Lucia's by the Sea

Looking to take your partner out for some fine dining? Or maybe you just need a quick lunch fix? Wollongong has a range of restaurants for all your food cravings. No matter your tastes, you’re sure to find the eatery you’ve been looking for. Celebrating an anniversary or special occasion is easy with one of the many high-class restaurants around. Traditional, modern or fusion restaurants can provide an intimate atmosphere with food that is both delicious and aesthetically pleasing. Looking for a more casual lunch or dinner? Try one of the bar sand grills around The Gong for a more relaxed social meal. Enjoy local favourites like roast chicken, barramundi or the ever-impressive eye fillet. With their menu cooked to perfection, you can enjoy a casual family meal or catch-up with mates and have a few drinks at select restaurants. For the seafood lovers in the area, Wollongong has a selection of delectable menus with quality fish, oysters and prawns available. If you’re a group of seafood lovers, you should try one of the platters. With fresh ingredients like tiger prawns, baby octopus, oysters, mussels, salmon and Moreton Bay bugs, you will never be at a loss to satisfy your fish cravings. For a European twist, try out a local pizzeria or Italian restaurant. Rather than the usual quick meal, enjoy a relaxed slow-paced environment. Italians love to take their time when it comes to eating, so you can enjoy 3-courses or more with a homemade menu. You’ll feel like you’ve travelled to the other side of the world just for dinner. Beautifully made antipasto, gnocchi and penne will probably be the highlight of your night out. Or, if you like to mix and match, everyone can get a different dish and then you can all enjoy a mixture of quality Italian food. Sometimes all you want is a good piece of steak. Head to a local steakhouse and gorge yourself on a juicy piece of meat, exactly how you like it. Prime ribeye, t-bone and sirloin steaks, cooked anywhere from rare to well done will satisfy your red meat dreams. Get them char-grilled with generous servings of chips, potatoes or, if you’re starting to feel guilty, salad. For those looking for a quick meal or living on a shoestring budget, try one of the fast food restaurants around town. Offering a solution to the short lunch break or late night snack, fast food chains let you sit down and enjoy a meal without the half hour wait for food. If you are looking for a somewhere to host a function or event, some local restaurants offer packages and menus specifically catering to occasions like yours. Weddings, birthdays and office parties can all be catered for. No matter your tastes, Wollongong has the restaurant for you. Fine dining, exquisite cuisine and delicious desserts are par for the course. But if you need the quick fix or are looking for a casual meal, steakhouses, takeaways and bars offer an excellent alternative.