Lona St Kilda
64-66 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Description
Donovans occupies a former 1920s bathing house on the St Kilda foreshore, bought by Kevin and Gail Donovan in 1995 and transformed two years later into what the couple call their house on the beach. That description shapes the whole experience: a multi-sectioned dining room fitted out with family photos, personal knick-knacks and mismatched chairs, refreshed every six months with a themed makeover, giving the space the feel of a dinner party at a friend's home rather than a formal restaurant. Floor-to-ceiling windows open directly onto the beach, and the private dining room extends onto its own terrace with uninterrupted views of Port Phillip Bay. The kitchen's menu draws on Mediterranean cooking, balancing seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes alongside an expanded range of charcoal-grilled plates, seating up to 120 across the dining room. Donovans has picked up consecutive Good Food Guide chef's hats, with Kevin and Gail still working the floor full-time decades after opening. It suits a long lunch as much as a special-occasion dinner, and the private dining room is regularly booked for functions, weddings and corporate events. Gluten-free and dairy-free options are available across the menu, and the restaurant is fully accessible for guests with mobility needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any good Modern Australian restaurants near me in Kilda?
Yes. Donovans is a venue in Kilda serving Modern Australian food. You can see their menu, opening hours, address and contact details on Food and Wine with Love, along with other venues nearby in Kilda.
What are the best Modern Australian restaurants in Kilda?
Donovans is one of the Modern Australian venues listed in Kilda on Food and Wine with Love. You can compare it with other Modern Australian restaurants in the area, and see photos, menus and opening hours for each.
Where is Donovans located?
Donovans is located at 40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182. It is in Kilda.
What type of food does Donovans serve?
Donovans serves Modern Australian food. You can see the full menu on their listing.
What can I expect from Modern Australian food in Kilda?
Modern Australian venues in Kilda such as Donovans serve dishes made to order, and menus change with what is in season. Check the listing for the current menu, opening hours and whether bookings are needed.
How do I contact Donovans?
You can call Donovans on (03) 9534 8221, or send an enquiry through their listing on Food and Wine with Love and it goes straight to the venue.
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People also ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any good Modern Australian restaurants near me in Kilda?
Yes. Donovans is a venue in Kilda serving Modern Australian food. You can see their menu, opening hours, address and contact details on Food and Wine with Love, along with other venues nearby in Kilda.
What are the best Modern Australian restaurants in Kilda?
Donovans is one of the Modern Australian venues listed in Kilda on Food and Wine with Love. You can compare it with other Modern Australian restaurants in the area, and see photos, menus and opening hours for each.
Where is Donovans located?
Donovans is located at 40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182. It is in Kilda.
What type of food does Donovans serve?
Donovans serves Modern Australian food. You can see the full menu on their listing.
What can I expect from Modern Australian food in Kilda?
Modern Australian venues in Kilda such as Donovans serve dishes made to order, and menus change with what is in season. Check the listing for the current menu, opening hours and whether bookings are needed.
How do I contact Donovans?
You can call Donovans on (03) 9534 8221, or send an enquiry through their listing on Food and Wine with Love and it goes straight to the venue.