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 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:
It’s All About the Steak
Volcanos Steakhouse on West Terrace in Bankstown is renowned as one of the best steakhouses in Sydney and a 100% halal restaurant. Sandstone brick, tan leather banquette seating and red leather chairs blend seamlessly with recycled timber flooring to create a chilled-out vibe to peruse a menu featuring exceptional dry-aged steaks and premium Wagyu.
Savour signature dishes such as richly glazed beef short ribs with mash and vegetables, or the crowd-favourite dry-aged tomahawk steak, served with chips and salad. For those looking to sample a variety of flavours, opt for the Steakhouse meat platter showcasing the finest cuts such as bone-in ribeye, T-bone, beef and lamb ribs, lamb and chicken skewers and a chicken fillet, on a bed of fries with hot lava, chimichurri and peppercorn sauces.
Gourmet & Traditional, Pizza & Pasta
On a mission to serve delicious, affordable food that has Narellan locals returning week after week, head to Pepe’s Pizzeria on Camden Valley Way. Discover a moody vibe of dark wood panelling and furniture, while black geometric pendent lights glow softly overhead, as you ponder a menu of high-quality classic dishes along with gourmet and traditional pizza sure to tempt all tastes.
Kickstart a memorable meal with baby back pork ribs, wedges, sweet chilli and sour cream, or BBQ chicken wings; before pasta plates such as spaghetti Bolognese with pork and veal mince, Napoletana sauce, basil and Parmesan. Pick up a slice of calabrese pizza topped with salami, pepperoni, capsicum, onion, olives and mozzarella, or salami, nduja, cherry tomatoes, onion, fresh chilli and mozzarella.
Authentic Taste of Thailand
Born out of a passion for travel to Asia, a palate for fresh taste and a desire to share these flavours with other diners, Café Michael 2, located on Rundle Street in the heart of the city, is well-loved on the Adelaide foodie scene. This family-owned and operated restaurant serves up authentic tastes from Thailand in vibrant surrounds of red-coloured walls, white-clothed tables, potted greenery and traditional accents.
Sit awhile with a drink of choice in hand and peruse an extensive menu ranging from soups and salads to curries and stir-fries; perhaps start with a steaming bowl of beef noodle soup with garlic, herbs and spices, before tempting mains like thinly sliced premium steak with onion, mint, coriander, lemongrass, chilli and sides of stir-fried seasonal vegetables and steamed rice.
Unlimited Meat BBQ Dishes
Those seeking unlimited Korean BBQ dishes head along Peel Street in North Melbourne to find Eat All K-BBQ restaurant. Make great memories with family and friends at this buffet dining destination, where all manner of delicacies can be grilled at your table after selecting fresh meat, seafood and vegetables from the menu.
Start with kimchi soup, Korean pancakes and spicy rice cakes, before refilling your plate with Korean fried chicken, salad, vegetables, side dishes and steamed rice. Choose your protein to cook your way from options such as sweet soy chicken fillet, Wagyu chuck eye roll, beef short rib, Angus oyster blade and beef brisket roll, along with beef bulgogi; wash it all down with a rice wine or icy beer.
Traditional Steakhouse Reimagined
Enter the pink door nestled within an historic 1800s brick façade to find a fresh, vibrant and contemporary reimagination of a traditional steakhouse at Bakehouse Steakhouse on the corner of Darling Street East and West Street in Ipswich. Serving up great food, your favourite beverages and endless fun times, visiting this restaurant promises a truly memorable dining experience in rustic surrounds of exposed brick, recycled timber, ceiling beams and hanging greenery.
On balmy days take to the alfresco area with an icy beer and starters like oven-baked brie, pink peppercorn honey, cranberry and almonds, served with crostini; then slice your knife into perfectly cooked Wagyu flank steak, served sliced on creamy pecorino polenta, topped with chimichurri, best enjoyed with sides of fries, soft leaves and choice of sauce.
Succulent Stone-grilled Meat
Those seeking succulent stone-grilled meat options head to Yappari Steak Mt Gravatt on Kessels Road. Take time out to refuel and recharge from retail therapy at Westfield Mt Gravatt at this stylish steakhouse where orange banquette seating, neon signage and cosy tables await those seeking to slice their knife into perfectly cooked meat.
Perhaps order crab and cream croquettes to get the party started before devouring the Giant Steak – a 700-gram piece of oyster blade, served with salad, soup and rice, that can be shared amongst four people. Burger lovers opt for a hamburger steak, with chips and salad; while vegetarians are catered for with a plant-based burger steak plate, enjoyed with an ice-cold beer.
Game Meat on the Menu
Originally established as a tourist farm and coffee shop, the Red Stag on Hughes Lane in Eurobin has grown and expanded into a restaurant, function centre, gift shop and farm stay accommodation. Situated on a 70-acre farm with stunning alpine views in all directions, this dining destination is a favourite stop for tours and bus groups who love the legendary Devonshire teas with huge scones.
Photo credit: Adam Miksad.
Feed, touch and learn about deer, emus and ostriches, before heading to the restaurant for offerings from a menu featuring venison, kangaroo and emu meat if you are ‘game’. Perhaps enjoy venison sausage pasta with penne, wild mushrooms, creamy sauce and Parmesan; or delve into housemade cranberry emu pie, served with mashed potatoes, peas, carrots and onion gravy.
