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Number 8 Restaurant & Wine Bar

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: INR1,226 - INR4,904
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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72 reviews from our community

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Melbourne
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Limited to a time schedule before going to a show at Crown, we ordered the tasting plate of entrees. We could not decide which ones to try so we chose the 6 on offer and were not disappointed. The presentation and flavours were amazing with 2 bite size tastings of each entree. We decided we couldn't go past the oysters... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I have eaten at No 8 many times and always thought it was consistently good service with meals that were both prepared well and well priced. We were entertaining some friends from Europe and Sydney and thought we'd enjoy a night back there but it appears a lot has changed. First thing we noticed was the service, alittle sloppy, didnt... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We had an evening meal inside this Restaurant & Wine Bar. The service staff was well informed and helpful. THe food was excellent but be warned when your steak comes to the table that is all you get. We had 3 sides so we were OK. I think the presentation lets this good restaurant down as you can't make a... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Service was poor.The Waitress need some training in her customer skills.I had the crab ravioli which consisted off two portions of raviioli about 4-5cm in diameter and cost $34.One of the people on our our table had the Steak which had a sinue running throught it,the waitress informed him it was normal,at $43 it was not !!!.He chose not to... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Great night out. Excellent food and an impressive wine list. Great value during the week with specials running. Well worth a visit More

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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This restaurant is super romantic and they amazing steaks!! Was so good! And you get to pick out cute little complementary chocolates from a box afterwords :) More

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Boronia, Melbourne, Victoria
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

The food staff were unattentive and constantly kicking our guests chair and very rude to her. The $118 steak for two was supposed to be cooked medium, it was rare and when at the end of the meal our guests were asked what they thought of the steak (they had left at least 1/3 of it) they said they couldn't... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

Brilliant great food and service fairly pricy but well worth the dollars More

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Melbourne, Australia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

The pork belly entree is so tiny and lost on the huge white bowl it is served in and outrageously priced!..I had the Milawa organic chicken which at $39 was very pricy and again, very small with a dot of mushroom mash and a tiny rice cake. It was a Tuesday night, so not very busy, yet we waited 1... More

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Melbourne
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

Have been here many times. Normally go for a Sunday lunch which is very good value with their fixed price. Moet lunch is excellent value at $110 for 3 courses and unlimited Moet and waiters are very attentive to your glass. Attended on Sunday 26 February for my daughters birthday. Beautiful meal, then complimentary birthday cake. Salt & pepper calamari... More

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