The Meat & Wine Co Hawthorn East

The steak I had for lunch fell a little short of the usual high quality food i am used to receiving when i go there ... it was good, but not great.

Not as good as it used to be. The steak wasn't bad, bit chewy but nice charred flavor. The cauliflower side dish was too firm and the sauce very average white sauce with no flavor. The most disappointing was the sauce (that you pay extra for) - we both ordered Bearnaise which is normally a superb sauce with steak but it came out a milky, runny excuse for a sauce, they replaced it with a mushroom sauce which was sweet, runny and worse than the bearnaise. You would think that an establishment that is meant to be known for their steaks would try a little harder with the sauces that go with them - not really a big ask I wouldn't have thought - especially when you are paying for them. It is like they are trying to make the sauces go further by watering them down but come on, how much are you really saving? False ecomony. I don't think I will bother with another visit, just average for the prices asked.

Expensive at $100 a head but SO worth it. You get what you pay for and both our meals were first class !!! We had boerewors and haloumi to start followed by a steak each. I had a fillet - the best ever - cooked to perfection and SO tasty, the basting taste is great. Service was amazing. Only criticism would be that the tables upstairs are close together so not terribly private for talking. We will be back for the next special occasion. Thanks so much !!

Food was fantastic but service was really poor, took 20 mins for someone to take our orders, over half an hour to clear the table and offer desserts

The quality of the food has significantly declined. Our meal was very average and probably something you could pick up in a pub. We just paid double the amount you would for it in a pub.

Hi Meat & Wine Co Hawthorn East, Thanks greatly for the service last night. This is the third time I have been to Meat & Wine Co, and on every occasion I have left feeling satisfied with the service provided. I left a $10 tip last night, which reiterates my satisfaction with the Meat & Wine Co. Keep up the great work.

Beef ribs portion is on the small side

Steaks are excellent Dessert only average

Lovely service and every dish was delicious.

Unfortunately our latest visit to the meat and wine co. was not a pleasant experience which was really disappointing as every other time we have gone there it has been really good. Problems in the kitchen and poorly cooked steaks, hopefully just an off night and not a regular occurrence

Really just go for the ribs platter. Disappointed this time that lamb ribs were not available.

Great venue great service

Enjoyable night out for all

Good food, service was not attentive considering it was a quiet night.

Great pork ribs

Food was amazing with great customer service. Have been a few times and will definitely come back.

Great family vibe. Delicious steak!!

Enjoyable dinner with friends....will be back

After previous, enjoyable visits this time was disappointing. Below average service and poor quality food.

Great food, great service. And The Fork was so easy to book through!