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The Stokehouse

Address:
30 Jacka boulevard, St Kilda VIC    Map    Contact details
Cuisines:
Modern Australian, Italian, Seafood
Sat hours:
12:00 to 14:00, 18:00 to 22:00    View schedule
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13 User reviews
The Stokehouse Schedule
Dining Schedule
Sun - Sat
12:00 to 14:00
18:00 to 22:00
Contact details - The Stokehouse
Address:
30 Jacka boulevard, St Kilda VIC
Phone:
(03) 9525 5555
Fax:
(03) 9525 5291

  • Renowned as one of Australia's truly iconic dining experiences, the Stokehouse offers casual fine dining with expansive views of Port Philip Bay. The modern Australian menu emphasises seafood and Mediterranean influences. Private dining spaces are available for special occasions or corporate events.

  • Latest User Reviews

    This email of feedback was sent to the manager - no response was received. Dear Stokehouse manager We would like to provide you with feedback after our experience dining at Stokehouse upstai...

    It used to be a fantastic place with great tasing food, orientation and excellent service. Went there on 7 March 2009, for lunch, services just like a chinese restuarant acted as silver service cla...

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    • Overall 3.8 - Food 10, Ambience 3, Value 1, Service 1

      This email of feedback was sent to the manager - no response was received.

      Dear Stokehouse manager

      We would like to provide you with feedback after our experience dining at Stokehouse upstairs on Friday 9 April.

      While we are not regulars, we live nearby and the restaurant is one of our favourite special occasion places to eat. There has much publicity about your recent approach and new management, and I hope you will take our feedback in the constructive way it is intended.

      Previously, the service has been excellent, no matter how busy the restaurant was. It was clear who was in charge, and who was serving us. This time we were served by at least 4 different staff, one who forgot our wine order. While everyone was very friendly and helpful, the problems with service and co-ordination suggest a systemic problem with how staff management is undertaken. This is in no way a reflection on the individuals who served us and I trust it will not be taken as such.

      Three of our party were vegetarian. While there were vegetarian choices in the entrees, there was no vegetarian main or special. Previously, we had no trouble with a good selection of vegetarian choices across the menu.

      We found the restaurant was so dimly lit that we had to use our mobile phones to read the menus. It was impossible to see what we were eating, though the food was as always very good.

      It is difficult to see how your very marked increase in prices can be justified in a service approach which is at best sloppy and at worst unprofessional, for a restaurant which has one hat.

      Cheers   (Alex Simonski - April, 2010)

    • Overall 4.3 - Food 4, Ambience 7, Value 5, Service 1

      It used to be a fantastic place with great tasing food, orientation and excellent service. Went there on 7 March 2009, for lunch, services just like a chinese restuarant acted as silver service class. Don't mind to pay the prices but services need to be improved.   (Suchada Limlawan - March, 2009)

    • Overall 7.8 - Food 8, Ambience 9, Value 5, Service 9

      The stokehouse is a great location, busy and good service. The portions were small for mains so the value wasn't the greatest but for a spot by the beach with a good crowd its a great spot.   (See my reviews (3) - December, 2008)

    • Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 9, Service 10

      Fantastic food, great service, bit more pricy than i'm used to but for a special occasion well worth it. We both left more than satisfied. The deserts are a must, loved it.   (Marcin - See my reviews (2) - November, 2008)

    • Overall 8.3 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 7, Service 9

      Great tasting food, excellent service. A great place to go if you want a sumptious dinner.   (May, 2008)

    • Overall 10 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 10, Service 10

      Loved every second   (April, 2008)

    • Overall 5.5 - Food 5, Ambience 7, Value 5, Service 5

      We dined recently and were not really impressed. Your prices far exceed what your actually offer. We dined at the middle Brighton baths, whilst John lepp was still head chef and found the experience, and food far superior.   (February, 2008)

    • Overall 7.8 - Food 8, Ambience 8, Value 7, Service 8

      Liked the seating; Enjoyed the meal.   (January, 2008)

    • Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 8, Service 10

      fantastic   (January, 2008)

    • Overall 8.8 - Food 9, Ambience 8, Value 8, Service 10

      Great location, service with many smiles and very helpful even in removing the flies from the window where we sat, with the windows and doors open this was a small issue. Drinks are on the more expensive side by the glass with the beers around $9 a bottle and the cheapest glass of white wine $11 (even for this seasoned city bar enthusiast who’s partner is unfortunately not a big enough wine drinker to warrant the more reasonably priced bottles) I will say that the SA viognier at $12 a glass was lovely although a strictly standard serving size. I had the “Spaghettini tossed with blue swimmer crab and scampi, garlic, sorrel and chilli oil” which was lovely although nothing was mentioned about the subtle lemon flavour. I tried my partners “Grilled angus beef tenderloin with potato gratin, roasted asparagus and Cafe Paris butter” with a hint of cinnamon, very tender and deliciously moist. Desert was also very good and a glass of sticky finished off a lovely meal with a beautiful view of the sun setting over the ocean framed by a palm tree. A few less tables would make this place much more intimate and it would be a great place to have drinks on the deck even if you weren’t having dinner.   (Seasoned - See my reviews (8) - November, 2007)

    • Overall 9.5 - Food 10, Ambience 9, Value 10, Service 9

      We had a very nice lunch at the Stokehouse and would recommend the restaurant. We made a booking three weeks beforehand and asked for a table with a view and we didn't get one, but it was very nice all the same.   (See my reviews (3) - November, 2007)

    • Overall 9.8 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 9, Service 10

      If you want to dine in a wonderful atmosphere in a great location, with attentive & friendly staff try The Stokehouse. The menu is tantilising to the tastebuds so it is difficult to know what to select. All the meals were divine - the desserts were sensational. I can't wait to return.   (July, 2007)

    • Overall 9.8 - Food 10, Ambience 10, Value 9, Service 10

      Fabulous location to wander in from the beach and enjoy either a casual meal and drink downstairs (great with kids), or a more sophisticated but still relaxed dining experience upstairs. After enjoying a cocktail downstairs, I was directed upstairs for my meal. When traveling alone, eating out can become an uncomfortable experience, but the staff at The Stokehouse made me feel extremely welcome, even offering me a table with two settings for me to select the best view, then removing the other one. The menu featured a broad range of meals and specials, making it difficult to pick one. I chose, and enjoyed, the oven baked ocean trout, cooked to my request and beautifully presented with zucchini flowers, clams & crab meat. I additionally ordered an avocado salad which complimented the meal. The wine list was amazing, but again eating alone I opted for a glass of a lovely pinot noir. I finished my meal feeling content and watching the sunset. I am looking forward to returning and sharing this experience with my mad keen foody friends and family.   (adventurous - See my reviews (5) - February, 2007)

  • Restaurant Details

    Chefs

    Anthony Musarra - Inspired by the Mediterranean, Anthony Musarra creates a menu both accessible and ambitious.

    Payment
    Amex, Cash, Diners, Mastercard, Visa
    Features
    Licensed, No dress code, Outside dining area, Private dining area, Secure parking, Smoking area, Water views, Wheelchair access
    Ambience
    Child-friendly, Contemporary, Relaxed, Suitable for business
    Food
    Vegetarian option
    Styles
    Cocktail, Formal, Sit down
    Entertainment
    Audio visual, Dance floor
    Suitable for
    Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party, Other

  • Large Groups Information

    For over eighteen years the Stokehouse has entertained all manner of occasions from birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and engagements, to corporate functions, retirements, even product launches. When choosing the Stokehouse for your special event, you are ensured the highest level of quality and service at every turn.

    The upstairs restaurant can accommodate up to 140 guest for a sit down occasion, offering a flexible floor space suitable for both formal and casual events, or up to 200 for a stand up cocktail style function. All inclusive packages start from $21,000 in low season and $28,000 in high season.

    Group booking policy For all parties of eight guests or more dining at the Stokehouse we offer a set price of $110.00 per person. This is inclusive of a three course meal for each guest, including entrée, main, dessert, side dishes and tea/coffee.

    For groups of less than 16 guests you will be offered full choice from our a la carte menu and any specials of the day. For groups larger than 16 guests we offer our set menu which provides four entrées, four mains and four desserts to choose from.

    All beverages are charged on consumption in addition to this price. You will, of course, have access to the famous Stokehouse wine list with over eight hundred wines to choose from. Our team of sommeliers is on hand to offer advice on matching food and wine or to help you with your selection.

    Group cancellation policy A $300 deposit is required to secure a reservation of 8 guests or more.

    Minimum patrons classed as a group 8

  • Private Dining

    Area Capacity Seated Capacity Standing
    Upstairs Exclusive 140 200
    Palm Room 30 50
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