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Dexter, Preston, AU-VIC

Dexter

4.8
4.8
199 Reviews
$41 to $100
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (03) 9973 3577
  • Website
    http://www.dexter.melbourne/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    456 High Street, Preston, AU-VIC 3072
  • Area
    Preston
  • Cross Street
    High Street and Murray Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Preston Train Station<br />
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Snacks

  • Hot Meat Donuts

    House hot sauce

    • eachA$7.00

  • Charred Masala CornA$12.00

    Kewpie mayo, chilli, lime (2pcs)

    • Sweet N' Sour CauliflowerA$19.00

      Miso ranch

      • Raw Beef TartareA$21.00

        Potato crisps

        • Hot Smoked Lamb RibsA$22.00

          Chimichuri

          Burgers

          • Buffalo Fried ChickenA$18.00

            Slaw, nori, sesame

            • Dry Aged CheeseburgerA$18.00

              Burger sauce, pickles

              • Smoked MushroomA$16.00

                Slaw, pickles, our hp sauce

                • Pulled Pork KatsuA$17.00

                  Slaw, pickles, nori, sesame

                  • Smoked Brisket BunA$18.00

                    Slaw, pickles, carolina sauce

                    Meat

                    All meat comes w, house pickles, bone marrow mash, slaw and bread. Designed to feed one person

                    • Cinnamon Rubbed ChickenA$30.00

                      ½ smoked chook

                      • Apple Glazed Pork BellyA$38.00

                        250g cooked weight

                        • Smoked Beef BrisketA$38.00

                          250g cooked weight

                          • Caramel Short RibA$44.00

                            250g cooked weight

                            • O'Connors Premium Strip Loin SteakA$42.00

                              250g raw weight

                              • Grilled Berkshire Pork LoinA$42.00

                                300g raw weight

                                • 30 Day Dry Aged Rib EyeA$85.00

                                  (Sharing) 500g raw weight

                                  Extra

                                  • Coz Wedge SaladA$10.00

                                    'Everything seasoning', parmesan cream, dill

                                    • Bone Marrow MashA$10.00

                                      Beef demi glace

                                      • Fries, Cinnamon SaltA$10.00

                                        BBQ mayo

                                        • Compressed Watermelon SaladA$12.00

                                          Golden vinaigrette, shiso, mint

                                          • Charred BroccoliniA$12.00

                                            Koji caramelised onion, crispy onion, lemon

                                            Kids

                                            • CheeseburgerA$14.00

                                              Cheese, ketchup & fries

                                              • ChickenburgerA$14.00

                                                Cheese, BBQ mayo & fries

                                                Sweet

                                                • Milk & CookiesA$14.00

                                                  Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, milk icecream

                                                  • Banana Pana CottaA$13.00

                                                    Honey joy, runny honey

                                                    Last updated: 7 February 2023

                                                    What 199 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
                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                    Loved For

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Best Overall

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Best Food

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Best Service

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Best Ambience

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Best Value

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Great for brunch

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Good for business meals

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Good for groups

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Neighbourhood gem

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Lively

                                                    • Northern Suburbs

                                                      Most Booked

                                                    Review summary

                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                    Dexter is a culinary delight, known for its "devilishly delicious" meat donuts and "exemplary" brisket. The "amazing" caramel ribs and perfectly cooked steaks are crowd favorites. While service is generally "awesome," some find it a bit rushed. With a welcoming atmosphere and "great vibe," Dexter remains a top choice.

                                                    200 Reviews

                                                    1. Sharon

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      1 review

                                                      4.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      Dexter has a great vibe! The staff know the menu to help with suggestions if needed. Extensive drink selection including no alcohol selections. The food is next level outstanding. The bench seat in the front room is a bit uncomfortable (sorry), it's hard to get comfie on it. Staff are really friendly. It's chill and we love it.

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                                                    2. Lachlan

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      3 reviews

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      What an absolute delight of an experience Dexter has incredible food, great service and a very welcoming atmosphere A+++

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                                                    3. Matt

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      The food was awesome. The meats were perfectly cooked. A really good menu. The sauces that went with the meats wear great too

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                                                    4. Darlene

                                                      London

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      5 reviews

                                                      Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      A great night out with friends, this place never disappoints. Food is so delicious and service is top notch…. Cocktails are great too!

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                                                    5. James

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 1 November 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Excellent food and service. Highly recommended place.

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                                                    6. Dominic

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      1 review

                                                      4.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 30 October 2024

                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                      2. Food 4
                                                      3. Service 4
                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                      First time but will return food was very good and service attentive

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                                                    7. Christina

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 13 October 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      I have heard a lot about Dexter from my sister and each time she visited Melbourne, Dexter is the place that she must go for the Beef Brisket and Caramel Ribs. We had this yesterday and OMG the food was so good. Both meats were so tender and the taste was to the perfection. We will return 👏🏻🙏😇🥰

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                                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 2 October 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Love everything about Dexter! The food is always consistent.

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                                                    9. Claire

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      1 review

                                                      5.0

                                                      1 review

                                                      Dined on 1 September 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      So delicious - every time. The mash with garlic and marrow is TO DIE FOR.

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                                                    10. Daniel

                                                      Melbourne

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      5.0

                                                      2 reviews

                                                      Dined on 1 September 2024

                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                      2. Food 5
                                                      3. Service 5
                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                      Beat pork belly I’ve had, brisket was delicious also highly recommend

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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 199 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                    Make a booking

                                                    2 people
                                                    19:00
                                                    Booked 11 times today

                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                    Google Map for Dexter

                                                    456 High Street, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

                                                    Additional information

                                                    • Cross Street
                                                      High Street and Murray Road
                                                    • Area
                                                      Preston
                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                      Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:30
                                                    • Price
                                                      $41 to $100
                                                    • Cuisines
                                                      Barbecue, Meat, Steak
                                                    • Dining style
                                                      Casual Dining
                                                    • Dress code
                                                      Casual Dress
                                                    • Parking details
                                                      Street Parking
                                                    • Public transit
                                                      Preston Train Station
                                                    • Payment Options
                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                    • Additional
                                                      Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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