What at amazingly remarkable find in the basement!!! This restaurant was recommended by a local of Melbourne! We always try to support local establishments, especially while traveling! I have to say, THIS is by far.... THE BEST recommendation we've ever received! The restaurant was a tad bit difficult to find, having not been to Australia and not being familiar with basement restaurants, lol. It had quite a unique secluded vibe from the moment the door swung open. The atmosphere was almost hypnotic! There weren't too many patrons eating when we arrived .. but we did arrive shortly after opening. By the time we were finished the tables were 75% occupied, I think in part to only being open for dinner Tuesday-Saturday. The food, as well as the service were both TOP NOTCH! I don't typical care for red meat... but I ordered steak and it was extremely well-prepared! So delicious!!! I asked for it to be well done! It DID come out charcoaled so I made a comment to my husband that was over-heard by the chef, himself! Moments later, he personally delivered a new dinner plate to me with a replacement! Now THAT'S what I call top-notch service! I REALLY wish Meatmaiden would expand to the US! That would be the icing on the cake!!! read more

We have fallen in love with another Melbourne restaurant. We are even thinking about changing our hotel for next year so we can be closer...we actually have! We can't brag enough about our new find. COVID stopped our travels to Melbourne for three years but hopefully no longer. We selected some winners. They were: 1) Grilled Bread with Beef Fat Butter; 2) 350g Westholme Wagu NY Strip; 3) GEM Lettuce salad; and 4) Hand cut chips. - The Grilled Bread was actually a fried bread that was then brushed with honey and lightly grilled on the bbq. The Beef Fat Butter was awesome. My spouse didn't care for it but I adored it. - Grilled Wagu NY Strip was 330+ day grain fed which only intensified the marble and added so much taste. Not a bite left and it was almost 13 ounces of pure meat. It was perfectly cooked to medium rare (-) temperature. It came with a choice of a sauce and we paid for an additional one. The Three Pepper Sauce and the Beef Fat Bernaise. Both were awesome. I need the recipes! - GEM Lettuce Salad with radishes and dressed with a Burnt Grapefruit Vinaigrette. The vinaigrette made the salad. - Hand Cut Chips w/ a Garlic Aioli - another perfect taste. The chips had a great crispy outside with a very smooth inside. And the Aioli was addictive. Do no pass this great place by. We did not have reservations but should have. We got there early and they were slammed. We saw two empty tables and they offered us one by the front entrance. We eyed the other table and they said "if you can be finished in 1 1/2 hours...we laughed and said there would be no problem and probably be out of here in an hour! MeatMaiden was so upbeat. We just kept looking around in awe. Two old ladies eating in a basement. The atmosphere is awesome. Somewhat darkly lit but light enough to see your food. Very high energy crowd. Service was spectacular. Toward the end of our meal the hostess came over and said we could stay a bit longer. We said thanks but not needed. Highly recommend and also recommend making an advanced booking. Enjoy. read more

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This spot gave me life! Coming from Hawaii I had always heard Australian beef is of high quality so I decided to try this gem. The experience from walking down the stairs was already a vibe and once I walked in one of the owners greeted me and gladly sat me. I was immediately in love with the overall vibe because the music was super vibey heavily influenced from jazzy funk and soul old and new. The volume was at a perfect level that enhances the experiences. Espresso martinis are pretty trendy now so I thought I'd give it a shot and from first sip I knew it was gonna be a great night. It was lovely! I then ordered the 330+ day aged grass fed ribeye with a side of charred greens which included Brussels, green beans and broccolini. I knew I wanted a glass of Shiraz to pair with the steak but it was time for a second cocktail. The bacon sour caught my eye and was supported by the server. The bbq salted rim was absolutely brilliant with the super balanced of sour. Again the jazzy funk soul flavor of the music had me enjoying the whole experience as I awaited the steak. Once the steak came out the server had brought my wine and it was love at first bite! It was so tender packed with flavor both with and without the garlic and thyme sauce that was on the side. Highly recommend that pairing! The charred greens were a perfect hit with the ribeye and Shiraz from Victoria. I'm still drooling over how it tasted. I opted in for desert even though I'm not necessarily a sweets guy but the vanilla & olive oil Ala mode to accompany the chocolate cake was a must. The flavors and textures were perfectly balanced with a little bit of a citrus liqueur that just gave it that extra "yes" in my life. The music was still giving me the experience that made me wanna stay so I ordered 1 more cocktail which was a sexy version of a Mai Tai. I say this because it wasn't super sweet. It had the right amount of a refreshing taste that reminded me of home yet kept me present. To the owners, I say, thank you and well done! Until the next time! Aloha! read more

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Wonderful atmosphere, and the food was amazing excellent. If you are ever in a Melbourne, are looking for a great meal while in a relaxed and cool atmosphere, this is your place. read more

Dining in the low-lit, intimate space with its focus on delicious meats and refined sides and apps was a perfect evening. Yes, depending on where you sit it can feel a little cramped, but that doesn't detract from the goods brought to the table during your meal. The waiter was attentive to our needs and made us aware of the wait time for the steaks (accurately 25 minutes) and the meats were cooked exquisitely. They recommended medium (we usually like medium rare, being from Texas) but advised us it would still be close to that and warm pink in the center, which it was. Glad we took their advice! The Mac and cheese was a bit on the sweet side with the shredded cheese that came with it, but that's just our taste preference showing. The chips were impeccable. Thick, crispy on the outside, and with an incredibly uniquely textured salt to go with them. read more

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Very cool steak place in Melbourne. Husband and I went there for our anniversary couple of week ago, and had a ball. :)

Good lord. This place. I'm not sure how I discovered this restaurant, but we were looking for somewhere to eat for dinner near our hotel and this popped up and the reviews spoke for itself. I was able to make a late evening reservation. We arrived on time and we were promptly seated. we opted to try the maiden mood I think that's what you call it. It's basically a combination of starters, mains and side dishes. Ours came with the grilled bread which was outstanding. We also had the charred octopus for the main courses we had the ribeye and some smoked brisket and another meat. And our side dishes were charred greens and chips. The food was outstanding. Honestly, the star of the show has to be the octopus. I know it's a meat place, but the octopus was impeccably cooked. Service was also spot on and attentive. It's a very dimly lit location with good vibes. We did not stay for dessert because we were absolutely stuffedagain, and we had a great time. It was a lot of food. read more

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The food the place and the staff especially Sophie were amazing. Highly recommend this place absolutely phenomenal. There is nothing to dislike read more

I had a $60 awful steak here. We paid $250 for 2 people and I didn't finish my meal. This is the first time in several years that I left a negative review let alone 1 star review so it must really be atrocious. I ordered a medium steak and I got something overly well done...there was not the slightest hint of pink here, check the photo. Instead of sending it back and replacing it, I got a patronising response that steaks continue to cook after they are taken off the grill. Clearly they don't care and never even told the kitchen. I didn't finish the steak it was so bad. Don't talk down to your customers., If you want a proper steak go to the Railway Club Hotel, Bistro Gitane or even the Meat and Wine Co. Again it pains me to write a negative review, but sometimes you have to. It's a shame as it's a cool very Melbourne venue. read more

Meatmaiden - The most over cooked steak - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Super great service from our waiter/sommelier. I visited during my trip to visit my cousin to Melbourne (i live in New York) and this place did not disappoint. Every dish that came out exceeded our expectations. We ordered a family portion (1kg dry aged O Connor Rib Eye on bones) and it fed the 4 of us nicely along with other sides. Also the Lobster Mac and Cheese is a must try. We were so hungry that we didn't get to take any pics :) I enjoyed the offbeat hidden location. The ambience gave off the Prohibition Era speakeasy and was provocative. Although I went with my family, this would be perfect for a date night. Would definitely visit again read more

Texan Approved! Growing up in the barbecue Mecca of the world, also known as Austin, Texas, I can say that this place is awesome and can run with the best of them! We tried the burnt ends, brisket, and short ribs for the meats. The sides we had potatoes, and Cos lettuce. I thought that was a lot of food for two people, if we come again we will either only eat meat or get one meat and two sides. You can tell that a lot of love was put in to these dishes, especially the meats! The brisket was very tender and had a wonderful Smokey flavor, as was the short rib. Skip the Cos lettuce, but the potatoes were wonderfully made accompanied with a bacon aioli. The bread pudding was a miss for us. The vibe of the place is pretty laid back. It's in the basement of the building is dimly lit with light music playing in the background. The staff was super friendly and helpful, our server even gave us a list of cool bars to go to while we are on holiday. I would definitely return several times if I lived here. read more

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Wow. Deifinitely a cool hipster vibe. The staff was super friendly. They are all detailed oriented and care about what they're doing rather it was the chef preparing cold items or the the sous chef doing fine knife work. Let's talk about what really matters though. The food. The brisket I had was as good or better than anything I've had at the most famous shops in Texas Hill Country, and I've been to Blacks, Franklin, and Salt Lick. The MAC and Cheese was really well done. Not gooey not runny. Creamy and cheeses. The Vanilla parfait with salted caramel and honeycomb was delicious without being overpowering. One minor remark would be the parfait was a little too cold for my liking. This place is definitely great. Don't hesitate. As an American it seemed spendy to me but so does everything in Australia. read more

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This is by far our favourite restaurant. Our second visit was even more mind blowing than our first. We did the share menu for $79 and it was so delicious. The steak especially is the most mouth watering, eye rolling dish I have ever eaten. Hayley, Poppy and the rest of the team work like a well oiled machine and their only mission is to ensure a wonderful night out. Words cannot express how much I adore this place and look forward to it being our new 'go to' place. Highly recommended!!! read more

Very hip place to eat, and maybe not for the vegetarians... I had heard so many good things about this place but did not love the wagyu rump. Was rather rare for my liking. I'm saying that, everyone else's was amazing and the burnt carrots are to die for. Service was really good. I camped there all night, starting with drinks and then a long dinner. If I could only fit I the dessert... but alas was just to full. read more

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After a long day touring the Great Ocean Road we planned to enjoy a nice steak dinner. Our tour bus ended up dropping us off a few blocks from Meatmaiden so we decided to just walk our sunburned selves there rather than go back and change. I felt a little under-dressed in shorts and a tank top, but luckily the restaurant wasn't too crowded. We decided to the chef's choice so we could try a little bit of everything. We really wanted to try the wagyu though so asked for that in addition. The restaurant was super accommodating and edited the meal a bit so that we could also get a taste of the wagyu without having to buy it separately. My bf raved that it was one of his favorite meals ever! I really loved all the sides and the meat. The brisket was probably my least favorite, a bit too much smoke flavor for me. read more

If their brisket was a religion, I'd convert. This was another place I'd heard about through the grapevine, and wanted to check out. As other reviewers had suggested, the prices are quite high. I was dining on my own, and a $61 bill for two courses and two non-alcoholic drinks was on par with Perth-level prices for dining out. Sadly, the sides ordered with the main just didn't stack up. I'd heard a lot of people rave about their Mac and Cheese, but it didn't hit the mark for me. It was more mac than cheese, and the cheese they were using just didn't shine through in the dish. Their chips also left a little bit to be desired, not being consistently crisp. Also, I just don't understand serving drinks in Mason Jars. I'm sorry, this is just silly, and it was made worse by having a metal rim on top of their jars which could run the risk of cutting someone's mouth. Just serve me a drink that was in a bottle, in its bottle. And service staff were over-attentive. You don't need three staff all asking you how the meal is going all within 5min of each other - this was just excessive and interrupted the dining experience. But back to some positives please, and the brisket - this was impressive. It was a 20-hour Rangers Valley Wagyu brisket, with Tasmanian pepper berry rub. It was melt in your mouth fantastic. Another positive of this place is the decor. It has an industrial feel to it, which may be off-putting to some, but for this venue and location it works well. So, there's some good points, and some not so good points. I'd be happy to return, but there'd need to be an improvement in the sides they offered to make it worthwhile. read more

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Enter through the dark and nondescript door and wind your way down in to the stairwell to enter a den of all things meaty. If you're a carnivore then Meatmaiden will delight you with it's selection of slow cooked and smoked cuts of meats. From quail and prawn to brisket, there's a protein to suit everyone. Well, except the vegetarians of course. There's vegetable dishes don't get me wrong, but they're hardly going to suffice as a main for someone who shuns eating animals. The wine and beer list is snappy and the cocktail menu leans towards the boozy to help cut through the meat. It's all rather relaxed, great for groups of friends wanting to fuel up but less appropriate for romantic dates when sucking on bones is probably not the seductive look you're after. read more

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Took me awhile to finally visit. But I finally made it here and boy am I glad I made the effort. Before gettin here just looking at the menu got me excited. So walking in I was ready to go. The lovely waitress's took care of us and found a nice booth to sit in and explained the layout of the restaurant and how it works. We ordered the $10 mystery cocktail, and it was very nice. Then onto the food, we ordered a fair bit. Got some oysters (which were delicious and blew my tastebuds out of the water), mash and gravy (nothing special it's just mash and gravy, get the chips instead of this), Cajun tuna (delicious and so fresh), iron steak from the grill (deliciously cooked and so tasty), beef brisket (tender and so smokey was just outstanding) and finally the lobster mac and cheese (could of done with a few more lobsters, however the Mac and cheese was really tasty) At first we thought portion size was small, but once we started getting through our mountain of food we then realised that portions was fine. Well done guys way to go, worth the check out :) read more

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Great experience here. My friends and I had a buck's party in Melbourne over the weekend and made this one of our stops. We're all American except for one Irishman and the buck lived in Austin, Texas for a while and we all came away impressed. The venue is setup like a small bar but super sleek with meat on display. We made a booking the day before and got a late table but it was no big deal, as you could have the table as long as you wanted. We ordered smokey old fashioned's all around, and the Maiden's mood. Pickled heirloom veg, chilli & goat curd: 4/5 Southern fried chicken ribs, tequila mayo: 4/5 Devilled Eggs: 5/5 Brisket: 5/5 Lamb ribs: 3/5 Pulled Pork: 5/5 Lobster Mac and Cheese: 5/5 Service was great and attentive, so if that's not your style you may not enjoy it. Dat Mac and Cheese though... Price is definitely on the expensive side, especially cocktails, but it's a great experience. Overall 4.5/5 read more

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This place was categorized as Australian so opted to take my friend here as she was visiting from the states. Note this technically isn't Australian as they serve almost all meats MINUS kangaroo. However the meats are from Australia! Despite that minor thing, this was a phenomenal find if you like extremely tender meat & smooth cocktails. From the moment we walked in, a delightful, enthusiastic server was happy to help get us in and out quickly since we had a concert to be at within the next hour. I was extremely excited to see they had burnt ends on the menu (known for in Kansas City) and knew immediately this would be my dinner (even though they only serve as entree). They weren't able to accommodate my request to have bread on the side but that did not wane my excitement. We ordered the brisket, burnt ends, short rib, mac & cheese, and mashed potatoes to share. Let me tell you everything was perfectly tender and extremely flavorful! To top it off, they have a good selection of local craft brews and delicious cocktails. My partner ordered the bacon sour and it was SO smooth, garnished with a piece of crispy bacon. When you are in the mood for BBQ, definitely choose Meatmaiden. Your expectations will likely be exceeded! read more

Meatmaiden - On the way down to the restaurant - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This place is too cool for school: from the moment you step in, it oozes a hipster-vibe. Sadly, it also shares one of the most common traits of the whole hipster movement: the food is average at best. My colleague and I both wanted the Sirloin on the bone but we were told that they were out and the waiter suggested the Wagyu Rump instead. I ordered rare and my colleague medium rare: to my disappointment mine was more medium/medium well done and my colleagues steak was completely overcooked. Tastewise, the steak was just a-ok, especially considering the price. I must admit that the sides (burnt carrots and the charred corn mash) were pretty tasty. But let's be real here: who goes to a steakhouse for the sides? Also, the pinot noir we had was pretty good but the old-fashioned, my favourite cocktail, I had to end the meal, was super sweet, like I was drinking sugar syrup. Steak, red wine and an old fashioned in a cool interior... so much potential but unfortunately it was more disappointment than anything else. read more

As an American BBQ enthusiast I was shocked by the Meat Maiden. Austin/Dallas/Houston/Grapevine; St. Louis; Fayetville; Atlanta; Colorado; Wyoming; SoCal; Carolinas; KC...I would put the Meat Maiden in Melbourne Australia as a challenger to the best these cities have to offer though I'm shocked that I'm writing such words. Brisket was the best I've had. Lobster Mac n Cheese was amazing. Sorry Hard 8 Dallas, you've been de-throned... read more

Meatmaiden may be the 'daughter' of Meatmother, but as the second venture for this American BBQ eatery, this lass appears to be sleeker and more grown up than the Swan Street original. Like most cool Melbourne restaurants, Meatmaiden is hidden in a basement - look for the painted door and make your way down the stairs to find it off Little Collins Street. I gave Meatmother a pretty glowing 4 stars, because I loved the food, but it was clearly more targeted toward the carnivorous male in my life. Meatmaiden rocks the best of both worlds. Incredible slow cooked meats but loads of delicious and varied options that cover meat eaters, pescatarians and even vegetarians. My favourite dish was the cajun seared tuna with horseradish cream to start. Perfection. We got to order a good mix of the heavier and lighter stuff, opting for the barramundi and some beef brisket. The beef brisket can be ordered by the 100grams - which at $10 per 100g is not only a great deal, it means you get to taste it without overloading on so much steak that you can't try anything else. When it came out, we actually enquired as to whether or not we were given too much - it was a decent amount of brisket for $10 and totally enough for the two of us. Which bonus; left room for dessert! This almost never happens to us. So we went for the 'crack mom apple pie' (with real crack...ling noises from what appears to be some sneaky pop rocks buried in there - you can hear it on the plate!). The restaurant is spacious and geared towards groups. There were loads of groups here, but it wasn't obnoxiously loud, making it a calm and enjoyable night. They only take bookings for 6+, so definitely a good one to bring your buddies to. We ate at the bar, which was fine, but the stools are not made for anyone with thighs...so doing the full stint there was pretty uncomfortable. I'd recommend asking for a table when it becomes available. Perfect for: date night (not many BBQ joints fall into this category!), dinner with friends, groups, meat sweats. read more

Over rated and over priced. A funky atmosphere and nice ambience with a good selection of craft beers. Unfortunately the supposed star of the show was dry, with way too much sinew and quite frankly - pretty ordinary. The charred greens were delicious though and it's lucky I like my greens because that's the only reason I gave it 3 stars. Check it out by all means, but don't get your hopes up. read more

A spin off from the "mother" ship in Richmond, Meatmaiden* was on our 'must go' list as soon as we heard of its opening, and it did not disappoint. It's different enough than Meatmother - both in decor/atmos and menu - to be new and interesting, while still retaining some of the staples of the original. We got the banquet, which for $45-50 will definitely please both your taste buds and stomach - but should you be able to put away everything that comes out then dessert is waiting and pretty impressive also. Only slightly disappointing thing was that the banquet seems to change day-on-day, and this particular night did not include the ribs, which we know from Meatmother are amazing (even if they do leave your clothes smelling like a bonfire). Another key difference is the sides at Maiden were a lot more healthy/vegetable focused (no mac and cheese), but this is a good thing as you don't risk filling up on breads and pasta and save that room for more meat. We also had a veggo among us, and contrary to what you might think considering the name of the place, they were not shunned and turned away at the door, but they enjoyed quite a few options. Wine (by the glass) and beer list is on the simple side (no overwhelming drinks bible) but all impressive choices. *May contain meat. read more

Wow! Expectations were a little high for this meat extravaganza restaurant. If you're after a plain old steak then by all means, make a booking. Any other dish will leave you vastly disappointed. Steak tartare - diced steak, semi cured with no flavor or seasoning Lobster Mac&Cheese - other than the dry piece on top as a garnish it was like an uneventful treasure hunt Chicken parfait donuts - Someone should have mentioned Parmesan on the menu as it was more like a doughy ball of Parmesan. Okay, so the burnt ends were tasty and what I had imagined but as for the rest it's a definite no. Quote of the night being 'I think I might become vegetarian' not a good sign when eating at a meat restaurant! read more

Follow the path way through the door down the stars into a dark den where meat heaven awaits! We had a gorgeous time here on Valentines day. My partner looked like I was the most amazing woman in the world finding this spot. Ladies your partner will love this place. Generous servings of delicious cuts that melt in your mouth. Great wine list and attentive but not pushy wait team. We have told loads of people about this spot and we will be back. Felt like I was back in NYC for the night! read more

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Meatmaiden is a couple flights of metal steps below Little Collins Street and specialises, not surprisingly, in meat. I was tempted by the lobster mac and cheese but decided to go with the flow and ordered porterhouse with a side of spring onion mash and gravy. Grabbed one of the booths that line the back wall and ordered a cocktail to sip on while I waited. I'd ordered the steak blue, but one of the guys suggested that wouldn't work for that cut so we compromised; steak tartare entree and a piece of flank steak cooked rare. I really like it when restaurants give advice rather just serve exactly what you order regardless of how inappropriate or ill-considered it is The tartar was delicious and the oil it was served with added a lovely smokey flavour. It was served with potato chips - great combo. Raw egg is one of the few things I won't eat so I left that on the plate. The flank steak was lovely; a little chewy but steak is generally a trade off between taste and texture, and the mash and gravy was perfect comfort food for a cold Melbourne winter's day. Meatmaiden has a subdued and elegant atmosphere with a soundtrack to match, fast friendly service and quite a reasonable price tag. Def recommend if your in the market for a good steak. read more

As a vego, I couldn't give this place 5 stars. Really though, what an awesome restaurant! We went with a group of friends who indulged in the meaty banquet, and the staff were more than happy to accommodate little ol' me; bringing out a delicious mushroom burger while the rest of my party ate the sweet, sweet animals. The fries are tasty as well, and the little crisps they give you as an appetizer while you're ordering drinks are stupidly good for something so small. The wine list is extensive, which always makes me happy, and the beer list was rather long itself! Well decorated and warm interior, friendly staff, and tasty food. Good times :) read more

Wow! First up vego's stop reading and go elsewhere. Meat is the star here. reminds me a bit a nieue Amsterdam, maybe it's the American influence. Or maybe I just don't see brisket on menus much. Everything we ordered was spectacular. No question. Staff are professional and lovely. If you think of yourself as a foodie you MUST dine here. We ordered oysters for 2 to start, brisket, pulled pork, chicken ribs, mash with gravy and a salad with orange cucumber and pomegranate. Devine! All that shared by 3. We had leftovers. so much food! I had 2 glasses of sparkling and my share was around $50. That might sound a lot but for this quality it really isn't. read more

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Phenomenal food! If you loved smoked meats this is your place. Staff were super friendly and accommodating too. Highly recommend.

Wow. That's all I can really say about this place. Very hard to find as its in the basement of its building and entry signing is difficult to spot, but oh so worth the search. We started with a couple of entrees (starters) and it included the "burnt ends", which is the ends of the brisket that has been charred and Carmelized. So good. I wasn't really sure what "chicken ribs" we're, but they were tender and tasty and so much better than wings or thighs. The brisket was so well done and the flavors were intense. Sorry, but much better than anything I've eaten in Texas. What surprised me was the flavor of the charred broccoli with raisins and hazelnuts. The sweetness of the raisins completely accented the moist tender broccoli. Wait staff was attentive and fun. Lots of laughs. I do wish they had told me of the surcharge for sparking water over still, but frankly, I should have known. If you're in Melbourne and in a "meat mood"... Find this place and enjoy. read more

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We took some visiting family and friends to dinner here. Really tasty BBQ. They're a bit on the pricey side, but with the cost of beef going up and the length of time it takes to cook low and slow, it's understandable. You're getting value for quality not quantity. A few things to note: They only accept bookings for 6 or more. They're only accessible via stairs going down. If you tell them you're gluten intolerant, they'll tell you what they recommend and make anything gluten free for you, so really helpful in that respect. If going in a group, it's easy to order a bunch of the sides and share them around. I ordered the peas, chilli and feta and it was so popular at our table, I never got any myself! The brisket was tender and the burnt ends... I've been thinking about them ever since! read more

Having only opened it's doors a few days before, MeatMaiden certainly impressed us! The brisket was the best we've ever tasted; the ribs a perfect amount of meat; the lobster mac & cheese a sure signature dish; the choc bar with raspberry sorbet divine; the bartender a genius with that cocktail list. We had a group of 7 for my husbands birthday and we loved it! read more

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Went to this restaurant on our first visit to Melbourne! I am a mad meat fan - and this place was great! read more

Meatmaiden - Burnt ends from their famous brisket! YUM!!!!! - Bars Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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Gave me nostalgia about texas bbq. Great,attempt, but a few notches away. If you cant go to texas go here! MENU: Pretty decent selection, great for carnivores. VIBE: Quite chill, lowly light scenery, great place to drink and chill RECOMMENDATIONS: 20hr smoked Brisket, lobster Mac & Cheese, charred greens, Pork Gruyere croquettes. read more

We started with the burnt ends which were most delicious. My wife had the brisket and I the Porterhouse mid-rare. We agree that the meat tasted wonderful although my steak was undercooked, coming out rare. In the end, having it rare was just fine although at home (in the States) I likely would have sent it back to be refired, I thought perhaps mid-rare means something different here. And being American I wasn't used to the steak being pre-sliced...back home that generally isn't done; steaks come out as a hunk of meat to be subsequently sliced by oneself and devoured. The mash and gravy as well as the peas side dishes were delicious. We thought overall the value vs. quality was spot-on, but we still can't figure out why alcohol is so expensive in Australia., however, our check was reasonable for what we enjoyed. But, this was not a "steakhouse" by any measure so does not garner 5-stars. No linen tablecloths or napkins, very loud hipster vibe, nor is there the cut selection of a traditional steakhouse. Fine place to dine casually on a hunk of meat or go on a date (maybe too loud for the latter), but if you are wanting the true 5-star steakhouse meal, go elsewhere. read more

Obscure and a bit cheeky in its macabre decor, this place is great. Ordered the charred greens with egg and cheese as an appetizer and it was exquisite. I should have ordered another one for my meal. We had the short ribs and the roasted chicken and they were both delicious. The macaroni and cheese side was also very good. Great drinks, excellent service, and a cool vibe. Definitely check this out. read more

This was place is okay, but not great. I won't be going back. Brisket is a BBQ staple, but this was almost inedibly salty. The pickled veg are great, but why is it almost all cabbage? The lobster mac and cheese is just mac and cheese with a lump of lobster on the top, it doesn't infuse the whole dish (and is not worth $22). The hot sauce is not even vaguely hot, a big misstep. The pickle martini had cornichons, not pickles, what?!? The chipotle mayo with the fries was completely lacking in the chipotle zing it should have. On the up side, the lamb was great and so were the other cocktails. The service was outstanding. I've been to many BBQ joints in the US, and this was not up to scratch and at times totally missed the point. read more

Yet another visit to one of my favourite style cuisines: American BBQ. Even though this restaurant is not branded to an American style restaurant, it still sells all of your favourite slow cooked BBQ style meats, and sides like Mac & Cheese, and even extends to the dessert menu with Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait. A very contemporary hip style restaurant located in a basement within the Melbourne CBD. We chose the Maidens Mood which is a banquet for a minimum of two people. It is a little unfortunate that you cannot select which items you want from the menu in this banquet, however the chef's choice will not leave you disappointed. The meat just falls apart on your plate- a little confused why they give you such a big knife as you can slice your meat with a spoon. I won't spoil the menu items in the banquet, however highly recommend it. Service was great to go along with the melt in your mouth food. A+ in my book. read more

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