TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

St Luja

89/100 (1175 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Vegan Options

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Contemporary

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Drinks

Dinner

After-hours

Lunch

Irish Maid Whiskey Based

Salad

Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Croquettes with Red Pepper Sauce

Craft Beer

Wines

Espresso Martini

Cocktail

Burger

Whiskey Sour

Red Wine Jus

Fruit Tingle

BBQ King Pork Ribs with Pickled Slaw

Beer Battered Prawns with Sweet Chilli Sauce

Batanga Tequila

Sit down

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Drinks

Mid-range

"What a truly wonderful find. I have been to St Luja a few Friday nights and it never disappoints. The boys go out of their way to accommodate and..."

Maria Del Borrello Anania

"Really great place to kick back Great food and drink � they have an open fire place And the staff are super friendly, highly recommend, They..."

Michael Falzon

"Oh my gosh! This place is amazing! From the genuine friendly greeting and service that you can’t fault,to the decor and cocktails and then - the..."

Candy Turner

"Everything about this place was superb. The staff were incredibly friendly and the decor and atmosphere was everything I could have hoped for. Best..."

Brittany Ryan

"Stunning decor � Super friendly and attentive staff � Delicious food � Great music � Creative and visually enticing cocktails � Great spot..."

Elena Simak

"On a Sunday afternoon I’m looking for a versatile cocktail menu, snacks that can satisfy a range of unexplainable needs (its Sunday...), and an..."

Annina Marija Wersun

"Phenomenal food! Wonderful place for a comfortable and yummy evening out. Absolutely loved the pan-fried pumpkin gnocchi - basically melt on your..."

Martina Korff

"Amazing cocktail list! Wonderful, friendly staff with excellent drink recommendations and delicious desserts. The vibe of the place is great. Such a..."

Becca Widdowson

"Great spot for drink and food. Would highly recommend..."

Chris O Reilly

"Fantastic place with great food and drinks. Beautiful exclusive function room for any private..."

Seán O'Leary

"Great building, great food, great wine, three great guys who have personalities that make you feel at home. A French chef who smashes the..."

Tania Cockfield Lilly

"Drinks are next level! Food top class! Been to a few functions there now and each one is better than the last! The most recent one I booked was the..."

Gav Stone

"Amazing food! A+ service - chilled music and the best place I've had the pleasure of being at for years. Thanks boys..."

Heather Meredith

"I've been here for 5mins, and I don't think I'll ever leave! What a gem!! Update: for the love of god order the corn salad... Update: difficult to..."

Emily Driscoll

"Lovely ambiance when you first walk into the restaurant. It truly sets the tone on how the evening will go and straight away it put me into a relaxed..."

La Ola Es Mia Cocina.

"The meat tray was amazing. The steak and brisket was so tender and delicious, it pulled apart easily and had plenty of flavour with the gravy...."

Andre B

"Situated just out of Melbourne CBD. Amazing ambience and delicious food. I will definitely be visiting again to try out other..."

Jennie

"⭐️ 4.5 stars⭐️An energetic and funky atmosphere this was a great pick for an early birthday celebration! With an alternative vibe,..."

ToFeedTwo

"Amazing delicious food, great service, relaxed atmosphere! Can’t fault it! Mac and cheese croquettes were yummy, meat board was spot on, perfectly..."

Effie Sabaziotis

"I stumbled across STL from a ‘Fork’ email and I’m so glad I did. Both the food & service were impeccable. STL is also within waking of the Espy..."

Iceman

"Really enjoyed our lunch at St Luja. Love the deco of the restaurant. Service was very friendly and prompt. Every dish we had were impressed by..."

Caz Melb

"Step back in time in St Kilda. The decor is Art Nouveau, relaxed and stylish. The service is friendly and welcoming. I have been here a few times now..."

Comfy Chairs

"Very nice food and the staff were very prompt and polite. Not too expensive and will be back. We started out the front sitting in the sun having Pre..."

Tim Clarke

"Went here on a Saturday with a Cudo voucher. our table for 2 was in a great spot by the window, the wait staff were very attentive and had great..."

Leash

"Had a lovely dinner at St LuJa, with just the right about of meat and greens! Ordered their steak, mac and cheese croquettes, cos salad and pulled..."

EatorTreat

"Lovely venue and good ambience. The beef brisket, fish of the day and steak, were all cooked perfectly. The dessert was spot on, pana cotta and..."

Haki Trula

"A lovely little gem at the beach end of Fitzroy St. We visited with our young bub on Fathers Day and we’ll definitely be back. Great cocktails, a..."

Jaclyn McRae

"My partner and I went here for our anniversary dinner and overall, really enjoyed the experience. The restaurant itself is a very cool venue, and..."

Eatandbooze

"We were given a voucher by St Luja to check the place out. Immediately upon entry I was impressed, how was there a cool speakeasy style bar in..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Art-deco decor is awesome. Especially towards the back near the fire. Beautiful service, waiters were lovely. Mains, beef brisket & chicken bean..."

Speccy

"Such amazing food and the most incredible service. The decor, the music, the atmosphere. everything about this place was top notch. from the moment..."

Claudia L

"Beautiful venue been here many times since 10 years ago mate birthday...great summer beach location and fine dinning are very exclusive now..."

Madamrouge86

"Great food, even better service and amazing ambiance both in the bar/restaurant and looking out towards the beach! Food is great. We had the squid,..."

Msa89

"We went her with a living social voucher.Assuming menu given was for the voucher only as it differed to the website and the link given on..."

Lindy Lang

"ST LUJALocated on the corner of Fitzroy street and the Esplanade, St Luja is a gorgeous place to enjoy a sunset cocktail or some delicious tapas..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Awesome gem on Fitzroy street. The food was absolutely delicious. The variety and quality of the cocktails was super impressive. The staff were so..."

Sarah Maree

"I have been to this treasure of a place a couple of times and have had a great time on both occasions. The old world art deco decor of the place..."

Kate

"Have been to St Luja twice now; the most recent time I was the lucky winner of a $150 tab to spend on food and drinks. The venue has a great..."

Kate Dougherty

"Amazing cocktail recommendations! The barren here clearly know their stuff. Food was equally awesome. The beef carpaccio was a stand out and we..."

Kate Gallagher

"LOVE this place! Spent a Sunday afternoon at St Luja's Boilermaker & Blues session! The place has a really awesome vibe, with its moody lighting &..."

Shae Willem

"Food is second to none, I had the charcuterie board which was delicious and my parameter had a few bar snack items. Wouldn't have changed a thing..."

Sandy Vyner

"Celebrated a friends birthday at St Luja and it is now my favourite bar to frequent. Brilliant ambience, amazing food, incredible cocktails,..."

Evonneg

"We had dinner at St LuJa last week, what a beautiful venue. Art deco style with an open fire, which was just what we needed after coming in from the..."

Lewis Johns

"Came through St Luja last weekend for some drinks and a cheeky boogie. Absolutely loved it, will come back. Great outdoor area to smoke some..."

Benjamin Maverick Woods

"This is most definitely my favourite bar in St Kilda. With its cosy european vibe and incredible drink service, I am always looked after with top..."

Christie Davis

"What a great find. Fantastic cocktails, lovely food and superb friendly service.The cocktail theatre and charismatic staff made a great night for..."

Jessica Wilde

"Tried part one of the "gangsters degustation " and will definitely be coming back for part 2. Four courses of the most delicious food (My favourite..."

Fiona Waters

"Would you like to come to a four course Gangster Degustation at the hot new cocktail bar in St Kilda with two lovely guys who have just opened a..."

FoodieAboutTown

"We thoroughly enjoyed our evening at St. LuJa - the cocktail suggestions were magnificent and the tapas style bar food was completely delicious! We..."

KH

"I really love the vibe at Laika! The staff are so easy to talk to! Plus if you are looking for a cocktail that isn't on the menu they will make it..."

Caroline Beaney

"only a week old bar with new owners i believe. Gorgeous venue . wasn’t busy on a late Friday night , had a great drink made by the skillful barman...."

Konaraweb

"Had the most fun evening here! The staff are extremely friendly and glad to help you with any concerns you may have. Went there for a friends..."

Sancha Noranho

"Impeccable food and friendly service. We stopped for a drink while waiting for take-away nearby and ended up staying. Had the oysters and cured fish..."

Jane

"Amazing place! Love it! Atm.... Amazing place! Love it!Atmosphere, public, service - everything top class. We come here quiet often and..."

OM

"Thank god Laika came to St Kilda!!. Laika started in 2008 by a crew of city Barman that lived in St Kilda for them and their friends. Laika quickly..."

Mike

"Absolutely fantastic !!!. Had my birthday last night in Dome ,if you want to have a SPECIAL NIGHT Laika Bar is the only one. Fantastic..."

Bokglobal

"RESPONCE TO KSR 05/25/14 WHO IS NEVER SATISFIED.... I have noted your email and the comment on URBANSPOON. In regards to this I would like to respond..."

Olga Kanter

"Best gin fizz ever. Don't order..."

Hungry

"Tasty food, excellent service. Wines are ok. Good..."

MariMelb

"Good. Went there on Thursday night and I was amazed with the wine list and the tapas. Service was 5 stars, the Columbian manager was attentive and..."

Alex

"I love this place, best cocktails in..."

Manny

"Best Mai tai ever!. I had the best mai tai ever, in Hawaii 5 years ago, tried the same drink in many places since then, without the same satisfaction..."

Eva

"Great night out!!!. We end up at laika, enjoing 4 or 5 of their classic cocktails,,, following classic methods and ingredients.Is an amazing..."

Marie

"I Like Laika. Just awesome: best espresso martini in Melbourne. Nice old school looking bartenders... its like being trapped in 1920s for one night...."

Octan

"Have enjoyed many, many cocktails over the years. Tonight we discovered their amazing tapas. Such fabulous service in a fabulous location. Why would..."

Ademel

"What a Bar! Omg great place cocktails and a disco dj, awesome crew behide the bar that can make u any drink u can think up. An old school bar + 30..."

Mike Kay

"Always a great..."

Jason Baker

"Cocktails here are sublime as was the tacos the only downfall was our european waitress who came off very unpolite and intrusive, with a little bit..."

Qbar

"Great bar. Excellent drinks, good food and sharp service from the moustachioed waiter. I definitely support their 'no children' policy. having called..."

Shamwl

"Just so good!. Having had 4 kids the last thing I want is to go to a sophisticated bar and find mummy having her day out with the kids.The..."

Toorak Times Newspaper

"Outright best bar in Melbourne, great food, great wine, brilliant bar staff. The live music on Sunday nights is fabulous. Can't wait to..."

Brandon Edney

"Classy drinks, friendly staff and a bloody good atmosphere! Visiting from Sydney and loved it! Outside views are nice and I can't wait to come..."

Thomas Goor

"Cocktails are amazing, food was great, and the small finishing touches with the ice cube branding was a great addition. Food was delicious and there..."

Kerbray

"Absolute gem of a bar! Nice relaxing atmosphere, music is not loud, great place to sit, sip, and chat. Did I mention the cocktails are absolutely top..."

Yuriy Maslovskiy

"Slightly grimey, leather heavy, Art Deco bar with decent cocktails, but slow service. I guess those cocktails are worth the..."

Rachael Angley

"Amazing staff - always there to look after you! Drinks are made so well with a lot of thought and care. Could not recommend this place enough...."

Freya Parker

"This place is outstanding for its amazing cocktails and food. The drinks and food have beautifully balanced flavours and the service from the..."

Sheldon Florence

"Booked through the fork as they had special 50% off food. Was pleasantly surprised how good the food was... Also it was very well priced even without..."

Deoniel Nguyen

"Cool little cocktail bar at the beach end of Fitzroy st. I love the Art Deco decor and the vibe of the bar. They often have a DJ playing the tunes..."