Sometimes all you are craving is the comfort of a perfectly cooked piece of meat…whether it be a medium-rare Scotch fillet, a juicy Wagyu beef burger, a slice of meat lovers pizza or succulent slow-cooked lamb shanks!
There is no doubting the satisfaction of devouring your favourite piece of meat – here are five venues where you can find your ideal meat meal:
Classic American Diner Eats
For a reinvented take on a classic American diner experience, head to Fat Freddy’s Beach Bar & Diner on Gold Coast Highway in Broadbeach. This architecturally designed, modern space delivers an electric atmosphere alongside live sport, bar and booth seating and a playlist of the best rock and electro music from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Expect to chow down on meat lovers loaded fries with BBQ pulled pork, maple bacon bits, shallots, Mexican cheese, gravy and smoky BBQ sauce; before a New York strip steak sandwich with Wagyu, cheesy gravy, liquid cheddar, pickle, crispy onion ring and Coney Island mustard, or finger-lickin’ good BBQ pork ribs, with chipotle and agave BBQ sauce, housemade pickles, shoestring fries and salad.
Share a Mediterranean Feast
Indulge in a lively Mediterranean feast with friends and family at The Stables Restaurant on Ellesmere Place in Malmsbury. An ideal spot to enjoy the little things in life, relax with a glass of vino and let Gina and Kosta take care of you with delicious meals creating taste sensations with every bite.
Pizza lovers are in heaven with the aroma escaping from the wood-fired oven as they pick up a slice of offerings like Greek lamb with confit garlic, Spanish onions, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, goats’ feta, tzatziki and lemon; or pork and fennel sausage, with tomato salsa, tasty cheese,
Spanish onions and basil pesto. Can’t decide? Order The Lot with a little bit of everything from seafood to meat and vegetables.
Meaty Pizzas Await
Hungry Bowden diners find the tantalising aromas of perfectly cooked pizza at Fun2seeya Pizzeria on Third Street. The pizza oven takes pride of place in this rustic eatery with well-worn brick walls, neon signage and stainless-steel counters setting the scene for indulging the tastebuds with authentic slices of pie.
Chow down on the signature Fun2seeya on a garlic base with mozzarella, leg ham, mushrooms and artichokes, or the Italiano with pepperoni, anchovies, fresh basil, Parmesan, chilli, olives and fior di latte, ideally washed down with an ice-cold beer, cocktail or choice of glass of wine.
Triple Smashed Beef Burger
Just a short stroll from Murrumbidgee golf course in the tranquil outskirts of Canberra is classic pizza and burger bar Little Theo’s. An interior decorated with furniture created from wooden pallets, along with polished concrete floors and trendy hanging lights, sets a relaxed vibe enjoyed by returning locals and hungry newcomers.
Owner Anthony Ferraro’s menu focuses on fresh fish, handmade potato scallops and award-winning burgers, as seen in the triple scallop deluxe – three smashed beef patties, scallops, smoky bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, dill pickles, ketchup and yellow American mustard. Pizza lovers can pick up a slice of Tutto Carne – ham, Italian pepperoni, smoky bacon, cabanossi, and spicy calabrese salsiccia, with mozzarella and salsa di pomodoro.
Steaming Bowl of Beef Pho
Those seeking authentic Vietnamese pho head down Given Terrace in Paddington to find Pho Hung Vuong. A bright and breezy vibe awaits at this Brisbane restaurant where on balmy days, streetside tables beckon, while indoors red leather banquette seating and softly glowing cane pendent lights set the scene for leisurely dining.
Kickstart your culinary journey with a lemongrass beef banh mi with housemade pâté, mayo, cucumber, coriander, pickled carrots and chilli, or dip your spoon into a steaming bowl of rare beef and brisket pho in delicious bone broth, topped with red onion, spring onion and coriander. For the main, try Chef’s special sizzling beef with mixed vegetables, or a char-grilled pork chop with egg, rice and salad garnish.
