Lagoon Restaurant
OVERVIEW
Illawarra’s premier dining experience, located by the sea, the Lagoon features a world class à la carte menu.
Located on the foreshore of North Wollongong beach where Fairy Creek Lagoon meets the Pacific Ocean. Offering Five Private Dining rooms each with their own alfresco terrace, and floor to ceiling glass doors that can open up onto terrace.
We offer:
Venue Highlights and Features at Lagoon Restaurant
Unparalleled Location and Views:
Nestled at the unique junction where Fairy Creek Lagoon meets the Pacific Ocean, Lagoon Restaurant offers a venue like no other in Wollongong. The restaurant is enveloped by floor-to-ceiling windows, providing guests with uninterrupted, panoramic views of the ocean. This remarkable setting ensures that every moment of your wedding day is set against a backdrop of natural beauty and serene waterscapes, making for truly magical photo opportunities and memories.
Elegant Spaces with Oceanfront Ambiance:
Our venue features elegantly appointed spaces, each designed to maximize the stunning oceanfront ambiance. Each private room is notable for its expansive windows, opening onto a private terrace, offering guests a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. These spaces are ideal for couples looking for a grand scale reception, providing both comfort and breathtaking views.
Exclusive Outdoor Areas for Celebrations:
Understanding the importance of versatility in wedding planning, we offer a private waterfront deck and terrace area, perfect for pre-dinner drinks or intimate and all-weather ceremonies. These exclusive outdoor spaces allow you and your guests to be immersed in the natural beauty of the setting sun over the ocean, creating a romantic and unforgettable atmosphere.
Ceremony Options with Flexibility
The Lagoon Restaurant provides flexible options for your ceremony. Choose to exchange vows on our private terrace for an intimate setting or opt for the natural beauty of the foreshore, which offers a splendid beachside ceremony experience. For couples concerned about weather uncertainties, we provide wet weather backup options, ensuring that your day goes smoothly, regardless of the conditions. This flexibility allows for a seamless transition from ceremony to reception, keeping the festivities all in one enchanting location.
Award-Winning Dining Experience
If quality food is important for your function, The Lagoon’s award-winning team of chefs is the right choice for you. The difference with The Lagoon is that it is first and foremost, a restaurant. This means you’re guaranteed the same top-quality dining for your party as you’d get for a romantic dinner for two. Our dedicated and experienced functions team ensure that no party is too big or vision too grand. We’re experts at hosting celebrations that stand apart, making The Lagoon Restaurant the perfect wedding venue to have everyone up dancing and celebrating all night.
A Wedding Experience Centered Around You
Our dedication to creating an all-encompassing wedding experience means that every detail, from the ceremony backdrop to the reception layout, is thoughtfully considered. The combination of our prime waterfront location, versatile ceremony and reception spaces, the natural allure of our surroundings, and our culinary excellence makes Lagoon Restaurant not just a venue, but a destination where your wedding dreams can come to life, all in one enchanting location.
With Lagoon Restaurant, your wedding will be more than an event; it will be an unforgettable experience where the beauty of nature, the elegance of our venue, the joy of your celebration, and the unparalleled culinary journey merge to create something truly extraordinary.
About
Located in front of Wollongong Beach’s beautiful shoreline, Lagoon Restaurant has been providing exceptional dining since it opened its doors in 1986. Renowned for its delightful seafood, stunning views, and excellent service, Lagoon provides a memorable experience for locals and visitors alike. Aside from the main dining, the restaurant also caters to various functions from weddings to corporate events.
Lagoon Restaurant
Business Owner
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 20 / Max 600 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $109 / High $ 195
Time restrictions: 2:00 AM
In-house catering
Wedding Brochure
Lagoon Restaurant Brochure
View all of our features and complete package inclusions in our PDF wedding brochure.
View BrochureEasy Weddings Special Offer
Complimentary Drinks Package Upgrade up to the value of $14 pp (terms and conditions apply)
Enjoy an upgrade for your drinks package up to the value of $14pp
Other Offers
Mid week specials also available
For enquires, please contact enquiries@lagoonrestaurant.com.au or phone 02 4226 1677
Packages
Experience the pinnacle of luxury and elegance with our Grand Package, where every detail is meticulously crafted to create an unforgettable celebration.
Food
Choice of 3 premium pre-dinner canapes served al fresco
Stone-baked breads
Seafood antipasto platters served per table
Premium three-course menu with upgrades (up to $10 pp) including;
- Entrée
- Main course
- Dessert
- Fresh garden salads per table
- Your wedding cake cut & served on sharing platters
Drinks
Signature Lagoon Lace Cocktail on arrival
6 Hour Gold Beverage Package
Upgrade Premium Bottled Beer Package
House spirit for the bridal table
A bottle of Moet & Chandon for the bride and groom for the toast
Venue
Private waterfront deck or terrace area for pre-dinner drinks
Custom sized dance floor
Skirted bridal table
Cake table and gift table
Your choice of chairs from our events stylists including tiffany chairs
Centerpieces of your choice from our event stylists
Toasting glasses & cake knife
Personalised seating chart and easel
Professional DJ [5hr, DJ requires a minimum of 50 guests]
Extras
Complimentary Wedding tasting for the Bride and Groom
Complimentary $100 Lagoon Gift Card for your first anniversary
$195 per person [Saturday]
$190 per person [Friday or Sunday]
Indulge in the ultimate wedding experience with our Indulgence Package, designed to provide a lavish and unforgettable day for you and your guests.
Food
Choice of 3 premium pre-dinner canapes served al fresco
Stone-baked breads
Premium three-course menu including;
- Entrée
- Main course
- Dessert
- Fresh garden salads per table
- Your wedding cake cut & served on sharing platters
Drinks
Signature Lagoon Lace Cocktail on arrival
6 Hour Gold Beverage Package
House spirit for the bridal table
Venue
Private waterfront deck or terrace area for pre-dinner drinks
Custom sized dance floor
Skirted bridal table
Cake table and gift table
Your choice of chairs from our events stylists including Tiffany chairs
Centerpieces of your choice from our event stylists
Toasting glasses & cake knife
Personalised seating chart and easel
Professional DJ [5hr, DJ requires a minimum of 50 guests]
Extras
Complimentary wedding tasting menu for the Bride and Groom
Complimentary $100 Lagoon Gift Card for your first anniversary
$165 per person [Saturday]
$160 per person [Friday or Sunday]
Transform your wedding dreams into reality with our Deluxe Package, offering an exquisite setting and exceptional service for a wonderful celebration.
Food
Choice of 3 premium pre-dinner canapes served al fresco
Stone-baked breads
Premium three-course menu including;
- Entrée
- Main Course
- Dessert
- Fresh garden salads per table
- Your wedding cake cut & served on sharing platters
Drinks
Signature Lagoon Lace Cocktail on arrival
5 Hour Silver Beverage Package
Venue
Private waterfront deck or terrace area for pre-dinner drinks
Custom sized dance floor
Skirted bridal table
Cake table and gift table
Lycra chair covers in black or white
Toasting glasses & cake knife
Personalised seating chart and easel
Professional DJ [4.5hr, DJ requires a minimum of 50 guests]*
Extras
Complimentary wedding tasting menu for the Bride and Groom
Complimentary $100 Lagoon Gift Card for your first anniversary
$145 per person [Saturday]
$140 per person [Friday or Sunday]
Experience a stylish and lively celebration with our Cocktail Wedding Package, perfect for those who want to mix and mingle with their cherished guests.
Food
Deluxe Gourmet Grazing Table serving hot & cold selections
Choice of 8 Premium canapes
Gourmet Dessert Canape Station
Your wedding cake cut & served on dessert station
Drinks
Signature Lagoon Lace Cocktail on arrival
5 Hour Gold Beverage Package
Venue
Private waterfront deck or terrace area for pre-dinner drinks
Relaxed furnishings including wrapped bar tables, lounges and coffee tables
Centerpieces of your choice from our event stylists
Skirted bridal table
Cake table and gift table
Toasting glasses & cake knife
Personalised welcome sign and easel
Professional DJ [5hr, DJ requires a minimum of 50 guests]*
Dancefloor
Extras
Complimentary $100 Lagoon Gift Card for your first anniversary
$155 per person [Saturday]
$150 per person [Friday or Sunday]
Monday-Thursday Only
Max 50 guests
Ceremony
Ceremony set up on our private terrace or foreshore*
1 hour duration
Red or Brown Carpet
Registration table and chairs
20 guest chairs
White Wood Arbour
*you must get permission from council to have a wedding on the foreshore
Reception
Private use of our Grace Room for 3 hours
Garlic and stone-baked breads
Premium two-course menu including;
- Entrée
- Main
- Fresh garden salads per table
- Your wedding cake cut & served on sharing platters
3 Hour Bev Package
Toasting glasses, cake knife
Personalised welcome sign and easel
Cake and gift tables (if required)
$109pp minimum 20 guests
Say 'I do' at The Lagoon with two picturesque locations for your wedding ceremony.
Lagoon Foreshore Package
$620
Red or Brown Carpet
Registration table and chairs
20 guest chairs
White Wood Arbour
*Please note, ceremonies on the foreshore adjacent to the restaurant must be arranged via Wollongong council
Lagoon Deck Package
(available as a wet weather backup)
$920 [1 hour duration]
Red or Brown Carpet
Registration table and chairs
20 guest chairs
White Wood Arbour
*Please note, ceremonies on the Lagoon Deck are available between 2:00pm and 4:00pm only.
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Hi Veronica, thank you so much for the lovely review! It was a pleasure celebrating your wedding day at The Lagoon. We are so happy to hear everything was a success!