibe the venue already carries. There are tapas plate options for those that love to share, plus we also offer 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 !!The Icon is open all day for coffee and cake or join us for a drink at the bar with happy hour from 4pm - 7pm offering $5 tap beers and wines as well as $10 cocktail specials.We 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 !

6. Lux Bistro Bar

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5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Wollongong

Booked 4 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.

7. Dom on Burelli

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Wollongong

Booked 3 times today

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.

8. Coldwater Creek

4.4

Awesome(10)

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.

9. South Sailor

4.6

Exceptional(1159)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Thirroul

Booked 22 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.

A photo of The Hungry Monkey - Thirroul restaurant

10. The Hungry Monkey - Thirroul

4.6

Exceptional(29)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Thirroul

Hand-crafted burgers and meals from locally sourced ingredients.Located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney, our distinctive and mouth watering menu will ensure there is something for everyone. Open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch and Wednesdays for dinner. Don’t just eat food, experience it here at The Hungry Monkey.

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Susie
Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The noise levels were loud , likely due to the upstairs function and the busy Christmas season, which made it a bit difficult to hear each other. The food was so delicious that we ended up ordering a second serving! That said, the service from Nicole and the rest of the staff was outstanding!
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DebutantPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wollongong
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4.6
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Renata
New South Wales •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day 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 2 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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warren
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Dec 2024
What a fantastic place to have a meal. The food the service and the venue are top notch.
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La Trattoria at The Fraternity ClubPrice: Moderate• Italian• Fairy Meadow
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4.2
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Vivienne
New South Wales •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Nov 2024
Amazing chicken schnitzel and delicious Greek salad. Fun venue to catch up with friends.
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The IconPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Wollongong
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4.6

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. La Trattoria at The Fraternity Club

2. Debutant

3. Rookie Eatery

4. Ain't Nonna's

5. The Icon

6. Lux Bistro Bar

7. Dom on Burelli

8. Coldwater Creek

9. South Sailor

10. The Hungry Monkey - Thirroul

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