A meat lover’s dream.
Located in a slick, neon-lit basement on Little Collins Street, Meatmaiden has become the heart and soul of Melbourne’s meat scene. Entering an industrial style open-plan restaurant, you can expect futuristic vibes, friendly staff and an invigorating passion for all things carnivorous.
The enticing lighting elicits a warm glow, while the sit-down bar located at the front at the restaurant has the word ‘”HEART” boldly imprinted above the counter in sharp red panels – which indicates the kind of passionate experience on offer.
There would be little to say about Meatmaiden without highlighting the food on offer. For the true meat lover, there’s an incredible diversity of mouth-watering delicacies on offer. Start your journey with the likes of wagyu beef tartare, some pork gruyere croquettes with a jalapeno aioli or even a Lobster Mac‘N’Cheese. From there on in, the world is your oyster – enjoy everything from a juicy grass-fed eye fillet steak to a roast Bannockburn chicken accompanied by brioche thyme stuffing and jus.
Some true specialties are the slow-roasted carrots with spiced honey and the saltbush lamb shoulder with yogurt and herb dressing. These meats are generally braised and cooked for anywhere between 40 minutes to nine hours, giving them deep, rich and succulent flavours that are hard to find elsewhere. The addition of a set menu, where you can sample a range of meats to the taste and agenda of the chefs for $65 per person, is an excellent choice if you are new to the meat world.
As a match to the meats, Meatmaiden offers a range of wines from Western Australia, South Australia and Victoria. There’s also a massive selection of cocktails with sensations like the Cold Drip Negroni – which, like the meats, has been left to bring out those elusive flavours. The cacao-infused Beefeater gin, cold drip coffee, Campari and sweet vermouth work together well, in order to produce a satisfying, full-flavoured taste.
As more than a restaurant, Meatmaiden has become a unique dining experience with a passion for delivering quality meats at an affordable price, leaving visitors with a newfound passion for the meat world. With the ability to cater for large corporate groups or small gatherings in their intimate plush booth, you can experience the best that the Meatmaiden has to offer.
