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Dexter, Preston, AU-VIC

Dexter

4.8
4.8
213 Reviews
$41 to $100
Barbecue

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2 people
22:30
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
DEXTER is a no rules approach to American BBQ brought to you by Adam Goldblatt, Sam and Tom Peasnell. Our meatery features the best Australian produce which is treated the right way. Chefs Tom (Pitt Cue Co, London) and Adam (Homeslice, London) pay homage to the low and slow traditions of American BBQ utilising smoking, chargrill techniques and pair this with flavours from Mexico, China, France and alike. The philosophy is a meat first approach, where a dish is formulated from the unique characteristics of the meat (or vegetable) for a truly unique meat experience. Think salted caramel ribs, hot meat donuts and dry aged Ribeye's.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Meat, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Northern Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Northern Suburbs

    Lively

  • Northern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dexter delights with "amazing American style food" and "awesome service." Indulge in "succulent melt-in-the-mouth beef brisket," "caramel short ribs," and "must-try meat donuts." The "creative wine list" and "great selection of beers" enhance the experience. Despite some seating comfort issues, the "friendly" staff and "welcoming atmosphere" ensure return visits.

213 Reviews
  1. Hini

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dont miss out on the hot meat donut, novel but it totally works, savoury and sweet with the tartness of the capsicum hot sauces is amazing. I also had the Cinnamon Chicken which was perfection, the gravy and pickles really made it.

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  2. Monika

    Victoria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for a birthday celebration and as always food was excellent and staff very attentive. And the pickle back is a must!!

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  3. greg

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and surprisingly good food. Wine list is creative A fun experience

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  4. Tracey

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re feeling carnivorous, this is the place to whet your appetite..! I love the straightforward and simple menu. Honestly you really can’t go wrong with any dish here. Favourites are the succulent melt-in-the-mouth beef brisket and caramel short ribs. The strip loin steak is a close second followed by the sweet, tender pork belly. The sides are perfect - creamy mash, pickles and slaw complement the rich meat. Wait staff are super easy going, relaxed yet attentive. One of my all time favourite places.

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  5. Calypso

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal and staff were nice. However, despite having set dining times, the table before us was allowed to sit into our booking time for 15mins and were not being encouraged that they needed to leave.

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  6. Victoria

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb ribs will keep me coming back every time!!

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  7. Chris (husband)

    Tasmania

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a beautiful little place to eat out Food was amazing We truely enjoyed everything we ordered Very quick and enjoyable Staff were amazing and friendly Highly recommend

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  8. Matthew

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, brilliantly designed dishes, great attention to detail. Relaxed atmos but not just a usual steak and burger place; extra layer of quality.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been here many times never disappoints especially the meat donuts You’ve gotta try them!!

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  10. Dounia

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience at Dexter with the family, great service and really tasty slow cooked ribs

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FAQs

Dexter offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9973 3577.

Dexter is rated 4.8 stars by 213 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Dexter

456 High Street, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Meat, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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