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Restaurants You Must Try in Southbank

Southbank's best tables

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track
10 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Asado's Argentinian steaks, Komeyui's omakase, handmade Mexican at Maiz y Cacao, Southbank restaurants worth visiting beyond the tourist strip.

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The Ten · Ranked

RANKED
01
of 10
4.6
Latin AmericanSpanishSouthbank
Editor's note

Southbank's riverside Argentinian grill, famed for open-fire steaks and exceptional service.

03
of 10
Verified by venue4.8
MexicanSouthbank
Editor's note

Southbank's most authentic Mexican, from handmade corn tortillas to ceviche and quesabirria.

04
of 10
COMMUNE WINE4.6
Modern AustralianSouthbank
Editor's note

Southbank's understated wine bar over the Yarra, pairing a tightly curated modern menu with an outstanding, ever-changing wine list.

06
of 10
YARRA BOTANICA4.3
Modern AustralianSouthbank
Editor's note

A floating bar on the Yarra where sunset views outshine an inconsistent kitchen and cocktail list.

09
of 10
MISS PEARL BAR + DINING4.5
Asian FusionSouthbank
Editor's note

Southbank's pre-theatre favourite - pan-Asian banquets, punchy cocktails, and service built for a deadline.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.

Restaurants You Must Try in Southbank · The Curator