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Made an online booking however it didn't appear on their system, luckily for us it was pretty empty when we arrived. Beers on tap are limited which was a bit disappointing but we made do. We ordered their smoked meat platter for 2 between the 3 of us with a few sides as substitute, I'm not sure what the seafood platters were doing in an American BBQ restaurant however.
Brisket was undeniably soft and juicy but the absence of smokiness was apparent, in fact it was like that on most meats. I really enjoyed both the chicken and lamb sausages, both very meaty and went well with the accompanying sauces, especially the hot sauce. The pulled pork shoulder was equally soft and had a nice peppery seasoning to it but the real winner was the pork ribs, that dry rub on it was fantastic and the meat was very soft. My friends didn't like theirs as much citing that it was dry, they weren't too sure about the dry rub either. There were also a pair of massive chicken drumsticks for good measure, pink from the smoking process and strung away nicely.
The sides were hit and miss. The brussel sprouts with caramelised onions were more onions than sprouts unfortunately. The mushrooms with butter garlic and thyme is a predictable favourite and I was a bit impartial to the roasted potatoes, crispy skin, slightly blackened and not a buttery inside as I'd like.
For dessert we got their Meatwork's apple crumble, I found the crumble to be a bit lazy and it felt like I was having my morning museli with milk. They skipped the whole baking process to give it that crunchy crumble texture, rather we got raw museli instead.
Their strong point is definitely their smoked meats, a beer or two makes it that much more enjoyable.
Meat meat and more more, all smoked beautifully. Great variety on the menu and all the meats seem well cooked and were tasty. Special mention to the pork belly and lamb sausage but it was all good. Probably 4.5/5
Had this place on the radar for quite some time, so glad we tried it out last night for V. day! We ordered the meat platter and it was absolutely delicious. The mrs loved the pulled pork, I couldnt get enough of the ribs and brisket! would go back
Haven’t been for a while and the new menu is fantastic. The seafood share platter was tasty, especially the mussels. Our boys loved the bbq ribs. Service was excellent. Great upmarket place with a relaxed atmosphere. Will be back.
Great food and staff. Inviting atmosphere with dim lights and industrial barn-like atmosphere. Ordered the Meatworksco Smoked Meat Platter for two of us. Comes with 20 Hour Smoked Hand Torn Pork Shoulder, 24 Hour Smoked Sliced Beef Brisket, 8 Hours Smoked DRY Rub Pork Ribs, Roasted Lamb & Rosemary Sausage, Roasted Classic Pork Sausage, Smoked Chicken Drumettes, Meatworksco BBQ Sauce, Chilli Sauce and Tomato Relish. Everything was delicious but you need to eat the chicken, sausage and brisket early before it goes dry. Sauces added a nice punch and helped with dryness. Affagato and sticky date pudding for dessert, both delicious. Will come back again!
Wandering past this in the late morning, we smelt the beautiful aromas of smoked meat. Had a quick chat with the chef who told us to come back for lunch. What a good decision! I had the smoked pork hot dog with chips for $13 and it was damn tasty and I’ll definitely come back!
Pretty simple feedback to give about this restaurant. It’s got a cool modern/warehouse kinda vibe, the service is swift & casual. No frills food but the quality is certainly there. I’ve been to quite a few smoked BBQ meat restaurants and this was my favourite - no fuss, but real flavours right in front of you! The 24 hour smoked beef brisket was to die for!! The Mac & Cheese with smoked Brisket was banging - but for $13 seemed small. Fries & Asian greens were a delightful side dish to accompany the seriously tasty meat platter. No complaints really. Good meat, tasty, fast service.
If you’re not after anything super duper fancy then it’s bang on!!! Yum. Small wine list but definitely enough to accompany the meat. Would go back for sure.
I’ve been here 4 times! The lamb ribs honestly deserve 5 stars because they are the best I’ve ever tried and served with a sauce that tastes like heaven!
Sadly they aren’t cooking lamb ribs for now which we found out on our last visit. Pork ribs were good but not as good as the lamb! Price is steep but worth it for the lamb ribs honestly .
Will return once lamb ribs return!
WE ATE RIBS WITH THIS DUDE.
Meatworks rubs The Dear Luncher up the right way. The introduction to what Meatworks had to offer was made via their excellent platter deal. For around $60 The Dear Luncher and The Kraut Luncher were served up an array of ribs. The main beasts were represented – lamb, pork and beef. The pork ribs were dry-rubbed and they while they were indeed dry on the outside they were creating moisture in the undergarments of one Dear Luncher due to succulent vibes they were exhibiting taste-wise. The pick of the bunch though – the lamb ribs. Super-fatty and juicy, no sauce or garnishing required. Prepared wonderfully.
Roasted smashed baby potatoes and a salad of some sort also came with this deal. A great introduction to the cuisine on offer at this establishment.
Really cool industrial fit out. Fantastic service. We had meat platter and dry rubbed pork ribs. They both were delicious. It was my first time to try the dry rub style ribs and I loved it. We will be back.
Came here with a group of 8 a few weeks ago. Ordered the XXL Platter and Ribs. The meat was cooked very well and the ambience was great. Good for large groups in particular those who can eat a lot of protein! We ended up taking some back to the accommodation for the next few days and it still tasted great. the wedges were also tasty, thick and had a little crunch. The platter gives a great mix, but probably better to order a smaller one in the future and try some of the other items on the menu! 😋👍🏼🐄
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Walked in and got a seat at the long communal table with a QR code to view the menu and place an order. Had the following from the menu:
- Philly cheesesteak slider; warm toasted potato bun which was very soft. There was a lot of melted gooey cheese and the diced wagyu brisket was tender. Very tasty but needed a bit more meat.
- Small meat platter; beef brisket and pulled pork were tender but not soft and juicy. Sausages were snappy with some spice and peppery taste. Pork ribs had two bones but really only enough meat for one. Best part of the platter was the chicken drumsticks; soft and moist with a nice spicy flavour. However the pork belly was overcooked; very dry and a lot of chewing. The sauces were alright, wasn't particularly outstanding.
- Beef ribs; ordered this separately as it was not included in the meat platter. Meat was tender and fatty, very tasty with the sweet glaze.
- Fat chips; perfectly cooked with a crispy layer and packed with fluffy potato. Lightly salted and goes well with the garlic mayo dip
Overall a decent meat feast. Not sure if it's worth getting the platter as it cost similar and you might get more ordering each meat separately. Recommend the Philly cheesesteak slider if you like a lot of cheese, fat chips which were amazing, chicken drumsticks and beef ribs.
Awesome BBQ @Meatworksco
Their impeccable brisket, bold-flavoured pulled pork, ribs, chicken and and delicious sides most definitely delivered a tasty, hearty feed that’s bound to satisfy any hunger pangs. Great to see an Aussie business pumping out great American style barbecue.
For those who love a good authentic American BBQ, Must try.
I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to eat at Meatworks for a while. I finally went and ordered the platter for two. While it was a bit overpriced for the amount of food the taste made it worthwhile. The chicken was overly salty but the rest was spot on. Even the brisket was good!
Stumbled on this restaurant while walking and it was delicious! The ribs and brisket were so tender and the chicken wing was so crunchy! Very good service, friendly manager and the decor is super interesting. Can see myself coming back with a bigger group!
smokin/grill protein for meat lovers. You can tell the chef puts lots of effort to the food. There is really not much to say bout the top notch food Meatworksco serving. However I would say the following improvement should be considered:
1. It's good to have phone order and pay option, however, it would be good to have photo display for each dish on the phone menu which helps the customer decide what drinks and food they need quicker.
2.i would also love to see more port belly on the platter dishes as it is one of the underated dish on the menu.
3.maybe it's hard, but kids menu will be a good add on even just serving simple chips with grill protein.
Honestly the best and juiciest smoked beef ribs in Melbourne! So much better than anything at Meat Stock. Friendly service and relaxed vibes. New fav spot 😊
I rarely write reviews…. But I wanted to take the time to do so because the owner was amazing and was patient and took the time to provide us amazing service! This is by far the best restaurant I’ve been to in Melbourne! The food and meat was amazing! Even the chicken tasted like smoked ham hock!
The alcoholic drinks were overly generous and environment felt so warm right down to the dining tables , which made us feel like we were at some else’s home rather than those tiny uncomfortable tables that other restaurants squish you on!
Also thank you so much for the icecream and crayons and paper for my daughter!
We didn’t get to say good bye and wanted to say thank you and see you soon as we will be back! And congrats again on your expanding family!
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