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
We both had an eye fillet coldslaw frys and dianne sauce medium to well was cooked perfectly. Staff were very friendly location was great. Had a bottle of Pino which went down great. So happy to have found a place in melbourne that can cook a steak perfectly. Came the same time last year nothing has changed.
Found this place strolling along around near DFO south wharf and decided to try it out for late lunch. We had the express lunch and ordered the Lamb cutlets & the Swordfish. The lamb cutlets were great however be aware that there is not much lamb as there is fat. Other than that, the meal was perfect size and had a refreshing chickpea salad as an accompaniment. The swordfish was perfect and beautifully plated. Definitely recommend this place for lunch. Staff were friendly as well.
Absolutely hands down the best restaurant experiences I’ve ever had !!!
I use to work for a celebrity chef in the United States of America and I have never seen such outstanding friendly efficient service, quality food and excellent experiences in my time there.
This was beyond belief a magical night and to be seated with the event planers and host made it that much more special.
Neil and I are both truly grateful for our whole experience, so we thoroughly thank the entire team.
I visit MM regularly for their lunch specials. The attentive and welcoming service is always well complemented by a buzzing vibe. 100% recommend their swordfish lunch special and the burger is also delish.
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For our team lunch for 10 people we decided to check out the Express lunch menu - with a great choice of the One Course $20, two Courses $29 and three Courses $34 was a great offer.
Including a glass of house wine, pot of Furphy or soft drink we were very happy with the quick efficient service.
We tried everything from the pan fried “Aphrodite” haloumi, chargrilled zucchini, red peppers, eggplant, fresh herbs lemon to the basque style chicken bites, with smoked paprika and roasted red peppers were very delicious along with the a
charred sourdough...will be back for this 😋.
I enjoyed my Murray River salt and pink peppercorn dusted Port Philip Bay calamari with which was cooked well, tender crispy with a very generous serving of the rocket and roasted garllic aioli
We also enjoyed the chargrilled Swordfish with cauliflower puree, pepperonata and aged balsamic and the pan roasted chicken breast with brocolini, capers, mint, chilli and lemon.
But the most popular meal was the classic Black Angus Cheeseburger with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and fries.
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My first experience at Meat Market was on Tuesday 10 July, and what an experience it was. Last minute decision to walk into what looked like a busy and thriving venue. The waitstaff were absolutely lovely and accomodating and without fuss arranged a table for us and the kids.
Kids entertainment in the form of colouring activities and even a menu they could colour on meant that I got to enjoy a glass of wine and delicious dinner with my best friend.
We ordered the Cape to Coast... WOW! Talk about food for your dollar!! You can’t beat this! The steak was cooked to perfection, the scallops and Morton bay bug were to die for!! And the oysters... YUM!
This also included 2 glasses of wine EACH... all of this for only $84! No where else in Melb can you eat such amazing delicious food, paired with a perfect wine for $84!
On what was a busy night, the atmosphere was thriving, smiles on everyone’s faces, happy kids and happy me!
I would HIGHLY recommend this venue and the Cape to Coast for couples, families, birthdays, any event really.
5 stars to Meat Market!!!!
Good service, nice layout of the place. The grill is set in the middle of the dining area so you can see your steak as it's being cooked. Had the rib eye, was cooked medium rare as requested and very nice. I have to say it was disappointing to see very little in terms of salads - even as a side dish, they only had a simple cos lettuce that came dressed in lime juice and parsley. Nice, but really would be great if they could just add another salad or two to go with the meat. Good selection of wine and drinks in general. Nice view of the Yarra if you can get a seat outside.
I went there this afternoon for family Christmas lunch had a steak medium rare and chips it was very nice all for $20.00 would go back there
We love the mains here but the chicken breast and pork belly are so delish! A standard usual for us :-)
A lovely place to come after a walk around the wharf!
We shared the smoke house special which was 2 smoked meats and sides for $60.
Food was pretty good though I did have to add my own seasoning as I felt it was all very under seasoned.
Great ambience sat looking out over the Yarra river.
Had the lunch time beef rib special..$25 inc drinks
The pumpkin ricotta gnocchi were also tasty
The meat was tender enough to fall of the bone.. will be returning soon.
Popped in for a drunk prior to dinner elsewhere and gee can they make a martini (lychee in case you're wondering). Fairly slick interior and riverside positioning is always lovely. We hung around until the end of the fairly decent happy hour. Not a bad spot for post work drinks on a Friday night. I'll clearly have to return as that 1.2kg tomahawk steak has my name all over it
One of the most talked place is Meat Market due to the place is along side the river with amazing view and nice cool breeze. For lunch we order the fish and chips, I was surprised when I received it because it actually a whole fish cut in half, battery and deep fried. The steak here is nice. Tho it can get very very pack and you might have to wait longer than normal for food. The service here is great, lovely, friendly waitress who is very helpful when it comes to allergies. This resturant is pram, baby and children friendly the table has heaps of room apart from the next. Very spacey, and the outside area is undercover.
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
+3.5
Another lovely evening dinning by the waterfront. You can't dine at South Wharf and not sit outside! . Like Bangpop we've been here just once, as part of a progressive exploration food tour. Why don't we dine here more often? It's far, and you're paying for the location, which is lovely on a midsummer night. Thanks to Dimmi's 50% offer we've been exploring much more than usual this month.
Friendly atmosphere and can't fault the service. My dinner date had the privilege of being able to order the 70 day old dried beef steak, which was a first due to the timing of the dish (only available on the menu for 2 days). Ordered medium rare, but unfortunately it was undercooked and came out blue and cold. Had to send it back. Take 2, the steak came out perfect and tasted great, but then the red wine reduction mixed with the red wine jus made the sauce very sticky and gave the meal an unpleasant taste. I ordered the chicken breast with gnocchi, pumpkin and sage butter - Beautiful! Chicken was just a tad over cooked but possibly because I had to wait for my dates dinner to arrive before I ate. Was very oily but still tasty and very filling. Very nice place to eat
nevertheless.
Definitely great value for money and good tasty food for lunch. Went there for a team lunch and we ordered the $20 lunch special. I had the steak frittes which was cooked perfectly the way I like it (medium well). You also get a drink, I got a lemon lime bitters. The food portion was generous, service was friendly. They can be busy on Fridays! Definitely recommended !
Really really good steakhouse! Excellent variety of other meals too. We received fantastic service from all the wait staff and food arrived promptly. Steaks were well cooked to everyone's liking and the vegetarian gnocchi was very very tasty. Would definitely go again.
Went in the other night with a mate, and without a booking on a fairly busy Wednesday night they promptly moved a few things around and found us a table.
We were on a meat mission, and the Tomahawk did not disappoint!! They even have a Tomahawk special on Thursday for those who want to experience this awesome cut cooked to perfection, with aone wine thrown in.
Only minor letdown was the quality of options of sides. Personally i prefer more options to balance the dead cow on my plate, but i know it is enough for sone people!
We had a very unique and different wedding reception for our son on the weekend at an excellent venue Staff at Meat Market were amazing, very attentive service, very high attention to detail making everyone feel welcome and invited, with the kitchen the center of attention , an integrated outdoor pizza station bar at the rear and a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. A must if looking for a city and river setting in a bustling area. Definitely capable of taking on the big events.Such a memorable perfect occasion with all the guests commenting"Best Wedding Ever!" great venue for mingling not sitting at set table like usual traditional weddings.Cannot recommend this venue enough.
We went there for dinner a couple of weeks ago and had the steak on the bone, the food was delicious. The steak was melt in your mouth, along with yummy chips and asparagus. The Bernais sauce was Devine and our French waiter Francois was friendly and funny.
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
+3.5
Lunched here at 11:40 am and ordered a $20 lunch special of grilled Chicken (gem cos, cherry tomato, prosciutto with kewpie dressing), which included a drink, then for dessert their Chocolate Fondue (strawberry sorbet, crème anglais & chocolate soil) at $15. The Chicken was served steaming hot & within 12 minutes of ordering and was really nice and even though the chicken was of reasonable quantity the overall plate was half full of gem cos. The dessert however took an eternity to be served, about 35 minutes but full of contrasting flavours. The waitress Lily who served me was very friendly & carried a great smile, obviously she likes working there but seriously this venue needs more than 2 wait staff even for a moderately busy lunch period, all the apologies and reasons given don't really make up for the long dessert delay.
The Juror's Verdict: Food 3.5/5, Service Provision 4/5, Will I return: Maybe - I wasn't overly impressed
Phill Jury (food critic & writer)
Southwharf is one of those places you forget is so close and has so much good stuff going on with a couple of good pubs, several good restaurants including great Japanese, Vietnamese, Spanish and German. Meat Market is your legendary steak place, with a fridge boasting 1.2kgs Tomahawk steaks you know this is serious! Dinner time can indulge in oysters, croquettes, lamb shanks and pork belly as well as some very reasonably priced steaks with eye fillet, Scotch, Cape Grim Porterhouse or a whole roast duck!
Gastrology recently explored the South Wharf Promenade on a gastronomic tour of six eateries. It was a delight to visit Melbourne’s oldest but newest riverside neighbourhood. The dining showcased the versatility of the dining precinct through the Progressive Dinner's five-course degustation which took us through the renowned Melbourne restaurants Akachochin, Bohemian, BangPop, Common Man and Meat Market.
Set in the stunning South Wharf precinct, Meat Market offers pasture fed beef from some of Australia’s best ethical producers, as well as chicken, seafood, lamb and kangaroo sourced in Victoria. Hearty proteins are available in all forms and sizes (think Cape Grim porterhouses and Kilcoy eye fillets) and come dressed with a range of classic sauces, from Bordelaise jus to a trio of mustards. Those looking to impress can turn it up a notch with a whole roast duck or 1kg of crispy pork belly, although make sure to leave up to a 45 minute wait for these gems busy periods.
Went there on a rainy afternoon, too late for lunch and too early for dinner. My friend and i got offered the snack menu which still had a great selection on it. No disapointment on the food, the wine and the service, will come back, whether it is raining or not !
Meat market is a cool place with a chill vibe, an open kitchen in the centre of the restaurant and cool little features. The menu is not huge but has a variety of options to satisfy any appetite! The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Tender, finger-licking good ribs covered with a sweet maple bourbon glaze - delicious from the first bite. This is a haven for the carnivores, serving the usual cuts and forms. Beware - you won't fit into your usual size in the nearby DFO after finishing here.
Popped in for a quick
Lunch & had the 200g porterhouse steak with chips & bernaise, steak was well cooked as were the chips. The sauce was flavoursome & it didn't take me long to devour this meal. Has heard the meat here was pretty good & it certainly did not disappoint
Stumbled here after a long morning of shopping at DFO one Saturday. Quick and attentive service. Fish and chips were a hit with my boyfriend. I had the wagyu burger which i found very nice but a tad undercooked for my liking. Bill came to approx $55 for the 2 of us. Overall wasn't blown away so probably wouldn't be back....but nice place nonetheless
Lining the banks of the Yarra and part of the South Wharf precinct, the Meat Market serves up well prepared fare. We popped in on a weekend for lunch and were impressed by the range of reasonably priced and delicious lunch options on offer.
“Feeling the urge to eat some meat, one Monday evening we decided to go to Meat Market South Warf – one of the only restaurants which sold steak on a Monday without an unusual eating time for 5 adults. This would be our second dining experience at this restaurant and it impressed once again. The steaks were good quality and cooked perfectly with attentive and friendly staff.”
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Stopped in for an early dinner - a random choice as it was on my way & the menu looked good. Was greeted warmly & showed to a table. Unable to sit outside (presumably these were reserved) but this was fine as the view was easily visible & inside was cooler on a warm Melbourne day.
Warm attentive service throughout my visit which always makes the experience better.
Love the decor - doors that open up to enable a great view of the river. Wooden floors with neutral colours. Love love love the open kitchen in the middle of the room!! A real plus as you can see & smell what is happening. You know you are in for a good meal when they happily show off their skills.
The wine list was not huge but had a great selection of most varieties. So good to see Rose & Pinot Gris during summer & also a great range of reds which is I think essential in a 'meat' restaurant. I chose the Bordeaux Rose which was very nice.
For my main I chose the lamb with couscous, pomegranate seeds & mint yoghurt. One of the best lamb dishes I have tried (& I've tried a lot!) The lamb was medium & meltingly tender. Rested well so that it was warm & lost minimal juice. The flavour pairing with the rest of the dish also worked well.
I was offered dessert & the selection was small but well rounded. Unfortunately I was full but would definitely try one next time.
A great find & one I will happily visit again.
Nice spot by the river. Super tasty pork chop. Good hangout for drinks with a relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. We had some tasty shared nibbles.
Date night with hubby. We didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was full so we had a drink out on the terrace and were seated before we had even finished our drinks!
The food was superb, steak cooked perfectly and the gnocchi was delicious.
Even though it was obviously very busy, the staff were attentive (especially the manager - Irish guy) and we didn't have to wait long for our food.
Make sure you try the white chocolate expresso martini - it's to die for!
Thank you for a great evening, we will be back and will definitely be recommending you to all our friends.
My husband raved about the steak and gnocchi in the grilled chicken dish was awesome. An issue with raw chicken was quickly resolved. Our daughter's meal came out quickly along with a kids pack that kept her entertained. All the male staff were brilliant. We were only served by one female staff member who didn't crack a smile until we left and she wished us an awesome night. Not sure what her issue was, she seemed to be annoyed when we asked to move from inside to a free table outside (before we had even sat down or ordered) which we only did so that the pram wouldn't get in people's way. Besides her, everything else was great.
Good quick lunch steak. Steak was cooked as requested which was great. There’s other options as well with their lunch specials (wagyu burger, I don’t remember them all). It also comes with a drink at $20.
Had the lunch special steak and chips and fish and chips with my wife.Excellent value steak cooked to perfection and fish melt in the mouth delicious all washed down with a glass of wine or beer
20 dollars best value around
Came here for a lunch special on a sunny day. Price was very reasonable and live music was playing outside. Pleasant place far from the hustle and bustle of the city, while being so close to the whole thing.
Came with my girlfriend, and Parents who were visiting form the UK. Seated next to the waiter's station which wasn't ideal, but there wasn't much other choice. The menu had plenty of options. I had the 400g Porterhouse, served Rare. BRILLIANT. Absolutely cooked to perfection (for once). The steak was the size of my forearm, a wonderful slab of meat. Pickled Peppercorn sauce and Yellow carrots on the side complimented wonderfully. My girlfriend and Dad had the Pork Rack, both of which were huge, tender and juicy. Mother had Fish of The Day, Barramundi, also a great portion size, beautifully cooked and full of flavour. The service was alright - nothing to shout home about, but the food was truly brilliant. No Chilli needed... Looking forward to coming back! Highly recommended. Circa $220 for 4 people including a few beers and a couple of glasses of wine.*Good when catering for nut allergies.
So how was the steak? In short- fantastic. I ordered mine medium rare with the red wine jus and they nailed it. The meat was still red and juicy, although unfortunately the above photo is a bit too dark to really show this. Considering Melbourne is a bit of a steak town I was genuinely surprised at the quality of the steak.
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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