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Wollongong, New South Wales

Restaurants for big groups in Wollongong

Where groups of eight or more keep turning up in the reviews — long tables, share menus, room to spread out.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe them as good for groups, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Wollongong. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Babyface Kitchen

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

RestaurantGood for groupsRomantic
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 461 reviews

Utopia Cafe Bar

Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with parma on the menu and beer and wine behind the counter.

CafeFamily friendlyGood for groups

Beers$7

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 383 reviews

Balinese Spice Magic

Wollongong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

CafeGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 323 reviews

Da Orlando Pizzeria (Wollongong)

Wollongong15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,084 reviews

Palisade Kitchen & Bar

Wollongong16 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood cafe, with small plates, steak and seafood on the menu and most dishes $24 to $74. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

CafeGood for groupsRomantic

300g Portoro Beef Scotch Fillet MB4+$74

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 319 reviews

Centro CBD

Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 455 reviews

Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant

Wollongong15 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood restaurant. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,565 reviews

JJ's Indian Restaurant

Wollongong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 643 reviews

Lupa Pizzeria

Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant. Open six days a week.

RestaurantGood for groupsCosy
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 346 reviews

Texas Sizzle

Wollongong1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 10:30pm on Fridays.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 387 reviews

Lu Mare

Wollongong12 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 166 reviews

Debutant

Wollongong4 min walk

Restaurant. Open four days a week, until midnight on Wednesday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 259 reviews

Tony's Chicken Shop

Wollongong21 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar. Open six days a week.

Dessert barGood for groups
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 378 reviews

The Living Room Wollongong

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 784 reviews

Halfway

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open two days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.

Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 20 reviews

Mia Mia

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

BarGood for groups
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 255 reviews

Kneading Ruby

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with dessert, pasta and seafood on the menu and most dishes $9 to $40.

RestaurantLivelyFamily friendly

Potato galette ⋅ cacio e pepe (v, gf)$16

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,513 reviews

Roy's Restobar

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, steak and bbq on the menu.

RestaurantLively

Steak tartare, Roy’s sauce, “french fries”$27

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 85 reviews

Kinn Thai Wollongong

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant, with noodles, rice bowls and salad on the menu.

RestaurantLivelyCasual

Prawns$18.90

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 896 reviews

Chicko's Chickens & Quality Foods

Wollongong9 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar, with seafood and eggs on the menu.

Dessert barLively

Fish Piece$5.20

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 473 reviews

Dicey Riley's Hotel

Wollongong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with pizza, salad and burgers on the menu and most dishes $12 to $24.

PubLively

ham, pepperoni & Mexican beef mince$19

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 997 reviews

Saigon Senses Wollongong

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant, with bbq, roast and noodles on the menu and most dishes $11.50 to $17.50.

RestaurantLively

Smoky sweet and savory pork sausage$11.50

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 180 reviews

The Illawarra Hotel

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Korean pub, with bbq, chips and salad on the menu and most dishes $17 to $36.

PubFamily friendlyLively

Cheesy Garlic Bread$12

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 987 reviews

Roppongi Japanese Restaurant

Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with sushi and seafood on the menu and most dishes $15 to $22.

RestaurantLivelyQuiet

California Roll (8pc)$15

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 391 reviews

San Churro Wollongong

Wollongong1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.

Dessert barLively
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 828 reviews

Longboard Cafe

Wollongong14 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

CafeLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 441 reviews

Lux Bistro Bar

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Friday nights.

Cocktail barLivelyCasual
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 365 reviews

Dusty Lizard Brewing

Wollongong6 min walk

Brewery. Open three days a week.

BreweryLively
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 112 reviews

Juniper Bar

Wollongong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar. Open three days a week, until 2am on Saturday nights.

BarRomanticLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 68 reviews

K.malu Kitchen and Bar

Wollongong4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week, until 10:30pm on Tuesdays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 600 reviews

Saltie Dog - Coffee & Crêpes

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar. Open seven days.

Dessert bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 556 reviews

ilu ilu Bar

Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Indian bar, with curry, pastries and seafood on the menu.

Bar

Chickpea and Peanut Masala (VG) (GF)$16

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 232 reviews

At Home Thai Cuisine (Wollongong)

Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with salad, seafood and cake on the menu and most dishes $9.90 to $20.90.

Restaurant

Larb Gai$18.90

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 282 reviews

Wollongong Kebabs

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with burgers, chips and seafood on the menu.

Restaurant

Heart Attack Box$25

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 82 reviews

AMONA Pintxos & Tapas Bar Restaurant

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Seafood bar, with small plates and salad on the menu and most dishes $13.50 to $22.

Bar

Garlic Bread (VGO/GFO +2.5)$13.50

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 245 reviews

Bull & Bear Cafe - Restaurant

Wollongong4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican cafe, with chips, seafood and salad on the menu and most dishes $11 to $26.

Cafe

Bowl of Fries$11

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 797 reviews

Chicken V Wollongong

Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with fried chicken, ramen and cake on the menu and most dishes $16.95 to $26.95.

Restaurant

1 Can of Drink$21.95

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 88 reviews

Chef's Choice

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with seafood, dumplings and chips on the menu and most dishes $5.90 to $19.90.

Restaurant

Salt & Spicy Calamari$19.90

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 579 reviews

Bombora Seafood Cafe/Restaurant

Wollongong15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with breakfast, eggs and pancakes on the menu.

Cafe

Benedict Went Fishing /$24

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,841 reviews

Taste Of Asia Wollongong

Wollongong13 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with rice bowls, noodles and bbq on the menu and most dishes $18 to $21.

Restaurant

Fried Rice BBQ. Duck$18

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 189 reviews

Napoli Pizza

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with pizza on the menu.

Restaurant

MexicanaNot listed

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 348 reviews

Little Vietnam Restaurant (WOLLONGONG 2500)

Wollongong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with noodles and rice bowls on the menu.

Restaurant

Little Vietnam fried rice xNot listed

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1 review

All Good Things Cafe

Wollongong4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with seafood, cake and eggs on the menu and most dishes $7 to $25.

Cafe

Replace Mushroom with Smoked Salmon /$25

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 126 reviews

El Jannah Chicken Wollongong

Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with chips on the menu.

Restaurant

OG with The Faves$49.95

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 268 reviews

Hong Kong Chef Wollongong

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with bbq, seafood and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $18.80 to $31.80.

Restaurant

BBQ 炒面$20.80

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 245 reviews

Hello Harry

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with sandwiches, salad and bbq on the menu and most dishes $14.90 to $19.75.

Restaurant

Smashed Beef$13.95

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 63 reviews

BASTA Trattoria

Wollongong2 min walkPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pizza and sandwiches on the menu.

Restaurant

Margherita pizza$15

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 144 reviews

Student Biryani Wollongong

Wollongong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with seafood, rice bowls and curry on the menu and most dishes $13 to $225.

Restaurant

Lahori Fish$13

Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 574 reviews

Buck's Cafe

Wollongong9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 383 reviews

Lower East by RÜH

Wollongong6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 729 reviews

Katsu Tabi

Wollongong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 209 reviews

Star Venus Al Mandi Wollongong

Wollongong5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days, until 3am on Friday nights.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 625 reviews

Alexander's Bakery Southside

Wollongong1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Bakery. Open seven days.

Bakery
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 381 reviews

C9 Chocolate and Gelato Wollongong

Wollongong2 min walk

Dessert bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Thursdays.

Dessert bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 283 reviews

Seaside Shahi Indian Restaurant - Wollongong

Wollongong16 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Tuesdays.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 353 reviews

Beast good food eatery

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 244 reviews

Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Wollongong7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 558 reviews

Sweet Dama Whatever Pizza

Wollongong3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open six days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 66 reviews

Where in the world espresso bar

Wollongong9 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 64 reviews