Pure South Dining

4.3

24 Reviews

$41 to $100

Modern Australian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

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
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
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, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

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
Oct 14, 2024 - Dec 31, 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 Kitchen
A$98.55 - A$279.10 per person
Prepaid
Dec 25, 2024 only
A more ‘casual’ Christmas Day Lunch is on offer in Pure South Kitchen. Enjoy the relaxed summer atmosphere of the Southbank Promenade and the sounds of the Yarra River as you dine waterfront with friends and family. While Pure South Kitchen is a less formal affair, Executive Chef David Hall has not compromised on our offering; you’ll find produce from St Helens Oysters, Cressy Lamb Shoulder & King Island Dairy Cheese.

House-made wattleseed sourdoughA$4.00
St Helens 'Lease 65' oysters, natural, shucked to orderA$32.00
- Half DozenA$32.00
- DozenA$64.00
House-cured kingfish, avocado, nashi pear, pine nut, verjuiceA$24.00
Beetroot, Tongola Farm goats curd, bay leaf, blackberry, sesameA$20.00
King Island grass fed beef tartare, cornichons, capers, egg, tapiocaA$22.00
Tasmanian seafood chowder, Hardy Family octopus, scallops, potatoA$28.00

MAIN COURSE

Today's White fish, Mbongo Tchobi, peanut, mussel, limeA$48.00
Tasmanian Wallaby, fig, parsnip, crème de rapaA$42.00
Seared Yellowfin Tuna, chimichurriA$58.00
Tasmanian Cressy Lamb, lyonnaise potato, turnip, king brown mushroomA$44.00
Pan-fried Gnocchi, Bruny Island Cheese Co. O.D.O, pumpkin, silver beet, pepitaA$36.00

TASMANIAN GRASS-FED BEEF

In an unseasonably dry winter on King Island, Pure South Dining has sourced MSA Marble Score 2+ Beef further afield from Flinders Island and mainland Tasmania, as well as King Island.

Tasmanian Grass-Fed Beef
- Eye Fillet 300gA$68.00
- Scotch Fillet 300gA$68.00
- Porterhouse 350gA$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

Dessert

Crème brûlée of Pyengana Dairy Farm creamA$17.00
Anvers white chocolate, cumquat, almond, lime, Tasmanian leatherwood honeyA$19.00
Spiced pumpkin, ginger, pecan, Fior di latte ice creamA$19.00
Anvers dark chocolate brownie, cherry, maraschino, Van Diemens Creamery vanilla ice creamA$22.00
Tasmanian cheese selectionA$35.00
Choice of three

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

24 Reviews

A
Angela
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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.
Is this helpful?
S
Sue
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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 2 days ago
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
Is this helpful?
K
Kevin
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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 2 days ago
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
Is this helpful?
d
darren
New South Wales
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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 2 days ago
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
Is this helpful?
M
Mick
New South Wales
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The maitre d was loud and obnoxious. The wait staff were completely disorganised, confused and in experienced. The mains arrived before the starters and the mains were taken away and placed into an oven to dry up only to be re-served after we finished the starter. Very poor. My main meal fish had a sizable bone that ended up in my mouth. The bill was reduced with these considerations but I wont be booking Pure South again.
Is this helpful?
R
Roger
New York City
28 reviews
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dinner pre theatre and the Blue Eye and Broccolini were excellent. Great location looking out on the Yarra.
Pure South DiningResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Rodger, Thanks for leaving us your feedback and review. Great to read the Tassie fish and Yarra River views were well enjoyed in the Pure South Dining Room before heading off to the show. Looking forward to welcoming you back shortly
Is this helpful?
P
Peter
Adelaide
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The food here was pedestrian. Not bad but not great. The Snapper I ended up with was not the Coral Trout as advertised on the daily specials, and it was not the freshest I have ever had. Other people said their Blue Eye was excellent. Chips, salad and broccolini were good and large serves. We were down the back of the restaurant near the kitchen which was dark. However, our position meant we appeared to be forgotten by the wait staff. We would have ordered another bottle from the excellent list if someone was around to take our order. After we had been sitting for 20 minutes, we walked up to the counter to pay the bill. We were told the bill would be bought to the table. No options to split bill unless it is in even amounts, not a problem for us but maybe for some.
Pure South DiningResponded on November 4, 2024
Hi Peter, Thanks for sharing your feedback on your experience with Pure South Kitchen on Friday. We're sorry to read about the mix up with the Coral Perch. Our fresh fish being flown is from Devonport the same day it is caught, this does mean we don't always get as much as we would like. We've followed up with the service team as to why this was not communicated table side when you ordered, as well as your comments regarding service. The team look forward to being able to welcome you back to Pure South in the near future.
Is this helpful?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food & service . We will be back !
Is this helpful?
AW
AdamW
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Cannot recommend the 6 course degustation enough, absolutely fantastic. Get the pairing as well, the team have delivered the perfect accompaniment. I say this and I'm not a gin drinker, which came with the first course yet suited perfectly. Rated the ambiance lower because the patronage was minimal, this is not the restaurants fault and I urge Melbournians to get out to Pure South Dining asap and enjoy the delights of Tasmania. Can't wait to go back.
Is this helpful?
SP
ScottP
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place to eat with great Tasmanian food and service.
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Pure South Dining is rated 4.3 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Pure South Dining does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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