Dexter

Name: Dexter
Address: 456 High Street, Preston, AU-VIC, Australia, 3072
Telephone: (03) 9973 3577
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.8

4.8

200 Reviews

$41 to $100

Barbecue

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

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
$41 to $100
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<br />
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cinnamon Rubbed Chicken$30.00
½ smoked chook
Apple Glazed Pork Belly$38.00
250g cooked weight
Smoked Beef Brisket$38.00
250g cooked weight
Caramel Short Rib$44.00
250g cooked weight
O'Connors Premium Strip Loin Steak$42.00
250g raw weight
Grilled Berkshire Pork Loin$42.00
300g raw weight
30 Day Dry Aged Rib Eye$85.00
(Sharing) 500g raw weight

Extra

Coz Wedge Salad$10.00
'Everything seasoning', parmesan cream, dill
Bone Marrow Mash$10.00
Beef demi glace
Fries, Cinnamon Salt$10.00
BBQ mayo
Compressed Watermelon Salad$12.00
Golden vinaigrette, shiso, mint
Charred Broccolini$12.00
Koji caramelised onion, crispy onion, lemon

Kids

Cheeseburger$14.00
Cheese, ketchup & fries
Chickenburger$14.00
Cheese, BBQ mayo & fries

Sweet

Milk & Cookies$14.00
Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, milk icecream
Banana Pana Cotta$13.00
Honey joy, runny honey

What 200 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

Loved For

Northern Suburbs
Best Overall
Northern Suburbs
Best Food
Northern Suburbs
Best Service
Northern Suburbs
Best Ambience
Northern Suburbs
Best Value
Northern Suburbs
Great for brunch
Northern Suburbs
Good for business meals
Northern Suburbs
Good for groups
Northern Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
Northern Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Northern Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Northern Suburbs
Lively
Northern Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Dexter is a culinary delight, known for its "devilishly delicious" meat donuts and "exemplary" brisket. The "amazing" caramel ribs and perfectly cooked steaks are crowd favorites. While service is generally "awesome," some find it a bit rushed. With a welcoming atmosphere and "great vibe," Dexter remains a top choice.

200 Reviews

S
Sharon
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Dominic
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time but will return food was very good and service attentive
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Christina
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have heard a lot about Dexter from my sister and each time she visited Melbourne, Dexter is the place that she must go for the Beef Brisket and Caramel Ribs. We had this yesterday and OMG the food was so good. Both meats were so tender and the taste was to the perfection. We will return 👏🏻🙏😇🥰
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love everything about Dexter! The food is always consistent.
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C
Claire
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious - every time. The mash with garlic and marrow is TO DIE FOR.
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D
Daniel
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beat pork belly I’ve had, brisket was delicious also highly recommend
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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 200 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

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

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
$41 to $100
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
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Dexter

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Snacks

Hot Meat Donuts

Charred Masala Corn$12.00

Sweet N' Sour Cauliflower$19.00

Raw Beef Tartare$21.00

Hot Smoked Lamb Ribs$22.00

Burgers

Buffalo Fried Chicken$18.00

Dry Aged Cheeseburger$18.00

Smoked Mushroom$16.00

Pulled Pork Katsu$17.00

Smoked Brisket Bun$18.00

Meat

Cinnamon Rubbed Chicken$30.00

Apple Glazed Pork Belly$38.00

Smoked Beef Brisket$38.00

Caramel Short Rib$44.00

O'Connors Premium Strip Loin Steak$42.00

Grilled Berkshire Pork Loin$42.00

30 Day Dry Aged Rib Eye$85.00

Extra

Coz Wedge Salad$10.00

Bone Marrow Mash$10.00

Fries, Cinnamon Salt$10.00

Compressed Watermelon Salad$12.00

Charred Broccolini$12.00

Kids

Cheeseburger$14.00

Chickenburger$14.00

Sweet

Milk & Cookies$14.00

Banana Pana Cotta$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Dexter offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Dexter restaurant rated?

Is Dexter currently accepting bookings?

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