Pure South Dining

4.4

30 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Modern Australian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A41 to $A100
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
The Pure South Dining Room features two private dining spaces ideal for intimate dinners to cocktail events for 200 guests. Please contact our Reservations & Events team for more information.

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
Gluten-free Options

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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. Executive chef David Hall and his team regularly travel to the islands of King, Flinders and Tasmania to meet our farmers & fishermen, connecting with the land and the Tasmanian produce that inspires Pure South Dining.
King Island Steak Night - Pure South Kitchen
A$59.00 per person
14 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Chargrilled King Island Grass-Fed Beef 350g Porterhouse or 300g Scotch Fillet, Twice Cooked Chips, 'Closed Loop' Herb Salad. Includes a glass of premium Victorian Shiraz or Moo Brew Tasmanian Larger.
Christmas Day Lunch 2024 - Pure South Dining Room
A$98.55 - A$305.63 per person
Prepaid
25 Dec 2024 only
We’ve dusted off the good silverware for a formal affair in The Dining Room. Enjoy three delicious courses of the best Tassie produce, including Southern Rock Lobster and King Island Beef Wellington. Each course has been matched with hand selected wines from our favourite Tasmanian Vineyards. Indulge in the trimmings while taking in the unsurpassed views of the Yarra River & Melbourne’s skyline. Tickets for our traditional Christmas Lunch are selling fast.

House-made wattleseed sourdoughA$4.00
St Helens ‘Lease 65’ oysters, natural, shucked to order
- HalfA$32.00
- DozenA$64.00
Heirloom Tomato, Tongola Farm goats curd dumpling, olive, peppers, lovage, pine nutA$22.00
Citrus cured ocean trout, shellfish bavarois, pickled qukes, rye flatbreadA$26.00
King Island grass fed beef tartare, cornichons, capers, egg, tapiocaA$22.00
Tasmanian Hardy Family octopus, XO sauce, fennel, barbeque glazeA$28.00

Main Course

Today’s White fish, Mbongo Tchobi, peanut, mussel, limeA$48.00
Pan-fried Gnocchi, Bruny Island Cheese Co O.D.O, pumpkin, silver beet, pepitaA$36.00
Tasmanian Wallaby, spinach, carrot, pine nut, currantsA$42.00
Cressy Lamb, eggplant, tomato, zucchini, walnutA$44.00
Seared Yellowfin Tuna, chimichurriA$58.00

Tasmanian Grass-Fed Beef

Eye Fillet
250 grams
Scotch Fillet
300 grams
Porterhouse
350 grams
with condiments & choice of sauce Bordelaise, Peppercorn, BéarnaiseA$68.00

Side Dishes

Closed Loop Farm salad, hazelnut, orange, honeyA$14.00
Twice cooked chips, chefs seasoningA$10.00
Broccolini, mandarin, smoked almondA$16.00
Confit garlic pomme mousselineA$14.00

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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30 Reviews

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Peter
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
As usual, Pure South delivered a very good dining experience Great table with river views and excellent food and wine The wine list has some gems with bottle age at very reasonable prices Service was a little challenged due to the number of diners arriving together but no issue once the initial rush was dealt with Highly recommended
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Naomi
Melbourne
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Restaurant only half full waited too long for food and couldn’t even get drinks order correct. Almost fell over on slippery floor. Will not be going back
Pure South DiningResponded 7 days ago
Hi Naomi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience in Pure South Kitchen. We're sorry to hear that their was a short wait on food when you arrived, and some confusion with your wine order. We're following up with our team to see what additional training we can provide to avoid this occurring in the future. Our Management Team were not aware of any slips or spills during service, we've reach out directly to follow this up with you. Thanks, Pure South Dining
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Tyson
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food Outstanding service Great venue Recommend highly
Pure South DiningResponded 7 days ago
Hi Tyson, Thanks for leaving the team a five-star review. We've shared this around with our chefs and are glad to hear your experience was well enjoyed. Look forward to welcoming you back to Pure South Dining in the near future. Best, Pure South Dining
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Kate
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The singing host was fantastic and our server was lovely…we were probably a bit loud ! Only thing the Mariana pasta was a a lot of liquid for a bisque ..very soup like ..apart from that amazing !!!
Pure South DiningResponded 7 days ago
Hi Kate, Thanks for leaving the team a five-star review. We are not quite sure who the singing waiter was, but sounds as this was well enjoyed. We've passed your bisque feedback on the chefs as well. Look forward to welcoming you back to Pure South Kitchen in the near future. Best, Pure South Dining
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Cheryl
WA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the chef’s feed me option, along with paired wines, and it was outstanding
Pure South DiningResponded 7 days ago
Hi Cheryl, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience in the Pure South Dining Room. The chef's tour tasting menu is a great way to explore our menu and the best of Tasmanian produce, glad to read it was well enjoyed. The team look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best, Pure South Dining
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Tricia
Melbourne
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Greetings by staff was wonderful, food was amazing and very good wine and Tassie beer. A lovely experience.
Pure South DiningResponded 7 days ago
Hi Tricia, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience in the Pure South Kitchen. We believe in old fashioned hospitality, and that starts with a smile at the door. Our friends from Moo Brew make great Tassie beer, we'll let them know it went down a treat. The team look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best, Pure South Dining
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Angela
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the focus on Tasmanian produce and the ambience and service was very good.
Pure South DiningResponded 7 days ago
Hi Tricia, Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience in the Pure South Kitchen. It is great to hear that the Tassie produce was a hit along with the service from the team on the ground. The team look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best, Pure South Dining
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Sue
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great service. We enjoyed the ambience and would definitely go back.
Pure South DiningResponded on 25 November 2024
Hi Sue, Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback on your experience with Pure South Dining last week. We're glad to read the Tassie produce, views of the Yarra and our team made it a memorable dinner. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Pure South Dining
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Kevin
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Food was delicious. Great ambience. Would recommend.
Pure South DiningResponded on 25 November 2024
Hi Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback on your experience with Pure South Dining last week and the five-star review. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in Melbourne. Thanks, Pure South Dining
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darren
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here and loved it . Great food service and reasonable prices . Will definitely go back
Pure South DiningResponded on 25 November 2024
Hi Daren, Thank you for taking the time to share you feedback on your experience in Pure South Kitchen, our bistro. Always a wonderful to hear the ambiance of the river and the service from the team made for an enjoyable Sunday. We look forward to welcoming you back when you are next in Melbourne. Thanks, Pure South Dining
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Pure South Dining is rated 4.4 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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