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Donovans - Donovans, St Kilda, AU-VIC

Donovans

4.6
4.6
1590 Reviews
$100 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 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
    $100 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00–14:45 Dinner Wed–Sun 18:00–23:45
  • 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
  • Area
    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 1,590 people are saying

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

Noise • Energetic

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  • Melbourne

    Great for scenic views

  • Melbourne

    Modern Australian

  • Inner City

    Best Ambience

  • Inner City

    Great for scenic views

  • Inner City

    Good for special occasions

1,590 Reviews

  1. Julia

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dining experience was outstanding as per usual. Our go-to restaurant for special occasions because we are guaranteed great food, great service and even on a wild night a spectacular view.

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  2. Julie

    Victoria

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I felt it was very expensive and the service was mediocre. We waited a fair amount of time to order a drink and for the price the main courses were not spectacular. The entrees were really good, I might add.? Overall I would probably try somewhere else.

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  3. Matthew

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As good as always - Donovan’s never fails to impress.

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  4. Stephen

    London

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, great spot. Excellent service, as always

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  5. Jamie

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and ambience, staff were amazing. I can’t believe it took so long for me to dine here, can’t wait to get back there.

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  6. Brendan

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good Restaurant with excellent food, a bit on the pricy side I suppose but well worth every cent. On this visit I was disappointed at the lack of knowledge of the Menu by the girl attending our table, a simple question as to whether the Steaks came with a Sauce or which Sauces were available, she said only Mustard however when pressed she went away and a man came and explained a bit further. My Martini pre dinner drink turned up half way through my Entree, I refused to take it, more and issue with the Bar rather than the waitress I suspect. Otherwise she was efficient and polite.

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  7. Jeff

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit to Donovans this cntury and what a wonderful birthday meal the two of us had there. Food was great, ambience unequalled and the service unmatched: friendly, efficient and usnusually helpful. Highly recommended. We will be back in the summer to enjoy the beach views.

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  8. Sandra

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another lovely experience at Donovans food and service excellent as always

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  9. Choon

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never disappoints, always love coming back. Excellent modern classical food, none of those fusion stuff, excellent service, excellent ambience, superb wine list. The goto place for memorable special occassions.

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  10. Gabriella

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Donovan’s is a huge favourite of ours. It never disappoints

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Donovans is rated 4.6 stars by 1590 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Donovans

40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, AU-VIC 3182

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Shakespeare Grove
  • Area
    St Kilda
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00–14:45 Dinner Wed–Sun 18:00–23:45
  • Price
    $100 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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