Pure South Dining

4.5

61 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

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2 people

Feb 17, 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
Neighborhood
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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
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.
Pre-Theatre Dining - Pure South Dining Room
A$89.00 per person
Jan 29, 2025 - Mar 22, 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
A$49.00 - A$59.00 per person
Feb 5, 2025 - Nov 14, 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' OYSTERSA$7.00
natural, lemon
MIXED OLIVESA$7.00
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TARTA$16.00
King Island Dairy 'Surprise Bay' cheddar-custard, minute jam & maple glazed pecans
ARANCINIA$18.00
King Island Dairy 'Roaring Forties' blue cheese, mushroom, fig & flaxseed salsa
ROSEMARY & GARLIC PIZZAA$14.00
CITRUS CURED OCEAN TROUTA$22.00
avocado, pickled fennel, peaches, pistachio
BURRATAA$23.00
tomato relish, basil, chargrilled sourdough
HARDY FAMILY OCTOPUSA$23.00
padron pepper salsa, basil emulsion, hung yoghurt, sunflower seed, edamame

PIZZA

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

PASTA

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

MAINS

LINE-CAUGHT TASMANIAN WHOLE WHITE FISHA$42.00
(ask what came off 'The Boat') brown butter, lemon, capers, parsley, gremolata
PAN ROASTED HUON SALMONA$36.00
Israeli couscous, tomato, piquillo peppers, sorrel olive, anchovy
SCOTSDALE FREE-RANGE PORK BELLYA$38.00
Mount Gnomon Farm chorizo cassoulet, mustard greens, pork & tomato relish, reduction
KING ISLAND BEEF SHORT RIBA$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)A$55.00
- CHARGRILLED SCOTCH FILLET (300G)A$60.00

SIDES

BROCCOLINIA$12.00
mandarin, smoked almond
TWICE COOKED CHIPSA$9.00
garlic aioli
MIXED LEAF SALADA$9.00
honey, orange, mustard dressing

DESSERT

ANVERS WHITE CHOCOLATE + CUMQUAT TRIFLEA$17.00
CRÈME BRÛLÉEA$16.00
Pyengana dairy farm cream
SUMMER BERRY TARTA$18.00
Van Diemens Land Creamery vanilla ice-cream
TASMANIAN CHEESE PLATEA$26.00
2 cheeses, lavosh, fruit paste, house chutney
- King Island Dairy 'Roaring Forties' blueA$0.00
- Bruny Island Cheese Co. Vintage 'C2'A$0.00
- King Island Dairy 'Roaring Forties' blueA$0.00
- King Island Dairy 'Furneaux' double brieA$0.00
- add on extra cheeseA$10.00
TRIO OF TASSIE ICE CREAM
Van Diemens Land Creamery
- Vanilla bean ice creamA$0.00
- Anvers Chocolate Hazelnut GelatoA$0.00
- Valhalla Boysenberry RippleA$0.00
- Pepperberry & Leatherwood Honey ice creamA$0.00
- Lemon SorbetA$0.00
- Pineapple SorbetA$0.00
- add on extra ice creamA$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 MONTHA$12.00
Balter India Pale Ale 425ml
Moo Brew Tasmanian Lager 425mlA$15.00
Peroni 100mlA$11.00
Peroni 35 [midstrength] 100mlA$11.00
Carlton Draught 425mlA$15.00
Pirate Life South Coast Pale Ale [midstrength] 425mlA$15.00
4 Pines American Pale Ale 425mlA$15.00
Asahi Super Dry 425mlA$15.00
Balter XPA 425mlA$15.00
Willie Smith Organic Apple Cider, TAS 425mlA$15.00
Citrus Classic Riot Spritz CoolerA$11.00
Lemon Lychee Riot Spritz CoolerA$11.00

BOTTLED BEER

Cascade Premium Light, TASA$11.00
Moo Brew Pale Ale, TASA$12.00
Moo Brew Pilsner, TASA$12.00
Peroni CapriA$12.00
Crown LagerA$12.00
CoronaA$12.00
Mountain Goat LagerA$12.00
Great Northern Super Crisp Lager [midstrength]A$12.00

NON-ALCOHOLIC

Peroni 0.0%A$9.00
Carlton ZeroA$8.00
Willie Smith Apple CiderA$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 February 8, 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 February 8, 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 February 7, 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 February 7, 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 February 5, 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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