



10/18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia
Function Venue
•To all our loyal and wonderful community, We are taking a little break to keep us all safe and well. We look forward to seeing you on the other side. We wish everyone good health during this time. Love from Melbourne Hospitality People. Captain Baxter is inspired by the coastal location and heritage of the St Kilda Sea Baths building. A palette of white, timber and rattan, including playful wallpaper and perforated textures are inspired by beach bungalows of the 1920s. A fully retractable roof that lets the sunshine pour in and brings guests even closer to St Kilda’s foreshore. Captain Baxter is Melbourne’s go-to for lunches under the sun, drinks at sun-down and relaxed beachside dinners. Sit back, put your sunnies on and feel the sea breeze. Matt Dawson, group executive chef of St Kilda Venues has been joined by Timothy Martin (ex The European and Taxi Dining Room) and Adrian Hawkins (ex Est and Bistrode, Sydney). Put simply, their menu represents food that people want to eat by the beach; relaxed and casual dishes, with fresh and delicate flavours. The seafood focused menu is overlayed with subtle Asian influences to create seasonally focused dishes that embrace Captain Baxter’s enviable location.





Amazing food and service. Was really impressed with the quality of the food. We settled on the banquet which was first class. The Gyoza was a stand out along with the Bao Buns. The Salmon Sushi and Pork Belly were also excellent. With the music pumping in the background it’s an energetic vibe. Cocktail menu is extensive. Special shout out to Mark and Jensen for first rate service! Highly recommended.
Captain Baxter never misses. I'm here almost every time their menu rotates, and it's always something exciting and delicious. The chef's creativity really shows, and every dish feels fresh, balanced, and full of flavour. The owner/manager should be incredibly proud of the team they've assembled. The service is warm, attentive, and consistent, which is rare these days. You can tell everyone here genuinely cares about the experience they create. 🌊
We had our wedding at Captain Baxter last week and we’re still on cloud nine. It was the perfect venue! Elise was really responsive and helpful during all stages of planning. I knew we were in good hands. On the day, the staff were so friendly and attentive. We got so many compliments on the food and cocktails. And we were so fortunate to get beautiful weather so we could enjoy the views and deck area. Highly recommend for any special occasion!
We had our wedding at Captain Baxters on the 23rd of October 2025. It was the most incredible day we could have hoped for. The staff at CB went above and beyond for us and our guests. The manager and event management team were so accommodating to our needs leading up to the day, it made the wedding planning process so much easier than I was anticipating. We are so glad we had our wedding here and we look forward to revisiting the memories of the day by coming back!
13th November 2025 Super Sunset Spot - Check ✅ A quiet evening midweek but what I liked most about the location was the service.

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