Stokehouse is an upscale, seafood-focused restaurant on the St Kilda foreshore, at 30 Jacka Blvd, Melbourne. Floor-to-ceiling windows look across Port Phillip Bay, and the menu centres on Australian seafood alongside seasonal produce and premium cuts. You can order oysters, seasonal fish or a seafood platter, then finish with a light dessert. The polished service and bay-facing setting suit a special lunch or dinner. For a more casual meal, Stokehouse Pasta & Bar is downstairs in the same precinct.
A beachfront dining room rebuilt after a fire
Stokehouse stands on the St Kilda foreshore, overlooking Port Phillip Bay. The restaurant first opened in 1989, then was destroyed by fire in 2014 and reopened after rebuilding. Its dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows, pale timber and white-clothed tables, with views of the water from across the room.
A ceiling installation made from 2,000 frosted glass tubes adds a distinct detail to the interior. The setting is polished but coastal, suited to a long lunch or a dinner for a special occasion. Strong winds can affect the outdoor area, so an indoor table is a practical choice if you want to keep the view while dining under shelter.
Seafood and seasonal dishes
Seafood is the focus of the menu, with seasonal fish and shellfish alongside premium cuts and produce from Australia. The menu has included oysters, pan-roasted flathead, grilled marron and a seafood platter. Other reported dishes include spanner-crab doughnuts and a saltbush-and-vinegar potato cake. Menus can change, so check the current selection before choosing a particular dish.
For a meal built around seafood, ask about the platter and the fish available that day. Filet mignon and beef with potatoes Dauphinoise have also appeared on the menu, giving diners an option beyond seafood. Desserts have included rhubarb and mandarin tart with coconut and lemon thyme. Staff can give wine recommendations to accompany your choices.
The restaurant and the downstairs bar
Stokehouse is the precinct’s upscale restaurant. Stokehouse Pasta & Bar, on the beach level, is a separate, more casual option with a Mediterranean-leaning menu. Reported dishes there include house-made pasta, crab spaghetti, barramundi and fish and chips. Check which venue you are booking: the menus and style of dining differ.
The waterfront location makes Stokehouse a natural choice for lunch or dinner with a view across the bay. Sunset is a good time to take in the changing light over the water. Outdoor tables are popular, and the restaurant’s setting works well for a special meal; booking ahead is sensible, particularly for dinner.
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Where is Stokehouse in Melbourne?
It is at 30 Jacka Blvd on the St Kilda foreshore, overlooking Port Phillip Bay.
What kind of food does Stokehouse serve?
The restaurant focuses on seafood, including seasonal fish and shellfish, alongside Australian produce and premium cuts.
Does Stokehouse have a casual dining option?
Yes. Stokehouse Pasta & Bar is downstairs in the same precinct and has a more relaxed menu, including pasta, barramundi and fish and chips.
Should I book a table at Stokehouse?
Booking is recommended, particularly for dinner and special occasions.
