melbourne barbeque

Pacific House Restaurant

RICHMOND

You might have seen the crimson Peking ducks hanging in the window. This affordable, bustling Cantonese barbeque and seafood restaurant is a Victoria Street institution. Rotating specials are handwritten on the wall, but don’t go past the Peking duck pancakes and char siew (barbeque pork).

Meatmaiden

MELBOURNE

A bona fide meat dungeon.

Meatworksco

SOUTH MELBOURNE

A smoke and meat-driven restaurant inspired by a chance encounter at a market in Spain.

Fancy Hank’s

MELBOURNE

Empty stomachs are a prerequisite at this upscale American barbeque joint. Go for the signature share platter, which might include hearty beef brisket, pork shoulder or pulled mushrooms. Pair it with the beer tasting of Australian and American lagers.

Bad Shepherd Brewing Co.

CHELTENHAM

Tending the flock with fresh beer brewed on-site, and more-ish American barbeque.

The Gem Bar and Dining

COLLINGWOOD

This saloon-style pub has an Elvis fixation. The boot-worn floorboards feel lived in, and you might even catch a cowboy hat-wearing country act. The food sticks to the Americana theme: think Southern fried chicken and cheeseburgers.

Bluestone American BBQ

COBURG

Texas-style barbeque powered by red gum and applewood.

This Borderland

PRESTON

This old-school diner does three-cheese poutine, beef brisket burgers, deep-fried pickles and slices of classic cherry pie. And every item on the menu can be made vegan.

Bluebonnet Barbecue Brunswick East

BRUNSWICK EAST

The DIY spirit is alive at this Southern-barbeque specialist.

Polepole Kitchen

MELBOURNE

An African beer and barbeque joint in the city.

Her Rooftop

MELBOURNE

Five storeys up, this compact open-air bar offers fruit-forward cocktails and punchy, barbeque-driven Thai food from downstairs sibling BKK. With glass balustrades and dual retractable awnings, it’s the perfect all-weather spot to enjoy city views.

Asado Bar and Grill

SOUTHBANK

Asado is Spanish for roast. And that’s exactly the focus at this tan-leather-filled restaurant, which showcases grilled meats and big flavours. From the team behind San Telmo, Pastuso and Palermo, Asado encourages you to share a spread of tapas as well as meat, seafood and vegetables charred on the parrilla.

Yan

SOUTH YARRA

This creative smokehouse breaks tradition by adding smoke to largely Cantonese- and Japanese-inspired dishes. Come for favourites including smoked chicken katsu with house-made barbeque sauce, braised winter melon with smoked almond cream, and an otherworldly coconut ice cream.

Big Pig Canteen

MOORABBIN

This American barbeque joint goes through a whopping 200 kilos of brisket a week. There’s also a killer range of burgers, fried chicken and even some star vegan picks, all accompanied by local beers.

Wang Wang

MALVERN

This sleek barbecue spot specialises in food from Qiqhar in north-east China. Cook your own veggies, A5 Wagyu and seasoned meat over a hotplate that's heated with glowing charcoal.