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St Luja
89/100 (1175 ratings)
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Contemporary
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Beer Battered Prawns with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Batanga Tequila
Irish Maid Whiskey Based
Salad
Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Croquettes with Red Pepper Sauce
Craft Beer
Wines
Cocktail
Espresso Martini
Burger
Whiskey Sour
Red Wine Jus
Fruit Tingle
BBQ King Pork Ribs with Pickled Slaw
Sit down
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
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..."
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Lona
86/100 (1167 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Bar
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Wine Bar
Contemporary
Australian
Vegan Options
Australian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Fish
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Patatas Bravas
Croquettes
Sit down
Australian
Bar
Wine Bar
Contemporary
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Great place with good vibes. Sitting in the garden on a warm day with a beer or cocktails is a real treat. Staff is friendly and they have amazing..."
Hannah Bohair
"Went here on a Saturday afternoon and it was next level place it had friendly people, amazing food, Ruben sandwich life changing , calamari, fish..."
Filip Sali
"Amazing summer vibes especially being by the beach! Come here on a sunny day for an open atmosphere with eclectic decor to take in. Super..."
Kitakai
"Dined in at Lona for a quick dinner last night. The highlight was probably how friendly the staff were, especially compared to other similar places..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Yum! Flavoursome vegan options at Lona. They have a vegan menu. Decent offering. Such a great variety for all. I enjoyed the vegan..."
Lets Go Vegan
"Friendly staff and a nice chill atmosphere. I had the chickens wings with hot sauce which are naturally prepared gluten-free which is great! I also..."
Glutenfreedombeth
"I’d be looking at this place quite a bit recently and decided to finally try the place out! We had 4 share plates between two plus the lemon tarts..."
Aimee Joseph
"It's hard to find a place in one of the busiest streets of St Kilda where you get to have your 'space' to eat without having to listen to the..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Friendly, attentive staff who aren’t over the top. Nice menu with reasonable prices. They seem to have nice specials on weekdays. The interior was..."
E Review
"Lovely food, amazing staff. Good value for money. Noise level on a Friday from the musician was unfortunate, the vocals were piercing. But other than..."
Riana.mai
"I’m a regular of Lona and always enjoy my time there in terms of food and drinks. Lona is opposite Luna Park and has plenty of seating options,..."
TheFitFoodie
"Food was incredible - I had the vegan bowl with added chicken and was so blown away with how amazing it was. Also highly recommend the wedges and the..."
Jennifer King
"Lona is a wonderful venue with a variety of seating options. We chose to sit outside in the rear courtyard as we were with a large group and the..."
Tess H
"The food here was delicious. It is designed to be shared and you're encouraged to eat with your hands. Each dish was flavoursome..."
Melb_Belly
"My fiance and I came here after booking on Dimmi for the half price meal. We don't often eat in St Kilda as it's out of our way but we were in the..."
Janice
"Really mixed feelings about Lona. On one hand, everything from vegan tacos to lamb ribs is just delicious and the cocktails are delicious and booze..."
Desiree Munro
"My fave place for tapas. Great vibe, delicious food and awesome specials throughout the week. Chorizo, Squid and fish tacos are my favourites - you..."
Larnie
"In Lona, owners Charles and Edward Sedgley have successfully embodied the relaxed style of San Sebastian with a setting conducive to enjoying tapas..."
Gastrology
"While the dishes we sampled tonight weren’t strictly authentic Spanish cuisine, Lona skillfully incorporates Spanish and Mexican influences into an..."
Penguineats
"Whatever it is you're doing, drop it...get yourself to Lona and order the lamb ribs. RUN, don't walk!SERVICE: 4.5/5Greeted with such..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"The title of this amazing establishment "Lona" is derived from "Barcelona" where the owners previously lived.  This is the place to eat with your..."
Split The Bill
"I was ecstatic when Charles, Lona’s owner/executive chef invited me to come down and dine at their newly renovated dinning room. I love how Charles..."
SueyLuey
"Lona is an elegant and cosy restaurant in the heart of St Kilda perfect for a romantic date night or even for some after work drinks. The restaurant..."
FOOD TRIP
"Absolutely great experience. I love a tapas style menu where you use your hands to dig in. Loved the Spanish/South Amercian Twist! The menu is hard..."
Nay Nay
"It was such a pleasure to be invited to Lona last night. It's been quite some time since I've had an experience where everything was faultless. The..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Dropped by for dinner and ordered the 'feed me' option. Six different tapas style dishes for $30 per person is definitely value for money.Food..."
Snackloverbaby
"Great food, friendly people and an all round excellent place in St Kilda. Feed Me six course menu is great value for money! Will not disappoint!..."
Sophie Mitchell
"Can't go wrong here! Simple cheap eats. The service is attentive and easy. They have heaps of daily specials for your budget! Have live music most..."
GG
"Three of us dined on a Tuesday night as we happened to know the tacos are half price on a Tuesday night.The staff were great fun and genuine,..."
Dionne
"Dropped by on Sunday afternoon for lunch and was stoked with the menu options. I'm a huge fan of croquettes... and their leek and cheese croquettes..."
M-brams
"Spur of the moment dinner on a hot Friday night.I'm a huge pinxtos fan, loved Basco in Brunswick when it was open, so when I saw pintxos on..."
Looking For The Perfect Bite
"Good spot and recommended.As soon as we set down the waiter broth water jug which is important to me on a suny day.Wasn't sure..."
Daniele James
"You have to love this place, the layout is so fresh and modern - beautiful outdoors area, friendly staff and tasty fun food you can eat with one hand..."
Christopher J Adam
"Actually had an awesome time here. Managed to grab a seat just in the window during happy hour on a sunny Sunday afternoon. $12 beer jugs, super..."
Darren Borg
"Great place to spend a lazy sunny afternoon. They have a happy hour from 3-6.30pm daily and the $12 beer jugs and $5 bubbles yay!! Haha There is..."
Timinmelbourne
"I went on a Tuesday night and it was fairly quiet, but it provided a great opportunity to talk and actually be heard. We sat in the beautiful..."
Confessions Of A Foodie
"I wasn't sure what to expect from Lona, with tapas style venues being a bit of an 'in thing' at the moment, but I was definitely pleasantly..."
Emily Carter
"Don't understand why this place isn't busier - it's so ace! The renovated beer garden is gorgeous and relaxing and the food is perfect to share over..."
Alex Smith
"In the later part of 2014 the Sedgley Brothers – Charles and Edward – opened their second Lona Pintxos Bar in St Kilka. The second pintxos and..."
The Modern Con
"Such a fantastic vibe here right across from Luna Park. We frequent Armadale Lona and Barça often and this place didn't disappoint.The..."
ToorakM
"Good overall experience, with great service by Josh.I would've liked more of a flavour kick with the croquetas, I thought they were a bit shy in..."
Red Jay
"Excellent food, wonderful friendly staff and very reasonable prices.  The pintxos were great, especially the empanadas and the fish...."
Spenser
"Loved it!. Had dinner here and it was fantastic. The food was superb especially the lamb ribs, pork sliders and the patatas bravas were the best..."
Cyral21
"My new St Kilda go to!. Located on the less traveled side of Accland st stands a relatively new addition, Lona pintxos bar. Alluded by the neon sign..."
Tim Bell
"Flawless is the best word for this place! Flawless tapas, flawless prices, flawless drink specials, flawless live music...."
Ilzdilz
"WHAT A PLACE!!. LOVE this place.. Such a good concept. Cheap booze, $1 tapas, and to top it off friendly and enthusiastic staff!! the staff are..."
Jemma Louise
"Love it!. Best bar ever! Pintxos are so good and the food too...lamb cutlet and patatas bravas are just awesome!Best cocktail..."
Foodlover
"Top quality food and delicious cocktails at very reasonable prices. Great happy hours and members specials plus a beer garden, with enclosed smokers..."
Vanessa Harkness
"If you are heading out for a party night, def give this eatery & bar a try. The place looks so cute with all the neon lights, i mean look at the bar,..."
Vicky Nguyen
"Amazing place, with such great food. The best part was the service and attention to detail. Having so many allergies is a constant cause of anxiety..."
Brooke
"Great pub and bistro. Gets really busy. Very accommodating and friendly staff, as we had a group of 7 with some children/teenagers and they put us in..."
Norman Chia
"Our go to place after working hours. The garden part is really nice especially if you have a big group. Also, the garlic bread is a must try!..."
John Paul Andrew Castillo
"Summer is finally here and I recently went to St. Kilda beach but what surprised me was the eatery/bar called @lonastkilda 💞✨ Boasting a..."
explorer_harshi
"Fantastic feed, good value for money and delicious cocktails! Service was very good, our server Locky was on the ball with drinks! Only thing I would..."
Jareth Richardson
Donovans
86/100 (1987 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Contemporary
Contemporary
Australian
Australian
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Prawns
Fish & chips
Meringue
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Pesto
Crab
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Mussels
Salmon
Shrimp
Fish & Chips
Beef
Sit down
Contemporary
Seafood
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Seating
Waterfront
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
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
Miss Jackson
86/100 (1955 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Eggs Benedict
Omelette
Waffles
Burger
"The food, coffee and juices in this place are soooooo amazingly good. Had lunch here yesterday and it blew us away so much we had to come back...."
Phil Monks
"Looking for that breakfast spot with a difference? Then miss jacksons is the place with a specials menu of your not so ordinary breakast. They..."
Laura Grace Bowden
"One of the best breakfast / brunch locations in Melbourne! The place is quaint and cosy and the food is just superb! The eggs benny and the pork..."
André Raymundo
"This is a top notch cafe you just cannot miss in Melbourne. Do yourself a favour and come here for brunch. You can't go wrong with their extensive..."
Vivian Liu
"Amazing place, lovely staff and food is so delicious. I recommend the pulled pork benedict..."
Joshua Italia
"AH-MAZING. My first visit here today and this place blew my mind. Possibly the best coffee I have ever had and the potato donuts were absolutely..."
Teesh Cooke
"Had Miss Jackson recommended to us by a guest at our nearby accommodation and we were not disappointed. The place had a really nice atmosphere and..."
Adrian Roberts
"This place was recommended by a colleague. Yum. Had the sardines with a yummy sauce on rye with a virgin mary, and both hit the spot. Great little..."
Rachel Chong
"Popped in for Sunday lunch, fabulous service and amazing food! So fresh and tasty. Only thing is there was quite a bit of a wait so don’t turn up..."
Christina Underwood
"This is not your average cafe.. run by two very talented chefs/ bakers. We had the smoked meat plate with killer milk buns (all made in house)..."
Liam O'Brien
"I wished I lived closer to Miss Jackson. I'd seriously be there every day. Oh how I miss their beef brisket burger. The owners are super lovely too!..."
Giovanna Marino
"Love ... The food, the staff, the everything! Always looked after, always delicious! My favourite local by far with the best breakfast (and lunch) on..."
Rachael Noelle
"I had scrambled eggs with Brussel sprouts and it was honestly incredible. These guys care about the quality and the flavours they are serving..."
Carly Cross
"amazing and very innovative food/coffee, great staff and fantastic location...."
Sch Matzy
"Damn fine food. Incredible inventiveness and flavours. Breakfast can be pretty uninspiring at many cafes - not here. Let your taste buds have a party..."
Nathan Young
"Love this place! Cute little hideaway spot with incredible food and really friendly..."
Sally Chesworth
"Our breakfast was absolutely beautiful!!! But we did find the Christmas coffee blend a little too strong in caramel flavours BUT we would come back..."
Lenore Cathcart
"Great little hidden treasure, friendly staff and def awesome..."
Anjela Chen
"Its been 2 years & we still love the place. In fact, it's our place to go to whenever we ate lazy to go out of St Kilda for brunch. 5 / 5 :..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Really loved this little gem! Awsome coffee and food! Service was great and nice casual atmosphere. Great..."
Kika 😊
"Vege benedict was amazing, beef brisket nachos were okay. Staff were friendly although service was slow. Would still be keen to go back and try some..."
Lin Ng
"Would love to visit..."
Nikita Menezes
"Didn’t plan to be here but accidentally found this gem. Super delicious food and friendly service! Love it! Definitely will be recommending to..."
Xdjane7
"Visited this cosy brunch place on a Sunday noon and it was almost full but we got a seat right away. The staffs were all really nice and food was a..."
JOELLE
"Very nice environment with friendly serving, the food is over my expectation, so good, will definitely go back again..."
Dotti Li
"Scrumptious All Day Breakfast with Incredible Value. 📍Located just off one of the main roads in St Kilda and just a short walk from the..."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"One of the best savoury brunches I’ve ever had and MUST HAVE potato doughnuts! FOOD: I ordered the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict (after..."
Jianne Yong
"A lovely little cafe in the backstreets of St Kilda, Miss Jackson is a warm and comfortable environment; perfect for relaxing over a great coffee and..."
Morgs71
"The menu here is very inventive - two pages of delicious offerings which made it extremely hard to decide. Just wanting something light we went for..."
4chillies
"Love this place. Nowhere does a big, diverse and changing breakfast menu quite like Miss Jackson. I always enjoy coming here with friends because..."
Matt Tehan
"This is the best place in St Kilda for breakfast. The menu really isn’t like anything you get anywhere else: inventive combinations and delicious..."
Michelle
"Great fritters, coffee, brisket, fabulous menu (hard to choose!). Great funky vibe. Attentive and swift service. Very busy so had a small wait for..."
Sharon Brodie
"I tried this place for the first time last Saturday and it was great! It‘s so close to home, they have great food, great portion sizes and its..."
Kirsty Haggerty
"This place is amazing the Benedict with salmon was to die for beautiful flavours just perfect. And to add to the Perfection the coffee and staff were..."
Anton Stevens
"We had brunch here this morning . The best food, ambience and service. Incredible menu. Delicious food. Difficult to choose what to eat. All amazing..."
CL
"Great coffee, cool spot. I live in the area and have come here on a number of occasions both takeaway and dine in. I still have yet to have a bite to..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I loved the complexity of the dishes, yet not one component stole the spotlight of another component for each dish! It’s a pity I did not save any..."
Lydia Gan
"Once you find this place (in Grey Street) you enter a whole new world. Away from the funkiness of many other cafes, this is a gorgeous place to come..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"A friend highly recommended this little cafe. And boy were they right.Amazing food, service and affordability are a rare combination. But..."
Shecaniah Barbarich
"I heard a lot good things of this place from my 'cafe hunter' friends but I never able to locate it everytime I drove along Fitzroy St. Until weeks..."
Ezio Hungary
"Love this place. Their inspiring flavours work wonderfully together. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Always look forward to returning...."
Donna
"The food here is some of the best cafe food you will ever have. I have been here a half dozen times now and it is always delicious. Sadly however,..."
JimmyC
"Food is really delicious. So creative, substantial, just tasty. Potato doughnuts are an amazing accompaniment. Coffee beautiful and iced chocolate..."
A Choong
"Been here twice already. Coffee is great, food is amazing. Corn fritters the best, the flavour is amazing.Friendly service😁Lots of..."
Chanel Zhang
"Me and my boyfriend went this morning and we’ve shared the sweet corn fritters and the smoked brisket hash, plus bacon on the side, and we were..."
Manu Maciel
"Great foods and coffee. Love the salad and chicken burger. Prepared for the wait during the busy weekend. I will definitely be back for..."
Stevotango
"Simply amazing. Great attention to detail. Everything tastes so good here. It’s become my new favourite place for brunch. The service is warm and..."
Homer
"Corn fritters done right. Highly recommend trying Coffee was ok nothing out of this world. Service ok little slow but food was tasty and very..."
Bachelorette Becky Does Brunch
"Best brunch ever had, even compared with those in CBD. You can’t find another one like this. A terrific afternoon for me. You can have a walk after..."
Herman
"Great place, friendly staff. Coffee was good. They have a large non-regular menu, which we gladly chose from. Pick anything you want - but be aware..."
Usagi
"Delightly surprised by the menu Miss Jackson offered. They have a big non regular menu which I find that completely opposite from other cafe. The..."
Kacangma
"Our favourite brunch spot. Came across it while going to Alliance François. Very unique meals and great bloody Marys. Love the work they do with..."
TriedNBested
"Caught up with friends at Miss J and glad we did. The place is a little tricky to find but it is the corner of Grey and Jackson but the entrance is..."
Kenny Khamly
"This is the best place to be for brunch. Hands down. I rarely got full after eating at brunch places but this meat tray totally blew me away...."
Min Khant Aung
"Kitch FOH experience, leading into the most amazing food! Pretty sure the chefs are secretly food black belts, punching flavour into our..."
Dylan Everett
"by far the best breakfast spot in Melbourne, if at capacity can be long wait times, but definitely worth it in the end. food is incredibly varied and..."
Adam Benson
"Absolutely amazing, finally came to this little hidden gem after seeing it on Zomato, I split the coconut chia pudding and trout potato donuts with..."
Perryceleste1
"Best brunch in Melbourne. Everything is spectacular. The weird part? The super fancy indulgent menu is SO reasonably priced. The staff are warm and..."
Shyaire Ganglani
"Great service, average food, very hot restaurant. We were seated inside for the 6 of us, there seems to be no air-cond and we had to rely on the..."
Chloe Davies
"Tucked away in a neat little corner, Miss Jackson is a very nice modern cafe with plenty of seating both outdoor and indoor. The staff was very nice..."
Stella Wu
"This little cafe is an absolute treasure find! It has a homely, rustic feel about it that I loved and the food!!!! OMG!!! The food was creative..."
Debra Joseph
"Love the layout of this place.the atmosphere was warm and humble. The food is great. Great textures and love in the dish. Coffee splendid. Friendly..."
Evelyn Patrick
"Came in with very hungry stomaches, didn’t take proper photos of the food, but would like to share our experience! Reasonable price with good..."
Gina Yin
"After reading good reviews for Miss Jackson we decided to go and check it out for ourselves today.Staff were very friendly, helpful, lovely and..."
Sharonannmc65
"Amazing hidden gem! Very different lunch menu💕I had the spicy scrambled egg and donut with chorizo and cheese sauce, soo beautiful..."
Melody.mt.tang
"This place is a hidden gem, tucked around the corner of Grey St & Jackson St with a small sign outside, you could easily miss it and that would be a..."
Bertram Daniel
"Mmm always a huge flavour punch when you come here but you can leave feeling like maybe they could tone it back so you don't leave hating yourself. ..."
PedGetsFed
"Overall enjoy place to go too, decent customer service, great coffee, and a nice cossy atmosphere.The wait time on food is abit longer than..."
Brandon Truong
"Miss Jackson is all about the people and bringing the community together with the most flavoursome, unique brunches and spectacular coffee. The two..."
Antonia Turner
"Ratio Decidendi: If you’ve found brunch to be an all too predictable affair do yourself a favour and make a trip down to Miss Jackson where the..."
Dimsumforone
"A great place for a large servings, good prices, decent coffee and lovely service. A bit of a maze to find because the entrance is connected to an..."
Monica Doan
"Food 1.5: delicious food for modern Australian cuisine ... we had nachos ... it was delicious but too much bbq sauce (Aussie much?)Service..."
World In A Bite
"One of the best cafe food in town, Fantastic coffee! Will definitely return to try more food on menu. Staff was friendly, they forgot our coffee but..."
Melbourne Food Freak
"A taste bud sensation and the staff was amazing, I strongly recommend the eggs Bennie with pork and garlic hollandaise 😜👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻..."
David Mackel
"One of my top picks in Melbourne! The flavours and textures in the dishes are just amazing. Absolutely enjoyed their szechuan prawn taco and soft..."
Rachel Lai
"Ordered beetroot and vodka salmon.Salmon was good but other stuffs were too normal. Really overcooked poached eggs,the second worst I..."
Alexis Chan
"Nice setting, good food and great menu. Friendly staff with no trouble getting a table. Good coffee. Meals took a little while but worth the wait...."
Ruth Cathcart
"Food here was amazing and staff were friendly and accomadating. Coffee was good, just could have been hotter. All in all a good dining experience...."
Jordan Lee Martin Pilisi
"Very impressed with this quaint cafe in St Kilda. The wait staff were extremely attentive going the extra mile to accomodate for my lactose..."
Laura Seymour
"WOWZA what a place - you know I only say wowza when it's truly deserved. This house turned cafe is where it's at! While we waited 30 for a table &..."
McFoodie Jones
"We were a party of 11 + a two year old celebrating a 30th birthday. The staff could not have been more accommodating and were very informative in..."
Bluesstatsman
"Good ambience, great service, a bit downside only they took long enough to serve the foods but that was ok for us. Had the soft shell crab burger..."
Yess
"Amazing/Interesting menu! Tasty dishes. So many goodies to choose from ☺️ Staff were super lovely and accomodating which was really refreshing..."
Milky
"Came to Miss Jackson with my sister this morning for breakfast. The cafe is long and narrow and the staff are all incredibly friendly. The menu is..."
Maddie Kingham
"Nestled away on Jackson St in St Kilda.. what a great find! Visited this place for lunch today with a friend. I enjoyed the pulled pork brioche roll..."
YUM
"One of the top 5 brunch places on my list! Definitely worth to go there every week! Meat board and fried rice are my favorite, others are good as..."
Helen
"This place came highly recommended and we were certainly not disappointed.All the flavours were almost 100%!!The signature corn and..."
VegoLover
"The chefs serve good food and the menu is very different to the usual brunch places. I've retry much tried everything from the menu and the food is..."
Meysam Ahmadi
"Waitresses are kind and friendly, and the food was wonderful. I ordered the portobello mushroom with caramalized pumpkin and my friends picked soft..."
FoodBooster
"Miss Jackson blew me off! This little gem in St Kilda around the corner from where I Stayed that I never knew impressed me this morning. OMG! The..."
Nicholas
"I totally forgot about Miss Jackson until a friend of mine suggested we grab our take away coffees from here. I'm so glad she did as now I have a new..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Haven't been for a while, but remember it having good options for food and coffee, there's a few options on Fitzroy Street but this is definitely on..."
Coffee And Food Enthusiast.
"Love this place. The food is never disappointing! My favourite dish is definitely the heirloom tomatoes with whipped fetta, it always hits the spot!..."
Anneloes Boer
"Mr. T and I were fortunate enough to be able to travel to Melbourne over the Anzac Day "long" weekend. We had been planning this trip for the past..."
Lyv To Eat
"You wouldn't know it was here unless you looked for it, but it's worth finding. It's usually busy and it can be hard to get a table. Always great for..."
Adam D
"Went here for Sunday brunch which was basically lunch at 12pm. Got a table straight away so that's a plus. They had an enormous specials page (like..."
Cat Broadby
"Chose trout with poached eggs mushrooms and potato doughnuts, and corn fritters. The best cafe food that we've ever eaten in a long long time. We are..."
Mkoala
"Beautiful ambience, cost environment, it's perfect for a date, a family day, a gathering of friends or even just being by yourself ! The food was..."
Sher Win
"The vegan delight is the best vegan breakfast you'll order around metro Melbourne. Our local fave..."
marsae lucas
"The 4 stars is purely because the time it takes to get your meals. If you are happy to wait for your food and chat with mates this place is..."
Jonathan Beech
"Let me tell you a secret; This place is just amazing! The food is taking you to a better place. Your tummy will experience new flavours and..."
Verónica Meca Llamas
"Different menu, not the typical breakfast options and good for brunch as well.Staff is friendly and attentive also explains well if you are spoilt..."
Menaka Ratnayake
"Somebody made Brussels sprouts taste good! That's worth writing about! Lured here by a recommendation, the menu seems like an art collection, with..."
Joanne Lung
"I rate this place 5 stars! During my trip to Melbourne last December (2019), I could not get enough of the food. The burst of flavours and textures..."
Angel Huang
"Amazing! The menu is pretty original! We ordered egg Benedict, the chicken, burger and meat dish (breakfast). Super tasty! Nice presentation and good..."
Martina Kindsvater
"Food was flavourful and creatively done, and service staff were very friendly! Our baby had a great time there with the children’s books..."
Dominic and Grace In Love
Fitzrovia
84/100 (2965 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Cafe
European
Australian
European
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Contemporary
Australian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
French Toast
Toasts
Omelette
Falafel
Salad
Duck
Steak Sandwich
Calamari
Calamares
Halloumi
Cakes
Ribs
Lamb
Prawns
Sandwiches
Fish
Pork
Polenta
Sit down
Contemporary
European
Australian
Café
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Just had the most amazing meal I've had in a long time! My parents and I traveled from Bendigo so we were starving, we checked in and walked to your..."
Amelia-Kate Byrne
"Had the best breakfast/brunch today � Ordered Bacon with Gruyere Potato Cake, absolutely delicious! Staff were lovely & an awesome GF menu is..."
Cat Hade
"I recently organised a hen's event at Fitzrovia and I have to say Steven and the staff were fantastic! They set up a room for flower crown making,..."
Elise Lam
"My wife and I had been to Fitzrovia on a previous visit to Melbourne and loved it. Well this time it was at least as good again. The 4..."
John Murphy
"I really like this restaurant.Nice and comfortable I love the polenta chips and the steakHigh quality food for a good prize..."
Charlotte Cooper
"One of the top brunches in Melbourne. Fantastic and diverse menu and very friendly service. Owner is lovely and does a great job making everyone feel..."
Vostok
"This chic cafe on a busy strip at St Kilda is such a gorgeous place to visit. With a European feel and pleasant atmosphere, we are always made to..."
Morgs71
"For years now, Fitzrovia has been a family favourite for brunch and for tourists visiting Melbourne. Fitzrovia takes the middle meal to a restaurant..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Came here on a Tuesday lunchtime, the restaurant was quite busy and the outdoor seatings were almost all taken. The waitress was friendly and..."
Vincent Wang
"Modern dining menu and drink menu to match, friendly helpful staff. Entree dishes great range for a snack or nibbles with drink. Didn’t have time..."
Rosie Raiti
"I ordered the picnic set before actually eat at restaurant and surprisingly the food for the picnic was really good (the truffle sandwich was..."
Indira Ayu Maharani
"Amazing brunch place! The ambience is beautiful, the staff were super friendly and inviting and the food was deeelishhh! Also make great bloody..."
Vanessa
"St Kilda can be hard when you’re a suburb tourist but not an actual tourist. This place was great. Staff friendly and efficient, food tasty and..."
NozJac
"Great meal! Generous serves, friendly staff and efficient service. Highly recommend for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Great to see into the..."
Rutheey
"Came here on Sunday which was Mothers Day last week and was surprised that we (2 pax) didn't have to wait too long to be seated. My fears of a large..."
Kimberley Leggett
"I went to Fitzrovia for a work friend’s farewell lunch yesterday. We were able to order our food online so by the time we got to the venue the food..."
Caroline Beaney
"I would give this place a 4.5 star if possible but the fish pie was only okay. looked great tasted okay. the environment was very pleasant and the..."
Vik Shah
"Very nice food and always a lot of puppies which is exciting for me. Only had the breakfast menu so far. Which is delish..."
Randymong
"The delicious food (fritters and ocean trout) and the appealing interior of this cafe would deserve a rating of 5 stars. Unfortunately some of the..."
Julia Stehli
"What a delight, great food, good coffee , pleasant setting. I had the special of the day which was the seared fish with a kiwi fruit salad which was..."
Sven C Nilsson
"Had the raw salmon salad bowl today, amazing fresh food, lots of flavour and colour! Waiter was efficient and great coffee too. Love the vibe of the..."
Dre Wilson
"Beautiful St Kilda location, with incredible food and ambience. Always super busy so book ahead or be prepared to wait. I had a calamari salad. It..."
Candace Aditya Chaudhury
"Love this place!Food 2: good Food and coffee!Atmosphere & décors 2: this place is very popular and busy. Love the decoration and..."
World In A Bite
"This is a great place for breakfast, brunch and lunch! Food is delicious and the St Ali coffee is always consistent. Very efficient and warm service..."
PS91
"The cafe is situated at opposite of Albert park. Friendly customer service and coffee has great aroma. I've also tried Latte with almond milk which..."
Leena
"Food was great. They list our order and we waited half hour for coffees and an hour for food. But they gave us the coffees for free. Would go..."
VintageGirl
"Fresh produce displayed and utilised to its best to create gorgeous, palatable dishes. Tried the polenta crusted fingers and eggs Benedict. They were..."
Khadija Mawa Ahmad
"Will definitely be coming back for breakfast, lunch or dinner! I came for lunch, ordering the incredible polenta fries, although they filled me up..."
INK
"I have been a fan of original Fitzrovia's chef/owner Paul Juson since 2010, loving to watch him and this team prepare food for us. Time flies, team..."
EatToLive
"Came here this morning for brunch with my partner, Josh. We got a lovely table outside in the glorious sunshine and there was some pleasant music..."
Maddie Kingham
"I had heard SO much about this little Gem ! Living in Perth I was really looking forward to trying out their "famous Steak Roll"We were greeted..."
Homerj
"Went there to celebrate birthday. Nice food with attracting decoration. The glass building is perfect match with afternoon sunshine. Strongly..."
Aabcsunyue
"I have only tried their breakfasts and front window quickbites. The breakfast was really good the first time but the second time I ordered it, it was..."
Melissa Lincoln
"Polenta chips was just great. And combination of meatballs with mashed potato was also good. Peaceful and calm instilling decor. A good experience..."
Jeeth John
"Fabulous! What a great place. Literally stumbled upon Fitzrovia for Saturday lunch as we don't normally stop at this end of Fitzroy st. The very..."
Junnay
"Great cafe on Fitzroy st...chai latte was fantastic. i ordered the gnocchi which was yummy...a little dissappointing when i asked for extra parmesan..."
Sharrelle
"Awesome brunch place at St Kilda. Creme brûlée is fantastic. Food is great. Ambience is warm and cozy. Definitely a good place to dine and hang out..."
Jericho Law
"This place has nice modern cuisine and is moderately priced. They have a variety of dishes that will appeal to a range of people's tastes. There are..."
Zidane
"Have been here many times, lovely outdoor section getting a good view of the city, consisting food with great flavours. Always look forward to it,..."
Coffee And Food Enthusiast.
"Had a delicious breakfast here this morning. I had heard great things and they definitely lived up to my expectations. I got the sweet potato..."
Lauren Marino
"LOVE THIS PLACE!! They not only have great food but as someone with celiac disease I really appreciated that when I asked for gluten free, they asked..."
Hanna Skehill
"I've been here for breakky this morning. Me and hubby had cappuccino, hubby said it's one of the best cuppa he ever had. For meals, i had ham and..."
Rachma Mctegg
"Fitzrovia is a popular little provincial English, all-day dining spot on Fitzroy Street.Decked out with old typewriters,..."
Eat Play Love Travel
"Rare north like atmosphere in downtown St Kilda. Easy reach from the tram.Great staff! Very friendly. Good variety on the menu.Laptop and..."
Giorgio Goi
"I have been here a few times because is by my home.  As usually to drink coffee and to eat..."
Vinz Arena
"Simple but nice Nice breakfast and coffee with friendly service . After read from reviews we found out We missed out to order the famous polenta..."
Mbhmp?
"Great place and great food. It's a different feel from he saint kilda we're used to. There's a 4hr parking across the cafe as well so long brunches..."
I❤️food
"I had ordered Pan Fried Pork Veal Meatballs with Paris Mash Potatoes, nicely made fine meal - a little pricey. With such attentive, polite staff and..."
Amimi
"I always promise myself I will order something different but I can never go past the sweet potato fritters! My dog loves it here too! Also recommend..."
Kerala1
"We had the Persian baked eggs and the thick cut bacon with gruyere and potato cakes. The Persian baked eggs were delicious and flavoursome. I'd go..."
Mrs Mark
"Went in to grab a coffee - it's a huge space, upstairs seating, looks like a little vegetable market. Heaps of pastries and desserts on the counter..."
Thewhereto
"Thick cut bacon was seriously thick (2cm thick), food quality was emaculate. The mocha was pretty much above average and the hot chocolate was really..."
Benjamin Wee
"Restaurant quality food in a cafe. What more can I say, I enjoyed dinner here one night this week, and the dishes were all excellent. You could..."
Ray Finck
"A regular haunt of mine but just realized I've never done a review! Generally, the dishes on their menu are amazing. Be it breakfast, lunch or..."
Shaun
"Very cool place! Coffee is always beautiful. Interior is wonderfully designed & comfortable. Staff are always friendly and look like they love their..."
Steph
"The coffee is average, but the muffins are to die for!!fresh and fluffy inside.polenta chips and the muffins are the only dishes I..."
Quarter Of A Pounder
"I have always enjoyed dining at this cafe the coffee is nice, the service is good and the food has always been top quality. The scrambled eggs on..."
AllThingsFood&Wine
"We went here on the weekend for the second time. Just had to have the Polenta chips again, they are absolutely amazing. We started with wine and..."
Joanneleek84
"I can see why the truffled polenta chips are a bestseller at Fitzrovia. They're amazingly crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with..."
Kell
"Been here a couple of times for brunch/lunch. Consistently excellent service and food quality. Had gnocchi yesterday, which was mind-blowing! Easily..."
Charlene
"I went to this fantastic cafe for a Saturday lunch with my sisters a few weeks ago. Those polenta chips really are awesome! I had the gnocchi, and my..."
Antoniette
"I recently organised a hen's event at Fitzrovia and I have to say Steven and the staff were fantastic!  They set up a room for flower crown making,..."
Elise.lam01
"I've been here many times before and it is literally my favourite restaurant at this end of St Kilda. The main guy there is always attentive to..."
Occasionalist
"The best steak sandwich i have had in Melbourne! 200g scotch fillet steak, fresh grated beetroot and mayonnaise on delicious chunky bread...."
Bec Martinez
"Came here for a late (more lunchtime) breakfast for our first morning on a Melbourne weekend.Watching all the staff rush around, there was..."
Keely
"Fitzrovia is an all-day dining restaurant overlooking Albert Park. The owners’ Paul Jewson and Marco Pugnaloni's ethos is to create luxe comfort..."
Gastrology
"The gnocci here is really amazing!! Not too heavy and the flavours of the mushrooms ?!?! omg I want more!! also the gnocci was seered or pan fried a..."
Convivialsins
"I haven't tried any other meals, but I always order 1 thing there which is the creme brulee french toast. It was really good. The combination of..."
Sita Pramana
"St Kilda is well known for its relaxing ambience and chilled-out vibes by the beach. A few cool bars/restaurants occupy the beachfront scene, giving..."
Nicole Tang
"A top place to stop for a bite to eat. A few glasses of prosecco with some truffled polenta chips, mushroom gnocchi and calamari salad. Great service..."
Matty T
"Love this cafe! At peak brunch time on a late summer Saturday morning, not only did I manage to get a car park directly out front (unusual), but my..."
AnnaSpanna
"It's my favorite Cafe & restaurant in Fitzory St. I recommended to my friend and we tried the slow cooked Lamb shoulder with Salad was very..."
XZ C
"Took my client who is a very sick man there this morning for breakfast. Waitress was amazing and friendly. We ordered my client his bacon and..."
John Johnny
"Nice place next home. Food was great and they prepared a mix of desert for our friend birthday. They decorate the plate and made it so special...."
Verónica Meca Llamas
"Probably the best thing about the snap lockdown #6 is the lockdown meal we brought from Fitzrovia. We ordered the Slow braised Central American lamb..."
Split the Bill
"Super friendly staffs 🥰 It was my second time in here. I love everything 😍 steak sandwich is my favorite. I couldn’t finish that..."
CRYSTAL
"Such great tasty quality and value here. There's a reason this place has a steady crowd and survived the pandemic. One of my favourite cafes in St..."
Gene Blackley
Hotel Barkly
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Cheap Eats
"Special hospitable and cozy atmosphere here in @hotelbarkly 🔥Wine, fantastic food, music & great company... What can be better?..."
HUNGRYMATE
"The new renovations are fantastic! The rooftop is fantastic, especially for a celebration or function! The food is delicious. I have tried to tofu &..."
Leading With Lifestyle
"Hotel Barkly has been around since 1853, so it’s no surprise that it’s passed through multiple hands over years. The latest of these belong to..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Quirky pub with a great vibe and a modern menu.The burnt cauliflower was absolutely delicious! We also loved the 'naked parma' - a..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"Definitely the best hotel/pub food we've had in a long time! Hotel Barkly has recently been taken over by new owners and they've definitely done a..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I accidently deleted my first review so here it is again.  New menu, new renovation, new owners.  Definitely worth the trip across town for. I..."
Belinda Usher
"Great place! The new owners and staff are great. Food and the rooftop are fantastic! The steak is a must try. Will definitely be back here soon!..."
Tim Philips
"Great vibes, super friendly staff. Had a ball at Drag Bingo. Also got the special which was $15 curry and it was..."
Kaspar
"Quite an old establishment and I’m glad they survived the lockdowns. With no backpackers in Australia right now, the place seemed eerily quiet on a..."
Priscilla Li
"Can cop the drink specials which make for a cheap start to the night. Beer Pints, wine and basic spirits $5 at 5, $6 at 6, $7 at 7 $8 at 8 and a..."
Peter Behrendorff
"$15 Parma! Really good portions, probably too little cheese but is just fair for the price. They also have specials for the drinks so really good..."
karen pulido
"This is what a pub is. Run by dedicated, amazing staff that make you welcome. The food specials are unreal, and menu in general, however I highly..."
wolf drumming
"$15 roast on Sunday is definitely the best roast in Melbourne where other pubs are $20+. $16 Carlton draught jugs makes Barkly hotel the best pub for..."
Peter Fazz
"Cannot fault this place, didn't stay as a back packer but lives local, Parma days and happy hour are great, never too much trouble, went here..."
Darren Tuft