South Sailor

4.6

1159 Reviews

$41 to $100

Seafood

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Modern Australian, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(02) 4268 6008
Website
http://southsailor.com.au/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Graham Ette
Private party facilities
GROUP DINING AND CELEBRATIONS! Looking for somewhere to host your work shindig, celebratory hurrah, birthday bash or overdue catch-up with your nearest & dearest—you’ve found it! South Sailor has an outside garden which offers the perfect locale for your next private dining experience or party. For all the details, head to their website and check out their Event Function Kit.

Location
216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2515
Neighborhood
Thirroul
Parking details
There is ample street parking and additional parking is public carpark across the road on Mary Street.
Public transit
Fast train from Sydney to Thirroul station and an easy 10 minute walk.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

The Friday Lunch Club
A$29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Any dish & a glass of vino for $29, every Friday at South Sailor. When the end of the week rolls around it's always worth a tiny celebration. *All individual menu dishes are included except our Seafood Shares and dozen oysters. Selected vinos inc red, white, rose & Prosecco.
Weekend Bottomless Lunch
A$79.00 per person
Multiple dates available
If there’s one thing we love, it’s a bottomless lunch. Sip on endless amounts of your fav drink, wine, bubbles or beer! Dine on a drool-worthy seafood share with all your girl gang (or bros). Yup people, summertime is officially here! For the current menu, head to the South Sailor website.

Popular dishes

Appellation Oysters
south coast nsw . shucked to order
- Half DozenA$30.00
- DozenA$60.00
South Sailor Fish TacosA$24.00
japanese inspired (4)
Torched SalmonA$25.00
ss dukkah, ginger, thyme, watermelon
Kingfish CevicheA$28.00
coconut, shiso, burnt lime, squid ink cracker
Sashimi PlateA$34.00
chef's selection (13)
ANNA Dutch Caviar
osetra, black caviar bump
- SiberianA$79.00
- OsetraA$89.00

Signature Sushi Rolls

Scallop & Tempura PrawnA$24.00
Aburi Double Salmon & AvoA$20.00
Kingfish, Spiced Salmon & AvoA$24.00

Poké Bowls

Salmon PokéA$26.00
spicy ponzu, nori, sushi rice
Miso Tuna PokéA$24.00
miso, sesame, nori, sushi rice
Shichimi Tofu PokéA$24.00
spiced tofu, avo, nukazuke veg, nori, sushi rice
KFC Chicken PokéA$24.00
spicy chicken, kimchi, veg, sushi rice
- HaloumiA$6.00
- TofuA$6.00
- KimchiA$6.00

Fish n' Chips

battered, crumbed, or grilled w/ chips & fennel slaw

Spring Creek NT BarramundiA$29.00
The Healthy OneA$32.00
grilled Tassie salmon, furikake sweet potato, yuzu salad

Small Plates

XO Seared KingfishA$26.00
rice ball, betel leaves (4)
Shichimi CalamariA$19.00
dashi, lime labna
Tamarind EggplantA$20.00
roasted w/ honey & south sailor dukka
Chargrilled BugsA$29.00
smoked garlic, yuzu, nori potato
Korean Fried ChickenA$18.00
spicy KFC sauce
Hot Smoked Salmon RillettesA$24.00
yuzu, sake, crisp bread
BBQ OctopusA$26.00
korean miso, yuzu, lime
Snapper & Prawn DumplingsA$16.00
aromatic broth (6)
Spinach & Feta DumplingsA$16.00
yoghurt & chilli oil (6)

Large Plates

Soba NoodlesA$32.00
sake cured salmon, furikake, sugar snap peas, jerusalem artichoke
Dry Aged Spring Creek BarramundiA$34.00
kimchi pancake, smoked curd, charred asparagus
Madras Seafood CurryA$36.00
basmati rice & roti bread
Madras Vegan CurryA$28.00
spiced pumpkin seeds, basmati rice
Grass Fed Union Station Scotch FilletA$48.00
300gram, smoked garlic & kimchi butter, miso onion, fries

Burgers & Tacos

Watervale Beef BurgerA$24.00
grass fed Watervale (nsw) beef, swiss cheese, smoked kasundi relish & chips
The Barra BurgerA$24.00
crumbed saltwater Barra, pickles, slaw, lemon n' dill mayo & chips
Baja Fish TacosA$23.00
crumbed saltwater Barra, fennel slaw, chipotle mayo, blue corn tortillas
Husky BBQ Mushroom TacosA$20.00
local mushrooms, kimchi slaw, capsicum

On the Side

Maple & Fermented Chilli Sweet PotatoA$16.00
Hand Dipped Potato ScallopA$2.50
Chips, Skin OnA$12.00
Green Yuzu SaladA$12.00
Fennel SlawA$9.00

What 1,159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

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New South Wales
Healthy
New South Wales
Neighborhood gem
New South Wales
Most Booked
Illawarra
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

South Sailor in Thirroul is a vibrant local favorite known for its "amazing food and flavours." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and welcoming atmosphere. The "fresh seafood and superb cocktails" are standout features, complemented by enticing specials like "oysters and sparkling wine." Perfect for both casual and special occasions.

1,159 Reviews

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Michelle
New South Wales
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
South Sailor serves consistently great food, matched with consistently fabulous and friendly service!! A must if you're a local or visiting the area.
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Penny
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely fabulous food - we had the seafood platter for 2 and it was amazing. The flavours of each individual piece was a taste sensation!
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Michael
New South Wales
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Booking was very easy, with confirmation and reminders (SMS) - precise, but felt a little too much clinical. Appreciated 3 options for seating: outdoor, 2 inside options. Food was superb - beautifully cooked and presented. Wait staff were attentive but not in your face; very polite and helpful. Seating was a bit on the simple side, but ok. Not crowded, but obviously popular - only 1 or 2 spare tables where we were sitting.
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Graham
Sydney
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our return never disappoints! Superb value for money in all aspects! Thank you!
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Steve
New South Wales
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely outdoor setting with a table for 2, staff very helpful and great service.
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Nelson
Sydney
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. One to keep coming back.
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Gregory
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were served quickly and efficiently with good customer service. Both Waitresses were excellent being patient and helpful. Drinks were served in good time and the food came out also in good time. the presentation of the food was good and tasted great. We've been before and always enjoy coming, the service tonight lived up to the usual high service. Thank You South Sailor
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Kaye
New South Wales
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our food 😋 we let them know we were going to a show and we received our meals quickly Enjoyed our cocktails, a pleasant experience
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Auguste
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
South Sailor consistently lives up to its 5 STAR reputation! Staff were very friendly, efficient and respectful. Food was plentiful and absolutely delicious! We enjoyed a relaxed dining experience. This restaurant offers great value for money and is ideal for large groups like ours. We'll definitely be back with more friends and family! Thank you.
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Shez
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service, delicious meals. We'll be visiting again soon.
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FAQs

South Sailor is rated 4.6 stars by 1159 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2515

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Thirroul
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Seafood, Modern Australian, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is ample street parking and additional parking is public carpark across the road on Mary Street.
Public transit
Fast train from Sydney to Thirroul station and an easy 10 minute walk.
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Graham Ette
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://southsailor.com.au/
Phone number
(02) 4268 6008
Private party facilities
GROUP DINING AND CELEBRATIONS! Looking for somewhere to host your work shindig, celebratory hurrah, birthday bash or overdue catch-up with your nearest & dearest—you’ve found it! South Sailor has an outside garden which offers the perfect locale for your next private dining experience or party. For all the details, head to their website and check out their Event Function Kit.

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South Sailor

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

35 Sydney Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

The Friday Lunch Club

Weekend Bottomless Lunch

Madras Seafood Curry

Madras Vegan Curry

Spinach & Feta Dumplings

Seafood Shares

Seafood Share for 2A$86.00

Seafood Paella for 2A$48.00

Raw Bar

Appellation Oysters

South Sailor Fish TacosA$24.00

Torched SalmonA$25.00

Kingfish CevicheA$28.00

Sashimi PlateA$34.00

ANNA Dutch Caviar

Signature Sushi Rolls

Scallop & Tempura PrawnA$24.00

Aburi Double Salmon & AvoA$20.00

Kingfish, Spiced Salmon & AvoA$24.00

Poké Bowls

Salmon PokéA$26.00

Miso Tuna PokéA$24.00

Shichimi Tofu PokéA$24.00

KFC Chicken PokéA$24.00

Fish n' Chips

Spring Creek NT BarramundiA$29.00

The Healthy OneA$32.00

Small Plates

XO Seared KingfishA$26.00

Shichimi CalamariA$19.00

Tamarind EggplantA$20.00

Chargrilled BugsA$29.00

Korean Fried ChickenA$18.00

Hot Smoked Salmon RillettesA$24.00

BBQ OctopusA$26.00

Snapper & Prawn DumplingsA$16.00

Spinach & Feta DumplingsA$16.00

Large Plates

Soba NoodlesA$32.00

Dry Aged Spring Creek BarramundiA$34.00

Madras Seafood CurryA$36.00

Madras Vegan CurryA$28.00

Grass Fed Union Station Scotch FilletA$48.00

Burgers & Tacos

Watervale Beef BurgerA$24.00

The Barra BurgerA$24.00

Baja Fish TacosA$23.00

Husky BBQ Mushroom TacosA$20.00

On the Side

Maple & Fermented Chilli Sweet PotatoA$16.00

Hand Dipped Potato ScallopA$2.50

Chips, Skin OnA$12.00

Green Yuzu SaladA$12.00

Fennel SlawA$9.00

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