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Number 8 Restaurant & Wine Bar

8 Whiteman Street, SOUTHBANK, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
03 9292 7899
Ranked #133 of 2,234 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Price range: 21 AUD - 82 AUD
Cuisines: Australian
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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MrsAOM
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

Went on a Tuesday night for family celebration & severely disappointed. Waiter took drinks order from all 7 diners but mum had to wait 40mins for her plain mineral water to arrive, & it only came after reminding waiter, with no apology. Meals did not arrive at table together, and waiters cleared empty plates while those who'd had to wait... More

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3Slaters
Victoria, Australia
Top Contributor
55 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Food is average, much better restaurants in the Crown precinct available than this place, but there are also much worse restaurants in the Crown precinct!! More

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Lucyleopard
Buckinghamshire
Senior Contributor
34 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

We had a top quality meal at Number 8 last night. We arrived in Melbourne for a stopover late afternoon and ventured downtown to get a feel for the city. Having been advised that Southbank was the place to be we were spoilt for choice. In the end we opted for Number 8 as we could dine outside (a novelty... More

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Taylor B
Wollongong, Australia
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19 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

The wait staff at this restaurant were spot on. The restaurant management has created a seemingly flawless method of service - providing an almost abundant number of staff for each aspect of dining - beverage staff, food service staff, sommeliers and customer service staff - meaning that when you eat here, your glass is never empty, your table and empty... More

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shamac777
Melbourne, Australia
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14 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

Again late with review, dined august 2011. Had not heard anything about this restaurant and was really surprised. Beautiful room, nice and bright and very classy. Variety of dishes and quality excellent. Cost $120 for 2 meals and 2 wines. Fairly good value but more for special occasion. More

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jrandsk
Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
41 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Excellent venue, superb food, expensive wines in extensive (and hi tech on iPad) wine list and top notch service meant for an excellent night with friends. Went there with same group 12 months ago, and would most certainly return again. More

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MidtownSurryHills
Sydney, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Highlights: - Sat next to a celebrity (won't say who for their sake) - Was given a corner table - great for a romantic evening - Wine was fantastic (had the Echèzeaux Grand Cru – Récolte du Domaine Joseph Drouhin, and 2007 La Spinetta Bricco Quaglia Moscato d’Asti D.O.C.G, Piedemont, Italy) - Chocolate Fondant was just how fondant should be... More

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SuhaRio
Rio
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8 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011

Nice setting. You need to book a table as it will get so busy on the weekend. We had a table outside which was lovely. The food was good and the staff were nice. More

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willstravels
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Excellent food and service and, all in all, offered what was expected and promised. Ambience is great for a special occasion. The flames and riverside location is great. A window table is a must. More

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MrDBP
Sydney, Australia
Senior Contributor
41 reviews
24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

My meal was just okay, absolutely nothing memorable about it. It's not cheap so you'd expect it to be special but unfortunately it's not. Service was fine, the place itself is nice enough but not as good as the restaurants surrounding it and the food just lacks anything to make you go wow! More

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