Pure South Dining

Name: Pure South Dining
Address: 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, AU-VIC, Australia, 3006
Telephone: (03) 9699 4600
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.5

4.5

61 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

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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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
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
Lockie: (03) 9699 4600

Location
3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006
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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, 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. 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.
Pre-Theatre Dining - Pure South Dining Room
$89.00 per person
29 Jan 2025 - 22 Mar 2025
Join us pre-show for four courses from our Pre-Theatre Tasting Menu. There is no need to compromise a night out, our pre-theatre menu is crafted to showcase the best of Tasmania all in time for curtain call. Located in the heart of Melbourne's cultural precinct, Pure South Dining is only a few minutes from The Arts Centre, Southbank & Malthouse Theatres, making us the ideal start to an evening out.
Express Lunch - Pure South Dining Room
$49.00 - $59.00 per person
5 Feb 2025 - 14 Nov 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.

ST HELEN'S 'LEASE 65' OYSTERS$7.00
natural, lemon
MIXED OLIVES$7.00
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TART$16.00
King Island Dairy 'Surprise Bay' cheddar-custard, minute jam & maple glazed pecans
ARANCINI$18.00
King Island Dairy 'Roaring Forties' blue cheese, mushroom, fig & flaxseed salsa
ROSEMARY & GARLIC PIZZA$14.00
CITRUS CURED OCEAN TROUT$22.00
avocado, pickled fennel, peaches, pistachio
BURRATA$23.00
tomato relish, basil, chargrilled sourdough
HARDY FAMILY OCTOPUS$23.00
padron pepper salsa, basil emulsion, hung yoghurt, sunflower seed, edamame

PIZZA

MARGHERITA$22.00
San Marzano tomato, fior di latte
SMOKEY CHORIZO$26.00
Mt. Gnomon Farm chorizo, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella
PRIMAVERA$26.00
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, roast capsicum, red onion, mushroom, red cow Dairy chilli-fetta
PROSCIUTTO + BRIE$28.00
King Island Dairy double-cream brie, prosciutto, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella

PASTA

BRAISED KING ISLAND BEEF CHEEK$33.00
pappardelle, black pepper sauce, mushroom, Grana Padano, Primavera cheese
TASMANIAN MARINARA$36.00
linguine, Hardy Family octopus, Tasmanian scallops, calamari, prawn, lobster bisque sauce
PURE SOUTH CARBONARA$27.00
fettuccine, Scottsdale ham hock, cream, garlic, Pecorino, Pangalara cheddar, parsley
MARINARA $52.00
fettuccine, chilli, garlic, parsley, olive oil
POTATO GNOCCHI$27.00
Bruny Island D.O.D. cheese, pumpkin purée, currants, pine mushroom, salted cashews
- chargrilled sourdough$5.00

MAINS

LINE-CAUGHT TASMANIAN WHOLE WHITE FISH$42.00
(ask what came off 'The Boat') brown butter, lemon, capers, parsley, gremolata
PAN ROASTED HUON SALMON$36.00
Israeli couscous, tomato, piquillo peppers, sorrel olive, anchovy
SCOTSDALE FREE-RANGE PORK BELLY$38.00
Mount Gnomon Farm chorizo cassoulet, mustard greens, pork & tomato relish, reduction
KING ISLAND BEEF SHORT RIB$42.00
creamy garlic mash potato, crème di rapa, cornichons, whole grain mustard, bordelaise sauce
KING ISLAND GRASS FED BEEF
chips, herb salad, peppercorn sauce
- CHARGRILLED PORTERHOUSE (350G)$55.00
- CHARGRILLED SCOTCH FILLET (300G)$60.00

SIDES

BROCCOLINI$12.00
mandarin, smoked almond
TWICE COOKED CHIPS$9.00
garlic aioli
MIXED LEAF SALAD$9.00
honey, orange, mustard dressing

DESSERT

ANVERS WHITE CHOCOLATE + CUMQUAT TRIFLE$17.00
CRÈME BRÛLÉE$16.00
Pyengana dairy farm cream
SUMMER BERRY TART$18.00
Van Diemens Land Creamery vanilla ice-cream
TASMANIAN CHEESE PLATE$26.00
2 cheeses, lavosh, fruit paste, house chutney
- King Island Dairy 'Roaring Forties' blue$0.00
- Bruny Island Cheese Co. Vintage 'C2'$0.00
- King Island Dairy 'Roaring Forties' blue$0.00
- King Island Dairy 'Furneaux' double brie$0.00
- add on extra cheese$10.00
TRIO OF TASSIE ICE CREAM
Van Diemens Land Creamery
- Vanilla bean ice cream$0.00
- Anvers Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato$0.00
- Valhalla Boysenberry Ripple$0.00
- Pepperberry & Leatherwood Honey ice cream$0.00
- Lemon Sorbet$0.00
- Pineapple Sorbet$0.00
- add on extra ice cream$55.00

COCKTAILS

ARGYLE COLLINS - COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH
Spring Bay Pink Gin, grapefruit, elderflower, lime
GIN-GIN BEER
Lark Tasmanian Gin, lemon juice, ginger syrup, mint, Cascade ginger beer
TASGRONI
Lark Pinot Noir gin, Campari, Hughes & Hughes sweet vermouth
TASMANIAN DEVIL
Espolon Tequila Blanco, lime, chilli, oil, cointreau, ginger syrup
WATERMELON SOUR
Lark Tasmanian Gin, lemon, watermelon syrup, pineapple juice, egg white
STORMY APPLE ISLE
Tasmanian Strait vodka, St Germain, apple juice, lime, egg white, Biscoff crumb
SNOWY CRADLE
Hellfire salted caramel coffee liquor, Tasmanian Strait vodka, salt, milk, cinnamon sugar rim

ON TAP

BEER OF THE MONTH$12.00
Balter India Pale Ale 425ml
Moo Brew Tasmanian Lager 425ml$15.00
Peroni 100ml$11.00
Peroni 35 [midstrength] 100ml$11.00
Carlton Draught 425ml$15.00
Pirate Life South Coast Pale Ale [midstrength] 425ml$15.00
4 Pines American Pale Ale 425ml$15.00
Asahi Super Dry 425ml$15.00
Balter XPA 425ml$15.00
Willie Smith Organic Apple Cider, TAS 425ml$15.00
Citrus Classic Riot Spritz Cooler$11.00
Lemon Lychee Riot Spritz Cooler$11.00

BOTTLED BEER

Cascade Premium Light, TAS$11.00
Moo Brew Pale Ale, TAS$12.00
Moo Brew Pilsner, TAS$12.00
Peroni Capri$12.00
Crown Lager$12.00
Corona$12.00
Mountain Goat Lager$12.00
Great Northern Super Crisp Lager [midstrength]$12.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC

Peroni 0.0%$9.00
Carlton Zero$8.00
Willie Smith Apple Cider$11.00
VlRGlN MARGARITA
A classic style margarita using 18 Lures Agave Blanco spirit, lime, ice, salt rim
NO-GRONl
A blend of Lure's Dry London Spirit, Italian 18 Orange Aperitif Rosso to create the traditional Negroni, sans alcohol of course. Served over ice with an orange twist.
WATERMELON MOllTO
Lures White Cane spirit built with 18 watermelon syrup, lime, mint
RASPBERRH BASH
Raspberry, apple, orange, pineapple, lemon, elderflower
GlNGER NlNlA
Apple juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer, ginger syrup, lime

What 61 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Pure South Dining offers "spectacular" views of the Yarra River and Melbourne, creating a memorable atmosphere. Guests rave about the "absolutely fantastic food" and "outstanding service." The focus on Tasmanian produce shines, with dishes like grilled wallaby and seafood marinara receiving praise. Attentive staff and a vibrant location enhance the dining experience.

61 Reviews

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Shaun
VIP
Victoria
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wouldn't bother again arinceny balls are taste less pork belly might as well have been a tin of pea and ham soup my wifes seafood pasta was tasteless and the prawns were like rubber beer was good
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Marcel
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner. Our server was so good even though some of our party was late. They kept checking in for more drink orders and helped find what we needed from the extensive Tasmanian based drinks menu. Delicious
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Jeremy
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location and menu for a business lunch. Great wine list
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Garry
Melbourne
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very special night highlighted by a fantastic tasting menu of the highest quality. the service was impeccable - reliable & informative. the wines selected from the drinks menu were as described to us by the drinks person. the view from our table to the river outside added to the occasion. You pay for what you get - which is sensational food from Tasmania & Bass Strait.
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Anna
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, it is always a delight to dine here. The dining experience is exceptional.
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Peter
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and excellent location. Organic and free range food was terrific. Cheers
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Jason
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pure South has a really nice atmosphere and pace of serving. It’s relaxed without being too slow. It’s a place for long conversations with friends over a good food and drinks. Fantastic service, friendly staff and really good food. A well rounded drinks list with plenty of choice. We had a great dining experience surrounded by lovely views of the city, the Yarra, refreshed by the breeze flowing through the large open windows. We will be coming back.
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Kelvin
Cancun
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Food was medicorce for the price point. The Lobster pasta was drowned in lemon. Wait staff were inexperienced. Manager of the floor seemed more concenred about closing early than servicing customers. Overall a poor experience, would have been better off at Waterfront next door.
Pure South DiningResponded 7 days ago
Hi Kelvin, Thanks for joining us late on Friday evening, I am sorry to hear that your experience with Pure South Kitchen was not as flawless as we would have liked. The seafood bisque for the Tassie Lobster, does not contain lemon, we are a little unsure where this might have come from. We'll also reach out to the team on Friday night and follow up on you service comments. We do begin closing towards the end of service, but our guests should always remain the focus. We do hope that we may be able to welcome you back to Pure South Kitchen in the near future. Best, Pure South Dining
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Patrick
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an upstairs table with a great view of the Yarra and Southbank; certainly, enjoyed that. I was really impressed with the staff and their service, friendly, professional and helpful; well done. I had the Tasmanian Wallaby with the spinach, carrots and pine nuts. I enjoyed the chew of the wallaby, being a very lean protein. However, I did think that there was too many flavours and a touch too much heat, which detracted from the overall flavour of the dish. Hence a slightly lower score.
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Christian
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an array of food, arts, history and storytelling behind these wonderful and sumptuous meals. The 6 course meal was historical and breathtaking. My wife and I absolutely enjoyed every bit of it for our anniversary ☺️🤗
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