Baxter Tavern - Kurunjang

I have eaten here several times and for some reason the family return. I won't be joining them. The venue lacks atmosphere but doesn't lack staff. There is always someone eyeing up your last mouthful do they can clear your plate. It's almost as if they don't have enough plates to continue a whole service. I really don't understand venues that have such a large amount of staff but you still order and pay at the bar. It would easily be managed by well trained floor staff to take your order at the table.

Great food at a good price. My gnocchi pasta was well made and freshly cooked inhouse which is quite unique. The service is wonderful and really fast. Though I was hoping for more flavors of milkshakes or more of the other dessert options.

I’ve been coming here for 35 years, sometimes not for a few years at a time as I don’t live in Melb anymore. It has always been a great local pub, with fabulous value for money meals. Seniors discount of 20% plus free soup and salad and an old timers band on a Sunday means the place is always full of the older crowd, but don’t let this put you off the food is terrific with a huge menu range and large portions. You won’t go home hungry!

I really don’t understand why anyone would choose to visit this place. The food is quite simple and feels a bit overpriced to me. While the service is good—the staff do a fantastic job—the atmosphere leaves much to be desired. Whenever I eat here, I tend to stick to very basic options to avoid any issues.

This is a lovely restaurant with a beautiful fireplace and an excellent selection of wine. We enjoyed the garlic prawns and seafood pasta, both of which were delightful! We also had bruschetta, which was slightly overcooked for my taste but still enjoyable. The entertainment was quite good as well. It did get a bit warm in the room after a while, making it feel a little stuffy, but overall, we had a fantastic evening and will definitely return!