Looking for amazing cheap eats and best value restaurant offers near me, across the Illawarra and Wollongong? What’s on in Wollongong reveals our best value dining deals on a budget. Grab your mates or family for amazing food deals including $10 Schnitzels and $10 Burgers. Read our top picks for Wollongong / Shellharbour lunch and dinner deals under $20 per meal below. We’ve sampled these local cheap eats for quality, taste and value – we think you’ll be impressed too!
The Icon, Wollongong – $12 Chicken Schnitzel every Thursday & Friday
Located in the heart of Wollongong, The Icon is the perfect restaurant and bar spot to kickstart your weekend. With a diverse, produce-driven menu that blends American and Greek influences with a laid-back L.A. vibe, there’s something for everyone – including families and kids! Food is served until late and they are open from Thursday – Sunday.
Grab a tasty and generously-portioned $12 Chicken Schnitzel (includes gravy & chips) every Thursday 11am – late, and every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm-late – a great alternative to late night eats in the Gong! Super popular, so you must book!
Dig into our weeknight dinner specials! Tuesdays: any burger with chips plus a schooner of beer for $15. Wednesdays: 350g hand-crumbed free-range chicken schnitzel with chips and salad for $18. Thursdays: $20 Curry Night. Wagyu & Wings Night: Darling Downs Wagyu Rump topped with Southern Fried Chicken Wings, served with chips and salad (or mash and veg for +$3) for $30. Visit now here.
Wiseman Park Bowling Club
Wiseman Park Bowling Club has your week covered with tasty meals under $20! Enjoy $15 Weekly Lunch Specials from Tuesday to Sunday, featuring favourites like cheeseburgers, pulled pork tacos, schnitty burgers, and fish cocktails. From 5pm, tuck into midweek dinner deals – Tuesdays are $18 Burger Night, Wednesdays serve up $18 Schnitty Night, and Thursdays bring $25 Steak Night. Plus, kids eat free every Sunday with any adult main meal for lunch or dinner. Great food, great value – book your table today!
Five Barrel Brewing, Wollongong, $10 Spicy Chicken Burger – Every Thursday
Your Guide to Lunch and Dinner Specials From Local Restaurants in and Around Wollongong – Five Barrel Brewing.
Five Barrel Brewing $10 Spicy Chicken Burger Thursdaysspecial served with chips (pictured above). This burger has achieved legendary status and is worth drooling over that’s for sure! Five Barrel Brewing food truck has a massive range of delicious burgers, available every Thursday to Saturday at 12-7:45 pm and Sunday at 12-4:45 pm. They also have veggie opions, fries, chicken wings, and other specials available.
Or for a sneaky $5 extra – chow down on their drool-worthy Bacon Cheeseburger for $25 served from Thu-Sun.
$16 Lunch & Dinner Specials at The Lake Illawarra Hotel
On Thursdays, it’s $8 schnitzels plus $8 Balter, Smirnoff, and Jack Daniels alongside a fun night of bingo. Fridays call for $9 pints of Guinness, Kilkenny, and Bulmers Cider, while the weekend keeps rolling with late-night pizza from 10pm every Friday through Sunday. Gather the crew and book your table now.
Delicious, authentic Italian and Mediterranean takeaway meals for the family are priced at just $45 and feed 4-6 people; they also have single serves for $12. Let the incredible catering team at Villa D’oro take care of dinner! The home-cooked meals are delish! They also freeze well for the nights you need backup!
Daily/ Weekly Specials:
Donut Fridays! Grab a mouth-watering donut for $6 or pair it with a coffee for just $8
Coffee & an egg + bacon roll for just $10. Available until 10am daily.
North Nowra Tavern
Recently renovated to offer a fresh, modern vibe, the North Nowra Tavern is the perfect place to enjoy delicious food, cold drinks, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
All specials for lunch and dinner range from $16 – $25. Drink Specials on Super Saturdays from 1PM – 4PM.
Drink specials – $5.50 DRINKS (VB, Carlton Draught, New, Black, Great Northern Super Crisp, Reschs, House Wine) & $6.00 (Carlton Dry, Great Northern Original).
ilu ilu Bar, Wollongong – Indian Share Plates from $15
Love your Indian food? ilu ilu is an exciting Indian inspired cocktail bar serving Indian tapas, located in the heart of Wollongong!
Starters & nibbles start from $8 a plate with their Tapas Share Plates from $15. Their popular Tasting Menu offers great value with 9 share plates from $55pp – amazing value and sooo delish!
Monday is Pasta Night at Woonona-Bulli RSL. Get a delicious bowl of Boscaiola or Bolognese and a side of garlic bread, with your choice of spaghetti, linguini or penne. All for the bargain price of $15!
Lunch specials are available Monday to Friday from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm for $12.90 for members and $15.50 for non-members. See lunch specials here
The Shellharbour Club
The Shellharbour Club offers an incredible $13 Members’ Lunch Special, available Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. (For non-members $16). This special is perfect for those looking to enjoy a quality lunch at an unbeatable price in a welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re a club regular or a first-time visitor, the variety and value make it a must-try for anyone in the area.
Monday: Roast of the Day with vegetables. Tuesday: Chicken Parmigiana with chips & salad. Wednesday: Mystery Meal Wednesdays. Thursday: Chicken Schnitzel with mash & salad. Friday: Fish & Chips with salad.
The Boathouse, North Wollongong
Craving a cozy weeknight dinner by the sea? Head to The Boathouse Bar in North Wollongong for the $25 Mid-Week Pizza Special – available Monday to Thursday. Enjoy a delicious pizza paired with a schooner of tap beer or a glass of house wine, all with stunning ocean views. It’s the perfect midweek treat! Book now here.
Looking for even more Wollongong dining inspo? CLICK HERE for our top pics for beachside dining in this beautiful region of ours!Or get our Best Takeaway Eats guide here!
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