Nice steak porterhouse (medium). Bay bugs were nice too. Acqua Panna water is offered for still water but paid per bottle ($12 per bottle). Desserts were good as well. Boston clam chowder can pass on. read more

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Busy Friday @6pm, we get that. They sat us in corner next to super busy service table worked by at least 6 servers. Asked to move, was told not possible. OK. One server took cocktail order; cocktail was well made/delivered within 10 mins. New server took dinner order; new waiter delivered of Seafood Linguine (smallish portion, good flavor combination) and Mooloolaba King Prawns (delish); downside when dinner finished & dishes cleared after 20 mins had to go find any of our 3 servers to ask for check, the another 10 minutes to first server to bring to table. Abysmal service, horrible seats, OK food, tasty cocktails = can't recommend at all due to service, not meal. read more

Cafe's restaurant and the tram stops here right along the Yarra River. There was an inexpensive fast food hall in the basement and nicer restaurants upstairs with a view of the river. They are advertising New Year's Eve Dinner specials from this location with views of the fireworks from the river. read more

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Great service, I'd recommend the calamari and chips along with the Morton bay bugs. If you're looking for something sweet afterwards, I enjoyed the profiteroles. read more

Waterfront Southgate - Profiteroles - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Previous reviews indictated this restaurant is known for its steaks so I thought I'd give it a try. Well, after further review I'll give it a thumbs down. Terrible and nothing but excuses. Ordered the Wagyu filet. As you can see it is almost inedible. $100.00 for that? Do yourself a favor, if you are in Melbourne and looking for a steak avoid this place. read more

Waterfront Southgate - Way over cooked and very tough. - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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We were overall pretty disappointed by our experience here. The food was ok-ish but the most disappointing part was the service. The waiter took our wine glasses away immediately after we sat down without even asking if we wanted to order. Later when the waiter gave us the menu, he dropped it very carelessly and that shook things on the table. When I said we might want something besides water later, the waiter just took the menu away from us, not giving us a chance to order. When I sat a bit further from where my plate was to talk to my friend, the waiter made a face at me. These are just a few examples...overall, the service we got was just extremely cold while the waiter was extremely friendly to the table right next to us. Coming here dampened our mood for the night and we wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Ate here as a choice from our Tauck tour company. Wer had a great table foe 6 outside on the water with plenty' of people and boat watching. Overall food was 4/5. Barramundi was good and cooked well but the fried calamari was the best ever, thick and juicy. A very good choice and easy access from our hotel read more

First off, kudos to the staff at Waterfront, the service here was amazing. We had the best French waiter taking care of us, and head waiter was so friendly and helpful as well. On to the food, I had the swordfish, on a bed of what tasted like ratatouille and olives, it was a thumbs down for me, not the best swordfish I've ever had. I didn't want to come here and not have seafood, it's in their name, and to me, if it's in your name, that's what you want to be "known for" and it should be pretty good. I also tried the salmon fillet, with fennel risotto, and again, I've had better. If I ever came back, I'd just stick to the Waterfront Classic Seafood Chowder with toasted Ciabatta. That was tasty and nice, I think for some people it'd be enough as a main course. It's a schnazzy place, right on Southbank and being so, the ideal location for people watching. We even had a jazz street performer right outside. We sat at a wide comfy table. But the for the food, I'd say average, nothing that really opened my eyes and wow-ed me. It's served to you and looks beautiful, I can only wish if it tasted the same. I expected more with the location/grandeur of the place. But location, service, and look is up there. read more

Waterfront Southgate - Salmon Fillet and Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Great location, delicious and fresh seafood + salad. Staff was very friendly and attentive. My friend and I highly recommend the market sashimi of the day. Filled with locals and tourist alike. read more

Waterfront Southgate - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Everything is always great, the service, ambience, and food. They hire great staff, who make you feel tended to at all times. The snapper pie is out of this world. read more

A group of us went here last week and were very happy with everything. The seafood is fresh, beautifully prepared and delicious. Service was excellent and the wine also first class. Lovely place for a special occasion. read more

Wow!! This is by far the best meal I've had in Australia. All the apps (tuna tartar, mussels with coconut chili, pork belly) were phenomenal. The mains - even better. The BBQ ribs were so tasty - a little too much BBQ sauce. The seafood linguini had a nice kick to it. So good. Lobster - live in the kitchen - right to your plate. Watching the chefs work like a machine is impressive. Everything was well worth the price! Service was incredible and very fast. You won't be disappointed in this joint. Must try if you're in Melbourne! read more

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What a great place! Ambiance, service and food- all top notch. Sitting outside on the patio overlooking the Yarra River and people watching while you dine is fantastic! The food was all great, I shared the Paella, which was as good as any I've ever had in Spain. The Lobster Risotto was incredible as well, I was lucky to even get a bite from my other dining partner! Soup, salads and other appetizers were all glorious and the prices are not too expensive at all, especially considering the location, service and food quality. 3 of us all had appetizers, main courses, a couple of sides and several drinks for AUS$220.00. The biggest problem is deciding what to order- there are so many mouth-watering options, but I figure I can come back again and try something else, the steaks, lamb and oysters are all awaiting my return. I will definitely be back! read more

I have fond memories of the water front in a different location from long before we moved west 7-8 years back; and I was both excited and concerned about revisiting, with nostalgia running so high at the moment I am sure we have all rewatched a favourite childhood TV show only to be dismayed at how much we no longer get it! Thankfully this experience was nothing like that, it rocked the staff were spot on, friendly informative, never pushy or pretentious. Not everything we wanted was available later on Sunday afternoon, but there were some good substitute suggestions and they happily gave us more time to consider. The food was good, the sauces never overpowered the seafood, which was fresh and tasty, the presentations were nice and we enjoyed the sashimi and bugs (something I struggle to find over west). The venue has moved further down the river, but the pleasant relaxed view and atmosphere is the same; the outdoor seating is full but does not quite feel like you are jammed in as some places in Melbourne can make you feel. read more

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Excellent deco and very friendly waiters Great steak Incredible mud crab with Asian spice Get a decent bottle of wine to go with meal Spend a very nice and easy going evening Place is not crowded when we got there but it's very crowded when we leave at 930pm read more

Great place to spend a Saturday afternoon. Enjoy good food and get some people watching in. Good selection on the menu, even if your not a seafood eater. read more

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Love this place! Either for a formal meal or just drop in for lunch or a snack Fresh seafood at its best scollops oysters or fresh Sashimi which I love all washed down with a light beer. Dressed like a pauper I am still welcomed and looked after like a king. Better positioned now at Southbank and away from the glitzy atmosphere of the Crown Casino I feel more comfortable in this relaxed atmosphere. This is how a restaurant should be run. read more

Waterfront Southgate - Cold wet day - but still warm outside - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

We tried the steak and another dish there although I was not sure about the name. They were just awesome and tasty. The location may be a little hard to find but it's not a big problem after all. I would recommend this place for seafood read more

Waterfront Southgate - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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We stopped here at 1245 on a Monday for a quick lunch. You need to order at the counter (we discovered this after sitting outside for a whole and not receiving service). When visiting the bar and ordering a Gamberoni pizza - staff member seemed confused and didn't seem to know the menu, we were told they had just changed it. After sorting out the order the meals were delivered in approx 15mins hot and fresh. Pizza's were good, great size and generous toppings. The risotto ordered by my colleagues was also well received. The restaurant was relatively quiet on this day - it was great to sit outside and share good conversation overlooking the water of Port Melbourne. read more

No doubt: 5 stars. We had a beautiful meal on the 24 of December; a kind of day when everyone goes out for dinner and you know you might not get the best food ever. Waterfront instead surprised us. Beside the restaurant was full and we didn't have any booking, they were able to sit us (3) in less than 5 minutes. Two of us had wild caught barramundi and I had salmon with fennel risotto. Everything was delicious! For dessert instead we had one affogato, one lemon parfait and one warm dark chocolate pudding. Again delicious! The only thing I didn't like were the chairs, really uncomfortable read more

Our final night in Melbourne and we had an excellent dinner to end it with. We started with a tasty mussel appetizer (in a chili sauce), then I had the Moreton Bay Bug Risotto (wonderful and rich), and my husband had the barramundi. Everything was great. We ended with a chocolate lava-type cake (I forget the name), which was also good - but the appetizer and entrees were really the best. The waiter was so nice and attentive, even on a busy night. A lovely place to sit outside and look at the Southbank activity. One of the better meals we had on our vacation. read more

Good location and friendly staff but definitely doesn't worth the money I paid for meal. Quality of food was just above average. I was expecting more for my 44$ dinner. read more

Waterfront Southgate - $44 for this :( - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

The best place for a good dinner with best food available in Melbourne especially if u look for seafood I recommend it read more

What a wonderful place, excellent food, impeccable service and the manager is so hospitable. Thoroughly enjoyed the decor and the wonderful crystal chandeliers and felt like I was in Hollywood read more

Total ripoff! We stopped here because it was close to the water and heated, but not only were the portions WAY too small for the price, this restaurant is full of hidden charges. The host offered tap water or mineral water without mentioning that we would be charged $11 for the one glass of mineral water! The seafood was only mediocre, the only veg options are salads and sides and you'll leave $100 poorer and still hungry. If you have money to burn and don't care about value by all means, eat here. If you care about having quality food and the ambiance of the Yarra without insanity in pricing head across the bridge to The Arbory. Always a good experience there. read more

Very grateful to the waiter recommended to me the barramundi, great choice, it is worth trying read more

Waterfront Southgate - Seafood Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

If you ever considered having dinner at the Waterfront restaurant in Southbank - DON'T! Had dinner there last night and it was the worst experience I ever had in a restaurant in Australia. Waited 15 minutes just to get a waiter to take our order despite the fact that the restaurant was only half-full and there was no shortage of staff. When the waiter took our food order, he refused to take our drink orders as well saying he will come back later for that. I insisted and reluctantly he took our drink orders. The waiter behaved like he was doing us a favour. For drinks, I asked for 1 Bottle of wine... about 10 min later I received 1 Glass of wine. Imagine sharing 1 glass in between 3 people. The food was poorly cooked and didn't justify the hefty price tag. The horror night continued and eventually I asked for the manager, who didn't give a crap about it and was even arguing we were wrong. I wish I checked the reviews before going there. The Waterfront restaurant should be closed down - it gives Melbourne a bad name. read more

Made reservations on their website, spent $20 getting there only to be told that they were closing, although everything on here and on their website says open late.... and was told fairly rudely.. will not return read more

The best service I found on Southbank. I decided to try the Waterfront despite it being located in a shopping arcade. The restaurant fronts on the Southbank walking area and has a nice outdoor bar/dining area as well as indoor dining. I was really impressed by what I would call "American style" service. The wait staff was very attentive and worked as a team. I was somewhat unsure of who my "server" was because I had so many people bringing me food and drink or inquiring about how things were going. I had the Tempura tiger prawns with wasabi mayonnaise as a starter. Very tasty. They also brought provided a complementary (espresso) cup of chowder along with the bread. For my main course, I wanted to get out of my comfort zone a bit and ordered the steamed barramundi fillet with asian master broth and shiitake mushrooms over bok choy. The entree was well prepared and tasty. Since I was dining alone, I sat near the door and could watch the staff work. They really hustled and I noticed that the manager was watching everything like a hawk and he wasn't afraid to jump in when needed (he took my drink order). All and all a good meal made better by getting to watch a great wait staff work as a team to make their customers happy. I'll be back the next time I'm in Melbourne. read more

We had a delicious meal here outside enjoying the beautiful view. The seafood was good, bread and share plates were good, the pie was gigantic, but the salads were a little bland (my only minor complaint). I would definitely come back again for a special occasion. read more

Nothing to fuss about. Some of the food is OK, but wouldn't bother. If you have the choice, go someplace else

This is a very nice place to sit with friends, enjoy a good dinner, have nice service and just relax. The outside seating is right on the promenade so the view is wonderful. It's heated well, so even on a chilly winter evening it's very pleasant. Our food was well presented, nicely prepared, fresh and good quality. Service, on the whole, was great - although my companions did need to go to their third selection of red wine as both their first two were unavailable - which seemed to take a very long time to establish. I enjoyed a Cucumber Chill cocktail which was light and refreshing. Food was good. It was a lovely evening and I would come back. read more

Maybe I am unlucky but don't have the brisket burger. Every bite was fat. I told them but they really didn't care.

So here we go, I was at the waterfront restaurant with my partner on Saturday night 4th of August I ordered the flounder that was on the menu at 900 g, upon ordering I was told it was now 600 g price remind the same. My partner ordered the mussels clearly the better choice. The service was mediocre, the food was pedestrian we were charged $11 for a glass of sparkling water and $10 for a glass of flat water the deserts were lovely but the overall feel of the place is "charge more, for less" . I have no problem with paying for the Experiance or paying for quality, but The Waterfront is neither. Just OK, many more places doing the same thing better. read more

Simply outstanding. Near-perfect steak, accompaniments included, creative wine list, relatively reasonable prices. Perfect end to three weeks in Australia. read more

We enjoyed the venue, food was good and staff was pleasant. We were told we needed to be out by 8:15pm though. The food took a very long time to arrive, and we were told we couldn't order desert (even though they gave us a desert menu) it was pretty poor form. No different from any of the other greedy Southbank restaurants that would rather keep turning over tables then try to build up their regular local diners. Won't be coming back guys (even though I surprisingly liked the food) read more

As a local, we watched the Waterfront "Coming Soon" signs for the better part of a year for this restaurant to commence business. The seafood and grill is quite pricey, but given its location on the Yarra River with a great view of the city skyline, that's not too surprising. Our meals were good; the fillet steak was cooked to order and my dining companion enjoyed it immensely. The pork ribs according to my other dining companion just failed to have that "kick" but were reasonably good. My chicken breast on a garlic mashed potato looked a little pale, yet was beautifully cooked and very tasty. The problem however, was the service. It started off very well--quickly shown to our table, drink orders taken and delivered and meals despatched. But something happened from that point; whether the restaurant became too full, or our waiter became overwhelmed, I don't know, but the guy lost the plot. Just asking for the dessert menu took 10 minutes, and it was 15 long minutes from asking for the bill to receiving it and another five minutes to deliver the receipt. The waiter was topping up water, talking to his colleagues, looking at the sky and basically looking busy. We'll definitely try it again, but poor service doesn't usually deserve a repeat visit. read more

Disappointing. Oysters are tiny, the smallest I've ever seen and at $5 per oyster it was a bit rich. Kingfish and salmon fillets were sooo salty almost couldn't eat them. After we had been served our mains we saw other tables being shown a specials menu which we were never shown. Atmosphere and service were great just disappointed in the food. read more

Waterfront is of course a great place to be. Food from ocean is alright. It's linguine with seafood is amazing, smells so good. The scene is definitely the main reason why people went there. Either for passed by, or thought of this place. A bit pricey, but It's relaxing and enjoyable. read more

It was good, however slightly over the top service. Food was good, can improve on menu. Good for lunch.