Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Preston

"5/5 all roundI’ve been here many times and never been disappointed. Extra praise to these guys because I’ve noticed that their prices..."

Darren

"I came here with my family of 6 for my birthday and it was a fantastic experience. We ordered so much food and there wasn’t one person who wasn’t..."

L.H

"We went on a Friday night and it was either 9pm booking or 6pm. We went at 6 and the place wasnt so busy just yet. Service was super quick and..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Had a Valentine dinner here. I definitely enjoyed the fried cauliflower and give that a full score . They have a good selection of drinks. Steak..."

Amid

"I love this place. So much good food and drinks selection. Although I would like to see a larger vegetarian option. There's a couple which are nice...."

ARMANEATS

"Dexter is a very famous restaurant in Melbourne serving American BBQ style food. We went on a weekday for lunch during our most recent..."

Stelly

"Visited Dexter over the weekend and was not disappointed! Been here once before and the food and service were on point. We ordered the Hot Meat..."

Nina Ngo

"The only disappointing thing is the lighting for the photos of these absolutely phenomenal dishes.The steak was cooked perfectly, mash was..."

Clarissa Om

"food was freaking amazing. will definitely come back again..."

Kelvin

"WOW! Tastiest food I've had in a long time. Everything was executed on point from our drinks (beer and barrel aged negroni), our food (caramel short..."

Yuan Diego

"What a delicious meat feast we had! The dishes were flawless in taste, just a little long on the wait times for dishes to be served - but otherwise..."

Cmzajicek

"4.5On our recent visit to Dexter we pretty much went for our tried and true favourites. We got a large plate of the Caramel short ribs which..."

Mike W

"Couldn't fault it. Food was great, service was great, music was nice and subtle, good prices. Great..."

Lestki Lestki

"Loved everything here! Amazing food and friendly staff! A perfect place to hangout with..."

Ranna Zheng

"First time here after a lot of recommendations and I can say I was not disappointed! We ordered a bit of everything but what stood out the most were..."

Danny Nguyen

"Wow 😮 that food was spectacular! Every time we have been here the result is the same - we leave totally satisfied! The short rib is the thing that..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"I wanna give 5+ but cant. Fantastic..."

Xiaotian Liu

"Had been meaning to try Dexter for a while now and finally made the trip on a Friday night.The restaurant was busy and the vibe was great. We..."

Potatolover

"came here on our anniversary and the staff are so nice 🤩 it gets really busy real quick so don’t forget to book!!too good didn’t even..."

ALICE ⚡️

"I’ve been umming and ahring about this review and what I should rate this placeBased on venue, food and most of the service this place is a as..."

Jonathan Voulgaris

"Came here for my birthday tonight.Lovely service Lovely companyLovely food It was a special moment with my dear friend and I got..."

Taylor Le

"Yep, these guys are highly rated for a reason. Long time Dexter Fan and all I can say is that their meats are amazing, their sides are amazing and..."

Vizual.Eater

"The best bbq we have ever tasted. The caramelized short rib are to die for! Everyone recommended the brisket, it was good. But given a choice we’ll..."

Chen Wenjie

"Oh my god. First time eating here and I was blown away. Everything was so so so good! Started off with the meat donuts which had a familiar taste..."

Judy

"@dexter_melbourne -- Where the meatlovers meet.Had the kurobuta pork loin accompanied with bone marrow mash,sourdough bread,pickles and a salad. The..."

M3lissa____

"Been here quite a few times and absolutely love it. Have tried a range of items from the menu and my favourites include the cured pork jowl, the..."

M&B

"Had a father's day meal at Dexters and was very pleased with the place.Service was friendly and efficient. The meat donuts were a great..."

Kestella94

"Great enjoyable food..."

Tony

"Picked up this place after looking at reviews and there yesterday.Well I struggled to locate the joint as there is no name sign board at front,..."

Sammy Pareek

"The meat donuts are just the bomb!! Great burgers and meat dishes looked delish. Great staff and service, busy kitchen pumping out some amazing..."

Maphilldas

"Went to Dexter for their signature ribs and were they amazing! We also tried the bun and milk/cookies. Ribs were just melting! However, they have..."

RM

"We are staying in Preston on a holiday and I searched for a local place to take a relative out for dinner - Dexter came up in my search and the..."

Sophie Gamble

"Been to Dexter now a total of 3 times and on all occasions it has been a great dining experience!The meat donuts are a must! Sweet exterior..."

ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩

"Hands down the best meat i’ve had in Melbourne! Cannot go past the caramel short rib! Delicious tender and juicy, it just falls off the bone!!..."

Jason Chu

"The burgers and brisket are amazing. But the bone marrow mash is to die for!! Don’t pass on it because of the name, trust me you won’t regret it...."

Isabelle-

"The caramelised ribs are to die for! Absolutely 100% the best ribs I’ve ever had. I would definitely consider eating here again if my bank account..."

Sibel Tokgoz

"Perfect as expected. Our favourite meal was the caramelized ribs, they are seriously the best meat we’ve ever eaten. Enjoyed the meat donuts but if..."

Nicole P

"PERFECTLY COOKEDPERFECTLY SERVEDGREAT SERVICEUNNECESSARY CORIANDERperhaps too much pickle with that brisketAnd you cannot..."

Kenny Tran

"My partner had been to Dexter a few months ago and she had nothing but amazing things to say about her visit. Her and I both love eating meat and she..."

Mr. Food

"If you after American BBQ style food, then this is the place to go. Have eaten here 3 times and can’t fault any of the food which has been..."

M_mcquinn_12

"Amazing meat quality, literally melt in your mouth and the side dishes were just as amazing. We ordered the meat Donuts, string fries, rump cap..."

Tracey Vo

"Been to this place for dinner with my family of 10 people. Have to book in advance. The shop deco is very trendy and have a joyful ambience. You will..."

Noble Foodie

"The meat heaven for all the meat lover. Food was always good and tasty. they also have big range of drinks and they also taste very good. highly..."

Jodibaby

"Meat doughnuts... why not! Very yum. Inside is a bit noisy but sitting outside in the summer watching the world go by is great. Great place to hang,..."

Tish Piaser

"This place is the American BBQ place... fantastic service with a smile. the food was amazing, in fact my mouth is watering now to go back. The meat..."

Paul J Fisher

"Yam Yam!! Its no doubt to say anything just delicious ! I will let this place to my friends. Nice cooking smell and great serving for customers...."

Be Honest

"Made the hike from Maribyrnong to Preston today to check out Dexter. This place did not disappoint! Could not fault a single dish that we ordered...."

Tina Salameh

"Its no question why Dexter is rated so highly. Consistently amazing food, lovely customer service and a casual warehouse vibe. Must try: Meat donuts..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"A consistently outstanding dining experience which exceeds expectations.The menu at Dexter is relatively small, but executed with skill,..."

Hayden

"If anyone ever asks me which restaurant is a must to try when visiting Melbourne, I’m so suggesting Dexter. There is no fault to the food. We had..."

Ignatia

"Service was impeccable. Meat donuts is a must try. Food was served timely and each dish was delicious. Highly recommend the ribs and brisket, the..."

Ptle

"This is one of the joints we have to keep revisiting. A must is the meat donuts, they have such a unique flavour and you can't fimd them anywhere..."

Sarah

"Amazing. The atmosphere, service and selection of dishes were perfect. The meat is divine - whether it's a rump cap, a burger or a lamb..."

Luke Gilbert

"So incredibly delicious, I have dreams about the bone marrow mash and their fries. Don’t get me started on the beef brisket. Love eating..."

Stevie

"We had a friend down from Sydney and I figured where better to take him than to experience Melbourne’s iconic meat donuts. While I’m not a big..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Forever one of my favourite dinner spots in Melbourne. Really good price point for amazing meals. Meat is cooked to perfection, and the mash is the..."

Kaelia

"Went for a lazy Sunday lunch with family (table of 4) on a beautiful autumn day. Ordered the smoked chicken, brisket and ribs, the chicken was moist..."

Greg Smith

"Food: 3.5/5Atmosphere: 4/5Service: 4/5Came here for the first time because of the high ratings. Hubby and I are crazy about..."

Corgi The Foodie

"Pretty good meal here. Had the chefs menu. really loved most of it. Cauliflower and zucchini were standouts as was the pork jowl. Unfortunately we..."

Danielle Wilson

"4.5 stars. We came early on a Tuesday night and had a booking but numbers were pretty sparse at 615pm. The service was attentive and friendly without..."

Mike W

"Everyone says this is the best cheeseburger in Melbourne...and it definitely lives up to the reputation!! The burger is tender and smokey with a..."

Linda

"Dexter's offerings successfully satisfied our carnivorous cravings. The location is away from the main shopping and eatery strip. Friendly greeting..."

J0yy173

"Dexter is a bit of a drive for us but so worth it that we make the trip at least once a fortnight. The food is amazing and there's a great choice..."

Mike Wilkinson

"Super soft meat, possibly the most tender beef I have ever experienced. My kids were gobsmacked. Relaxed atmosphere, not so sure about the reddish..."

Matt

"Best American BBQ in Melbourne so far. We haven't been to a place that left us a great impression like this in a long time.1. Service..."

One Piggy & A Bear

"Hot Meat Donuts I love the combination of sweet and savoury flavours, and the hot meat donuts are just perfect. If I could order 100 of these..."

Kathy Chen

"Best food in town. Friendly staff and nicely ranged menu. We have fined here 3 times and will definitely be back. Also offer take away options and..."

Dimmy Georgiadis

"Meat Donut: fluffy, perfectly cooked, but 3+/5 flavour only Ribs: fatty and tender, great!Aged porterhouse: awesome flavour, excellent!..."

Picky But Fair

"Dexter has always been on my go to list and this weekend we made it. Unassuming on a pretty busy street, it is almost easy to miss without signage..."

PS91

"Dexter was nothing short of amazing, living up to the high reviews. The meat donut was a fantastic combination of sweet and savoury, biting through a..."

W

"Food was exceptional. Perfect, big portion, lots of variety on the plate, cannot recommend the food more. Amazing. Docked one star for unfinished..."

Dan

"Meats, buns and booze. A dynamic trio. I absolutely love the meat plates from Dexter. They're flavourful and melt in your mouth worthy. I especially..."

Eat with Josephine

"Been wanting to come here for a long time and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The lamb rib portion size was larger than expected for an entree and..."

Janine Chan

"Had the donut meat balls. They are super delicious and highly recommended. Had the sorbet with jelly, which I wasn't very impressed with. The jelly..."

Nguyen Hoa My

"Amazing service and food this place has to offer. Loved the sweet and sour cauliflower with miso ranch. There was a nice crisp on the glaze and the..."

Vanessa Wong-Lee

"Fantastic all round experience with great food and service. A really consistent establishment that is still one of the big restaurants to dine in the..."

David Ung

"Punchy, bright, complex food flavours. Simply delicious. Great food, friendly attentive service, pleasant ambience. The lamb ribs with chimichurri..."

Mui Yen Thoo

"One of the wonderful places to have range selection of meat, if you are really into grilled meat or steak. Tried both the beef loin, beef ribs, pork..."

David Shi

"Really great ambience and even better food! We were rolling out of the restaurant by the time we finished. I think the quality of the food was worth..."

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Lestki Lestki

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Luke Gilbert

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