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MELBOURNE | Backstret Bar & Grill takes its name from the back streets of Fitzroy in which it is located, and is a modern neighbourhood bistro that strives to provide quality seasonal food with a sophisticated wine menu. An urban exterior is complemented by window-lined benches and seats that look out to the street, inviting you to watch the world go by as you sip on a glass of local wine. The interior is just as impressive, exuding a classy yet casual ambience, with their extensive wine list showcased on wine racks lining the walls.
Calling Fitzroy home for about 5 years, Backstreet Bar & Grill is starting to offer something unique: dry aged beef. An extensive process of drying and dehydrating fresh meat that usually requires at least 30 days and a cool room set to 1-3 degrees, this method breaks down the enzymes within the meat, resulting in a more flavoursome and tender piece of meat at the end. The longer the meat is dry aged, the better the result. This was evidenced in the eye fillet we ordered, whose succulent juices remained inside the beef instead of leaking out onto the plate. The beef at Backstreet Bar & Grill is all grass-fed and locally sourced from Gippsland, before being dry aged for 55 days in a cool room downstairs, next to the private dining room.
Backstreet is open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with daytime options including dry aged beef used in steak sandwiches and homemade pies. The Charcuterie board showcases a selection of house-cold meats including prosciutto, sopressa, duck and pistachio terrine and chicken liver parfait, with accompanying pickled rhubarb to add some sweetness to the cold meats. The main dinner menu consists of mainly pastas and proteins, with flavours influenced by Italian and modern Australian cuisines. We would highly recommend the Fresh Fettuccine with mushrooms, spinach, caramelized radicchio, hazelnuts, whipped ricotta and Shiraz reduction, with the option of replacing the hazelnuts with confit duck. Although a bit on the sweet side, the cooking of the pasta and ingredients are all on point, presenting a modern take on a classic Italian dish.
Throughout our experience here, the service was impeccable, which is something the restaurant prides themselves on. The interaction between staff and diners, as well as owner Stuart’s personable skills when chatting to us and other customers, showed us the commitment that they have in providing a memorable experience for everyone, and enhances the local ambience you feel in this back street restaurant. Backstreet Bar & Grill’s ultimate goal is to be ranked within the top 5 steak restaurants in Melbourne. Based on what we experienced, and the unique food, wine and exceptional service they provide, they are well on their way to achieving this goal, and we can’t wait to see what else they have in store going forwards.
Backstreet Bar & Grill
152 Kerr Street
Fitzroy
Victoria 3065
Australia
Telephone: (03) 9417 1212
E-mail: n/a
Website: http://backstreet.com.au/
Open
Mon – Tue: 7:00am to 4:30pm
Wed – Fri: 7:00am to 11:00pm
Sat: 8:00am to 11:00pm
Sun: 8:00am to 4:00pm