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Donovans - Donovans, St Kilda, AU-VIC

Donovans

4.8
4.8
1703 Reviews
$A101 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 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
    $A101 and over
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 12:00–14:45 Dinner Tue–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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

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What 1,703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Modern Australian

  • City Centre

    Best Ambience

  • City Centre

    Great for scenic views

  • City Centre

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Donovans delivers a delightful dining experience with "excellent delicious food," attentive service, and a charming beachside atmosphere. Guests rave about specialties like the Bombe Alaska and signature cocktails. The consistent "superb quality" of food and service makes it a top choice for special occasions and memorable meals, ensuring a return visit.

1,703 Reviews

  1. Warren

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been going here annually for 20 years, and there is an expectation of food, service, ambience that has taken a step the wrong way. There's been some subtle changes, and they are not all for the better. The staff now are less engaging, hurried, wore dirty uniforms, and couldn't confidently serve the dishes. Happy to say the food met all expectations, and it still has the 'family house' feel that makes it feel good. It is just the little things that you notice when they aren't there that makes it different.

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  2. Rochelle

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husband’s birthday while visiting Melbourne. This was the perfect place for a special occasion. The service was among the best we’ve experienced. Very attentive and yet fun and lighthearted. The setting, with the views of the beach was a big plus.

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  3. Simone

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it!!! The food, atmosphere and service were excellent. We will definitely be back

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  4. David

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was first class. We both really enjoyed our experience there.

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  5. Cosmos

    Queensland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were attentive and food as expected from a fine dining establishment

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  6. Matthew

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Melbourne’s premier restaurants. Nick and his team are ensuring the highest standards are maintained. Never disappoints.

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  7. Vicki

    Tasmania

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space and service and great food and wine

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  8. Anne

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, good was great, good size portions, lovely view of the beach and sunset.

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  9. Michael

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food, service and ambience. Great cocktails especially the green velvet. Steaks and octopus and fish and chips simply sublime. Bomba Alaska and sticky date soufflé amazing. A perfect tribute family dinner to remember and honour my late great auntie Gina whose favourite restaurant in Melbourne was Donovan’s. Great value for money too. Can’t wait to come back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous service, food & ambience as usual. Once again, my favourite go-to place

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Donovans is rated 4.8 stars by 1703 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 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 Tue–Sun 12:00–14:45 Dinner Tue–Sun 18:00–23:45
  • Price
    $A101 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
  • 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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