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Since opening in December 1999, The Deck has been quietly evolving into a highly regarded and much talked about restaurant. With a stunning aspect overlooking Melbourne's iconic Yarra River and Flinders Street Station, the focus has been on providing substance to compliment its undoubted style.

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Well into its seventh year, this family run establishment takes prime position in its Southgate mooring with beautiful views of the Yarra River. Thanks to the able bodied seamen, er staff, service here is a cut above the rest as co-owner Robert Burgio explains: "The service and food is what we would like when we eat out; it's a reflection of us." With simplistic modern brasserie-style decor and tempting modern European cuisine, The Deck is a favourite for pre and post-theatre dining, lunch and dinner alike.

Head chef Ben Walter joined the kitchen team in July of this year and describes his food style as "classic flavour combinations, reworked on the plate to highlight quality ingredients and different flavour and textural elements." Start with chargrilled boned quail, cotechino sausage, pea puree, sage and lemon jus. For a main, sample the kingfish with fromage frais dauphine potatoes, spiced carrot dressing, chorizo and coriander, or the roasted duck breast with confit duck leg, parsnip puree, apple, walnut, celery leaf and dried sherry salad with a port reduction. Finish with the blood orange and praline souffle with orange and cinnamon ice-cream, citrus and mint salad. The user-friendly wine list has a strong Mediterranean selection with many offered by the glass.

Veda Wickens, October 2006

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December 11, 2008


How fabulous is this place? Really fabulous. Excellent food and service is the best.

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JM Bau
December 29, 2008


Ate here with a friend between Christmas & New Year. Loved the duck confit (exquisite) and the shellfish 'salad'. It just got better and better through the main dishes, and then there was the rhubarb souffle - quite superb, light, delicate and beautiful flavour. Modern European food, fine presentation and good service, complimented with interesting selection of wines, and a lovely ambience overlooking the river at night. We will return!

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