Pure South Dining

4.4 (94)

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006

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2 people

May 15, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Pure South Dining is founded on philosophy of Ethical, Sustainable and Provenance driven produce, championing Tasmanian farmers, fishermen and small producers. The best in season produce is flown from the islands of King, Flinders & Tasmanian directly to our Southbank kitchen.

Pure South Dining offers our guests two dining options to suite any occasion.

The ground floor Pure South Kitchen is our casual riverside bistro offering classics from morning till late. Enjoy our Tassie produce without the fuss, while you look out to the Southbank promenade, sipping cocktails with friends.

Ascend the stairs to the Pure South Dining Room, for a modern fine dining experience, with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Dine a la carte, or embark on a culinary journey with our six-course tasting menu. Our in house sommelier is on hand to guide you through our extensive wine list, with over 400 bottles highlighting Tassie Chardonnay & Pinot Noir.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Modern Australian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:45 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–11:45 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9699 4600
Website
http://www.puresouth.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
David Hall
Private party facilities
Mark any occasion with stunning views of the Yarra River & Melbourne skyline from one of our three dining spaces. The flexibility of our spaces allows Pure South Dining to accommodate intimate corporate dinners, family celebrations through to large cocktail events & weddings of up to 200 guests.
Private party contact
Maddi: (03) 9699 4600

Location
3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006
Neighborhood
Southbank
Cross street
3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, Victoria
Parking details
Southgate Carpark is underneath us with access off City Rd and Southgate Avenue.
Public transit
2 Minutes from Flinders Street Station & St Kilda Road Trams.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Express Lunch - Pure South Dining Room
A$49.00 - A$59.00 per person
Feb 5, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
Express Lunch, done properly with Pure South Dining. Enjoy two or three courses from our Table d'hôte menu in the Pure South Dining Room. 2 Courses 49 | 3 Courses 59. Stop by the Pure South Dining Room of a mid-week lunch with colleagues, friends or family and enjoy our award-winning produce, while overlooking the Yarra River & Melbourne's skyline. Our ever-changing Table d'hôte Lunch Menu features some of our Tassie favourites including St Helen's Oysters, King Island Beef and Pyengana Dairy Farm.
Tasmanian Tasting Menu - Pure South Dining Room
A$145.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our Six-Course Chef’s Tour Menu takes you on a culinary journey from the waters off Devonport to the remote pastures of King Island. Join us this culinary adventure as we share the stories of our favourite Tasmanian farmers, fishermen & foragers. Chef David Hall and the Pure South Dining team regularly travel to Tasmania and King Island to meet with our suppliers, view the farmland, produce & listen to their stories. The team pays homage to generations of knowledge, to showcase stunning seasonal produce on our Chef's Tour Menu.
Southbank Steak Night - Pure South Kitchen
A$39.00 per person
Jan 22, 2025 - Nov 18, 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome you to steak night at Pure South Kitchen! Nestled along the stunning Southbank Promenade with sweeping views of the Yarra River and Melbourne’s skyline, our casual bistro offers the perfect setting to unwind and indulge in some of Australia’s finest beef. Every Tuesday from 5pm, our kitchen comes alive with the sizzle of premium beef on the grill. Join us for our signature offering: a 250g dry aged King Island Beef Porterhouse from Millwood Station (best cooked to medium rare), served with twice cooked chips and a fresh herb salad, all for just $39. Complete your steak experience with our complimentary house-made peppercorn sauce or garlic & herb butter, or upgrade to our Chef’s special bordelaise sauce for just $2 more. To complement your meal perfectly, we offer $10 Moo Brew Pale Ale and $10 Victorian Shiraz specials throughout the evening. Our King Island Beef is lovingly raised at Millwood Station by Fred and Shona Perry, a family who believes that working with nature—not against it—is the key to exceptional produce. Fred’s philosophy is beautifully simple: follow the seasons, respect the environment, and never stop learning. This dedication to continuous improvement while honouring traditional farming methods is evident in every cut of beef that reaches our Southbank kitchen. There’s something deeply satisfying about gathering around the table for a perfectly cooked steak in good company. Our Southbank Steak Night has become a favourite tradition for many locals, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Whether you’re a Southbank local looking for your new Tuesday tradition or stopping by after work with colleagues, our warm and attentive team is ready to make your evening special. We recommend booking ahead to secure your table – these evenings tend to fill quickly as word spreads about Fred’s exceptional beef!

Private dining

House-made wattleseed sourdoughA$4.00
St Helens ‘Lease 65’ oysters, plum, pink peppercorn, shiso
- HalfA$32.00
- DozenA$64.00
Heirloom Tomato, Tongola Farm goats curd dumpling, olive, peppers, lovage, pine nutA$22.00
Citrus cured ocean trout, shellfish bavarois, pickled qukes, rye flatbreadA$26.00
King Island grass fed beef tartare, cornichons, capers, egg, tapiocaA$22.00
Tasmanian Hardy Family octopus, XO sauce, fennel, barbeque glazeA$28.00

Main Course

Today’s White fish, Mbongo Tchobi, peanut, mussel, limeA$48.00
Pan-fried Gnocchi, Bruny Island Cheese Co O.D.O, pumpkin, silver beet, pepitaA$36.00
Scottsdale Pork Jowl, black currant grapes, leek, herb pureeA$42.00
Cressy Lamb, baby sweet corn, capsicum, oliveA$44.00
Seared Yellowfin Tuna, chimichurriA$58.00

Tasmanian Grass-Fed Beef

Eye Fillet
250 grams
Scotch Fillet
300 grams
Porterhouse
350 grams
with condiments & choice of sauce Bordelaise, Peppercorn, BéarnaiseA$68.00

Side Dishes

Heirloom carrots, labneh, honey, pomegranate, dukkahA$17.00
Twice cooked chips, chefs seasoningA$10.00
Broccolini, mandarin, smoked almondA$16.00
Closed Loop Farm salad, hazelnut, orange, honeyA$14.00

Dessert

Crème brûlée of Pyengana Dairy Farm cream A$17.00
Anvers white chocolate, fig, fennel, basil ice creamA$21.00
Tulendeena Farm Gate Plum baba, crème chantilly, vanilla, ume shuA$26.00
Anvers dark chocolate, coffee, caramel, Chantilly cream, vanilla ice creamA$22.00
Tasmanian cheese selection - 3 CheeseA$35.00
- KING ISLAND DAIRY ‘FURNEAUX’ DOUBLE-CREAM BRIE
- BRUNY ISLAND ‘SAINT’
- PYENGANA DAIRY ‘ST COLUMBA’ BLUE
- B R UNY I S L AND C H E E S E CO. V INT A G E ‘ C 2 ’
- G R A N D V EWE ‘OL D MA N ’

What 94 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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City Centre
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pure South Dining is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service," offering a delightful dining experience with "spectacular" views of the Yarra River. The restaurant showcases fresh Tasmanian produce and presents a "fantastic wine list." Guests appreciate the "friendly and professional" staff and the "lovely atmosphere," making it a top choice for memorable occasions.

94 Reviews

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Jo
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great and staff were very detailed about the meals and just friendly overall. Food was outstanding
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Vivien
Melbourne20 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! i ordered the pasta with the beef ragu which was amazing. We ordered the Spring Vale rose which i had on a previous visit to Pure South and it was just right. A really lovely rose that wasn't really dry. The food is always good and great value for money....this place is my new favourite Southgate restaurant
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Wendy
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great all around - everyone enjoyed their meals very much.
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Tania
Melbourne2 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It may have been one of the worst meals I have had out in a long time I had the fettuccine carbonara which was so salty it couldn't be eaten. I tried to eat what I could but could even eat half. My friend had the gnocchi it was the complete other end of the scale and was way too sweet. I advised the waitstaff about the fettuccine but was just told they would advise the kitchen. This may have been the worst $150 ever spent
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Darren
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, wine and service. WIll definitely be back. Thoroughly recommended.
Pure South DiningResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Darren, Thanks for taking the time to leave our team a five-star review on your experience in the Pure South Dining Room. It is great to read the Tassie produce & wine was a standout. Look forward to welcoming you back shortly. Pure South Dining
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Natasha
Perth4 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We had the fish and chips with salad Friday special. Overpriced - the chips were good but salad was more like garnish and the fish was akin to frozen supermarket variety. Very disappointing. My husband’s pizza was ok and the potatoe gnocchi was more like roast potatoes. However, the service was good.
Pure South DiningResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Natasha, Thanks for leaving a review on your experience with Pure South Kitchen. I want to assure you that our fish is flown fresh from East Devonport to Melbourne's Moorabbin Airport, before reaching our kitchen, the same day it is caught from the Bass Strait by Peter, one of our fishermen. Appreciate your feedback on the pan-fried potato gnocchi, we'll pass this on to our culinary team, along with the kind comments of our team on the ground. I hope we may have the opportunity to welcome you back to Pure South Kitchen sometime in the near future. Pure South Dining
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Paul
Melbourne6 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Great food as per usual just some hiccups with the service on this night which is unusual.
Pure South DiningResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Paul, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience with Pure South Kitchen over the weekend. Appreciate the comments on the Tassie produce, we are looking into why the service fell short. Thanks, Pure South Dining
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Martin
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was the best I’ve had at Southgate. Love to go back to revisit the wine list. Thanks for a great night
Pure South DiningResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Martin, Thanks for taking the time to leave us a great review. We take great pride in being a leader in service on Southbank, glad to hear your experince was no different. The team look forward to welcoming you back soon. Pure South Dining
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Mark
Central Coast7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our breakfast at Pure South Kitchen was really great. The food, service and staff are amazing. Great location, too.
Pure South DiningResponded on April 14, 2025
Hi Mark, Thanks for leaving the team a review, great to hear breakfast in Pure South Kitchen was the perfect start to the day. Look forward to welcoming you back soon. Pure South Dining
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Gary
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely one of the best dining experiences we've ever had.
Pure South DiningResponded on March 27, 2025
Hi Gary, Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback on your experience with Pure South Dining. We're very happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes, Pure South Dining
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Pure South Dining is rated 4.4 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.

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