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Miss Pearl Bar + Dining
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Asian•4.6(526)A new concept in Asian dining that brings the vivid flavours of South East Asia to a casual and contemporary setting in the Melbourne Arts Precinct.DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - Southbank
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.5(250)D.O.C is real Italian eating and age old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair. A celebration of heritage. A joy in sharing. Authentic, exuberant and outrageously Italian.
Waterfront Southgate
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.5(1,644)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.Pure South Dining
Price: Expensive•Modern Australian•4.4(74)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.
The Breslin Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.4(677)Based on the Left Bank in Melbourne's Southbank, overlooking the Yarra River, The Breslin Steakhouse aims to be the best whole carcass based restaurant in the market. New York attitude and style combined with modern and classic technique, The Breslin Bar & Grill pays homage to the classic New York-style steakhouses, complete with a large wall-to-wall bar that proudly mixes up the classics.The Atlantic Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.4(1,566)When you sit down for a meal at The Atlantic, you can expect nothing short of an impeccable culinary experience from beginning to end. As a waterfront seafood restaurant in Southbank, Crown Casino, we offer an indulgent menu of fresh, wild and sustainably-sourced seafood, unique oyster varieties and pristine shellfish. Reeled in from local waters, our team celebrates the full array of seafood that Australia has to offer.
Whether you choose to pair your culinary experience with the stylish atmosphere of our elegantly modern dining area, or the laidback ambience of our open-air, riverside terrace, you will soon discover why many customers refer to us as the best seafood restaurant in Melbourne CBD.
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- LLukeMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined todayOnly thing better than the delicious, great value food, was the service!More infoCha ChingPrice: Expensive• Asian• Melbourne CBD•4.4
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Diego •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFor a last minute booking for 11 people they did an amazing job! The food was great and recommendations on point. Would go back!More infoThe Breslin SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southbank•4.4
- DCDCDiningWashington, D.C. Area •19 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoEvery aspect of the meal was fabulous. Food and service. Highly recommend the fish mains.More infoWaterfront SouthgatePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Southbank•4.5
- JJohnMelbourne •12 reviews4.0Dined on 10 Feb 2025Pizzas were delicious. We had the Rustica (sausage and potatoes), Tiger Prawn and the Quattro Formaggi (4 cheeses). All 3 of us were very happy with what we ordered. We sat outside which tho it was a bit windy is totally recommended - fresh air is the best. Split bills at the end was greatly appreciated.More infoDOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar - SouthbankPrice: Moderate• Italian• Southbank•4.5
- MMichaelMelbourne •1 review5.0Dined on 2 Feb 2025Excellent venue, great food and attentive service.More infoMs AvaPrice: Moderate• Modern European• Melbourne CBD•4.4
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Southbank. Our customers recommend Waterfront Southgate, The Atlantic Restaurant and The Breslin Steakhouse
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