Melbourne Restaurant Tips by mesoblonda

Claypots: Seafood galore!

Very crowded, popular seafood restaraunt in St. Kilda.

The food will be remembered, memories can definitely be made here.

Strictly BYO with no corkage fee (VERY unlike California, heh, heh!!)

The last thing I heard was the owner was possibly opening another Claypots in Brighton...any of you out there, let me know if it happend!

Favorite Dish: Too many to mention!

Address: 213 Barkly Street, St. Kilda

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: On Barkly, cross street is Acland.

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Seafood

Donovan's in St. Kilda: High end dining with a casual atmosphere

Seaside in St. Kilda...fond memories of my first visit to Australia.

The food is good, nice wine list, great bar, nice people, comfortable atmosphere.

If you're interested in higher end dining in laid back surrounds, visit Donovan's!

Cheers!

Favorite Dish: No fav.

Address: 40 Jacka Blvd., St. Kilda

Comparison: more expensive than average

Phone: 03 9534 8221

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Website: http://www.donovans.com.au

Lilly Pilly Cafe & Wine Bar: GREAT little Cafe in Olinda (Dandenong Mtns)

A great little place with wonderful food of the highest quality! Health conscious food with an exceptional taste! Soups, salad, sandwiches in addition to other specials!

The peaceful surrounds of the Dandenong Mountains, (less than an hour outside of Melbourne) complete the atmosphere!

Sit outside if you can, enjoy the locals and the not-so-locals. Run by a young couple.

Great coffee too!

Favorite Dish: No favs. You won't go wrong with anything you choose.

Address: 4/1526 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd., Olinda VIC

Comparison: about average

Rating: 5

Theme: Wine Bar/Wine Tasting