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What to order
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Chicken Parmigiana
Recommended multiple times as a standout deal and meal; reviewers said it was delicious, generous, and one of the best they’ve had, especially on the Sunday special and half-price Wednesday offer.
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Steak
Mentioned favorably for being cooked well, satisfying, and good value on steak night, making it a reliable choice for a casual dinner.
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Seafood Linguine
Strongly recommended as 'to die for' and the best one reviewer had ever eaten, making it one of the most praised dishes in the reviews.
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Nachos
Repeatedly mentioned as a shared favorite; reviewers enjoyed them with friends and described them as tasty alongside the restaurant’s drinks and casual atmosphere.
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Prawn Burgers
Specifically highlighted as 'sooo tasty,' showing up as a memorable dish that reviewers would happily come back for.
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Mushroom Quesadillas
Called out as loved by a reviewer, making them a clearly recommended vegetarian option.
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Calamari
Praised as excellent, with good portions and a strong overall dining experience, making it a recommended seafood choice.
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Fish Dishes
Described as excellent and served in good portions, suggesting the fish options are a reliable pick.
Details
About Lona St Kilda
Lona St Kilda is a restaurant, bar, and live music venue in St Kilda, Victoria. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night food, with a menu that includes small plates, cocktails, beer, wine, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers consistently praise the live music, happy hour deals, quick service, and relaxed beer garden or garden seating. It is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with plenty of seating for groups and solo diners.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked
What is Lona St Kilda known for?
Lona St Kilda is best known for its live music, happy hour, and beer garden setting, especially for a casual night out in St Kilda. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the chicken parma, steak night, and cocktails as standout draws.
What dishes are most recommended at Lona St Kilda?
Reviewers most often recommend the chicken parma, steak, seafood linguine, nachos, sliders, mushroom quesadillas, and prawn burgers. The parma is often described as generous and good value, while the seafood linguine and cocktails get especially strong praise.
What is the atmosphere like at Lona St Kilda?
The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and lively, with indoor seating, outdoor tables, a back garden or beer garden, and live music on weekends. It suits groups, couples, and solo diners, and several reviews mention that it can get moderately loud when music is on.
Is Lona St Kilda good value, and what is the price range?
Lona St Kilda sits in the A$20 to 40 range, and reviewers often say the food and drinks are reasonably priced for St Kilda. Happy hour specials, $12 beer jugs, half-price chicken parma deals, and steak night offers are all mentioned as good value.
What should I know before visiting Lona St Kilda?
If you are going for a show at the Palais or a busy weekend dinner, reviewers say the service is quick and booking is advisable for groups of 5 or more. The venue also has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, but parking is reported to be somewhat difficult to find.
Is parking available at Lona St Kilda?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Does Lona St Kilda have vegetarian options?
Yes, Lona St Kilda offers vegan options.
Is Lona St Kilda kid-friendly?
Yes, Lona St Kilda is good for kids.
