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Donovans - Donovans, St Kilda, AU-VIC

Donovans

4.7
4.7
1646 Reviews
$100 and over
Modern Australian

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2 people
22:30
Booked 17 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 1,646 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 Ambience

  • Melbourne

    Modern Australian

  • Inner City

    Best Food

  • Inner City

    Best Ambience

  • Inner City

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner City

    Great for scenic views

  • Inner City

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner City

    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.

1,646 Reviews

  1. Aaron

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience once again. No complaints. Staff were exceptional.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I celebrated an early Christmas dinner with my husband to cap off a challenging year. Our waiters and waitresses were uniformly friendly, well-informed and well-trained. It remains a consistent delight to have celebration meals at Donovan's. Well done for maintaining such excellent standards.

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  3. Anthony

    VIP

    Melbourne

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, food, ambience and staff as usual. Its my favourite go to eat place and yesterday was no exception

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  4. Andrew

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round. Great food, great service, cosy, not pretentious. Highly recommend

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  5. Mona

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I fell in love with this restaurant. Food was amazing. Restaurant was so classy. The portions are small, should be Abit bigger for the price we are paying.

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  6. James

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had this awesome waitress called Isabella! She was super friendly and nice. Thank you very much

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  7. Astrid

    New South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great balance of warmth, friendliness and finesse without pomp. Team was very accommodating for 2 vegetarian non drinkers plus a pregnancy 😅. Always enjoy my experience at Donovans .

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  8. Anton

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    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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  9. VickyP

    VIP

    Melbourne

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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  10. Helen

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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Donovans is rated 4.7 stars by 1646 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 17 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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