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The Local Taphouse
88/100 (1523 ratings)
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"probably still the best craft beer bar in melbourne. great beer lineup, good vibe, tasty eats, friendly..."
Joel Kenyon
"Great place for beer lovers. Good selection on tap, good music, laid back..."
Tassos Marinitsis
"great selection of craft and rotating taps, have also been showing the world cup the last few weeks! great weekend entertainment and knowledgeable..."
Peter Adams
"Came here last Friday to try the Garage Project's Silk Road range and had the best time! Bar staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Comfy couch..."
Bernadette Baker
"Excellent night last night at the Best of British Spectapular. Great beer, great music, great food. Fav beer Gipps St - yes I know not a UK one but..."
Jaxs Reed
"Great atmosphere, great beers and every meal I've had has been excellent quality and cooked well. Enjoy every visit and we bring family and friends..."
Tegan Benic
"Great atmosphere and fantastic range of craft beers. They had a tap takeover when we were there and it was awesome! Highly..."
Anneliese White
"A great selection of beer, wine and spirits. Great food and good..."
Ruth Angus
"The Local Taphouse was recommended. Excellent service. Great tasting burger. Barman very knowledgeable about the various beers available...."
Wantgoodservice
"This was a bit hard to get to for us but definitively worth the effort. You walk up the stairs and are confronted by one of those Melbourne..."
Jeff
"This pub is really cool, love it.  I came here on a Sunday night and it was really busy, there was trivia downstairs which I didn't realise until I..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"If you love your craft beer. This is a place you want to make a stop. MUST actually. As far as I know, one of Melbournes few bars the have a daily..."
Rida Hakeem
"Beautiful place with kind staffs and great atmosphere. Fireplace on the wall is really good in the winter season. Had southern fried..."
Swindler
"We did the Wednesday night steak as it was (Wednesday) 😁. Both really impressed with the food, drinks and service. Goofy was our waitress and she..."
Graham Waller
"Lovely staff who are knowledgeable with their offerings. Food tasty and perfect match with a nice cold beer. Cosy environment with comfy..."
John
"Beer garden is great in summer, good range of beers and other drinks are reasonably priced. One of the best places to be if you manage to get a table..."
Dani Boudville
"Everything was amazing! Had the fried chicken, charcuterie board (one of the best I've ever had), duck cassoulet, Brussels sprouts and mac and..."
Martina De Zilva
"So go for the beer and then have the pie special. We have been there a few times now and always amazing array of beers. Warm and inviting atmosphere..."
Comfy Chairs
"Had the chicken Parma here again and once again it didn’t disappoint!! How can you go past the beer battered chips that come with it. Great beer..."
Revolver
"I'ma go on record and say this is one of the best pubs this side of the city in terms of craft beers. Great atmosphere, knowledgeable bar staff and..."
J0rdz
"Well, walked in at around 10:30 on a Monday night and found it bustling. The staff is amazing. Polite and have some really good knowlege about the..."
Aanart Bhachech
"Went to have a few drinks. Excellent beer selection. The place is super cozy. It can be an advantage or a disadvantage: the place is smoke free...."
Francesco
"I was struggling to catch on to the vibe here and the things that are thought to justify the current buoyant 4.2 rating. It’s ok but I kept..."
Two Sheds
"We've been here before and we're impressed with the Parma's and beer choices. While still impressed with their beer selection, the food and service..."
Clare
"My favourite local pub. Always friendly service and new beers to try on tap. I love the rooftop space in summer and winter (with the fire). It does..."
KatMmm
"Great atmosphere. The live band really added to the ambiance. Good food, definitely worth another visit. Amazing choice of local and other..."
Garth
"Great pub that works well in both summer & winter. Long list of beers as you would expect and a great rooftop atmosphere or cosy downstairs area...."
Whats On The Grill?
"Went last Friday! Confit duck leg is phenomenal!!!This is a very classy pub! Wide selections of drinks but not meals but what they do, they do..."
Allen Curtis
"I don't get to visit as often as I'd like, but when i do visit, I always have a good time. Buzzing atmosphere, hearty food and a great selection of..."
Feedme
"Always a solid feed and great beer selection! Yassss! The staff here are quite knowledgeable and are so happy to help with any questions or queries..."
Ariana Zoe
"Craft beers and southern fried chicken. These are my favorite reasons to keep visiting them again and again. They are open during morning with shaded..."
Jeeth John
"An interesting experience, I recommend the beer sampler set at this place. Service is good with friendly bartenders. Decor is classic euro pub with a..."
Hungry Jeweller
"Nice spot to catch up with friends. Upstairs is cool and great when open, but downstairs with the open fireplace and variety of high chairs, lounges..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Great location, this place had great food and even better beer. The staff were fabulous:) I loved the open fire, it kept us warm in the..."
Gabrielle Trenbath
"Rate this place highly. Massive beer range and friendly staff and they're always happy to answer any questions or give recommendations.Bar..."
Snackloverbaby
"My daughters engagement party was held here in the upstairs function room. The staff were very accommodating and attentive. The atmospheric..."
SusieQ
"The Local Taphouse St Kilda East is a craft beer institution, and has dedicated itself to providing Melburnians the best of craft beer since the very..."
The City Lane
"This place is awesome!! Love their beer collection.. for all the beer lovers in Melbourne, this one is a must visit. There is a great long list of..."
Divya Sharma
"Easily one of my favours restaurants. Menu has all your favourites and at a responsible price. The Burger and Parma are on point. But the..."
Mrs Brunch
"Great service, friendly staff, best fried chicken, huge selection of beers, feels like a local. Small rooftop with a fireplace. Would highly..."
Renee Russo
"Fantastic choice of beer - always changing so there is always something new and exciting to try. Staff are very friendly and knowledgable. Will..."
Brungiel
"Hit up this place for the first time after doing some research on Zomato.Came for a dinner celebration for a friend with a table of 8...."
Shaun Langdon
"The beer selection gets a big A+. Have previously had a brew here which had whiskey undertines and it remains one of my favorite beers ever. Lots of..."
Ben Goodman
"Have been several times now, tried a variety of dishes and loved everything. You get a real sense of it being freshly prepared at the restaurant..."
April_eats
"Dropped into the local tap house for lunch on Monday and were not disappointed. Wonderful atmosphere, the area upstairs is great, the beer selection..."
Paul
"What a lovely place!! It has got everything you need, and caters to different needs- great variety of beer, bar food, restaurant style food, live..."
FoodHedonist
"That fried chicken!! Yummza!!!Ofcourse the beer at The Local is super too, didn't get the best beer selection award at Melbourne Pub awards for..."
Shruti Sood
"I am a here on a regular basis, stopping by every couple of weeks.  The beer variety is constantly changing which is fantastic but also suck.  When..."
Rhys McCarthy
"Located in Carlise Street and hosting a massive amount of craft beers on (rotating) taps and a laid-back rooftop, the Local Taphouse has earned its..."
Thelazydiner
"A friend of a friend said that The Local Taphouse knows how to Parmy! They did not lie! This beast of a chicken Parma was thick, tasty and not too..."
Mouthing_off
"With a rooftop bar upstairs, and a pub downstairs, this local joint caters to all sorts. Rather than trying to please everyone and anyone, they..."
Melbourne Glutton
"With a rooftop bar upstairs, and a pub downstairs, this local joint caters to all sorts. Rather than trying to please everyone and anyone, they..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Really enjoyed this pub, great food, massive servings and fresh and tasty! Great beer selection! Great roof top bar, perfect place for some sunny..."
Ashleigh7713
"Great pub food & amazing roof top bar. Love this place & chose it for my birthday drinks twice in a row. Great choice of beers on tap too. The live..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Beer heaven! Great rooftop! Great atmosphere! Doesn't seem to be enough staff on as we were left waiting in line for a beer a bit to long (10ish..."
Stephendiageo233
"I mainly come here for the food (put your pitchforks away, beer connoisseurs!) we had a large group who ordered a wide range of things from the menu..."
Iamapotato
"Loved the restaurant!!!! Great beer tasting and great beer I chose to continue! Don't renember the name but it had a citrys flavir!!!!The food was..."
Clemencia Liliana
"This place has the best fried chicken ever! Sat in the courtyard outside and the place had a great atmosphere. Staff were great and service was..."
Steph
"Always interesting beers on tap. Food very good, atmosphere hard to beat regardless,if upstairs or downstairs. Usually a good night out with friends...."
MrJan
"We had a great night here. The atmosphere is really nice and it's a nice place for any nice occasion. The assortment of beers were great and would..."
FatPigeon
"Only rating this for the beer. As an Englishman I love my "proper beer" and this place never disappoints. Great place to grab a pint in the winter by..."
Snooter2Tooter
"Great chicken Parma and the best selection of beers I've seen in Melbourne. Sunday's are trivia night which is always fun and I've won a few beer..."
Pedro
"Had the most amazing beef burger here, never tasted such a good burger in my life! The atmosphere was great, and so were the beers and ciders!..."
Florence May Hamper
"Amazing food (and beer obviously!). Staff could not have been more friendly or helpful when selecting from the huge range of tap beers. Will..."
Justin Grima
"Great pub! Good selection of beers, and the bartenders are super helpful when trying to figure out which one you want. Make sure you get the Southern..."
Kadija Howes
"After a long time coming we can gladly say we finally made it to the famous St Kilda local tap house. It’s safe to say this place is well known for..."
Parmasofmelbourne
"My absolute favourite pub in Melbourne. Heaps of delicious beers on tap that are constantly changing. The food here is delicious, make sure you get..."
ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood
"Cool place with a large selection of ales on tap, decent selection with Pale Ales, IPAs, APAs, etc which I like. Tasting paddle of 5 x 90ml, is..."
Simon Ck
"As any fan of beer knows, ‘beer goes with everything!’ However, it is undeniable that a well-paired beer and pub meal combo is one of life’s..."
Trading Plates
"Excellent food and great service. Atmosphere also really good. Reasonable prices for the food, chicken Parma was huge. Would re-visit and recommend..."
Nicola
"Food is okay, nothing special. Decent but not really why you want to go here.The beers however is the true reason to go here.Vast selection..."
CBF Glutton
"Thoroughly enjoyed our evening here. Great food, great service and great beer. I had the steak and my partner had the Parma. The steak was perfectly..."
Katie O'Keeffe
"That fried chicken!. Fried Chicken at it's finest - it really is my local and the food is on point! Will always come back for the Fried..."
Liveeatdrinklovefood
"Last night we went out for dinner to The Local Taphouse. Its a small old school pub, beer bottles lining the walls. A typical kitschy type of place..."
Dale Stewart (Noliwarts)
"The to share menu looks amazing, reading through you think, yes, yes, yes! They all sound delicious, the fish tacos were my least preferred choice of..."
Jar-Fed
"The local taphouse is all about great beer. The European inspired tavern specializes in craft beers. They have an extensive range of continually..."
Olive Sundays
"Both the downstairs and upstairs bartenders were very knowledgeable and were very keen to assist me in my trip around the world. The beer garden..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"The Local Taphouse was a pub I had never heard of untill it was suggested to me a short while ago by @beergirlbites on Twitter, I gave the website a..."
Parma Daze
"Fantastic spot in the hub of Carlisle Street there is The Local Taphouse offering a welcome beer nad some pretty good food in a cosy local pub...."
FoodieAboutTown
"...fantastic range of beers, a chilled out atmosphere and also holds Beerista and Ale Stars Beer Appreciation courses which would have been..."
Foodie Cravings
"Not only do you guys have the best beer selection I've ever seen, you last night ridiculously sent my expectations of service and good food through..."
Stace Bianca Lenthall
"Up there with the best Melbourne has to offer!. The craft beers on selection here would make a non-drinker reconsider. Simply excellent beverages are..."
Mmarory
"Great beer selection, we had the paddle which was decent value for money. Lovely terrace outside and the chicken was so tasty! Will definitely..."
Kate Percival
"Felt like over the water! Our new fave!. I can't believe we have just found his place! Relaxing, cosy and the choice of ales and beers..."
Lucymullen88
"Best range of beers in the area. I can't believe we only just found The Local, it is quickly becoming our new favourite hang out, the best range of..."
Lady
"I came here for a work lunch this past week, and I'm glad for that, or this may not have otherwise been somewhere I'd go to. They seated us upstairs..."
Angie Bee
"Love the Local. Always a great selection of beers, awesome food specials throughout the week, great atmosphere whether it's sunny or rainy. Staff..."
Sarah Bell
"Local tap house never disappoints. They have great food and drinks. The staff are very friendly and thanks to them I found my favorite beer..."
Hajir L
"Brilliant Parma, the chicken was juicy, I liked the ham, and it was the right amount of cheese, sauce and ham. No need for a reservation, parking..."
Debbie Nik
"Best place for a bite to eat. the dinner room, has a great feel to it, especially on a cold winters day. If you like to be more amongst it, the..."
alexandra pisker
"Tucked away in St Kilda, this place has a great cosy atmosphere up in the rooftop dining area. Sheltered from the wind but open for the sunlight. The..."
Justin Atwell
"As a volunteer support person who arranges outings for seniors, having read the excellent reviews for The Local Taphouse on Google, I arranged a..."
Michael Dennis
Claypots Seafood Bar
87/100 (1973 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Juice & Smoothies
Octopus
Chili
Paella
Couscous
Crab
Scallops
Garlic Prawns
Clams
Oyster
Fish
Calamari
Chili Crab
Mussels
Shellfish
Calamares
Tapas
Prawns
Eggplant
Sit down
Seafood
Mediterranean
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Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
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Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Jazz Bar
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Mid-range
"We can’t stop thinking and talking about the amazing time we had at Clay Pots, 4 weeks ago. Arriving unannounced we enjoyed a drink or 2 in the..."
Sharon Kelly
"I love this place. me and my wife went out on a date night and we both love seafood, we got the bowl of mussels, 2 king prawns, the calamari, turkish..."
Jorge Cerros
"10/10! What a great place , food was on point , beautiful waitresses, stayed all night in the Jazz bar ! Danced till the wee hours , loved..."
Nerell Binios
"Simply the best, great fish great wine and jazz in the bar! I have been to Claypots 3 times on my trips to Melbourne and I have never been..."
Tim Clarke
"This place is amazing. Cool atmosphere and the most amazing fresh seafood and beautiful staff! We enjoyed our experience so much and will definitely..."
Kathleen Wotton
"This place is just amazing and I would give it 6-7-8 or more stars if I could. Great service... but, above all, fresh fish and seafood. I went two..."
Charles Marcil
"Amazing. Tiger prawns, amazing. Chilli crabs, a fight to get the meat but worth it! Clay pots were Devine also. Cannot recommend this place..."
Aaron Valentino
"The absolute essence of st kilda. All things good and great. Couldn't love the place more. Staff, food, decor, music, ambience. All top shelf. Keep..."
Melissa Breasley Armstrong
"Been to many restaurants around the world. No one does seafood better. Calamari, octopus and king fish to die..."
Shay Mistriel
"The best for down to earth, no BS, fun! Friendly locals and staff. Fun and inclusive atmosphere. One of my favourite go to bars in St Kilda..."
Jody Lioness
"love this place best seafood in Melbourne and they always have great..."
Graeme Walker
"We’ve been coming here for nearly 20 years. It’s our restaurant. In all that time, no matter if we go just the two of us, with another couple,..."
Becca Bee
"Great food and eclectic place. We should've chosen the back outdoors, though. The kids were excited about the elevated toy train. Staff was super..."
Dadang Utomo
"Exceptional bugs with mussels, quirky atmosphere, mulled wine was very full of spice. We loved the garlic prawns. Didn’t love the clay pots funnily..."
Alicia Ferguson
"The seafood dishes are amazingly fresh, delicious. The menu is very different and interesting! The staff are friendly, helpful and very..."
Rasma Yelland
"This restaurant is really unique. It has all the fresh fish and seafood on display to choose from, and you can always pick exactly which piece you..."
Warwick Tucker
"The food was really delicious, cooked with love and care by a chef with 20+ years experience cooking fish and seafood for Claypots. The waitress was..."
Marilyne Crestias
"I had such a lovely experience here! My waitress Layla was so helpful! She assisted me in picking my food and drink order..loved all of the..."
Phoebe M
"The #food was outstanding! 🤩 we went with the chefs recommendation so much fresh beautiful seafood and plenty of it! #Service could have been ..."
Shanae Tantram
Donovans
86/100 (1987 ratings)
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Vegan Options
Contemporary
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Meringue
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Fish & chips
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Fish & Chips
Prawns
Sit down
Seafood
Australian
Contemporary
Wine and Beer
Waterfront
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
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Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
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Fine Dining
"Went here with my family. We all got a slab of meat and the quality was top. We also loved the bread so we asked for more and more. There were a few..."
Sej
"It has been a long time since I last visited Donovan's, however the experience did not disappoint me! The seafood for what this place was famous for..."
Foodiee
"It’s best if you book first..."
Linh Lờ
"We dine quite often at Donovans - it is always at a high standard with service many other places can only dream of offering. Food quality is first..."
Marshall Segan
"Donovans is an iconic Melbourne institution located in St. Kilda. Modern Australian cuisine done properly. 🍽 tempura fried oysters with..."
SouthEastEater
"I’ve been wanting to try Donovan’s since the worth it steak episode and finally made a booking. We ordered oysters, chicken liver pate, and two..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"A Melbourne institution which does fine dining exceptionally well. The chicken pie, the scallops, the salmon blini and the tempura oyster are real..."
Sarah O
"Donovan’s was a rather iconic restaurant located in the St Kilda beach area, serving modern Australian cuisine. The view of the beach was amazing..."
Angel Khong
"Can’t believe I’ve not done a review for Donovan’s, the on-St-Kilda-Beach stalwart that I’ve been coming to for years!!You know I..."
Carmilla5
"Excellent setting on StKilda beach in what feels like a warm, cosy hut in winter. The service is excellent as you’d expect and the food is fresh...."
Whats On The Grill?
"Dined for dinner on Sunday night, surprise from hubby as I've always wanted to dine here. Started with appetiser of snapper & dill croquette, entree..."
I Love Food
"What can one say about a restaurant that truly puts so much effort into their food and environment.Not to mention the views from the..."
Christopher & Marian
"Amazing service. It was my mums birthday and they even brought out a small treat. Food was delicious and definitely worth the price. This place..."
Foodserra
"Perfect day. Perfect view of St Kilda beach. Perfectly friendly service. Perfectly astonishing food. 43rd marriage anniversary to a guy who’s..."
Sue Tinworth
"Excellent food and atmosphere. Service was great too. Would come back to eat and enjoy the lovely view. Nice for a dinner date if you want to take a..."
Wonderwoman
"Came here to celebrate my fiance's birthday. Got a window seat which was a bonus. The staff were welcoming, friendly and attentive. Beautiful food..."
Adrian P
"Birthday Dinner PerfectionHouse smoked salmon & scallops for entree so fresh & understated. Always good bread with butter & fava bean dip with a..."
Chefosaurus
"Love this restaurant. The location beside the beach is stunning, especially around sunset, and the interior is gorgeous, very relaxed and homey. The..."
Nalia
"a warm and inviting atmosphere with the feint smell of an open fire and lush warm timber finishes (wouldn’t be out of place on the snowfields, but..."
Srslyfoods
"I’ve been there twice and can’t wait to go back again. Ambience of this establishment - particularly on a glorious summer evening - is sublime...."
Closey Le Connoisseur
"Saw this place on Buzzfeed's worth it series and decided to give it a try. Was not disappointed and I can say the comments on the steak by Buzzfeed's..."
Jason Goh
"4.5 A nice classic beach house restaurant, serving fresh seafood and delicious easy going dish with the highest quality ingredients. The mussels are..."
Ran Jap
"Donovans is truly the authentic Melbourne taste and always the go-to option among foodies for special occasion. Best to request the seat on window..."
Lancelthebard
"Delicious food and excellent customer service! Nestled along the shore line is an casual, yet fine dining restaurant, Donovan’s. The food is..."
Hazey
"I went to this restaurant to celebrate my birthday, this is a magic place, is just on front of the beach, so the view is amazing! The staff is very..."
Diva Isabel Nebreda
"We recently had a nice lunch here. Small meals but quite nice flavour and super service. Lovely view on a nice day. Fancy bathrooms, worth a visit..."
Annika
"My husband and I just celebrated our wedding anniversary at Donovans and yes we had high expectations. We ordered two cocktails between us which took..."
Lozza MW
"Haven’t been here for years. Came by for a birthday dinner. It’s always a trustworthy crowd pleaser. Fresh seafood. Great service as usual...."
David Hewitt
"What a serene and unusually warm April day to try this St Kilda Institution. This was recommended by friends as a fine dining family friendly..."
Split The Bill
"One of our favourite dining spots, flexible menu and amazing service. Try their seafood marinara and risotto to die for. Love the warm breads and..."
Mi55Bee
"Best fish and chips I’ve had! The batter was so light and crispy, quality fish too. The in-house smoked salmon was also very good, not salty and..."
TD
"Donovans is our favourite special occasion restaurant in Melbourne for its combination of excellent food, atmosphere and service. Located on the..."
Explore.Melbourne
"Very pleasant dinning experience. All food tasted very nice, good potion size. Had the oyster, fresh and tasty.For starter, we shared the scallops..."
Sabrina Sha
"One of Melbourne’s best! Right in the water they have beautiful views and overly decking to enjoy a cocktail on a summer’s night. Make a booking..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I’ve been so excited to go to Donovans and finally went here last night for dinner on the 13/2. I booked a good 2-3 weeks earlier and asked if..."
Shaniyaprakash
"Always impeccable service, amazing food and always with a gorgeous view of the water. The butterflied prawns are a crowd fave and their eye fillet is..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Growing up in Melbourne you walk past Donovan's on a hot day after a day at st kilda beach and wonder what's happening in this restaurant. I'm glad..."
Finger Lickin
"Came here for my partners birthday and we were both taken away by the food . I was really impressed with every dish that came out and the portions..."
Vivian
"We all know this restaurant has a great ocean view & the ambience is very comfortable. Their signature ice cream is a must order dish. The service..."
Sam
"A lovely iconic restaurant by the seaside (with an amazing view) with food that lives up to expectation. The staff are very friendly and..."
Marita Park
"Spent our anniversary night here. Had an amazing dinner with the T Bone steak and the Salmon dish. Both were cooked to perfection I was..."
Ashy Sheppard
"I had a work party here and the service was great. They were very thoughtful and also had a great laugh with us all night. Props to "Matt" being a..."
Andrew Mac
"Outstanding location with beautiful bayside views.Early week evening meal and friendly efficient service from all the staff attending to..."
Magpie
"Extremely pleased with the food here! Ordered the barramundi and it's cooked to perfection! My friend had the linguine and it's delectable yet..."
Chee Ching Low
"@Donovans I just can’t tell you how much joy I his place brings me, I want a beach house like this restaurants, it’s cosy, the decor is..."
Chronicles Of A Foodie
"Visited last week for birthday celebrations. It had been a number of years since our last visit. But these were milestone birthdays to celebrate. And..."
Peter W
"I went here for a friend's birthday dinner and had a great time! The service was great even though the place was packed, and the food was fantastic!..."
Komal Josan
"An incredible night. Wonderful food, fabulous wine recommendations and service that will take a lot of beating. Thank you Gail, Kevin and your..."
Ilona Way
"Donovans is located right by the beach and we had a lovely stroll before our meal. First impressions were the decor and coziness of the place; it was..."
Reuel
"We had dinner here last night and it was fantastic! Situated on the beach side of St Kilda, it is a very inviting place to have a meal. The service..."
Dills
"Cant beat Donovans - an institution.Great decor, great food, great location, know the owners well - great value for the overall..."
Dave B.
"Another fantastic meal, impeccable service a relaxed setting with friendly staff and a professionalism that keeps me coming back over the..."
James T.
"Awesome sunset view with great food! Enjoyed a really impressive birthday dinner there! Love the oyster! The old fashioned style chicken is..."
Jaime Eat&Fit
"Amazing beach views! A big space, good for all ages. Fun and 'beachy'. The service was friendly and the food was delicious, but not the best of the..."
Where'sTheFood
"I am not sure if there is a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than sitting at the window seat of Donovan's! Eye fillet was awesome and the bombe..."
MG
"St Kilda stalwart Donovans boasts a refined, seafood-focused menu and a knockout view of the bay. A pretty great place to celebrate your..."
Pasta Of Melbourne
"Came here around Dec (yes, a bit behind in reviews), with a bunch of friends. Nice environment. Food was nice. By this stage, I can't remember..."
Secret Taster
"Divine dining! This is definitely one of the greatest restaurants in Melbourne. Fantastic ambience, great setting, amazing food and excellent..."
Sharyn B
"Back in Melbourne after a four year break in London called for calling into an icon and a favourite. It was lunch on Sunday and we're surprised we..."
Gana
"This is my favorite restaurant! Its casual beachside boathouse decor makes you feel like your in someone's home, to quote a fellow patron I meet in..."
LifeExplorersClub
"Had the lamb shoulder for two, was delicious! Portion sizes were appropriate and staff attentive! Location is a stunner, right along the beach, view..."
Foodlover
"My husband had dinner here the other week and we had a wonderful experience.The Venue is so warm and inviting and the acoustics were great. We..."
Leanne Cassar
"I first heard of Donovans when the Bombe Alaska challenge was featured on Masterchef many years ago. I always wanted to come to try that dessert..."
Jolene Lim
"A company dinner bought me here. It was cold outside but warm and cosy inside with fireplace, not a bad date night venue. The white decor and wooden..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Absolutely love the food at this famous Melbourne establishment. Positioned on the waterfront, my suggestion would actually be to book a late lunch..."
Caitlin White
"I think I've mentioned this before...I am a sucker for mussels. If it's on the menu, I'm all in. The mussels at Matteos did not disappoint. It was a..."
Fusspot Foodie
"This Place is a Must GO!Now this review and visit does take me back to the Second day that i was in Australia but a review worth writing..."
Just Jamie
"Having lived in StK for almost 20 years I FINALLY had my first meal at Donovans - yes it was expensive, but it was truly amazing. The pea soup is one..."
Matt Steadman
"By the ocean, Donovan's is a really relaxing place to go and have a great meal. The food was delicious and a very good wine selection make for a..."
Gursharan Chana
"Wow the food here is amazing and the view is spectacular! The bombe Alaska was fab! We have eaten here on a number of occasions and loved it every..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Yum yum yum. Food was awesome, customer service by every single waiter and waitress was amazing, such a cozy beautiful, homey atmosphere by the..."
Mkoala
"Perfect dining experience. The linguine and king prawns are way beyond my expectation so is the price :) the whole lunch would be more enjoyable if..."
Chris Liu
"Located on the waterfront of St Kilda, spectacular views and very friendly service. However there was a long wait on food but it was well worth it as..."
Alana
"Fine dining, beautiful fresh seafood and views of St.Kilda beach. Can't go wrong with Donovans, deserts amazing, variety and friendly helpful..."
Rosie Raiti
"One of my favourite restaurants for all the right reasons.Firstly, a restaurant needs to be a dining experience and Donavans has the whole..."
Greg Foulds
"We live nearby so we had been meaning to come here for a while now. We decided to go last night for our anniversary and I have to say, from start the..."
Sztefani
"To me, a good restaurant not only for food and ambience, but also the quality.of the service. This restaurant obviously can offer you excellent..."
Margaret
"Love the atmosphere and mouth-watering fresh foods. I went to Donovans for business lunch and it was perfect choice. The service was excellent,..."
Pia Owen
"Haven't been here since the fire but all my previous times here have been awesome. Butterflied barbecued prawns are a big favourite but you could..."
Lachlan
"Service was sooo sooo sooo good!!!!Waiting time for dishes was not long,, it was just perfect !!! Waiter changed the plate after the..."
Cheryl Tam
"I've been in Donovans with friends, we were surprised in positive. The service is very kind and not invasive, the ambient is elegant but not too much..."
Simone Vignacci
"Incredible. Was expecting this to be more of your 'destination' restaurant where you go for the fame and the location but the food is nothing..."
Amy Fogs
"When you hear fine dining, you expect stiff staff members, freezing, museum-like restaurants with tiny portions and elevator music for 'ambiance'...."
Sammy Howarth
"Wonderful evening with my friends and their baby and little boy. This higher rating is because the food was delicious but also because the service..."
Some Like It Hot
"Went here for dinner on New Years Eve, service was 5 star as was the food. Even the potatoes were spectacular, every dish was a flavour bomb. Wine..."
Tiff & Co
"I love this place. My regular restaurant in st kilda. The food is lovely and the service is always good. Perfect for your anniversary dinner. Make..."
Vivian Tr
"Great customer service. Not much space between tables, the restaurant was full and very noisy during our meal. Food was good but I was expecting..."
Chan Christine
"Was there with my soul sister on Saturday night 11th June, food was great, ambience was classy yet warm, and we have met the best waitress ever her..."
Kim Sin
"First class modern Australian cuisine leaning towards and keeping representing (Italian) melbourne food heritage; highlighting fresh seafood treated..."
E L
"Food was tasty but for the price you pay I was expecting it to be exceptional. The restaurant was cool, staff could be more welcoming, overall was..."
MBelle Greg
Beachcomber Cafe
70/100 (857 ratings)
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"This cafe’ has a very gorgeous view. The eggs Royale was delicious and the white hot chocolate was yum. The service was a little slow but it was..."
Brent Ellis (Briley)
"Popped down to the St Kilda beach on Saturday night, hoping for fish and chips and a beer at the beachcomber. We arrived to find they now have tables..."
Lachlan Fenwick
"Nice place to hangout when I really missing Bali a lot. It's a beach cafe . Foods was surprisingly beyond my expectations. All the foods we ordered..."
intan kieflie
"Very narrow menu/options but food is very tasty. The special of the day on that day was "Slow cook lamb shank" and it was perfectly..."
Ada Smith
"A+++ A delicious lunch with friends. The service was good and the sea view and food were wonderful. We will return. Thank..."
Anne Oberin