The Dorchester Cafe, Grill Fitzroy Street

Genuinely gutted we had not given this place a go years ago!! Food awesome, the team were attentive, view awesome, this will be a local haunt from now on! Get the draghty going guys! A good cold pint was all that was missing!

Enjoyed my two visits here today. Once for coffee and cake; then later for a cold drink. Great food and drinks, great service, and lively surroundings and location.

Tl;dr: Only place available was best place in St Kilda Long story: Mum was visiting and me and my partner wanted to show the best our home St Kilda had to offer. Our original plan was a popular restaurant on the main strip of Akhman's, but due to some last minute rescheduling, Luna was the only restaurant available that could accommodate for coeliacs like my mum. Now, if you're a local like me, you think you know Luna that nice bar across the road from Luna Park, but kinda out of the way? Nah dude. It. Is. So. Good. Firstly, we arrive and they are having Japanese sake taste testing? We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation and told to go try some sake while they prepare the table. We get given free, delicious, authentic Japanese sake. Did you know colder climates make better sake? Because I sure as hell didn't. A few tastings (which were FREE remember) later we move inside because God knows mum's not great with her alcohol. Moving in to our actual dinner and the staff were amazing. Moved us to an area specifically to avoid a big party which was coming in later. They put up a blind so that the setting sun wasn't in our eyes. They were so nice, absolutely great to chat with, and were just always there when you needed them. The decor and the styling of the building was beautiful, but it were those people that made us feel so warmly welcomed. Then comes the food... The food was good. Really good. Like, really, really good. If there's a downfall to Luna's business model it's is that the mains were so good I couldn't even buy dessert. Long ramble, but honestly this is the best restaurant experience I've had in St Kilda. Like, damn, you know it's a good place because I wrote this whole damn essay.

Our new favourite venue! Best coffee my partner and I have ever had! Honestly. The coffee is absolutely amazing. Staff are lovely, friendly helpful. Food was equally as delicious as the coffee which I thought would be impossible! The owner Mark and anyone else involved, has clearly put lots of time and effort into this venue. Perfecting the menu, the staff and the overall venue and experience. Thanks again Mark and the great staff.

Sold on the lux velvet couches, amazing views of 2 iconic Melbourne places, people watching, sunshine. Love the deco, comfortable, amazing food. Will be back great spot for sure.