Dexter

4.8

205 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Barbecue

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 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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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Barbecue, Meat, Steak
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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

What 205 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
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Northern Suburbs
Best Overall
Northern Suburbs
Best Food
Northern Suburbs
Best Service
Northern Suburbs
Best Ambience
Northern Suburbs
Best Value
Northern Suburbs
Good for business meals
Northern Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
Northern Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Northern Suburbs
Lively
Northern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dexter is a meat lover's paradise, celebrated for its "devilishly delicious" meat donuts and ribs. Guests rave about the "AMAZING" flavors and "exceptional" service. The inviting vibe and "great value" make it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors, ensuring a memorable dining experience every time.

205 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have been here many times never disappoints especially the meat donuts You’ve gotta try them!!
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Dounia
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience at Dexter with the family, great service and really tasty slow cooked ribs
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Anna
Melbourne
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Awesome funky venue. Great chilled out vibe. The must-try meat donuts are super tasty, the brisket and sides were great. Will definitely go back.
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Tina
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our whole experience at Dexter was 5*! From the easy of booking on online, to being greeted so warmly and the friendliness and attentiveness of the wait staff, to the quality and portion sizes were perfect! Thank you for exceeding our expectations. Cant’t wait to return for our next culinary delight!
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Wayne
VIP
Melbourne
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Love Love this place, amazing American style food, great selection of beers and wine, topped off with awesome service from the wonderful staff!
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Sharon
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
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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Lachlan
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
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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Matt
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 November 2024
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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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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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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FAQs

Dexter offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9973 3577.

Dexter is rated 4.8 stars by 205 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

456 High Street, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

Additional information

Cross Street
High Street and Murray Road
Area
Preston
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$A41 to $A100
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
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.dexter.melbourne/
Phone number
(03) 9973 3577

Dexter

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Additional information

Snacks

Hot Meat Donuts

Charred Masala CornA$12.00

Sweet N' Sour CauliflowerA$19.00

Raw Beef TartareA$21.00

Hot Smoked Lamb RibsA$22.00

Burgers

Buffalo Fried ChickenA$18.00

Dry Aged CheeseburgerA$18.00

Smoked MushroomA$16.00

Pulled Pork KatsuA$17.00

Smoked Brisket BunA$18.00

Meat

Cinnamon Rubbed ChickenA$30.00

Apple Glazed Pork BellyA$38.00

Smoked Beef BrisketA$38.00

Caramel Short RibA$44.00

O'Connors Premium Strip Loin SteakA$42.00

Grilled Berkshire Pork LoinA$42.00

30 Day Dry Aged Rib EyeA$85.00

Extra

Coz Wedge SaladA$10.00

Bone Marrow MashA$10.00

Fries, Cinnamon SaltA$10.00

Compressed Watermelon SaladA$12.00

Charred BroccoliniA$12.00

Kids

CheeseburgerA$14.00

ChickenburgerA$14.00

Sweet

Milk & CookiesA$14.00

Banana Pana CottaA$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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