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Pure South Dining - Pure South Dining, Southbank, AU-VIC

Pure South Dining

4.5
4.5
26 Reviews
$41 to $100
Modern Australian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
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 7:30 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Hall
  • Private party facilities
    The Pure South Dining Room features two private dining spaces ideal for intimate dinners to cocktail events for 200 guests. Please contact our Reservations & Events team for more information.
  • Area
    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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Tasmanian Tasting Menu - Pure South Dining Room

    $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. Executive chef David Hall and his team regularly travel to the islands of King, Flinders and Tasmania to meet our farmers & fishermen, connecting with the land and the Tasmanian produce that inspires Pure South Dining.
    Tasmanian Tasting Menu - Pure South Dining Room photo
  • King Island Steak Night - Pure South Kitchen

    $59.00 per person

    14 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
    Chargrilled King Island Grass-Fed Beef 350g Porterhouse or 300g Scotch Fillet, Twice Cooked Chips, 'Closed Loop' Herb Salad. Includes a glass of premium Victorian Shiraz or Moo Brew Tasmanian Larger.
    King Island Steak Night - Pure South Kitchen photo
  • Christmas Day Lunch 2024 - Pure South Dining Room

    $98.55 - $305.63 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    We’ve dusted off the good silverware for a formal affair in The Dining Room. Enjoy three delicious courses of the best Tassie produce, including Southern Rock Lobster and King Island Beef Wellington. Each course has been matched with hand selected wines from our favourite Tasmanian Vineyards. Indulge in the trimmings while taking in the unsurpassed views of the Yarra River & Melbourne’s skyline. Tickets for our traditional Christmas Lunch are selling fast.
    Christmas Day Lunch 2024 - Pure South Dining Room photo

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

26 Reviews
  1. Cheryl

    WA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the chef’s feed me option, along with paired wines, and it was outstanding

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  2. Tricia

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Greetings by staff was wonderful, food was amazing and very good wine and Tassie beer. A lovely experience.

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  3. Angela

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed the focus on Tasmanian produce and the ambience and service was very good.

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  4. Sue

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service. We enjoyed the ambience and would definitely go back.
    Pure South DiningResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hi Sue, Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback on your experience with Pure South Dining last week. We're glad to read the Tassie produce, views of the Yarra and our team made it a memorable dinner. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Pure South Dining

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  5. Kevin

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Great ambience. Would recommend.
    Pure South DiningResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hi Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback on your experience with Pure South Dining last week and the five-star review. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in Melbourne. Thanks, Pure South Dining

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  6. darren

    New South Wales

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and loved it . Great food service and reasonable prices . Will definitely go back
    Pure South DiningResponded on 25 November 2024
    Hi Daren, Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback on your experience in Pure South Kitchen, our bistro. Always a wonderful to hear the ambiance of the river and the service from the team made for an enjoyable Sunday. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in Melbourne. Thanks, Pure South Dining

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  7. Mick

    New South Wales

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The maitre d was loud and obnoxious. The wait staff were completely disorganised, confused and in experienced. The mains arrived before the starters and the mains were taken away and placed into an oven to dry up only to be re-served after we finished the starter. Very poor. My main meal fish had a sizable bone that ended up in my mouth. The bill was reduced with these considerations but I wont be booking Pure South again.

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  8. Roger

    New York City

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner pre theatre and the Blue Eye and Broccolini were excellent. Great location looking out on the Yarra.
    Pure South DiningResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Rodger, Thanks for leaving us your feedback and review. Great to read the Tassie fish and Yarra River views were well enjoyed in the Pure South Dining Room before heading off to the show. Looking forward to welcoming you back shortly

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  9. Peter

    Adelaide

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food here was pedestrian. Not bad but not great. The Snapper I ended up with was not the Coral Trout as advertised on the daily specials, and it was not the freshest I have ever had. Other people said their Blue Eye was excellent. Chips, salad and broccolini were good and large serves. We were down the back of the restaurant near the kitchen which was dark. However, our position meant we appeared to be forgotten by the wait staff. We would have ordered another bottle from the excellent list if someone was around to take our order. After we had been sitting for 20 minutes, we walked up to the counter to pay the bill. We were told the bill would be bought to the table. No options to split bill unless it is in even amounts, not a problem for us but maybe for some.
    Pure South DiningResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hi Peter, Thanks for sharing your feedback on your experience with Pure South Kitchen on Friday. We're sorry to read about the mix up with the Coral Perch. Our fresh fish being flown is from Devonport the same day it is caught, this does mean we don't always get as much as we would like. We've followed up with the service team as to why this was not communicated table side when you ordered, as well as your comments regarding service. The team look forward to being able to welcome you back to Pure South in the near future.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food & service . We will be back !

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pure South Dining

3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, Victoria
  • Area
    Southbank
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 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
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Hall
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9699 4600
  • Private party facilities
    The Pure South Dining Room features two private dining spaces ideal for intimate dinners to cocktail events for 200 guests. Please contact our Reservations & Events team for more information.
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