Donovans

Sea views, service, style, magical winelist, top chef and the Donovans. Gail and Kevin have got their fingers firmly on the pulse of what customers want in a restaurant in Melbourne and boy, do they deliver the goods.

Dishes on the menu may be the divine smoked salmon and blinis, linguine with Western Australian scampi, a superb and intense organic pork chop with grilled sausage. The wine list is exceptional, and if you're here for a special occasion, then the museum release list is the way to go.

The decor is reminiscent of a good cosy beach house, enough to make you feel superbly at home.