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Dexter, Preston, AU-VIC

Dexter

4.8
4.8
219 Reviews
$41 to $100
Barbecue
456 High Street, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Preston
  • Cross street
    High Street and Murray Road
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Preston Train Station
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 219 people are saying

Dexter reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Overall

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Food

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Northern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Northern Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Northern Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dexter offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious flavoursome food" and "excellent service." Highlights include the must-try meat donuts, tender caramel short ribs, and perfectly cooked meats. Guests rave about the "great vibe" and "friendly staff," making it an "absolute delight." Perfect for celebrations or casual nights out.

219 Reviews
  1. Tammy VIP

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such delicious flavoursome food and excellent service! They even offered a special meal for my fussy child which was delish! Will be back ! Thank you

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  2. mary

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great!!! Food and service is fantastic. They do what the do perfectly

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  3. Terence

    Brisbane4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally faultless dining experience Meat donuts and caramel short ribs are sensational

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  4. Kacey

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here and it was amazing. Service was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious! We had the meat doughnut, lamb ribs, sirloin steak, caramel short rib and tiramisu. Meat was so tender and all of the sauces and sides were so tasty. Everything was absolutely perfect, we thoroughly enjoyed it.

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  5. Dan

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best god damn meal i've had in a long time. Value for money..... exceptional

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  6. Giada

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My only negative is that we wish we came here sooner! The food was absolutely amazing, the meat, the sides, everything was 10/10. Cant wait to go back!

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  7. Hini

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dont miss out on the hot meat donut, novel but it totally works, savoury and sweet with the tartness of the capsicum hot sauces is amazing. I also had the Cinnamon Chicken which was perfection, the gravy and pickles really made it.

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  8. Monika

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for a birthday celebration and as always food was excellent and staff very attentive. And the pickle back is a must!!

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  9. greg

    Sydney3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and surprisingly good food. Wine list is creative A fun experience

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  10. Tracey

    Victoria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you’re feeling carnivorous, this is the place to whet your appetite..! I love the straightforward and simple menu. Honestly you really can’t go wrong with any dish here. Favourites are the succulent melt-in-the-mouth beef brisket and caramel short ribs. The strip loin steak is a close second followed by the sweet, tender pork belly. The sides are perfect - creamy mash, pickles and slaw complement the rich meat. Wait staff are super easy going, relaxed yet attentive. One of my all time favourite places.

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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 219 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
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Dexter

456 High Street, Preston, AU-VIC 3072

Additional information

  • Cross street
    High Street and Murray Road
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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