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Southgate

Shopping center

Modern complex of casual international restaurants & bars, plus local boutiques & services. People often mention Southgate, restaurants, Yarra, Melbourne, River, great, city, river, area, Great,


Address

3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

Website

www.southgatemelbourne.com.au

Contact

+61 3 8538 5200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (4.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 8 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 8 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 10 AM to 6 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 10 AM to 7 PM, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Southgate (22) restaurants (17) Yarra (13) Melbourne (12) River (10) great (10) city (8) river (8) area (8) Great (8)
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  • 5/5 Leanne H. 1 year ago on Google
    Jariah Restaurant opens right onto Southbank and is on the bottom level of the Quay West Hotel I was staying in. All you can eat buffet for breakfast. Straight out the door onto southbank and the Yarra River. And lots of shops along the walk towards the bridge 🌉 Beautiful scenery. Crown Casino a short walk away.. and just catch a tram into the other end of the city.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John T. 7 months ago on Google • 455 reviews
    Nice shopping mall with cafés & restaurants. Fabulous ambience. Eye candy view to the river bank. Most closes early by 8:30 pm. Except for the Red Emperor resturant.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Leonard 2 months ago on Google • 942 reviews New
    I wasn't sure what this building was. Los Angeles, US has a similar type of mall where you're outside but you only see alot of restaurants so you think it's just a food center but then later find out it has clothes and other stuff. It is really nice, celebrities go here and you can see the Yarra River as well. It's a nice mall afterall.

  • 5/5 AK 5 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Wonderful place to walk by the Yarra River with views of bridges, Flinders Street Station and skyline. Nice restaurants, cafes, bars and activity. Pleanty of indoor and outdoor seating areas. In the heart of city centre with everything nearby.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travel with T. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow Southgate Melbourne Victoria So many different types of restaurants to choose from on the banks of the Yarra River I did not eat here today as I’m too busy exploring but will definitely be back 3 floors of restaurants plus you can shop before or after you eat Then you could go on a boat ride up the yarra You could spend a whole day here If your visiting Melbourne call into Southgate you won’t be disappointed
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajinder K. 11 months ago on Google • 115 reviews
    If you're looking for a great place to eat in Melbourne, then you have to check out Southgate! This bustling area is home to some of the best restaurants in the city, offering a diverse range of cuisines and dining experiences. From fine dining to casual eats, Southgate has it all. You can find everything from Italian and Japanese to modern Australian and Mediterranean cuisine. Whatever your taste buds are craving, you'll find it here. One standout feature of Southgate is the stunning views of the Yarra River and the city skyline. Many of the restaurants in the area offer beautiful outdoor seating areas, where you can enjoy your meal while taking in the picturesque scenery. The food in Southgate is also exceptional, with many of the restaurants using locally-sourced, fresh ingredients. From handmade pasta to fresh seafood, the quality of the food is top-notch. But it's not just the food that makes Southgate so special. The area is also a hub for cultural experiences, with theaters, art galleries, and live music venues all within walking distance. Overall, Southgate is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for great food and a vibrant atmosphere. With so many incredible restaurants and cultural experiences, you can easily spend a whole day exploring this exciting area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michele M. 1 month ago on Google • 573 reviews New
    Great area to spend some time in looking around.

  • 4/5 Kin K. 3 months ago on Google • 547 reviews New
    Nice restaurants, bars and a few shops.

  • 5/5 Christian K. 2 months ago on Google • 299 reviews New
    Excellent boardwalk along the Yarra River. Plenty of restaurants to choose from that are all decent. Always buzzing with some entertainment on.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Minh S. 3 months ago on Google • 271 reviews New
    Fun experience. We ate at 2 restaurants here. Both were pretty good. The room at 28 southgate was beautiful. Thanks to Exclusive stays.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sam K. 6 months ago on Google
    Every time I go to Southgate I am amazed that only 30 years it wasn't there and if I was walking that side of the Yarra I would be walking amongst factories! Southgate has a food court and many great restaurants. Bluetrain, The Deck, Pure South, Tutto Bene, Yassas, La Camera and more, and have had nice meals at all of them and at those no longer there, remember Wolfgang Puck? And of course a drink or two at PJ O'Brien's and remember no trip to Southgate is complete without nearly getting run over by a cyclist. 9.7 what's happened to Southgate? After Bluetrain lunch went downstairs to get gelato and nearly every food outlet closed, like a ghost town, so sad to see what was once a bustling tourist mecca a shadow of its former self. Anyway had delicious gelato (butterscotch and salted caramel) and enjoyed sitting in one of their 'igloos' to enjoy. 7.5.23 I do not know what has happened to the foodcourt, it is a wasteland and I would not want anyone from outside Melbourne to see it like this. 7.2 came to foodcourt before 6pm show at Hamer Hall and only 3 places open. Grill'd, Roll'd and Boost. Also very dark at entrance because I guess lights are only decorative?
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan K. 2 months ago on Google • 202 reviews New
    This is the heart of Melbourne. Want a great restaurant, you'll find it here. Want a relaxing cafe, you'll find it here. Want entertainment, you find it here. Want to enjoy a little peace, you will find it here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 sventek 3 months ago on Google • 381 reviews New
    It's more of a food and bar destination as opposed to a shopping mall, there's not much shops here now really. Plenty of restaurants, from casual to fine dining. Most have some views of the yarra. Parent room available. Parking is open 24 hours, as a guide you can get almost all day weekend parking, with 1 hour grace period for $20 if you pre-book.

  • 5/5 Kristin I. 3 months ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Perfect place for a weekend stroll with the family or to have early drinks with friends/ co-workers. Close to transport. My one bit of advice for coming here whether for drinks, food or just walking by is to wear sensible shoes. Whilst yes this is close to night clubs and pubs, save your feet and ditch the heels til you hit the club!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony C. 1 year ago on Google
    The Red Emperor is just outstanding in food, service and ambience, nestled alongside the Yarra River.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 siddharth p. 2 years ago on Google
    Southgate remains open in order to provide essential products and services. In line with Victorian Government restrictions, some of our retailers will be temporarily closed while others will be open in a limited capacity. Essential service operators remain open. Our enhanced cleaning program remains in-place for the additional safety and security of our community. Opened in 1992, Southgate is a reflection of Australia’s arts, food and wine with a distinct Melbourne flavour, as can be traced through the history of the Southbank location itself. Southgate was always a meeting point on the Yarra River. A waterfall at Princes Bridge protected the fresh water coming downstream while trading ships could navigate upstream from the saltwater of Port Phillip Bay. This conveniently dictated the site of Melbourne. The south side of the river supported the young city with breweries and food processing, while shipping and trading utilised the docks and warehouses. Over time, the area consolidated into an industrial district housed in a messy collection of old buildings and vacant government land. By the 1940s the Trocadero dance hall, on the art gallery site, and Glaciarium ice skating rink, where the twin Southgate commercial towers now stand, were lonely leisure activities in the area. The large neon sign on the Allens Confectionery factory was the only landmark. The National Gallery of Victoria was relocated in the 1960s, the Victorian College of the Arts in the 1970s, and the natural evolution of the district was coaxed by a vision of a rejuvenated waterfront highlighting an expanded educational, cultural and leisure precinct. By the 1980s a co-ordinated government strategy led to the building and landscaping of the south promenade. This encouraged development of major commercial infrastructure. Southgate was born and succeeded all expectations by adding its own character to the area. For more than 20 years Southgate has been part of the fabric of Melbourne daily life, particularly for the growing number of local residents in the neighbourhood. The urban planning has been carefully designed to encourage explorationand discovery. A deliberate and sophisticated approach reflects the normal organic way a city grows overtime. The boundaries of the 2.4ha Southgate site are integrated into the surroundings. Thus you are naturally led to Hamer Hall, the Arts Centre, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International), St Johns Church, Langham Hotel, riverside, Southgate office towers, across the road to the Australian Ballet, the ABC headquarters or under Princes bridge to the Alexandra and Botanical gardens and Melbourne’s major sporting facilities.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David J. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing dine in experience. The place was very busy yet the service was very efficient. It is on the more pricy side yet worth it. We ordered the warm platter for 2 and it was so darn tasty. Will return and order the cold platter as that also looked very tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JAJU B. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful destination in Melbourne to make your evening colorful. The Yaara Boat ride was great. Never miss this location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Judith T. 9 months ago on Google
    Great place Damon Bradley's for high tea then cocktails at the slide bar where eas everyone e though
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PETER N. 4 months ago on Google • 77 reviews
    This bar is one of the best places to drink a cold beer on hot days, it's similar to Hawaiian bars as if you are in the heart of Hawaii.

  • 5/5 Craig M. 2 years ago on Google
    We loved it here! Sat here watching the sunset over the Yarra River with a few drinks! Our hostess Camryn! Was polite,professional,funny and attentive. Food was fantastic and service was first class. A great place to watch the world go by! Two thumbs up! 👍👍🏼

  • 5/5 Adrienne E. 3 months ago on Google New
    Had a wonderful night with my cousin. Great food, lovely people who look after you and they cater for Coeliac. Highly recommended.

  • 3/5 Raelene C. 6 months ago on Google
    Very very disappointing standards have dropped to when I went a couple years ago before Covid ,was nearly over charge on the wine, meals I thought where average people were still hungry had to order again. I was looking for a place to have a work Xmas drink and meal .

  • 5/5 Mario T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to walk along the Yarra, have lunch, visit Crown,or just do some shopping.

  • 4/5 Tony W. 4 months ago on Google
    Always something to see and do.

  • 2/5 Vito M. 4 months ago on Google
    Southgate Food Court is no longer worth a visit. Less than half the businesses are open post Covid, prices are unreasonable and by 6pm the ones that operate are closed. This used to be a bustling place and great for the pre-show crowds looking for a quick meal and/or drink. It seems that management is not interested in lowering rents to entice more business and more visitors. I won’t bother stopping by again.

  • 5/5 Bree T. 9 months ago on Google
    This place has so much to offer! Great cuisines, view, walking lanes along the river and a very lively environment. I once went on the double decker boat ride too! This is one of my favourite places in Melbourne for lunch and ice cream. This place so romantic and very musical due to the street artists expressing their art along the river. I have many memories here 🥹

  • 4/5 Kathryn C. 2 months ago on Google New
    Once, it was shiny and new. Now it does show it's age, and is ready for a makeover. We had breakfast at a cafe here, and the service was tops, the food 5/5 and we whiled away 2 hours. Great

  • 3/5 Malcolm Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite a diverse selection of outlets for your consumer needs, lacking in any stand out features.

  • 3/5 Michael K. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Melbourne winter's morning

  • 5/5 Janine B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely LOVE bringing my work to one of the tables at the food court, positioning myself in the sun ... and under the outdoor heater in winter ... and working away while people watching. They've done a fantastic job laying it out for maximum outdoor enjoyment. Inside in incredible too - go check out the secret little people watching locations!

  • 5/5 Anthony D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful walk along the river, restaurants a plenty. Great to see people out enjoying the day and company after two years of uncertainty and lockdowns. Unfortunately one food court with more closures than open, an unfortunate side effect from the loss of business and foot traffic.

  • 4/5 Wendy A. 2 years ago on Google
    I like taking the grandchilren here for lunch when we're in the city. Unfortunately, but understandably, there's not as many choices available after 2 years of lockdowns so it was a bit disappointing as some of their favourites have gone. However it was good for them to try something different and we enjoyed the hamburger shop.

  • 4/5 Adam G. 2 years ago on Google
    There's a good range of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, and a food court with the usual Subway, Boost Juice and Muffin Break type outlets for that quick casual meal. It can be busy at times but hey it's in a perfect central location along the Yarra River.

  • 5/5 Ricky Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit. Remember to be COVID safe!

  • 4/5 Aisha L. 2 years ago on Google
    lovely spot on southern side of river. lots of food options, great coffee and a engaging vibe

  • 5/5 Barbara S. 1 year ago on Google
    We celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary in the Melba room at the Langham for lunch. Absolutely fantastic, could not fault it. The food was so fresh, well presented and delicious. The staff were very attentive but not in your face which is perfect. An afternoon to remember.

  • 5/5 Karren F. 1 year ago on Google
    Love Southbank it is so alive and lots of places you can sit down and enjoy a drink and enjoy some food

  • 5/5 Marita F. 1 year ago on Google
    Sensational service, attentive, friendly, very knowledgeable staff and food tasty, can be pricey but worth it as a treat

  • 3/5 Michelle K. 8 months ago on Google
    That carpark.... good placement, but there is NO pedestrian signage, and knowing where to go to A) get out, and then B) where you have to go, and then be, 'after hours' is awful.... p1, p2 Vs b1, b2 depending on lift.... colour poles helped, but different colours should be used on the different levels

  • 5/5 Robert H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to visit but too many rubber neckers, wanna be's and random loonies

  • 4/5 Bruce S. 1 year ago on Google
    Popped in on the way home for a quick bite in the food hall and watched the fire towers ... It used to be a cheap spot for a quick feed as I assumed it was subsidised by the casino... But no longer. The prices were cafe prices in a foodhall format. Won't be rushing back.

  • 4/5 Renelo D. 2 years ago on Google
    Good meeting place in along Yarra river. Very clean and some of the good restaurants are here. You can stroll along the river after dinner or drinks.

  • 3/5 Jimbo J. 1 year ago on Google
    Southgate is a great place to meet friends and have a meal or drink. Built around the 1990s it does look like it requires a bit of an update.

  • 4/5 Rhonda M. 2 years ago on Google
    Our group have been coming here for Mothers Day Lunch 13 years now. This year most of us thought food was not as good as other years, Crayfish tails very dry, variety of sweets was down, NO discount for senior.. Waitress was lovely, very obliging Over all thank you for a lovely day.

  • 4/5 Franco B. 3 years ago on Google
    Ate ate at Waterfront and the service was great. Great views of the city

  • 5/5 Muhammad K. 2 years ago on Google
    Good place for dinning in and having some entertaining time

  • 5/5 Jennifer M. 8 months ago on Google
    We're regular diners at Commune restaurant. Excellent food & staff. We haven't been disappointed yet. We let staff know if we have a theatre event to get to & they pace our meal accordingly.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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