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- Address
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Southgate Precinct
3 Southgate Av
Southbank 3006 - Phone
- 03 96967655
- Web
- http://www.seagrassrestaurant.com.au
| Overlooking the Yarra River at Southbank's Southgate Precinct, Seagrass evokes a vibe as relaxing and refreshing as a sea breeze. Stained glass-style wall panels chequered in soft blue and green give the dining room a dreamy seaside feel, but otherwise this place couldn't be further from a beachside fish 'n' chip joint. The atmosphere may be relaxed, but the huge windows overlooking the city and the design by well known architect Simon Webb spell sophistication. This is true Melbourne-style fine dining with a menu of mod-Oz seafood devised by chef Jason Dixon, renowned for his work at other fine Melbourne kitchens including St Kilda's Circa, The Prince. Dixon transforms top Australian seafood into familiar dishes such as warm Pacific oysters in shallot Worcestershire sauce with crispy bacon; or a tangy prawn cocktail with avocado salsa, confit tomato and marinated potatoes. These classics sit alongside meals with a bit of an exotic kick, such as the Middle Eastern-influenced kingfish with crispy river prawns, baba ghanoush, red pepper and crustacean oil. The international flavours continue with desserts such as vanilla and galangal sago cream with pineapple basil salad and lychee foam.
Those seeking a pre-dinner tipple or a nightcap can slip back to the separate bar, where wines and cocktails can be sipped in time to cool jazz tunes.
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12:00am 2:00pm
6:00pm 10:00pm
Restaurant Licensed
