RUBY'S, Wollongong - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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CUISINES

International, Australian

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly

Meals

Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Table Service

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asstee

Wollongong145 contributions

A Great Night Out

June 2020 • none

First time dining at Ruby's with friends. After months of staying home due to the covid, we decided to dine out and try the degustation. You can choose between 5 or 7 dish degustation. We all went for the 7 course degustation for $115. A few of us went for the wine pairing as well, which is $160. I really enjoyed the first 3 tasters - started with an ocean trout ceviche with finger lime, followed by labna with summer vege salad, then a goat cheese with nettle emulsion. Loved the flavour combination. Next came the braised oxtail with smoked eggplant. This was a much bigger serve, probably a little salty for me (personal preference). Then came the braised lamb shank, roast lamb backstrap with jerusalem artichoke and quandong jus. Another meaty dish, generous serving, my favourite is the lamb shank that was already removed from the bone and shaped into a ring. The backstrap I thought was a little well done for me (again personal preference - I like my steak medium rare). Dessert was a hungarian poppy seed cake paired with mango sorbet and berry compote. I thought the pairing was off, I enjoyed them separately but not together. Everyone at the table had the same thoughts. Overall, our dining experience was lovely, there was only 4 other tables near us (we dined in June 2020 a couple of weeks after restaurants were allowed to accept dine-in customers). We sat and drank till past 11pm and didn't realise! The staff was so obliging to let us stay so long and so late. They didn't rush us out! We thanked them for a great night, it feels so nice to dine out again with friends.

Written 11 August 2020

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Culture578975

Wollongong22 contributions

21st celebrations

Nov 2021 • none

We enjoyed a stunning meal at Ruby's on 5 November 2021. We were there to celebrate my sons 21st birthday birthday with family and had one of the private dining rooms. The restaurant has lovely old world charm. The food was impressive and tasted amazing (see photos and menu). The chef and owner Scott Woods was very accommodating as a family member is allergic to basil. Scott has worked at Michelin-starred restaurants in London and at Aria under Matt Moran. The staff were attentive and went out of their way to help us during the evening. It really was an outstanding experience and a very memorable night for a special occasion.

Written 7 November 2021

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annarosabaker

180 contributions

Magical!

Dec 2020 • none

We celebrated our 38th (!) wedding anniversary yesterday with dinner at Ruby's. The magic started with the drive there along a scenic country road. The restaurant is a beautifully restored historic building. We had the best table,in the corner next to the window,looking out to trees and sky. The service is professional and attentive. The chef's mother is very friendly and welcoming. To top it all off,the food is excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed our five-course degustation. We bought some of Scott's fig and ginger jam. Delicious! Thank you for making our celebration such a memorable one!

Written 11 December 2020

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Farnaz

7 contributions

A real fine dining

Aug 2019 • none

We had a lovely time at this cosy restaurant.A bunch of friends to sit and chat in a beautiful environment while every one can hear each other! Food was absolutely amazing and meet all the fine dining criteria. I do recommend this place for couples specially for an occasion to have an unforgettable night.

Written 2 February 2020

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catherinedZ1733WT

McMahons Point34 contributions

Fine city dining in a rural locale

May 2020 • none

We were visiting from Sydney and dropped in for the 5 course degustation. It was as fine as we have had in Sydney with friendly (yet unobstrusive) service. I especially liked that the paired wines were not big market labels, but carefully selected smaller Australian and NZ regional vineyards. Exceptional value for money.

Written 23 May 2020

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Janey

Wollongong68 contributions

Degustation heaven !

Jan 2021 • none

I am writing this review late, as visited for a big celebration in Jan this year but wanted to still write this review to say the degustation at Ruby's is worth every penny! The food, service, location, ambience was outstanding, it is a pricey but well worth it experience! If you enjoy degustation you won't be disappointed!

Written 25 April 2021

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Marty Burgess

Honiara75 contributions

A Unique Dining Experience

Jan 2020 • none

From first sight to the farewell gaze Ruby's offers a unique experience. Having had two visits for a quiet dinner and most memorable of all our wedding I can say that that the team at Ruby's are fantastic at creating an atmosphere that transports one from the cares of the world to a special place that engages all the senses and creates the opportunity for joyful times with friends and family.

Written 8 June 2020

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Laura H

Wollongong74 contributions

Fabulous 7 course degustation

Nov 2018 • couples

Have eaten here twice now for full menu (set valentine’s menu and 7 course degustation with wine pairing). I could not fault one thing and each course was better than the last. The wine was exquisite and our service was excellent. Price is worth it.

Written 20 November 2018

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Amdor9

Wollongong112 contributions

Exquisite food

Sept 2018 • couples

My husband and I had the 7 course degustation menu (he also had the wine pairing) here. Highly recommend this for a very special dinner. The food is a gourmet experience of so many wonderful textures and flavours. Every plate has something to wow the palate. There is so much detail and work that goes into these creations. Sheer delicacy!

Written 2 November 2018

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Robyn55

Gerringong57 contributions

Wonderful wedding venue

Oct 2018 • none

My daughter & her new husband recently held their wedding reception at Ruby's. I cannot speak highly enough of the venue, food & service. Many guests commented that the food was the best of any wedding that they had attended. The marque was well set up, & the perfect size for our wedding of 80 guests, & nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Certainly a night to remember.

Written 22 October 2018

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Lisa G

Wollongong66 contributions

Wow experience

Aug 2018 • friends

Warmly greeted into a cosy room with a stunning 🔥 Fireplace. 7 course degustation menu & wine pairings. Every plate was beautifully presented & we justed wanted to lick our plates. Amazing textures. Do you get what I am saying! Just book you won’t be disappointed. Our waitress was great & explained all the wines & meals served. We over stayed our welcome but you guys were polite & didn’t bother us. We will remember this outing for a long time to come. Thanks Ruby’s.

Written 24 August 2018

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BronnyBean

402 contributions

So Amazing

May 2018 • family

Brought the family here for Dad's 70th birthday and we're certainly not disappointed, this place is amazing. The degustation was beautifully made, obviously so much care and effort went into every delicious morsel. Having the chef himself come out and present one of the dishes to us was a real treat. They catered beautifully to my fussy 9 year old too, hand-made chicken strips and chips no less! And dessert of course, sure kept her happy. The hostess was amazing, attentive and friendly but not overbearing. Have us all the information we wanted and kept us happy all through the meal. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely Lady. Definitely the place for a special occasion. Highly recommended.

Written 25 June 2018

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bretthiltonjones

Greater Sydney317 contributions

Just Great Food

Feb 2018 • couples

When we give a Restaurant a 5 WOW FACTOR IT MEANS IT IS ABOVE GOOD Our Food was just 1st Class,well presented and cooked to perfection. Could not fault any of the dishes and the service was much better than we expected. Happy with the bill and will be back sooner than later

Written 6 March 2018

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Dodger52

Wollongong626 contributions

Exquisite

Dec 2017 • couples

Rubys is located in Mt Kembla Heights, a long way up the hill well past the village. It used to be a general store and has been converted into a restaurant/function centre. They only have a set menu comprising of options of 5 or 7 courses with or without accompanying wine. We went for the 5 course including wine at $110 per head. It was excellent, none of the servings were huge but the flavour combinations were exquisite. The 5 course selection was more than ample for us. Service was excellent with good explanations given about each course and the wine that went with it. The tables are well spread out and it was easy to carry on a conversation without shouting, which seems to be the norm in a lot of other eating places. It is a little expensive but for a special occasion well worth it.

Written 16 December 2017

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Mindwarp

Wollongong13 contributions

Ambiance!

Mar 2017 • friends

We had the five course degustation and paired wines with our friends in March 2017. Wonderful service, unique wines, beautiful food and a lovely ambiance over a two hour period.....the food was served at just the right time...with an appropriate commentary regarding ingredients of what we were about eat. Superb.

Written 3 May 2017

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