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Prawn Toast Yuzu Mayo - Rookie Eatery, Wollongong, AU-NSW

Rookie Eatery

4.6
4.6
701 Reviews
$41 to $100
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Rookie Eatery offers diners contemporary Australian cuisine in a casual context. A produce-driven menu centres on modern Australian food, as the kitchen serves an eclectic mix of local ingredients with multicultural influences. At Rookie, we believe that ‘Australian cuisine’ is a multicultural phenomenon that exists nowhere else in the world and so we aim to provide a contemporary interpretation with the local ingredients on offer. The result is a diverse inspiration of eastern and western cultures brought together with fragrant and fresh flavours. An on-site herb garden provides the kitchen with a range of indigenous and introduced herb species, whilst a commitment to strong supplier relationships sees the South Coast’s best produce showcased.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (02) 4228 8371
  • Website
    http://www.rookieeatery.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Sherley
  • Location
    125 Keira St, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2500
  • Area
    Wollongong
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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What 701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Illawarra

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rookie Eatery in Wollongong is a culinary delight with its "outstanding service" and "exceptional food." Guests rave about the diverse, Asian-influenced menu and the attentive staff who know each dish well. While some note the noise level, the overall dining experience is consistently praised as "the best place to dine" in the area.

701 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal however we were seated next to a table of 5 young men having a joyful reunion which resulted in the high noise rating.

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  2. Nick

    New South Wales

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of my favourite restaurants in Wollongong! Amazing food and wine, very friendly staff. Get the feed me menu.

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  3. Geoff

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For our Anniversary dinner this dining experience was the best we have had in years, from the time we were welcomed and escorted to our table then Annabelle explained the menu choices, the food was magnificent and timing of course delivery with the banquet was perfect, not too quick , all staff were very friendly and professional, thankyou for this fine dining experience 👏⭐️ Regards Geoff and Cathy.

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  4. Fiona

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our fifth visit here, after a break of a year, was fine and the service was terrific as usual but Rookie is nowhere near as satisfying as in the past. The Asian sauces were too overpowering and cloying, drowning out the taste of both the veges and meat. One dish came with nothing but char sui pork slices and nothing green, crisp, or tart to alleviate the jus or Chinese mustard garnish. We craved fresh, light balance to the sticky heat of our mains. Even the beans were drowned in a chilli jam. The exceptions were the miso snapper, kingfish sashimi and the crisp eggplant entrees, with the latter a standout.

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  5. Craig jim

    New South Wales

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good was fantastic, the feed me package was catered for with allergies and still outstanding food.

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  6. amelia

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing food and service! We dined for my mum’s birthday and the waitress went out of her way to say happy birthday which was special and the food just outstanding! We loved every moment in this special place!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Jen

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully presented fresh and creative food that was all delicious.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Josip

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m quite sure that was the best steak I’ve ever had. Umami mami!

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  9. Julie

    New South Wales

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another wonderful lunch at Rookie to celebrate 2 friends birthdays. We selected the lunchtime snack menu, which is like a mini degustation, food is delicious & its only $44pp. The waitress even let me change the 1st dish, as I had been there a few times lately. I fully recommend Rookie for any Friday lunch or special occasion.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    New South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was awesome. A little disappointed with the food though. I hadn’t been before so had hoped for a swish menu, however they were quite salty and tasted similar across the feast.

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Rookie Eatery is rated 4.6 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Rookie Eatery

125 Keira St, Wollongong, AU-NSW 2500

Additional information

  • Area
    Wollongong
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 12:00–15:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–22:00
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Australian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Sherley
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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