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The Dava Hotel, Mount Martha, AU-VIC

The Dava Hotel

4.3
4.3
365 Reviews
$A40 and under
Australian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Child-friendly
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Wheelchair Access, 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!

Menu

For Under 12's

Kids Meal

$16. Includes: 1 x main meal, 1 x soft drink or juice, 1 x ice cream (1 scoop)

    Mains

    • Fish & Chips

      fish w/ chips & tomato sauce

      • Pasta Bolognaise

        spaghetti w/ mince in a tomato sauce, cheese; available for topping request

        • Margherita Pizza & Chips

          small pizza w/ cheese and side of chips & tomato sauce

          • Housemade Chicken Nuggets & Chips

            made fresh daily chicken nuggets in breadcrumbs w/ chips & tomato sauce

            • Junior Burger

              meat patty with cheese, w/ chips & tomato sauce

              Drinks

              • Soft Drink

                Pepsi, lemonade, raspberry lemonade or squash

                • Juice

                  orange, apple, pineapple

                  Upgrade Options

                  these items are available at an extra cost for the kids meals

                    Drinks

                    • Milkshakes

                      extra $4.50; milk & creamy vanilla ice cream, topped w/ whipped cream

                      • Old School Spiders

                        extra $4.50; ice cream topped w/ your choice of soft drink

                        Desserts

                        • Extra Scoop Ice Cream

                          extra $2; please see the dessert bar for flavours; available - choose from a cup or waffle cone

                          • Ice Cream Sundae

                            extra $5; creamy vanilla ice cream, strawberries, Persian fairy floss, whipped cream & your choice of flavour topping: lime, chocolate, strawberry, vanilla or caramel

                            Last updated: May 9, 2023

                            What 365 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
                            • 4.1Food
                            • 4.4Service
                            • 4Ambience
                            • 4.2Value

                            Noise • Energetic

                            Loved For

                            • Victoria

                              Child-friendly

                            • Mornington Peninsula

                              Child-friendly

                            • Mornington Peninsula

                              Gluten-free-friendly

                            • Mornington Peninsula

                              Healthy

                            • Mornington Peninsula

                              Most Booked

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            The Dava Hotel offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with "quick service with a smile" and delicious meals that have guests returning time and again. The venue is praised for its "excellent food and service" and a variety of dining areas suitable for different preferences. While some guests mention noise levels and occasional delays, the "welcoming and efficient staff" and well-prepared dishes make it a popular choice. Enjoy the "great value" seniors' meals and the "amazing" kids' play area, ensuring a delightful dining experience for all ages.

                            366 Reviews

                            1. Nardine

                              Melbourne

                              6 reviews

                              5.0

                              6 reviews

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Great experience. The kids had a ball. The place is so much fun and food was affordable. Thanks team

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                            2. John

                              Victoria

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 3 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Best place on the Mornington Peninsula for a nice relaxing meal. Love thir Seniors meals.

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                            3. Andrea

                              Victoria

                              2 reviews

                              2.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 2
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Unfortunately all our entrees and meals where cold but the service was great all the staff where lovely.

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                            4. John

                              Victoria

                              2 reviews

                              5.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined 5 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              We had two senior’s meals and they were excellent value. Service was excellent. Plenty of staff available.

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                            5. Peter

                              VIP

                              Victoria

                              7 reviews

                              3.0

                              7 reviews

                              Dined 6 days ago

                              1. Overall 3
                              2. Food 2
                              3. Service 4
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Ordered salmon fillet which surprisingly was served with a lot of dairy including a large scoop of crème fraiche. I did not enjoy the meal which generally was over cooked and would not recommend. Have noticed seafood meals have declined in quality over past month so likely to avoid in future. Some meal prices increased significantly.

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                            6. Lorna

                              Melbourne

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined 6 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Large menu, including great menu for kids. Despite having a large group, and Dava was busy, meals came out promptly. Very enjoyable.

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                            7. Mark

                              VIP

                              Melbourne

                              5 reviews

                              5.0

                              5 reviews

                              Dined 7 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              We love the Dave - everything about it particularly the young friendly waiters

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                            8. Shannon

                              Victoria

                              2 reviews

                              2.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on December 21, 2024

                              1. Overall 2
                              2. Food 1
                              3. Service 2
                              4. Ambience 3
                              Karaage Chicken was awful. Very bland and chicken was dry. We asked for the Salumi Board to come out first. The Bowl of Chips, which we specifically asked to come with the mains, came with the Salumi Board. Kids Nuggests were very small. 3 were extremely small and not enough chips compared with previous serves. We dine at the Dava regularly and this was such a disappointing experience. Would be hesitant to go back again. Leo was great behind the bar but that was the only highlight in a bad night.

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                            9. Anthony

                              Victoria

                              2 reviews

                              4.0

                              2 reviews

                              Dined on December 21, 2024

                              1. Overall 4
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 4
                              Very nice food, but the prices are a bit steep ($16 for a jug of soft drink!). Otherwise very good.

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                            10. Robyn

                              Victoria

                              1 review

                              5.0

                              1 review

                              Dined on December 17, 2024

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Absolutely beautiful meal, great play area for the kids, wonderful atmosphere, staff were amazing

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                            FAQs

                            The Dava Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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

                            Make a reservation

                            2 people
                            7:00 p.m.
                            Booked 16 times today
                            Experiences are available.
                            Google Map for The Dava Hotel

                            614 Esplanade, Mount Martha, AU-VIC 3934

                            Dining areas

                            Additional information

                            • Neighbourhood
                              Mount Martha
                            • Hours of Operation
                              Sat, Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
                            • Price
                              $A40 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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