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Melbourne Map: DonovansDonovans Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Contemporary
Hours Daily noon-10:30pm
Address
40 Jacka Blvd
Location St. Kilda, In St. Kilda
Transportation Tram: 12 from Collins St., 16 from Swanston St., or 94 or 96 from Bourke St
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 03/9534 8221
Web site www.donovanshouse.com.au
Prices Main courses A$30-A$45 (US$27-US$41/£14-£20)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V

Frommer's Review

A glass in hand while the sun goes down over St. Kilda beach, watched from the veranda at Donovans, is a perfect way to end the day. Gail and Kevin Donovan have transformed a 1920s bathing pavilion into a welcoming restaurant that's designed so you feel you're in their home (or at least their beach house). Lots of cushions, a log fire, coffee-table books, and the sound of jazz and breakers on the beach complete the picture. If that's not enough, the menu includes a mind-boggling array of dishes, many big enough for two, and a children's menu. Chef Robert Castellani's trademarks include steamed mussels, linguine with seafood, and stuffed squid.

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