Donovans Restaurant

Donovans Restaurant Donovans Restaurant is a charming Australian restaurant, housed within a former 1920s bathing house situated on the picturesque St Kilda foreshore. The restaurant boasts a stylish interior featuring a homely beach house vibe. Donovans' menu showcases delectable dishes such as Yellow Fin Tuna Crudo with confit tomato, tarragon vinaigrette, shallots and fried capers along with their signature special of Robbins Island Wagyu Marble Score 9+ Striploin served with roasted pine mushrooms, confit onion, asparagus and mountain pepper berry jus. Open for Good Friday lunch but closed for dinner and the rest of the Easter long weekend, diners can enjoy lunch and dinner services from Wednesday 12th April. Book your table through the link in their bio!
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Recent social media posts

30/09/2026

Half Roast Chicken.

Golden skin, charred pencil leeks, a brown jus reduction poured slow, finished with celery purée and burnt lemon.

Around for a little while only.

23/09/2026

Donovans was never really about one story.
It’s about all of yours.

Birthdays, celebrations, quiet nights that turn into tradition, the kind of moments people come back for year after year.

Scallop carpaccio, finger lime, crispy shallots, a dressing of lemon and grapefruit.
18/09/2026

Scallop carpaccio, finger lime, crispy shallots, a dressing of lemon and grapefruit.

13/09/2026

Sesame Prawn Toast.
The one you love at home, with a little love from us.

09/09/2026

Here’s what’s on the specials menu at Donovans.

Come try them before they’re gone.

Our Long Lunch menu is drawing to a close, and there are only a few weeks left to settle in at Donovans for an afternoon...
03/09/2026

Our Long Lunch menu is drawing to a close, and there are only a few weeks left to settle in at Donovans for an afternoon that unfolds slowly, the way lunch should.

$75 per person. Available until 25 September.

Gather your favourite people, order another glass, and let the afternoon take care of itself.

Book now to secure your table.

Can’t beat a table by the sea on a blue sky day.
31/08/2026

Can’t beat a table by the sea on a blue sky day.

Donovans gift cards, ready for Father’s Day and the kind of thank you that actually means something.Visit the link in bi...
27/08/2026

Donovans gift cards, ready for Father’s Day and the kind of thank you that actually means something.

Visit the link in bio to get yours.

19/08/2026

Something new is taking shape at Donovans - bay views and all, with a private bar to match.

Our new Private Dining Room, opening very soon....

Cooler evenings, warmer plates. The bay at golden hour.
15/08/2026

Cooler evenings, warmer plates. The bay at golden hour.

Address

40 Jacka Boulevard
St Kilda, VIC
3182

To get to the restaurant at Jacka Boulevard in Melbourne using public transport, take a tram or bus to St Kilda Beach and then walk south along Jacka Boulevard until you reach the restaurant.

If driving, take the Nepean Highway and turn onto Fitzroy Street. From there, turn left onto Jacka Boulevard and follow it until you reach the restaurant.

There is limited street parking available near the restaurant, but there are also several paid parking lots nearby for those who prefer not to park on the street.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 2:30pm
6pm - 12am
Tuesday 12pm - 2:30pm
6pm - 1am
Wednesday 12pm - 2:30pm
6pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 2:30pm
6pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 2:30pm
6pm - 11pm

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What people say

Australian restaurants are known for their unique and homely charm, and Donovans Restaurant on Jacka Boulevard in Melbourne is no exception. Housed in a former 1920s bathing house on the St Kilda foreshore, this stylish seaside eatery offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion.

Donovans' menu features an array of delicious dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From the Portarlington mussels with nduja cream, charred broccolini, braised leek, apple cider, sourdough croutons to the sliced Hiramasa Kingfish with smoked salmon roe, mandarin, pink peppercorn and shallot crudo, every dish is fresh and bursting with flavor.

If you're looking for something sweet to finish off your meal, Donovans' hand-rolled chocolate truffles are always a hit. And if you're in the mood for a fireside drink or a warm and cozy lunch on a chilly Melbourne day, Donovans has got you covered.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a great meal with friends or family, Donovans Restaurant is definitely worth checking out. With its unique beach house charm and delicious menu offerings, it's no wonder why this restaurant has become such a popular destination among locals and tourists alike.