The Meat & Wine Co Hawthorn East offers the best in old-school luxury with its open wine room stocked with big burly reds, warm timber furnishings, original arched windows and leather banquette seating. Decorative African elements and ornaments in the room reflect the heritage of this franchise steakhouse restaurant. The menu is comprehensive, traditional favourites abound and it reflects a commitment to the paddock-to-plate philosophy. The succulent beef cuts, including the premiere Monte Beef which is Halal certified and exclusive to The Meat & Wine Co, are an obvious choice but there are also delicious alternatives on offer. Pork ribs, beef burgers and lamb shoulders are highly recommended and there is a good selection of hearty side dishes to choose from. There are two dessert menus: solid sweets that come in a bowl or boozy liquids to sip from a glass. Located in the heritage listed bank site surrounded by the Aerial Apartments in a landmark location on the busy and vibrant Camberwell Junction, put this steakhouse on your list of must-do-restaurants.