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Donovans

40 Jacka Blvd, Melbourne, Victoria 3182, Australia
(03) 9534 8221
Ranked #137 of 2,234 restaurants in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: St. Kilda
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Lorraine72
Melbourne
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Food was terrible, service was terrible. On the plus side, it has a nice view. More

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superbusinesschick
Melbourne
Contributor
13 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Not sure what to make of Donovans any more. Some experiences have been wonderful, others pretty woeful. It seems on any particular occasion recently, either the food or the service is lacking. Nice spot, particularly to watch the sun go down but bring your sunglasses as it can be very hard on the eyes! More

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Marina A
Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Thank god I didn't have to pay for the meal as it was a work bonus. Food was terrible. Service was OK. Don't waste your money just cause it's got a great location. There are heaps better restaurants out there. More

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3Slaters
Victoria, Australia
Top Contributor
55 reviews
10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Great location, nice atmosphere, food is okay but not great. More

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Melb_Craig
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19 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

My family and close friends have now gone to Donovans for our Christmas Eve dinner for several years, and we will continue to do so in the future, with us booking for the next year as we walk out the door. As well as these Chrismas dinners my daughter had her 21st in the private dinning room which can cater... More

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M D
Australia
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16 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

We have Christmas Lunch at Donovans on alternate years. After trying many restaurants for Christmas Lunch over the last 30+ years and a lot of wasted $$$$, we rate Donovans as having the best menu for the money. The view goes without saying..... the people enjoying the beach add to the festive feel. We have celebrated many a birthday at... More

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travel_bugs_1975
Melbourne, Australia
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19 reviews
9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We booked here on recommendations, every month we eat out somewhere "nice" with family and we ended with Donovans in December. The food was average considering the prices we were paying, the staff really knew their stuff and that made the night. Meals were small portions (we are Europeans!) and the restaurant seemed crowded and everyone was squashed in. Maybe... More

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Lyndall C
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Good food, very good service and brilliant location More

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Vicki B
Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Location is brilliant right on the beachfront, food can always be relied on for quality and choice, staff are knowledgeable and atmosphere and menu (food and beverage) is interesting. Been many times over the years, and it never lets us down! More

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Albon051044
Melbourne, Australia
Top Contributor
101 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Great locat but noisy and too busy. Years ago it was great nice meals and reasonable prices. Now too crowded too expensive! and not personal. More

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