A lovely little restaurant with views over the Yarra and Southbank, The Deck is a great spot for an afternoon glass of wine, some delicious brunch or a tasty dinner. As part of the Southgate complex, it's easy to find; and it gets really busy on weekends.
With lovely service, and a friendly atmosphere; we often pop in here for a drink after visiting the art precinct. In Summer it's amazing sitting out on the deck in the sun, watching the people go by below. Whether it's for a romantic dinner, or a catch up with a group of friends, the Deck is a really pleasant venue to visit.
This restaurant has a relaxing cozy ambience and the waiters are friendly. Nice to see complimentary bread which went so well with the olive oil balsamic vinegar dip. Our first course was grilled calamari - it was perfectly cooked and the sauce was peppery and delicious. We had mains of the seafood squid ink linguine and rockling fillet. The linguine was very tasty, full of flavour and generous in serving. Unfortunately for the rockling, it was slightly overcooked and I didn't think the puree went well with the sauce. Overall, the menu featured Australian or Italian style dishes , so I will definitely return for the pasta!
Great little place for a quick pre-show meal, or a leisurely one if you have the time. The eating area is quite open to the Southgate Shopping Centre, so getting a table further inside is best. The food is delicious and the service is quick. Nice place.
Service and Food + View = awesome spot!
Food was beautiful and flavoursome.
Service was excellent, attentive, conversational!
View from outside area was perfect for a romantic date!
Cost- We had 3 starters, 1 main, 2 desserts, 4 drinks total of $190.
Discovered The Deck through the MFWF Express Lunch and we're so glad we did. My house smoked ocean trout was delicious and the special I chose was confit duck leg - sensational. My companions who ordered the minute steak weren't impressed but enjoyed their entres of terrine and pannacotta. I look forward to a return visit. Lovely service makes it a pleasure.
The food coming off the pass here is exceptional, and well worthy of your hard earned, but you'll need plenty of it. The Deck is anything but a cheap night out, but the memories you'll have will stay with you. The Deck comes highly recommended at around $60 for 2 courses + a side or two :)
Nice ambience. Staff great food good quality. Been a few times and is reliable. Had both the pre theatre n al carte menu - no variance on quality.
A pretty swish and trendy bar and cafe. I was welcomed and provided water, which was a good start. Just had a croissant and coffee this time, but noted that the menu didn't have a lot of vegetarian fare. Nice ambience: low level background grooves, though there was a lot of loud people chatter too. The croissant and coffee were both good, and can't fault the service.
First time diner, informative and attentive staff, had the 2 course $40 deal with wine, great value for the quality, salmon entree sensational, blue grenadier yum and good choice of red, will be back
We thoroughly enjoyed a 3 course meal here last night for our anniversary. We were seated outside with quite a spectacular view of the Yarra and city buildings as they lit up at night. The blankets on the chairs were a nice touch and with the heating on, we were perfectly comfortable outside. Each meal of the 3 courses (6 meals in total as we each chose differently) were delightful. Fresh, flavourful and generous in size. The banana, peanut, chocolate mousse was to die for. The cheese soufflé (entree) and barramundi (main) were also highlights. Now onto the service; it was impeccable. 10/10. What a great surprise this place was. We will be sure to return and recommend to anyone looking for fabulous food and a wonderful atmosphere.
An amazing family night out, with food that was delicious, fresh, tasty, vibrant and served with a smile! Atmosphere was perfect! Beautiful summer night at such a lovely location! Different types of meals to please all dietary requirements. Enjoyed the evening, the atmosphere and the food! Just perfect! I've also been back another 2 times since. Definitely a night out for anyone. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed :)
We were here for a pre-theatre meal. $45 for 2 courses and $55 for 3, with a glass of wine. My friend and I both chose the Tuna tartarte and the trout. Both dishes were delicious, the trout so smooth and naturally tasty. The Deck is very popular for pre theatre, the service is prompt and courteous. Sourdough bread is complimentary, and so good. Definitely will return.
Great food great service, perfect for a pre show dinner. The ballet girls & I love it.
Nice little spot to escape the hussle of South gate. Food is very much modern dining but the staff are friendly and welcoming. Good range of lunch and dinner options. Also an easy place just to meet someone for a coffee (or drink pending the time of day). Very good value for money considering the quality of the food but you do pay for the quality
We enjoy our time at the Deck. With family, pre-theatre or just the Wife and I the experiance is always pleasurable. The staff are friendly and attentive and the atmosphere is always welcoming.
On our last dining experience we ordered the Rigatoni Ragu, Spanner Crab linguini and shoe string fies. The fries were lovely, crispy on the outside, fluffy inside and lightly salted. The Ragu was full of chunky sausage and flavoursome mince. The only downside was the crab. This time it was a little bit complicated with the flavours. The crab was fighting for attention and not always winning.
But still a great night and highly reccomend.
We had a lovely evening. Great service. Excellent food, we had the lamb shoulder. Absolutely delicious!
Highly recommend!
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