Donovans
Mediterranean-inspired cooking and a beach-house setting make Donovans a St Kilda outing in its own right.
01 / The experience
Give a beach-house lunch room to linger.
Mediterranean-inspired cooking and a beach-house setting make Donovans a St Kilda outing in its own right.
Pair Donovans with a proper St Kilda outing during your Melbourne week. The beach-house restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired cooking beside the foreshore, making it a natural choice for lunch after a seaside walk or an evening when dinner is the main plan. Request your preferred seating when reserving, while leaving the final table allocation to the restaurant.
A non-tennis lunch lets you enjoy the neighbourhood without watching the clock for an Albert Park session. Dinner after tennis can also work, but your exit gate, transport and hotel stop should determine the booking time. A coastal table should not force you to rush the last tennis session or assume a short journey through event traffic.
The published schedule is Wednesday to Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed; ask about the service pattern for your travel dates. Online bookings for one to six guests have a two-hour seating, and larger parties should call. Add weekend or public-holiday charges to your meal budget and discuss dietary or access needs before committing.
In pictures
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02 / The essentials
Donovans: visit essentials
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Modern Australian, Mediterranean
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St Kilda
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Online bookings have a 2-hour seating
04 / Before you go
Plan your visit
Choose a Wednesday or Thursday lunch with a St Kilda walk, or a dinner timed around your actual venue departure.
Menu & spending
Estimated A$140–230 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total.
- Menu or meal allowance
- Estimated A$140–230 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total.
- Additional charges
- 10% on weekends; 17.5% on public holidays, as published on the reservation page. Confirm the total for your date.
Check the menu and complete cost for your chosen date.
Choose your service
Currently lunch and dinner Wednesday–Sunday; closed Monday–Tuesday. Confirm seasonal service days for your dates.
Online bookings have a 2-hour seating
Choose a Wednesday or Thursday lunch with a St Kilda walk, or a dinner timed around your actual venue departure.
Arrival & access
Arrive at 40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda. Paid parking is opposite near the Palais Theatre; check the complete walking or drop-off route before travelling.
40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182
Contact Donovans before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.
Reserve your table
Book online up to three months ahead for one to six guests. Call for seven or more, later release dates or the waitlist; online tables have a two-hour seating.
Discuss allergies and dietary requests directly with Donovans before booking, particularly for a group meal.
Read the cancellation and card-guarantee terms shown for your selected booking before confirming; contact Donovans promptly if your group or arrival changes.
Keep your confirmation and contact the restaurant if your guest count or arrival time changes.
Accessibility
Contact Donovans before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.
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05 / Good to know
Donovans: frequently asked questions
01When does this fit a tournament visit?
Choose a Wednesday or Thursday lunch with a St Kilda walk, or a dinner timed around your actual venue departure.
02What should I budget?
Estimated A$140–230 per person for a meal and drink. Your choices and applicable charges determine the total. 10% on weekends; 17.5% on public holidays, as published on the reservation page. Confirm the total for your date.
03What should I confirm before booking?
Discuss allergies and dietary requests directly with Donovans before booking, particularly for a group meal. Contact Donovans before booking to confirm the complete step-free route, suitable seating and accessible toilet. Mention any mobility or sensory needs when reserving.