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Pure South Dining - Pure South Dining, Southbank, AU-VIC

Pure South Dining

4.4
4.4
74 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:45 Sat, Sun 09:00–11:45 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Southgate Carpark is underneath us with access off City Rd and Southgate Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Hall
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Experiences

  • Tasmanian Tasting Menu - Pure South Dining Room

    A$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.
    Tasmanian Tasting Menu - Pure South Dining Room photo
  • Pre-Theatre Dining - Pure South Dining Room

    A$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.
    Pre-Theatre Dining - Pure South Dining Room photo
  • Express Lunch - Pure South Dining Room

    A$49.00 - A$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.
    Express Lunch - Pure South Dining Room photo

What 74 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  • City Centre

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pure South Dining delights guests with "fantastic food," "excellent service," and "magnificent views" of the Yarra River. The restaurant shines with a focus on Tasmanian produce and offers a memorable dining experience. While some dishes could improve, the venue's ambience and "great wine list" make it a standout choice.
74 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Tropical QLD

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We all had the shared menu as it was lunch time. Small portions, but adequate. Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks were available. We have been before and were not disappointed.

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  2. Kevin

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    A very nice meal served very well. The menu is a little restricted but was fine for us. Wine list good.

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  3. Monte

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service until time of bill - without telling me charged in USA dollars — should have been in Australia dollars as that what the bill said - Extra exchange fees ( not credit card foreign transaction fees - none on my cards) Cost me 45 Australia dollars ( 29 USA dollars Just NOT ok
    Pure South DiningResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Monte, Thanks for sharing your feedback regarding the currency, we've reached out to you directly to see what has happened with your final bill. Thanks, Pure South Dining

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  4. Richard

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the experience tremendously. The staff were friendly and professional and made the dining experience all the more enjoyable.
    Pure South DiningResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review of your Anniversary in the Pure South Dining Room. We very much believe in 'old fashioned' hospitality service, it is a pleasure to read this added to the experience on Saturday. We hope to see you back in the dining room for your next celebration. Pure South Dining

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  5. Margaret

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed my dinner at Pure South, particularly because of its proximity to the river.
    Pure South DiningResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Margaret, Thank you for choosing to dine with us last week, it is great to read that the river made the experience all the more enjoyable. The team look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in Melbourne. Pure South Dining

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  6. Maria

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wait staff were more than happy to explain the wines and cocktails. They were super helpful

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  7. Jenny

    VIP

    Melbourne

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this Restaurant, great location, Beautiful Food, sourced from Tasmania, Excellent Service. Thank you Pure South

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  8. Celia

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We particularly liked the venue. Very convenient and attractive on a balmy summer evening. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The wine list was interesting and the beer good. The broccolini side dish was great. Unfortunately we thought the starter and main course (crostini and linguine di mare) could have been much better. The charcoal crostini didn’t really go well with the topping and the linguine lacked flavour - a shame as everything else was fine.

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  9. Michael

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great choice of options, all beautifully prepared. Service was friendly, but not smarmy

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  10. Jeff

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, excellent service and ambience and a magnificent view particularly if you score a window seat. A very special restaurant.

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Pure South Dining is rated 4.4 stars by 74 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Pure South Dining

3 Southgate Ave, Southbank, AU-VIC 3006

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–11:45 Sat, Sun 09:00–11:45 Lunch Daily 12:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Southgate Carpark is underneath us with access off City Rd and Southgate Avenue.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Hall
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