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The Dava Hotel, Mount Martha, AU-VIC

The Dava Hotel

4.3
4.3
253 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian
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The newly refurbished Dava Hotel is located on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula and on the esplanade of Mount Martha, featuring spectacular views of Port Philip Bay. The Dava Hotel is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner and boasts a vibrant family friendly bistro restaurant with modern décor, a sports bar, and a rooftop deck with breath-taking bay views. Our Head chef and his creative team design delicious seasonal menus using local and fresh produce from the Mornington Peninsula that are beautifully paired with Australian wines. We pride ourselves on our friendly and casual atmosphere - ideal for families and friends getting together to enjoy local produce that is transformed into great meals and paired with exceptional wines or craft beers from the Peninsula. ​ Make The Dava Hotel your next destination!

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 5975 1555
  • Website
    http://www.thedavahotel.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Keane
  • Location
    614 Esplanade, Mount Martha, AU-VIC 3934
  • Area
    Mount Martha
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine

Experiences

  • Tuesday Trivia by Quizzame

    Multiple dates available
    Family friendly and free to play every Tuesday at the Dava Hotel! Registrations open at 6.30pm, Trivia starts at 7pm. No pencils, no paper; wireless buzzers for quick and easy multiple choice play. Great prizes to be won: First place: $50 venue voucher Second place: $25 venue voucher Plus drink vouchers to be won throughout the night, and special $18 pizzas for trivia players only! Bookings highly recommended - see you on Tuesday!

What 253 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Victoria

    Child-friendly

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Child-friendly

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Good for groups

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Mornington Peninsula

    Most Booked

253 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    we were in the dining room with one big family group including little ones, which made it a bit loud, but they were just having fun so it was OK with us

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  2. PatriciaO

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Food was ordinary and linguine was definitely small for the price. It used to be a great plate of food. The noise level in the rainbow room was ghastly but the very efficient front of house person let us swap tables and notified kitchen so we got our meals delivered to our change of table. The main dining area was acceptably noisy for a Saturday night, The rainbow room was really dominated by one group and accessing the door to the playground was not easy so our little one didn’t want to go out to play. Perhaps rethink putting a large table in that spot because it means working your way through the guests’ chairs, prams etc to get outside and they were not really focussed on making it easy as their kids were running riot. Overall, we were disappointed and not likely to return on a weekend. It’s a pity because it really is kid friendly.

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  3. Janine

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was very nice but vegan risotto was a bit small for cost. Bistro has a good feel but noisy.

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  4. Helen

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service, great value menu. Spacious and family-friendly.

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  5. Grazie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice place for a family dinner, celebration or just dining out staying in the budget.

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  6. AlfredH

    Victoria

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Very ordinary. Ordered two meals both of the meats were dry on chicken the other beef. The chicken meal was very small could have been a senior's size. Overpriced for the quality. Will not be back.

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  7. Jenlea

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The meals were nice but barely warm when we got them. There were noisy children running around past all the tables, definitely not a quiet place to eat and have a conversation.

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  8. MaureenT

    Victoria

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service was excellent.Food was excellent especially the fillet of trout.Also fish and chips and garlic chilli prawns and noodles

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  9. JeffD

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great local pub, always great service and really great meal choices too.

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  10. ClarkS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall we always find the food lovely especially for a midweek meal,the device is good, just occasionally the steaks are not cooked to medium as I like mine,one last week was rare,and yesterday's well done. The fish and chips are always perfectly cooked,and the salad lovely and fresh.

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  11. JenC

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Wasn’t told about wait times even though it wasn’t extremely busy. Staff said the chiefs were doing whatever they wanted with food tickets. We waited well over an hour for food and people who had only order 10-15min ago had their food hence why the staff said what they said. Kids were starving, staff rushed. Food was not up to scratch and I had the seafood marinara and it was flavourless and seafood not fresh. Worse experience but great view.

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  12. MichelleQ

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    It was fine but expensive for average food and service

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  13. Bigman

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good simple pub fare. Quality and value just what you would hope for. Well worth a visit.

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  14. UriyM

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great pub opposite the beach. Very large dining room, perfect for families. Lots of choice on the menu from regular pub favourites to delicious pizzas and especially good is their Veal Scallopini. Good prices in both food and drinks. Kids loved the spiders and milkshakes too!

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  15. JessicaL

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A relaxed family favorite. We always feel at home at The Dava. The beef brisket roast of the day was a big hit last night. L

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  16. Tommy

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A relaxed environment with good quality food at reasonable prices.

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  17. ShellBell

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Had a lovely meal here and we didn’t have to wait very long for our dishes to arrive considering it was a busy night.

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  18. ChristinaL

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Seniors meal was great. More than enough to eat. Roast beef very tender.

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  19. MitchellW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it there, will return! Great food and atmosphere

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  20. Anonymous

    Victoria

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Chicken was still a bit pink. Steak was tiny. Environment was ridiculously loud and the staff took ages to come and seat us. Do not recommend

    The Dava HotelResponded on 20 October 2023

    We are sorry that you didn't enjoy your recent visit and appreciate your feedback. I will ensure that the management team are alerted to your comments and we will endeavour to make sure it doesn't happen again. We try to get everyone seated as quickly as possible so this will be looked at. Your feedback will be passed onto the chefs. We hope that you'll return and enjoy the real Dava experience.

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  21. HelenE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Your young, energetic staff are an absolute delight.

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  22. Shadina

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our family's "go-to" local eatery. Varied menu, good-sized servings. Staff unobtrusive yet helpful & friendly if req'd. Premises are light & clean. No complaints here!

    The Dava HotelResponded on 20 October 2023

    Thank you Shadina, we are so happy your enjoy our hospitality and look forward to seeing again soon. Be well.. The Dava team

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  23. SimonH

    Victoria

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 October 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    As always, a great day -and once again thank you. See you next time.

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  24. TCMFC

    Victoria

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We had a pleasant meal at The Dava; however, some more attention is required with the cooking of the vegetables and the chairs need to be wiped down between sittings.

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  25. Naisy

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for making the anniversary of a sad memory actually an enjoyable with great yummy food

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  26. ShaneF

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Once again. A great meal. Always a relaxing place to enjoy. Keep up the good work!

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  27. JanO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Helpful staff but overworked at times Our request for quiet table was met so thank uou

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  28. ArtM

    Victoria

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Kitchen appeared under pressure as there were 7 of us & from time first meal came out to the last meal was over 30 minutes. So much for having a meal together!

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  29. JulieT

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The steak was over cooked, the roast meal was ok, and both meals arrived luke warm, they had been waiting on the pass for some time.

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  30. KymB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Trout was yum! Seafood platter, very nice! Steak, beautiful

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  31. CateMc

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A good variety of choices on the menu. Excellent service & a relaxed atmosphere.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and the staff were excellent

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Gold Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The barman was lovely and with the children’s drink vouchers . The food and service were great. We had a great night

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  34. UriyM

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great place for a family lunch. Lots of choice on the menu. Everyone found something delicious…..and good size servings! Fresh, tasty and well priced. A little noisy but it is a family meeting place. Laugh, eat and enjoy!

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  35. MezFi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff Great food Great Senior's Menu Several birthdays were being celebrated when we went, so the most was a little high, but as it's a large area the tables are well spaced.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was very professional and friendly. The food was exceptional and waiters were attentive! Great family atmosphere

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  37. Britt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came here for my sons 1st birthday lunch and it was great. My 3yo loved the indoor play area and the free play machines though one wasn't working. The area it's self was great for littlies but it was a bit dirty in there but they loved it! The food was great and the service was incredible, will certainly be back! Thank you 😄

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Senior meal was awesome plus the burgers were spectacular

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  39. FionaS

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The meals were very good and service was excellent

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  40. JohnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    first time in a long time, visiting the Dava, very impressed and pleasantly surprised by the ambience. We will be going again with some friends.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Dava Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 253 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Dava Hotel

614 Esplanade, Mount Martha, AU-VIC 3934

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Mount Martha
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Keane
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wine
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