Averra Cafe & Diner

A minute from the bay on Barkly Street, Averra Cafe and Diner captures St Kilda’s lively yet laid-back spirit with a clever split personality. By day it is bright, breezy and health-forward, a neighbourhood café where wholesome plates and single-origin espressos set an easy rhythm from morning through afternoon.

Come Thursday and Friday nights, the lights dip and the mood turns intimate as Averra becomes a fire-lit steakhouse. The focus shifts to the grill, where succulent steaks and a seasonal selection take their turn over flame, the warmth of the fireplace adding a cosy glow to unhurried evenings.

It is a place that moves with the day: fresh and energising when the sun is high, then relaxed and deeply flavour-led when the hearth comes into play. Whether you are chasing a well-made coffee and something nourishing or the satisfying sizzle of the grill, Averra makes a fitting stop at any hour.

Settle in for a daytime pick-me-up or book a night by the fire; either way, follow your appetite and let St Kilda’s sea breeze do the rest.