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Waterfront Southgate - Waterfront Southgate, Southbank, AU-VIC

Waterfront Southgate

4.5
4.5
1561 Reviews
$41 to $100
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Melbourne’s most iconic seafood bar and grill.

A true Melbourne experience with expansive views of the Yarra river and mesmerizing city lights.

Take in the stunning Melbourne sky line whilst enjoying our finest seafood and oysters expertly sourced directly from some of Australia’s best producers.

We are dedicated to the “sea to plate”, with daily visits to the market, selecting the very best oysters, pristine shellfish and the freshest local seafood.
Our “paddock to table” philosophy ensures we only source the highest quality of meats, bred from local Victorian farmers.

With over 100 years in hospitality, the Zampelis family welcomes you to enjoy a unique dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9686 9766
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Georgia K.
  • Catering
    a sit down Dinner with 3 courses style
  • Private party facilities
    Private Function area available for large group over 40 - 50 people. Outdoor area can be booked for private function over 100 people.
  • Area
    Southbank
  • Cross Street
    Southgate Promenade, on ground level facing the Yarra River
  • Parking details
    Secure Parking at Southgate Complex, Secure Parking at the Art Centre Car Park
  • Public transit
    St Kilda Rd Trams, Flinders Street Station, Taxi rank at Eureka Tower
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,561 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Great for outdoor dining

  • City Centre

    Great for outdoor dining

  • City Centre

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waterfront Southgate offers a "fabulous experience every time" with "amazing food and service." Guests rave about the "excellent menu" and "fantastic staff," making it a "must visit venue" for both special occasions and casual dining. While some mention service hiccups, the "beautiful river views" and "delicious seafood" consistently impress.

1,561 Reviews
  1. tim

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All round outstanding dining experience; food, service, ambience. Could not be faulted.

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  2. Terence

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Being confined to a mobility scooter I was welcomed by staff who were more than accommodating It was a totally enjoyable experience with food being a highlight of the evening Ten out of ten 👍

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  3. Paul

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food but a little pricey. Awesome service. Would go again

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  4. Hiroki

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant was magnificent. We were four people including one child with high chair. The staffs were very kind to our child. All the dishes were really delicious. Among them, snapper red curry was our best!! The river view with light up of the historical buildings in the evening was amazing. Wine was also great and one of the gentlemen recommended us a suitable wine for the dish we ordered. The atmosphere was really good. It was a bit shame that the reception was a bit cold attitude when we entered in. Another thing was the heater on the ceiling was very strong to feel hot. Also we needed to wait a bit long time to make orders every time. However, overall we had a really good experience here. We would definitely come here more times.

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  5. Ian

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food , service , ambience and professionalism was second to none.

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  6. Robin

    Atlanta Metro

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I were in Melbourne Australia for a few days, and our hotel recommended Waterfront Southgate. It did not disappoint. The location is great, with a nice ambiance. Our waiter was very attentive. And we had the whole snapper, scalloped potatoes, with a Greek salad. It was absolutely superb.

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  7. George

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice service and food. Ambience was quite nice and prices were as expected for this type of restaurant and location. We have been here several times and food is always consistent and at a high level. Would highly recommend.

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  8. Luke

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a great time, we were celebrating our anniversary, was greeted with champagne. Food was great, service was excellent!

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  9. Anda

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at Waterfront on several occasions previously, but did not enjoy our last visit. We ordered an entree to share, the Rosti was soggy. My husbands fish & chips came with pale chips and overcooked fish and my dishes lobster bisque sauce was missing flavour. We were seated in a corner next to a large group table of approx 20 people and could barely hear ourselves talk. The only saving grace was that the staff were attentive and friendly. I am hoping they were having an off night for what ever reason and hope that our next visit will be better.

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  10. Jenny

    Melbourne

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a really lovely Dinner at Waterfront. Yummy Food and Wine and Excellent Service. Seafood is their Specialty, and they do it well. 😋

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Waterfront Southgate is rated 4.5 stars by 1561 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Waterfront Southgate

3 Southgate Avenue, Shop 20, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Southgate Promenade, on ground level facing the Yarra River
  • Area
    Southbank
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steak, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Secure Parking at Southgate Complex, Secure Parking at the Art Centre Car Park
  • Public transit
    St Kilda Rd Trams, Flinders Street Station, Taxi rank at Eureka Tower
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Georgia K.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (03) 9686 9766
  • Catering
    a sit down Dinner with 3 courses style
  • Private party facilities
    Private Function area available for large group over 40 - 50 people. Outdoor area can be booked for private function over 100 people.
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