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Prince Dining Room

2 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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2 Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

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+61 3 9536 1122
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Prince Dining Room

Perched above Fitzroy Street, this St Kilda institution pairs wood-fired hearth cooking with seamless, unpretentious hospitality. Downstairs, guests can pick a vintage from the retail shelves of Prince Wine Room and bring it straight up to the dining table. Plates arrive steadily from the open flame—blistered flatbread, charred prawns, and calamari sharing space with Tasmanian reds. For groups marking a milestone or dates settling into the terrace breeze, the kitchen keeps the spotlight squarely on local produce, from smoky coal-roasted vegetables to crisp Yorkshire puddings.

  • Cellar-to-Table Wine Access: Select any bottle directly from the downstairs Prince Wine Room retail cellar to drink alongside dinner.
  • Wood-Fired Hearth Cooking: Produce, seafood, and meats pass through flame on the dedicated Fire menu, from charred prawns to coal-roasted vegetables.
  • Fitzroy Street Terrace Views: An elevated balcony looks right out over the bustling streetscape of Fitzroy Street.
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Why Choose Prince Dining Room

Discover why diners choose Prince Dining Room for milestone events, hearth-fired cooking, and curated cellar dining.

  • Flawless Milestone Celebrations

    Celebrants can trust seasoned front-of-house hospitality leaders who execute milestones and group occasions smoothly and warmly.

    If you've got a date, birthday, anniversary, fancy work lunch you will not put a foot wrong at The Prince.

    Alice Walker

  • Welcoming Group Atmosphere

    Families and milestone parties enjoy an attentive, welcoming setting that comfortably accommodates festive groups and younger guests.

    We were here with a bunch of kids for a birthday party and despite the noise we made we felt welcome and cared for.

    Linda Sturm

  • Dedicated Wood-Fired Hearth Cooking

    Dishes across produce, meats, seafood, and desserts are cooked over live fire for distinct charred, smoky depth.

    Amazing wood fired everything, from tomatoes, carrots, rump to strawberries.

    Rita Arrigo

  • Atmospheric Date-Night Setting

    Curated playlists, polished service, and an intimate dining room establish an evocative setting for evening dates.

    Can not speak more highly of how perfect the dining room is, so much atmosphere and sexy tunes playing at the perfect level.

    Sarah Maimone

  • Direct Retail Cellar Access

    Diners can browse the Prince Wine Room downstairs and bring their chosen bottle directly to the dining table.

    P. S you can go to The Prince Wine Room and take a bottle from there up with you!!

    Alice Walker

  • Fitzroy Street Balcony Perch

    An elevated outdoor balcony allows guests to dine while taking in the lively streetscape along Fitzroy Street.

    the balcony looking over Fitzroy street is a great place from which to watch the active life of St Kilda going by...

    Paul Steele

Signature savory dishes crafted for sharing and cooked over flame

  • Scallops

    The scallops and several dishes with burnt butter were my stand outs, I am still dreaming of these dishes

    Helen Souness

  • Sea Bream Tartare

    Highly recommend the Seam Bream Tartare and Southern Calamari.

    Amy Buckley

  • Moroccan Lamb

    Stand outs where the Moroccan lamb and the cheesecake.

    Paul Steele

  • Rib Eye

    shared the Rib Eye, we embarrassingly requested mustard before trying the steak.....the mustard went untouched as it was absolutely NOT required, the quality of the meat was divine as was the flavour.

    Sarah Maimone

Other favorites

House-made breads, sides, and decadent desserts to complement the meal

  • Chocolate Mousse

    Chocolate Mousse for dessert. Servings for the main dishes were adequate not generous but food was delicious and really enjoyed the dinner.

    Peter Riley

  • Cheesecake

    Stand outs where the Moroccan lamb and the cheesecake.

    Paul Steele

  • Pumpkin Bread

    You must try the pumpkin bread, lamb rack and BOTH deserts.

    Jessica Adams

  • Yorkshire Puddings

    The Yorkshire puddings have to be seen to be believed. Food was exceptional and the service was equally great.

    Tracey W

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable touches that elevate celebrations, dates, and dinners at Prince Dining Room

  • Retail Cellar Bottle Selection

    Guests can browse the downstairs Prince Wine Room cellar directly and select a bottle from the retail shelves to bring up and enjoy alongside dinner.

  • Unpretentious Sommelier Tastings

    Sommeliers provide attentive, unpretentious tableside tastings, pouring multiple selections until guests find the bottle that suits their palate.

  • Hearth Wood-Fired Preparation

    An open wood-fired cooking approach spans both savoury and sweet courses, roasting everything from produce and steaks to whole strawberries and smoking cocktails.

  • Fitzroy Street Balcony Seating

    An elevated outdoor balcony overlooking Fitzroy Street lets diners watch the bustling street life of St Kilda before or during dinner.

Before you head over

Essential guidance on cellar selections, hearth dining, and balcony seating

  • Select Bottles Downstairs

    Browse the downstairs Prince Wine Room cellar before seating to select a retail bottle to enjoy alongside your meal upstairs.

  • Focus on the Fire Menu

    Explore the dedicated Fire menu to sample inventive dishes cooked over coals, spanning seafood, produce, and dessert.

  • Request Fitzroy Balcony Seating

    Request a table on the elevated renovated balcony for front-row views overlooking bustling Fitzroy Street.

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