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Kickin'Inn Port Melbourne

309 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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Find Kickin'Inn Port Melbourne

309 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

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+61 3 8001 8188
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Kickin'Inn Port Melbourne

Diners don plastic bibs and gloves for messy, hands-on seafood boils dumped straight onto paper-lined tables. Regulars pack the Port Melbourne room for steaming bags loaded with prawns, crab, and baby octopus slicked in garlic-heavy Sha-Bang sauce. The kitchen keeps the entire menu fully halal, turning out shareable mixed bags alongside fluffy rice and corn.

  • Hands-on boil feast: Steaming bags of prawns, crab, and baby octopus are poured directly onto the table with bibs and gloves provided.
  • Fully halal menu: The entire seafood menu and its spicy sauce lineups are fully halal-certified.
  • Built for groups: Sizable mixed seafood boils and spacious tables cater to lively family dinners and birthday gatherings.
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Why Choose Kickin'Inn Port Melbourne

Everything you need to know about dining at Kickin'Inn Port Melbourne

  • Hands-On Boil Bags on the Table

    Diners dive straight into seasoned shellfish emptied directly onto the table, complete with bibs and gloves for uninhibited communal eating.

    your seafood comes in a bag, dumped on the table, and you get right into peeling and cracking with bibs and gloves provided

    Aiyar

  • Unapologetic Cajun and Sha-Bang Sauces

    Boil bags arrive saturated with signature blends like Sha-Bang and Kajun sauces that coat fresh shellfish with intense garlic and spice.

    Messy hands, happy hearts, and unforgettable flavors

    Ross Jazani

  • Generous Bags Built for Sharing

    Large shared bags and generous seafood platters are sized to feed tables of friends and celebratory gatherings easily.

    The portions are generous, making it perfect for sharing with friends or family.

    Widia Agustine

  • Memorable Group Birthday Celebrations

    Attentive party service and welcoming staff make celebrations and birthdays feel special and hassle-free.

    Also staff were incredible to my mother for her birthday, made her feel super welcomed and celebrated.

    K

  • Fully Halal-Certified Seafood Boil

    Muslim diners and mixed groups can enjoy full Cajun seafood feasts with confidence thanks to certified halal offerings.

    First of all we are glad to know this place is fully halal!

    SM Nish

  • Family Hospitality and Kids Perks

    Thoughtful perks such as kids-eat-free offers, colouring sheets, and balloons make dining seamless for families with young children.

    It’s great for families and kids eat free.

    Jasmine Heaney

Signature hands-on seafood boils and shareable platters

  • Mixed Bag

    Kicking inn mixed bag was yummy with the best tasting gravy and lots of sea foods like prawn, oysters, baby octopus, crab, potatoes, corns.

    Wangmo lama

  • Mixed Crab

    We ordered the mixed crab and mixed bag, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and really satisfying.

    SM Nish

  • Mini Mixed Bag

    We had the mini mixed bag, spice version: Inferno, and it came with the right spice we requested for.

    Bernice Adeoti

  • Seafood Platter

    The seafood platter was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly.

    Monika Zaman

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate the messy, lively seafood feast.

  • Bibs and Gloves for Hands-On Boils

    Guests are provided with bibs and protective gloves so they can comfortably peel and crack shellfish dumped straight onto the table without worrying about mess.

  • Coloring Sheets and Crayons for Little Ones

    Young diners are entertained during waits with coloring sheets and crayons provided right at the table.

  • Celebratory Birthday Hospitality

    Staff help mark birthday milestones with dedicated, warm attention that makes guests of honour feel super welcomed and celebrated.

  • Welcome Balloons for Children

    Families dining with children receive welcome balloons given to every kid at the table.

Before you head over

Practical advice on dining mechanics, portion sizing, and dietary options for your visit

  • Dress for a Hands-On, Messy Meal

    Expect table-dumped seafood boil bags where you peel and crack by hand. Bibs and gloves are provided to manage the splatter, but casual clothing is strongly advised.

  • Order Conservatively and Plan for Leftovers

    Bag portions are substantial and easily shared, often feeding more people than listed; order conservatively or be prepared to ask for takeaway containers.

  • Confirm Halal and Flavor Selections

    The kitchen accommodates dietary requirements with certified halal seafood boils, featuring Cajun and Sha-Bang spice blends without alcohol-infused bases.

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