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Captain Baxter

10/18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

4.3 (711)
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45 Seated
250 Standing
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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.

Captain Baxter Function Rooms

5 Spaces Available At This Venue
Exclusive Waterfront Cocktail Bar

Exclusive Waterfront Cocktail Bar

An ideal cocktail space for up to 40 guests, exclusive access to the bar area overlooking South Beach reserve. Inspired by the coastal location and heritage of the St Kilda Sea Baths building. A palette of white, timber, and rattan, includ...

40
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Intimate Palm Lounge Room

Intimate Palm Lounge Room

An intimate lounge area ideal for smaller seated events for groups of 16 - 18 guests. Inspired by the coastal location and heritage of the St Kilda Sea Baths building. A palette of white, timber, and rattan, including playful wallpaper an...

16
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Private Cocktail Atrium & Balcony

Private Cocktail Atrium & Balcony

A premium cocktail space overlooking Port Philip Bay, suitable for up to 30 guests featuring its own private balcony. Inspired by the coastal location and heritage of the St Kilda Sea Baths building. A palette of white, timber, and rattan,...

40
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Semi-Private Waterfront Dining Room

Semi-Private Waterfront Dining Room

A semi-private dining space overlooking South Beach Reserve. The perfect space for a celebration of up 29 guests seated, and 55 guests cocktail featuring its own private balcony. Inspired by the coastal location. A palette of white, timber,...

45
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Spectacular Waterfront Venue, Exclusive Use

Spectacular Waterfront Venue, Exclusive Use

Aside from being a great place for dinner, or for an after-work drink (or a post-beach hang out), this makes for a rather glorious function venue. Especially in summer, when the view of the bay is at its best. When used exclusively, make u...

250
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H Pets

October 13, 2024

Great venue for a celebration, perfect location, good customer service when booking the table no need for deposit, easy ordering food and drinks don’t have to worry about splitting bills. Great vibe for dancing after dinner, good music a bit of everything. Will definitely be back.

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Louis Fanourakis

July 28, 2024

We had a magical experience at Captain Baxter, had my daughters 21st Birthday party here. The staff were absolutely wonderful, Rosie who kept the drinks flowing was outstanding the staff in the kitchen along with the bar staff were all fantastic. I would highly recommend Captain Baxter to anyone considering having a party here. We were a party of about 30 people, which was no challenge for the staff. Guys keep up the great work 100% outstanding. My guests are still calling me a day later telling me that the food was amazing and plentiful and the drinks were great. Love this place.

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Neda Nicolas

November 2, 2023

What an excellent experience! Dining out with kids can be a nightmare and this was the complete and lose opposite experience of that! On a Wednesday evening we ventured to CB and with three children under 5 and 3 adults we had the most wonderful dinner. A few things lead to this experience. 1) mid week venture, so it wasn’t too busy which was PERFECT for us (and other diners, let’s be real) 2) the food was phenomenal - we ordered 13 items from the menu and every one was delicious (with one less impressive than others) 3) servers and hosts were hospitable and not too in our faces or space which allowed us to relax and enjoy the evening :) Overall the food was the biggest stand out. Absolutely try the lamb shoulder and the chicken, the kingfish and the tartare. The salad was simple but refreshing and the Korean style fried chicken was bang on! An absolute flavour explosion! The parfait was a fantastic finish to a beautifully rich and decadent feast! The only miss- the tofu dip. Texture was great but we found it lacked flavour - which when stacked against so many winners, was very obvious. We will 100% be back again! Thankyou so much!

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Teresa Handicott

October 26, 2024

A group of 5 of us went to enjoy the $85pp banquet for a birthday dinner but found ourselves dining in a nightclub. A DJ and a group of about 100 inebriated women dancing after a long lunch. Not the atmosphere for a nice dinner and I had to yell to talk to the person next to me. We were told when we arrived at 6pm that it would finish at 7pm. Not so. We were eventually moved downstairs to the casual section where the service declined but at least we could hear each other. A venue with a confused identity. Very disappointed.

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Carmen Zirafi

January 13, 2024

Last night we had the pleasure of spending a magical evening at Captain Baxter, and I must say, it was an experience to remember! fantastic cocktails and breathtaking ocean view. The rooftop has an amaIng view! The combination of the ocean breeze, the sunset, and the live music created an ambiance that was nothing short of enchanting. It was the perfect setting for a memorable night out. I must give a special shoutout to Joel, who went above and beyond to make our night even more special. Not only did he provide exceptional service, but he also surprised us with two free drink passes! His friendly and attentive nature truly added to the overall positive experience. Great range of cocktails at Captain Baxter The live music was another highlight of the evening. The talented musicians created a vibrant atmosphere, filling the stunning surroundings. Overall, Captain Baxter exceeded all expectations. The combination of the breathtaking ocean view, fantastic cocktails, amazing live music, and friendly staff made for an unforgettable experience. I can confidently say that I will be returning to Captain Baxter in the future, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a magical night out in St Kilda, Melbourne. Thank you, Captain Baxter, for an incredible night!


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