Came by for dinner as we had just come from the Southbank DFO. It is one of the many restaurants lining the river in this area. We had options of sitting inside or out, and we opted for in. The outside area was on the riverside so it is quite a nice place to eat if it's not too hot.
Quite a few food options, both for meat eaters and non-meat eaters. I had the grilled corn and the halloumi skewers. We were seated next to the grill and it was nice watching the chefs grilling and then dressing the food. The food was tasty but thought it was on the pricey side. Unsurprisingly, it is suited for carnivores.
it was a really nice environment with a great view, the food was great and it came fast. The cauliflower fries were my highlight, but the rest of the sides were probably a bit pricy for the serving size. Otherwise, the steak was cooked well but the medium well was a bit undercooked. It was good how the kids food came first, and the rest of the wait time was great too. Overall the staff were nice and the ambience was great, with lovely decoration. There wasn’t a specialty dish or anything that would urge us to come back again but it was a good experience nevertheless :)
With a maitre d showing you to your table, Meat Market is definitely a grand place.
Ordered:
🥩 250gm grain fed scotch fillet: with mashed potatoes, green beans and red wine jus ($29.00)
+ 🍹 lemon lime bitter
Review:
Scotch fillet is a good cut of steak, especially when you have it cooked medium! Can be considered blasphemy for some, but medium is awesome for me.
The mashed potatoes was soft and creamy, with the green beans adding that crunch and texture.
The fat on the scotch fillet steak was cooked just right that it gave you a savoury punch; the flavour making your stomach feel so happy and full.
As others have mentioned, the service is a bit difficult. Especially when I was sitting outside with my friend, getting her attention ended up with me chasing her down and back into the main restaurant haha.
$30 is definitely a bit exxy for lunch though...but worth for a once in a while treat 🥳.
Both the eye-fillet and ribs were cooked nicely. However, the portion of the ribs was embarrassing. $36 for 5 ribs. Rip off much? The sides were also mediocre. My husband was suspicious that the wedges served with the ribs were purchased frozen wedges. The dessert was so-so. A nice meat meal, not of good value for your money.
First time in Melbourne and stumbled on this place when wandering along the south wharf esplanade. Nice and warm with a relaxed atmosphere. The music was quieter than most of the surrounding restaurants and one of the reasons I put my foot in the door. Bonus was to have a nice view of the night lights glistening down the river. The service was great, I was seated quickly and did not have to wait long for the lovely duck and porcini ravioli, which I thoroughly enjoyed along with the months showcased Victorian Shiraz from the menu.
I've stopped by the meat marker another place set by the docklands. Set by the water it was relaxing to watch the water and have a beer. Didn't try any food in this occasion
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My reviews
Tom, Sam and the Meat Marketeers are most fortunate to have Emily on their team. She excels in all areas of hospitality oriented customer service and is very swift in getting things done.
We were particularly impressed with her respect and time to given to the senior citizens dining alongside us, something that we see less and less of these days.
The service complimented the food on this occasion, though we assure you that's not a bad thing!
That food though. Double lamb chops basking gloriously 'twixt a lake of red onion jus, with pontoons of sweet potatoes bobbing merrily alongside (I swear we're not wasted while writing this we only had one glass of red wine each 😏)
A dark chocolate fortress of fondant, adorned with spires of almond brittle comprised half of our shared dessert. The second innings hit us for six straight into a sticky mess of date pudding and vanilla ice cream. Ohhhh yessss.
We totally resonate with the kind of commerce being transacted at the Meat Market. These humble merchants shall return!
Really good steak 🥩 a bit expensive but worth a try~
Love the juicy burger 🍔 too
Next to the water but not much of a view..
Waitress was in training but excellent service
Would come back again 💕
Went to have lunch with wife and friend, it was lovely. The waitress have been very friendly, and food quality is absolutely amazing. We sat outdoor which was great in summer.
I have been to Meat Market several times and I also found that although it looks a bit upmarket, they are really good for kids.
They have a dedicated kids menu as well that’s consists of steak frites (steak and fries), burger and fries, fish and chips and chicken... although they are not very healthy the portion size is pretty good for $15. My hubby and eldest both ordered burgers (one normal and one kids meal) and we could barely tell them apart from the size! (However obviously my husband’s one tasted better as it had a better cut of meat and more seasoning)
My other kiddo had steak and fries and he loved that as well.
I wasn’t feeling hungry so I only had a salmon crudo. I find the fish is fresh but not super fresh and it doesn’t have much flavours or contrasting textures in it. I would have love some crunch and maybe some flavoured oil (maybe basil infused or dill infused oil) through. I also got a cheeky glass of Prosecco which goes really well with the salmon crudo. Yum yum
It was a mixed bag for me.
It started brilliantly with the starter of chicken and corn croquette. This was my first time eating a croquette, and it exceeded my expectations. The texture, the flavour, the presentation, all five stars.
The mains were where things let me down. I had a medium well eye fillet. The steak itself was amazing, cooked to perfection, super tender, superb flavour. But the sides of onion and chips made the whole dish looked very cheap, especially the fact the chips were thin cut.
My partner has a lamb rump. The lamb was a lot rawer than what we liked each to be. The sides were very salty. The only good thing about this dish was the portion, which was very generous.
Thankfully the meal ended superbly with the Tiramisu. Perfect dessert to share for two, fantastic presentation, rich flavour.
The service was also great, all the staffs were very friendly. I would have rated 4.5 stars overall if I can, but definitely not 5. So I can only give it a 4.
This spot is magnificent! The staff was fantastic and the nourishment was splendid. Bunches of decisions yet can suggest the eye filet, rosemary potatoes, and seared cauliflower. Simple to get to with loads of stopping close by and they offer bunches of treats or you can go for a short walk after supper along the water as there are heaps of spots to snatch some sweet. Can get somewhat smoky inside as the steaks are cooked in the cafe before you yet it disperses rapidly. The incredible eating background in an extraordinary spot!
This place is awesome! The staff were excellent and the food was brilliant. Lots of choices but can definitely recommend the eye fillet, rosemary potatoes and fried cauliflower. Easy to get to with lots of parking nearby and they offer lots of dessert or you can take a short stroll after dinner along the water as there's lots of places to grab some dessert. Can get a little smoky inside as the steaks are cooked in the middle of the restaurant in front of you but it dissipates quickly. Excellent dining experience in a great spot!!!
Awesome place. We had a great fun.
Came by for dinner as we had just come from the Southbank DFO. It is one of the many restaurants lining the river in this area. We had options of sitting inside or out, and we opted for in. The outside area was on the riverside so it is quite a nice place to eat if it's not too hot.
Quite a few food options, both for meat eaters and non-meat eaters. I had the grilled corn and the halloumi skewers. We were seated next to the grill and it was nice watching the chefs grilling and then dressing the food. The food was tasty but thought it was on the pricey side. Unsurprisingly, it is suited for carnivores.
Nice patio seating option to enjoy the weather and a little people watching. Lemon pepper calamari was cooked and seasoned well. Steak was done right at medium rare and was tasty without extra sauces. Service was prompt and friendly. Pricing was a little steep for the quality and quantity of the food.
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