Steamers Bar and Grill is situated at 1 Marine Drive, Wollongong, which holds one of the most stunning views over City Beach and Wollongong lighthouse.
Last year the restaurant won “Best Contemporary Australia Restaurant – NSW Regional” and came second in the national awards.
The menu has been crafted to explore the street food scene from around the world and delivers a collision of small and large plates inspired by these bold and dynamic local flavours.
The restaurant is inspired by the precinct’s food history. When the Illawarra was first settled, fresh produce was transported to Belmore Basin, before being loaded onto steamships bound for Sydney’s growing population. Both the organic and local character of the menu, along with the nautical styling of the décor is a nod to this industrial period, updated with a chic, contemporary twist.
Like our a la carte menu, the wine selection was created with the same passion by their in-house sommelier, with special consideration for organically grown and bio-dynamic options.
Something to celebrate? Steamers bar and grill present the perfect destination for your next special event or dinner celebration. From organising celebration cakes and balloons to their mouth-wateringly generous group share menu and stunning large format dining tables.
Under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Paul Hamilton, Steamers Bar and Grill benefits from a globally inspired menu, featuring the freshest ingredients and locally sourced produce.
Selected for his inherent knowledge of a wide range of food, passion for modern-Australian cuisine and his particular interest for visual plate finishing, Chef Hamilton’s relationship with food goes much further than fuelling the body. He believes that food today should be a multi-sensory gastronomic affair.
Paul has had a varied career across hotels, clubs, cafes and independent restaurants, he actively seeks new and exciting trends and products, whilst still being grounded in traditional cooking values, freshness and quality.
He works closely with local grocers and producers to source the freshest seasonal produce.
With international experience in hospitality spanning 15 years, Brazilian Born, French-raised Romain Bastianel is driven by excellent service, regardless of his location. The gourmet globetrotter began his career in London, behind the bar at several of the city's top-shelf hotspots. In 2008, Romain moved to Brussels, Belgium, where his passion for winemaking fuelled his reputation as a leading sommelier within the city's fine dining scene.
But in a dramatic relocation, Romain moved to Australia in 2011 where he immediately gained local experience as Restaurant Manager and Sommelier at Sydney's Tastevin Bistro & Wine Bar, followed by Perth's No. 4 Blake Street. Most recently, he completed a three-year role as Restaurant Manager and Sommelier at Samuels Restaurant, Thirroul. Now, Romain brings a wealth of global experience into his "dream role" at Steamers Bar & Grill. Primed, and already feeling at home within the team, Romain is thrilled to provide every Steamers customer a stellar service standard.
Ahead of dining with us, we thought you would like to know, the restaurant benefits from;
Jamberoo Action Park / Steamers Bar & Grill / City Beach Function Centre / Longboard Cafe are part of the Eddy Group of Companies – which are all family owned and operated businesses. We take pride in what we do and we aim to provide an outstanding guest experience. For more information, please see below or give us a call to find out more...
NSW’s largest family owned and operated water theme park, offering world class rides and attractions in an impeccably maintained, natural setting between the mountains and the sea. There’s something for everyone at Jamberoo...where you control the action.
A 2019 winner of a silver award for best contemporary Australian restaurant, Steamers Bar & Grill gains inspiration from world cuisine, delivering remarkable menus updated frequently by our award winning executive Chef. Our farm-fresh produce, wood-fired grill and absolute beachfront location deliver a group or individual dining experience unlike any other in Wollongong.
Featuring 2 beachfront rooms with the ability to cater to events from 20 – 300+ people, City Beach Function centre offers personalised or packaged arrangements for all kinds of gatherings. Weddings, corporate events and celebrations of any kind – our dedicated event coordinators will help plan and manage your occasion, while you and your guests enjoy the moment.
The newest addition to the Eddy Group of Companies, Longboard Café delivers premium coffee right by the beach, and leverages the expertise of Executive Chef Paul Hamilton when it comes to amazing food. With a selection of café favourites and innovative new menu items with a strong plant base, Longboard Café is from the earth, for the soul.
