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Donovans - Donovans, St Kilda, AU-VIC

Donovans

4.7
4.7
1639 Reviews
$101 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Welcome to Donovans - our ‘house on the beach’ and home we love to share. Donovans is located on the St.Kilda beach front offering guests a memorable dining experience in Melbourne. With a bay side view, beautiful Mediterranean inspired food and the special relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant, Donovans is where you will feel at home.

Donovans’ exciting menu has been developed our intimate knowledge of modern Mediterranean cooking. The menu is extensive with a modern mix of favourite dishes emphasising the best local produce. Donovans also offers an extensive wine list of Australian and imported wines and an eclectic mix of cocktails.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9534 8221
  • Website
    http://www.donovans.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    For all Private Dining Room enquiries and availability please contact our Function Coordinators at Donovans on (03) 9534 8221 or send an email to privatedining@donovans.com.au
  • Location
    40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182
  • Neighborhood
    St Kilda
  • Cross street
    Shakespeare Grove
  • Parking details
    Paid metered parking available opposite Donovans on Jacka Boulevard, adjacent to the Palais Theatre
  • Public transit
    Tram No.16 and 96 Stop 138 (outside Luna Park)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Ambiance

  • Melbourne

    Modern Australian

  • City Centre

    Best Food

  • City Centre

    Best Ambiance

  • City Centre

    Great for fine wines

  • City Centre

    Great for scenic views

  • City Centre

    Good for special occasions

  • City Centre

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donovans offers a "wonderful experience" with consistently "amazing food" and "outstanding service" in a stunning beachside location. Guests rave about the "relaxed vibe" and "beautiful ambience." While some noted minor issues with certain dishes, the vast majority praise the "impeccable" quality of both food and service, making it perfect for special occasions.

1,639 Reviews

  1. Anton

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience, great location on St.Kilda beach, iconic restaurant, great service, very friendly and accommodating staff. The Menu choices, food and presentation is fantastic. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

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  2. VickyP

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A favourite ! Excellent food, attentive service, perfect ambience and atmosphere. Never fails !!

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  3. Helen

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was on the whole exceptionally good although both our salads had to go back - the replacements were very good though Our major complaint was being asked to vacate our table by 2:30 No mention of this made when we booked and received our confirmation and when we advised this were told we should have been informed As we lost time waiting for replacement salads and finding a wine we had ordered was not in stock - at least 15 minutes this vacating of table aspect was disappointing as it all became a bit rushed towards the end of the meal, and what should have been a terrific meal occasion was slightly soured You staff were great , the setting is great, most of the food also but at 250 per head - not quite there

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  4. joanne

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great selection and choices on the menu. Our waitress was very willing to discuss and provide advice on content and portion sizes. She was very attentive and interested in us but did not intrude unneccessarily. We spent 3 hours enjoying a lovely long lazy lunch, with bottle of pink bubbles. The sticky date souffle was well worth the wait (and allowed time for our mains to settle). I recommend pairing this with a Spanish sherry. A charmingly delightful afternoon. I will be back!

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  5. Irene

    Gold Coast

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was as lovely as always. However, with the two sittings our wait staff were extremely rushed, which made us feel like we were being rushed. We ordered nice wine which our server was pouring out into our already half full glasses at every opportunity. There was no relaxed vibe, it was about getting us fed, filled up with wine and out of there in the allocated time. Where has the joy of dining with friends gone? It seemed silly as there were tables which remained empty for the entire duration of the second sitting. It would have been more pleasant to have been seated at one of these vacant tables for the remainder of the our evening. It’s a shame and makes this venue less appealing.

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  6. Debra

    Dubai

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. We had the chicken pie followed by Tarte Tatin, both were delicious and faultless. The restaurant filled up very quickly at 6pm so bookings are highly recommended.

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  7. Virginia

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a special experience. An exceptional dining experience. Where our table was located however was a bit too warm as it was against the window.

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  8. Peter

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely relaxed ambiance with service done well without fuss and relatively simple food done well.

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  9. Nicole

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual . Food abs atmosphere always great

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  10. Trevor

    Orange County

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a very a wonderful experience. The service , food and beverages were outstanding and matched by the seaside setting.

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FAQs

Donovans is rated 4.7 stars by 1639 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Donovans

40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shakespeare Grove
  • Neighborhood
    St Kilda
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Price
    $101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Paid metered parking available opposite Donovans on Jacka Boulevard, adjacent to the Palais Theatre
  • Public transit
    Tram No.16 and 96 Stop 138 (outside Luna Park)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.donovans.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 9534 8221
  • Private party facilities
    For all Private Dining Room enquiries and availability please contact our Function Coordinators at Donovans on (03) 9534 8221 or send an email to privatedining@donovans.com.au

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