Guidebook for Saint Kilda

Natalie
Guidebook for Saint Kilda

Drinks & Nightlife

Great casual vibe and casual dining located right on the beach. Lunch and Dinner during the week and breakfast on weekends (great corn fritters with Salmon)
91 locals recommend
Republica St Kilda Beach
10-18 Jacka Blvd
91 locals recommend
Great casual vibe and casual dining located right on the beach. Lunch and Dinner during the week and breakfast on weekends (great corn fritters with Salmon)
One of my Sunday lunch faves! The upmarket sibling to Republica, located upstairs, great share plate menu (we love DIY Pork buns), good wine list & cocktails. Great views, perfect for lunch or drinks.
59 locals recommend
Captain Baxter
10-18 Jacka Blvd
59 locals recommend
One of my Sunday lunch faves! The upmarket sibling to Republica, located upstairs, great share plate menu (we love DIY Pork buns), good wine list & cocktails. Great views, perfect for lunch or drinks.
Mexican bar and cantina located just around the corner. Great for casual drinks and food & catch up with friends.
22 locals recommend
Cantina St Kilda
2 Acland Street
22 locals recommend
Mexican bar and cantina located just around the corner. Great for casual drinks and food & catch up with friends.
Note:ESPY is currently closed for renovations. A local institution. Located just below us, perfect for a drink in the front bar, and pub food in The Espy Kitchen. It is also the closest bottle shop.
158 locals recommend
Hotel Esplanade
11 The Esplanade
158 locals recommend
Note:ESPY is currently closed for renovations. A local institution. Located just below us, perfect for a drink in the front bar, and pub food in The Espy Kitchen. It is also the closest bottle shop.

Food Scene

Understated, friendly local, serve lovely fresh Italian style food, they don’t take dinner bookings so arrive earlier than you plan to eat & put your name down & enjoy a drink in the back bar.
145 locals recommend
Cicciolina
130 Acland St
145 locals recommend
Understated, friendly local, serve lovely fresh Italian style food, they don’t take dinner bookings so arrive earlier than you plan to eat & put your name down & enjoy a drink in the back bar.
Acland Street, walk up Victoria Street and turn left, it is just around the corner so great for morning coffees, breakfast or brunch.
33 locals recommend
IL Fornaio
2 Acland St
33 locals recommend
Acland Street, walk up Victoria Street and turn left, it is just around the corner so great for morning coffees, breakfast or brunch.
You’ll need to explore a little to find this hidden gem. Great for coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch, good honest local food. No views hidden in a lane (enter from Jackson Street).
61 locals recommend
Miss Jackson Cafe
19 Grey St
61 locals recommend
You’ll need to explore a little to find this hidden gem. Great for coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch, good honest local food. No views hidden in a lane (enter from Jackson Street).
Upmarket fine dining, perfect for a special night out.
20 locals recommend
Prince Dining Room
2 Acland St
20 locals recommend
Upmarket fine dining, perfect for a special night out.
Asian fusion style, nice menu, close by for a casual meal.
U-Village Restaurant
29 Fitzroy St
Asian fusion style, nice menu, close by for a casual meal.
Very good! Great fresh Mexican style food, go early sometimes a wait for a table.
115 locals recommend
Radio Mexico
11-13 Carlisle St
115 locals recommend
Very good! Great fresh Mexican style food, go early sometimes a wait for a table.
Lovely beachside location. Donovan's is a St Kilda favourite for understated fine dining. Perfect for a special lunch or dinner! Recently reopened & refurbished after fire damage.
83 locals recommend
Donovans
40 Jacka Blvd
83 locals recommend
Lovely beachside location. Donovan's is a St Kilda favourite for understated fine dining. Perfect for a special lunch or dinner! Recently reopened & refurbished after fire damage.
Good casual dining, nice wine list. We like the Pulled Pork Burger and Bowl of Mussels.
Lady Grange
1 Fitzroy St
Good casual dining, nice wine list. We like the Pulled Pork Burger and Bowl of Mussels.
Close by for coffee, breakfast, brunch, nice grazing (small plates) menu for drinks and light meal. Opposite the Palais so good for pre theatre drinks or supper.
9 locals recommend
Luna's Food & Wine Bar
30 The Esplanade
9 locals recommend
Close by for coffee, breakfast, brunch, nice grazing (small plates) menu for drinks and light meal. Opposite the Palais so good for pre theatre drinks or supper.
Located just below us, so perfect for walking distance! Nice Japanese Isakaya (tapas style) menu, good wine list. A little bit expensive as all those little dishes add up, but a nice night out!
51 locals recommend
Ichi Ni
127 The Esplanade
51 locals recommend
Located just below us, so perfect for walking distance! Nice Japanese Isakaya (tapas style) menu, good wine list. A little bit expensive as all those little dishes add up, but a nice night out!
cheap and cheerful Japanese
9 locals recommend
Oki2Go
92D Acland St
9 locals recommend
cheap and cheerful Japanese

Everything Else

Closest location to purchase a Myki card
St. Kilda Convience Store
27 Fitzroy St
Closest location to purchase a Myki card

Arts & Culture

Every Sunday just across the road, perfect for an afternoon stroll and browse.
107 locals recommend
St Kilda Esplanade Market
The Esplanade
107 locals recommend
Every Sunday just across the road, perfect for an afternoon stroll and browse.
You'll need tickets in advance for most shows. An eclectic mix of artists perform here. Definitely a St Kilda Icon.
114 locals recommend
Palais Theatre
Lower Esplanade
114 locals recommend
You'll need tickets in advance for most shows. An eclectic mix of artists perform here. Definitely a St Kilda Icon.

Sightseeing

Lovely gardens to chill out and spend some time on a sunny day. Especially like the rose garden when the roses are in full bloom.
276 locals recommend
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
11 Herbert St
276 locals recommend
Lovely gardens to chill out and spend some time on a sunny day. Especially like the rose garden when the roses are in full bloom.
Just for fun! The scenic railway is heritage listed, but still a bit scary! Take a risk, see if you can spot the views from the top! A photo in front of the Big Mouth is the perfect tourist pic!
468 locals recommend
Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower Esplanade
468 locals recommend
Just for fun! The scenic railway is heritage listed, but still a bit scary! Take a risk, see if you can spot the views from the top! A photo in front of the Big Mouth is the perfect tourist pic!
Located just across the road, great views from our balcony. Lots of bike and walking paths, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a fitness routine.
697 locals recommend
St Kilda beach
697 locals recommend
Located just across the road, great views from our balcony. Lots of bike and walking paths, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a fitness routine.