Dexter, Preston
8 people recommendvia r/melbourne8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Dexter's Preston branch for its meat, with the brisket and meat-jam donut standing out. One diner says the short rib is the best they have eaten, but adds that the place is not really fine dining. Another commenter suggests it as a date spot.
Address
Dexter, 456 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Brisket, Meat jam donut, Short rib
- Best for
- Dates
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/abitliteonantethics in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Recommends Dexter for a meaty meal.
- Recommendsu/TheBottomLine_Aus in r/melbourne · Oct 2024taste
Says it's not really fine dining, yet its short rib beats anything else they've eaten.
- Recommendsu/PolyByeUs in r/melbourne · Oct 2024taste
Recalls a meat-jam donut from Dexter years ago that stuck with them.
- Recommendsu/Groovy_1 in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Names Dexter's as the place to go for brisket.
- Recommendsu/jesustityfkingchrist in r/melbourne · Mar 2025
Agrees with the Dexter pick and jokes an American would love its meat doughnut.
- Recommendsu/kikithrust in r/melbourne · Apr 2026taste
Finds Dexter's Preston brisket good and smoky.
- Recommendsu/mellisdesigns in r/melbourne · Mar 2026
Suggests Dexter as a follow-up option and calls it good for dates.
- Recommendsu/Less_Mail_5369 in r/melbourne · Mar 2025taste
Praises Dexter's meat as excellent, located in Preston.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.