🍴 Riverside Steakhouse Classic|Truffle Menu & Yarra River View Guide
🌉 Riverside Meat Paradise with Stunning Night Views Last minute graduation celebration for my buddy—turned out the window seats at Meat&Wine Co. were pure magic! The Yarra River reflected in the restaurant's glass walls, paired with warm yellow lighting, created perfect vibes ✨ Pro tip: Book 2 days ahead and request "river view table" for sunset-to-night transition (7-8 PM seating). 🧈 Truffle Season Menu Review (Must-Order & Avoid List) ✅ Truffle Gnocchi ($38) 🌟 Flavor bomb: ✅ Handmade potato dumplings smothered in Parmesan + black truffle sauce, filled with runny mascarpone ❌ Caution: Salty seasoning—pair with free-refill bread! ✅ Truffle aroma: ★★★★☆ (earthy forest scent up close) ❌ Truffle Fries ($18) Skip reason: ❌ Stingy truffle oil, soggy fries—McDonald's shake fries beat these ✅ Better option: $5 upgrade to wagyu cheese fries ✅ Wagyu Tartare with Truffle ($42) 🌟 Divine combo: ✅ Australian M9 wagyu minced with truffle paste + quail egg, served with crispy bread ✅ Secret trick: Add mustard seeds for tangy contrast 🥩 Signature Meat Ordering Guide (with doneness tips) ✅ Half Rack Pork Ribs ($36) 🌟 Fork-tender perfection: ✅ Glazed in sweet-sour BBQ sauce, meat falls off bone, crispy charred edges ❌ Avoid: Beef ribs are dry and chewy ✅ Mayura Wagyu New Yorker (600g, $240) 🌟 Melt-in-mouth magic: ✅ Mayura Station wagyu with ,order Medium Rare ✅ Portion truth: 600g feeds 2 guys, bone marrow sauce is a must ✅ Lamb Skewer ($28) Carnivore's dream: ✅ Whole lamb leg meat seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, juicy when bitten ✅ Hidden gem: Creamy hummus under the skewer 🍰 Desserts: Style Over Substance 🤣 Bombe Alaska ($22) Showstopper moment: ✅ Staff torches the meringue table-side, blue flames sizzle dramatically ❌ Taste truth: Dry sponge cake, basic vanilla ice cream 💡 Carnivore's Handbook Address: 3 Queens Bridge St, Southbank (near Flinders Street Station) Avg cost: $120-180 ($80 without wagyu) Secret perks: ✅ Mon-Thu 17:00-19:00 oysters half-price ($2 each) ✅ Free dessert voucher with membership sign-up Photo spots: Outdoor terrace with Yarra River panorama, frame steak against city lights 📝 Final Take "Meat&Wine Co. excels in river views and wagyu quality. Truffle menu is fun for a splurge, but skip fries and beef ribs. Next visit: Aged ribeye with butter, aiming for sunset window seat!" #MelbourneFood #YarraRiverDining #SteakhouseGoals #TruffleSeason #MelbourneEats