Stokehouse St Kilda

Set beside St Kilda Beach, Stokehouse brings a polished restaurant experience to one of Melbourne’s most recognisable seaside settings. The dining room is designed around the water, with angled mirrors intended to give every table a view of the sea. Reclaimed timber, a beach-inspired colour palette, distinctive furniture and a statement glass lighting feature give the room a considered feel without losing its connection to the coast. The overall style is relaxed but refined, matching the venue’s focus on attentive service, food and wine.

The menu is broad, with a strong seafood focus alongside vegetables, meat and desserts. The current offering includes oysters, Shark Bay scallop, marron, spanner crab, tuna, octopus, barramundi, Murray cod and whole rock lobster, as well as dishes such as Gundagai lamb, Australian beef and glazed duck. For a more casual taste of the venue, STOKEBAR serves snacks and drinks on its terrace, including the signature Stokehouse fish and chips, contemporary cocktails and selections from the wine list. It does not require a booking and is available daily from midday, making it a useful option for a spontaneous drink, a light meal or an easy stop after time by the water.

Stokehouse works particularly well for occasions that benefit from a strong sense of place, whether that is a celebratory lunch, dinner with a view or a relaxed terrace visit. Standard lunch and dinner reservations are available for all party sizes, with bookings accepted up to three months ahead. Groups of nine or more choose from set menus, including a shared banquet, a four-course choice menu and a more premium Stokehouse Experience. The venue also caters for private events, with options for weddings, work functions, birthdays and larger corporate gatherings.

The restaurant has been part of Melbourne’s dining landscape for decades and is led by Executive Chef Jason Staudt, Managing Director Hugh Van Haandel, General Manager Lee Smith and Group Sommelier Wil Martin. That combination of a long-established beachside identity, a substantial wine offering and several ways to dine gives Stokehouse flexibility: it can suit a planned celebration in the dining room, a group event or a simpler visit to STOKEBAR. Vouchers are also available for those looking to give someone a Stokehouse experience in St Kilda.