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True South Black Rock - True South, Black Rock, AU-VIC

True South

4.5 (821)
$40 and under
Gastro Pub
298 Beach Rd, Black Rock, AU-VIC 3193

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the picturesque bayside suburb of Black Rock, True South holds prime position as the areas best and biggest Restaurant, Bar & Function Space.

Once used as an auto repair shop, this modern gastro pub has undergone a colossal renovation, keeping the original facade, but completely stripping back the inside to create the incredible space it is today. The talented chefs at True South offer a modern Argentinean menu, served in the newly converted setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Argentinean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 15:00–21:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    (03) 9589 3194
  • Website
    http://www.truesouth.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Shannon Grigg
  • Catering
    Try our delicious Argentinean styled food. We offer both large and small tapas plates, designed to share, creating a communal dining experience you can enjoy with friends and keep food envy at bay! ​Ta
  • Private party facilities
    True South offers a variety of spaces, the feature being the upstairs Bay View Room which offers stunning views of Port Phillip Bay, has exposed ceilings and a soft industrial style finish. Our Private Dining room is perfect for cocktail styled events or sit down dinners. True South caters for Weddings, Celebrations, Birthdays and more.
  • Location
    298 Beach Rd, Black Rock, AU-VIC 3193
  • Area
    Black Rock
  • Cross Street
    Near the corner of Balcombe Road
  • Parking details
    There is a public carpark out the back of True South. This can be accessed via Beach Road (you turn down the small lane next to the bike shop) or Ebden Ave (you turn off Balcombe Road). Another small public carpark is on Balcombe Road itself (opposite Ebden Ave) and there is all day street parking in Ebden Ave itself.
  • Public transit
    The 825 Moorabbin and 600 Southland buses stop on Balcombe Road/Ebden Ave, a 1-2 minute walk from True South.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • $30 Steak Special

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy our $30 Steak Special every Thursday, all day! Porterhouse steak, chips, salad, chimichurri and your choice from our selection of house wine or Carlton Draught 🔥🍴
    $30 Steak Special photo

  • $30 Barra-Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Mondays just got a whole lot better with our $30 Barramundi Special! Your choice of grilled or battered barramundi fillet with chips, house salad & tartare. Included house beverage. Available all day!
    $30 Barra-Monday photo

  • Tuesday Trivia Night 2025

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for weekly Trivia every Tuesday at 7pm! FREE entry and great prizes to be won. Hosted upstairs in our Bay View Room it is the perfect night out. PLUS enjoy our $30 Steak Night special
    Tuesday Trivia Night 2025 photo

Menu

True South's menu was last updated on 23/04/2024.

$16 Per Child / 12 & Under (choose 1). All Served W Chips or Salad, a Soft Drink & Icecream. Please be advised variations cannot be made

Main

  • Chipa

    • Mini Beef Empanada

      • Beer Battered Fish

        • Calamari

          • Pulled Pork Burger

            Last updated: 23 April 2024

            What 821 people are saying

            True South reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

            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
            • 4.5Food
            • 4.4Service
            • 4.4Ambience
            • 4.3Value

            Noise • Moderate

            Loved For

            • Bayside

              Best Overall

            • Bayside

              Best Ambience

            • Bayside

              Best Value

            • Bayside

              Good for groups

            • Bayside

              Neighbourhood gem

            • Bayside

              Great for fine wines

            • Bayside

              Good for special occasions

            • Bayside

              Lively

            • Bayside

              Most Booked

            Review summary

            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
            True South stands out for "delicious food" and "great service," with a particular highlight on their Thursday steak special offering "great value for money." The tapas menu is a hit, and the atmosphere is lively. While some reviews note noise and service delays, the attentive staff often receive praise.
            821 Reviews

            1. Troy

              Melbourne2 reviews

              4.0

              Dined on 24 May 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 3
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 3
              It was very loud and at times unpleasant as I wasn’t able to hear my partner. The food was lovely but on the high price side.. Service was good but the table for 2 was to small as we were not able to put our wine on it maybe a wine stand would be better that on a bench away from our table as we had to get up and get it away from our table.. not a good thing to have to do.. thanks but hope to have a better experience next time

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            2. pnina

              Melbourne2 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on 2 May 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              True South has not lost its flair. It was bustling which is always nice to see in sleepy bayside. The food was delicious. The service was excellent only enhanced by Heath and his great personality and service. It was my husband’s birthday and Health certainly made him feel special. Thankyou

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            3. Lynn

              Melbourne1 review

              4.0

              Dined on 18 April 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 3
              4. Ambience 4
              Food was really delicious. Service was slow in that dishes were not removed, & we had to wave to staff several times for attention.

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            4. Justyna

              Melbourne17 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on 17 April 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Delicious steak and great price, highly recommend the steak special on Thursday night

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            5. Sharon

              New York City5 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on 15 April 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 4
              Great local gem. Good food, great service and even better value. Highly recommend!!

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            6. Ingrid

              Victoria5 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on 3 April 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              I had the fish special which came with gnocchi. I am usually a harsh critic when it comes to gnocchi but this was amazing! Staff were attentive and friendly.

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            7. Leigh

              Victoria4 reviews

              3.0

              Dined on 26 March 2025

              1. Overall 3
              2. Food 2
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 4
              We’ve been to True South in the past and enjoyed delicious meals. Our last visit was a little disappointing food wise.

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            8. Jonathan

              Melbourne1 review

              4.0

              Dined on 13 March 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 3
              3. Service 4
              4. Ambience 5
              Only feedback was we ordered two steaks one medium rare and one medium. Medium rare was cooked to be perfection!! Unfortunately the medium was past well done, dry and unedible. Overall we enjoyed our visit but wouldn’t order the steak again. Thanks

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            9. Justyna

              Melbourne17 reviews

              5.0

              Dined on 6 March 2025

              1. Overall 5
              2. Food 5
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 5
              Went to the $30 steak night on Thursday. Absolutely spectacular- delicious food and great value for money. Definitely will be coming back.

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            10. Juan

              Melbourne1 review

              4.0

              Dined on 3 March 2025

              1. Overall 4
              2. Food 4
              3. Service 5
              4. Ambience 4
              The easy-going tapas style menu was a hit with us. While there is a variety of tasty mains to choose from, we preferred to graze on the excellent selection of share plates available. I strongly recommend exploring all the starters. Noise is a problem if you're sitting inside. The lack of soft surfaces creates a cacophony of echoes within this space that unfortunately prevents enjoyment of conversation. At times, it was difficult to hear the person sitting next you speak. Service wise, the experience was faultless. We were lucky to have a very attentive, jovial and equally efficient person looking after us.

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            FAQs

            True South offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9589 3194.

            True South is rated 4.5 stars by 821 OpenTable diners.

            Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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            Make a booking

            2 people
            7:00 pm
            Booked 16 times today
            Experiences are available.
            Google Map for True South

            298 Beach Rd, Black Rock, AU-VIC 3193

            Dining areas

            Additional information

            • Cross Street
              Near the corner of Balcombe Road
            • Area
              Black Rock
            • Hours of Operation
              Mon 15:00–21:00 Tue–Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:30
            • Price
              $40 and under
            • Cuisines
              Gastro Pub, Argentinean, Latin / Spanish
            • Dining style
              Casual Dining
            • Dress code
              Casual Dress
            • Parking details
              There is a public carpark out the back of True South. This can be accessed via Beach Road (you turn down the small lane next to the bike shop) or Ebden Ave (you turn off Balcombe Road). Another small public carpark is on Balcombe Road itself (opposite Ebden Ave) and there is all day street parking in Ebden Ave itself.
            • Public transit
              The 825 Moorabbin and 600 Southland buses stop on Balcombe Road/Ebden Ave, a 1-2 minute walk from True South.
            • Payment Options
              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
            • Executive Chef
              Shannon Grigg
            • Additional
              Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
            • Website
              http://www.truesouth.com.au/
            • Phone number
              (03) 9589 3194
            • Catering
              Try our delicious Argentinean styled food. We offer both large and small tapas plates, designed to share, creating a communal dining experience you can enjoy with friends and keep food envy at bay! ​Ta
            • Private party facilities
              True South offers a variety of spaces, the feature being the upstairs Bay View Room which offers stunning views of Port Phillip Bay, has exposed ceilings and a soft industrial style finish. Our Private Dining room is perfect for cocktail styled events or sit down dinners. True South caters for Weddings, Celebrations, Birthdays and more.
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