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

True South

4.4
4.4
810 Reviews
$40 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Argentinean, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9589 3194
  • 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.
  • 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 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
  • $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

What 810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Bayside

    Good for groups

  • Bayside

    Healthy

  • Bayside

    Good for special occasions

  • Bayside

    Lively

  • Bayside

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
True South offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "great vibe" and "amazing beer options," perfect for casual dinners. While the food is "fantastic," some diners have experienced inconsistencies in service and wait times. The "Chef's Taste" and "suckling pig" receive special praise. Ideal for gatherings and enjoying the bay view.

810 Reviews
  1. Juan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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    Tropical QLD

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for Sunday afternoon drink and beautiful diner, love True South

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  3. Tina

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food in a busy environment. My daughter and I had a lovely dinner. I love Tapas and they dont disappoint. Highly recommend this place for a high quality meal. Presentation also excellent.

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  4. alan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This is not the first time I have dined at True South. We all enjoyed the food which of its usual quality. The problem was that the from the time the food was ordered until it arrived was inordinate. I believe that the waiter was aware that there was a problem as he came over to check what was going on. We had two young children with us and fortunately I had ordered chips as soon as I arrived . It would have been an impossible situation expecting them to wait more than an hour for food without the chips. .

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  5. Darren

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Very busy, noisy place. Drinks service a bit slow. Food orders were mixed up. The food is too expensive to be making mistakes like that. Won't rush back with so many other good options in Black Rock.

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  6. Justyna

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend, great place, delicious food and enjoyable atmosphere

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  7. Jennie

    VIP

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Their air con is not working and has not been working for weeks

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  8. Ryan

    VIP

    Melbourne

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great place for a drink but the food has taken a very large step backwards and was underwhelming compared to the previous times

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  9. SSam

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, location and ambience. High quality food and service.

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  10. Marcus

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My wife and I chose True South for our wedding anniversary dinner, we expected good things based on our last experience, this time not so much. The main course calamari was dry and over cooked and had no flavour, all we could taste was oil, the salad it came with had little or no dressing, the patatas bravas was not served with aioli ( we had to request this) and was also dry and over cooked. the espresso martini was not filled ( basically half full) and the porterhouse while tasty did have an unacceptable amount of gristle, not good. All in all we were disappointed with our meal and to top it off whilst paying our bill staff did not even ask if we enjoyed our meal :( we wont be back.

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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 4.4 stars by 810 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • 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
  • 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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