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Number 8 Restaurant & Wine Bar: Restaurant Reviews

8 Whiteman Street, SOUTHBANK, Melbourne, Victoria 3006, Australia
03 9292 7899
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Ranked #175 of 2,425 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Price range: 23 AUD - 90 AUD
Cuisines: Australian
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Southbank
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Buckinghamshire
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Lucky find...”
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 for Brits in January!)
The food was amazing: a light mozzarella tart and whiting with pine nuts and lemon sauce for me, tiger prawns (best ever) and tooth fish with truffle risotto for my husband. Then we shared a dessert plate. This was great as unlike other venues that offer this, you get to choose which desserts you have. Wow....
Having set out intending to have a simple meal we may well have had the best meal of our 3 week trip!

  • Visited January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Wollongong, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Unsurpassed service and quality of produce”
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 plates never left between courses and service can always be obtained when needed.

The pricing seems a bit steep, but once the produce is tasted, it is well worth the money - both the preparation put into each meal and the quality of produce is top notch, and staff are well drilled in advising a good match for each dish. We had the seafood tasting for two, which was, in my opinion, worth the money and the time needed to eat it.

It is recommended to place a reservation for weekend sittings, as the restaurant seems to be popular - if you do not have a reservation, be prepared to eat at 9:30 p.m!

The wine list is extensive, with options for all budgets and tastes. As we only had a bottle of champagne, I cannot comment on the sommeliers recommendations or advice, however the restaurant has won numerous awards for its wine expertise - however in the end, it is personal choice!

Visited July 2011
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Melbourne, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Surpise”
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.

Visited January 2012
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Sydney, Australia
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Great South Bank venue”
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.

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Sydney, Australia
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“Fantasic night, great wine”
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
- Pavlova was lush
- Waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu

Visited December 2011
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