Pure South restaurant reopens at Southgate, bigger than ever

Almost eight months after shutting its doors for a huge renovation, Pure South has reopened, literally bigger than ever.

The restaurant, a Southgate fixture since 2004, has more than doubled in size, adding an event space, open kitchen, bar and dining rooms upstairs and a buzzy dining room and raw bar at promenade level.

And with the new look comes a new feel. Executive chef David Hall maintains Pure South's focus on Tasmanian produce, while adding breakfast and grazing dishes to the mix.

Both menu and dining room have been rebuilt around the idea, "What are you in the mood for?"

So brunch might be St Helens oysters and champagne at a communal table or smoked Huon ocean trout taco with finger lime and avocado at a window seat overlooking the Yarra.

At night, guests might flit in before or after the theatre for a few shared bites at the bar, or settle in upstairs for dinner from the a la carte menu.

The light-filled interior, seating around 300 people over the two levels, makes ample use of spotted gum, polished concrete and metal, providing a neutral backdrop to the colourful dishes.

Open Mon-Fri 7am–late; Sat-Sun 8am–late.

3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank, 03 9699 4600, puresouth.com.au