Looking for the perfect aged cut or the chef skewer trend that’s taken the city by storm? We set out to find where to eat the best meat in Tel Aviv right now.
Tel Aviv’s meat scene is going through fascinating changes—from veteran establishments maintaining consistent professional standards to current trends bringing the grill world to center stage. The list before you is not a ranking, but a selection based on Ontopo’s real-time demand and booking data. These are the places our users choose again and again for a serious, satisfying meat experience.
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And in practice, what’s worth knowing
| # | Place name | Style/Atmosphere | Kosher | Area in the city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson (Brasserie Lilienblum) | Modern meat brasserie | Not kosher | Ramat HaHayal / Center |
| 2 | Dixie | American grill bar | Not kosher | Yigal Alon |
| 3 | Havat Tzuk | Farm to Table | Not kosher | Ramat Aviv HaHadasha |
| 4 | Porter Sons | Meat beer | Not kosher | HaArba’a Street |
| 5 | Boucherie de Brilloche | South American | Not kosher | Ramat HaHayal |
| 6 | Barbur Grill Bar | Chef skewers grill | Not kosher | Nahalat Binyamin |
| 7 | HaTraklin | Meat wine bistro | Not kosher | The Station Compound |
| 8 | M25 Carmel Market | Market meat kitchen | Not kosher | Carmel Market / Brodetzky |
| 9 | Passador | South American grill | kosher | Yad Harutzim Complex |
| 10 | Itzik HaGadol | Premium Israeli grill | kosher | Yaffo |
| 11 | Goshen | Meat bistro | kosher | Nahalat Binyamin |
| 12 | Lechem Basar | Meat baked goods | kosher | Tel Aviv Port |
The Places You Must Know Up Close
1. Hudson Brasserie Hudson Lilienblum
At Hudson, chef Matan Avrahami has turned meat aging into a precise science. The Brasserie in Ramat HaHayal offers an upscale, impressive atmosphere with transparent aging fridges showcasing the cuts, while at Lilienblum, the younger sibling, the experience is lighter, faster, and livelier—but with the same exceptional meat sourced from select local ranchers.
The cuts here are portioned on-site by weight, undergoing meticulous aging processes that give the meat a buttery texture and deep flavor. The scent of the blazing grill fills the space, and every bite reminds you why Hudson is considered one of the best steakhouses in Israel for years. This is the place for people who truly understand and love beef at its peak.
Must-try dishes: Bone-in ribeye, the unforgettable Manhattan windows, and the Hudson beefburger with your choice of toppings.
📍 Address: HaBarzel 27, Ramat HaHayal | Lilienblum 41, Tel Aviv
2. Dixie
Dixie is a pillar of Tel Aviv’s culinary scene. Under the leadership of chef Haim Cohen, the place offers an authentic American grill-bar experience. The space is designed in classic style with dark leather booths and focused lighting, creating the atmosphere of a contemporary New York bistro. Here they don’t look for gimmicks, just quality meat that gets the right treatment on the grill.
Service at Dixie is known for its efficiency, and the menu appeals to a wide audience—from business lunchers to late-night revelers.
Must-try dishes: Dixie’s wings in chili-butter sauce, classic beefburger, and the most famous home fries in the country.
📍 Address: Yigal Alon 120, Tel Aviv
3. Havat Tzuk
In the north of the city you’ll find Havat Tzuk, a restaurant that champions the Farm to Table principle in the most authentic way possible. The meat comes directly from Tomer Tzuk’s farm, and chef Asaf Shne’ar transforms it into dishes that highlight the natural, deep flavor of the beef and lamb raised with devoted care. Here they don’t try to be clever—the raw ingredient is king.
The restaurant combines a quality delicatessen with a chef’s restaurant, and the atmosphere is calm, rustic, and very pleasant. This is the place for those who appreciate meat with a story, raised in optimal conditions and served at peak freshness. The flavors here are earthy and powerful, exactly as real meat should be, without unnecessary embellishments.
Must-try dishes: Bone-in porterhouse priced by weight, butcher’s burger from Holstein beef, and beef carpaccio from the farm.
📍 Address: Moshe Perluk 5, Tel Aviv
4. Porter Sons
If you’re looking for the perfect pairing of a cold beer (from dozens of taps) with a serious cut of meat, Porter Sons is your place. The spot is designed in classic European pub style with industrial touches, and the menu offers a wide range of smoked, seared, and roasted meats that pair perfectly with your lager or stout.
The atmosphere here is lively, pleasantly loud, and very cheerful. It’s an ideal spot for friends who want to devour handmade sausages or a juicy steak without too many frills—just excellent, properly made food. The combination of the beer’s bitterness with the depth of aged meat creates a rough-edged, especially enjoyable culinary experience.
Must-try dishes: Charcuterie platter loaded with house-cured sausages and meats, long-smoked spare ribs, and mac cheese as a winning side to the feast.
📍 Address: HaArba’a 14, Tel Aviv
5. Boucherie de Brilloche
At Boucherie de Brilloche you’re not just dining, you’re part of a real meat celebration. The unique concept lets you approach the butcher shop inside the restaurant, choose the cut that looks best to you, and watch it go onto the grill. This experience gives the feel of a bustling meat market in the heart of Ramat HaHayal, with an emphasis on uncompromising freshness and quality.
The atmosphere is warm and inviting, almost familial, and the intoxicating scent of grilled meat in the air leaves no room for doubt—you’ve arrived at carnivore heaven. Alongside the premium cuts you can enjoy a rich wine selection and classic sides that complete the South American experience perfectly. Don’t forget to ask the butcher about special cuts and daily specials.
Must-try dishes: Argentinian Black Angus ribeye, sliced picanha, and empanadas to start.
📍 Address: HaBarzel 4, Ramat HaHayal
6. Barbur GrillBar
Barbur is one of the standout, beloved representatives of the “chef skewer spots” trend that swept Tel Aviv in recent years. The place, located in the heart of bustling Nahalat Binyamin, took the familiar Israeli concept of charcoal skewers and gave it chef-restaurant treatment—with premium cuts, precise seasoning, and rough-edged grilling techniques.
The vibe at Barbur is exactly what you’re looking for when you crave a lively, cheerful, uninhibited evening where the meat arrives on blazing metal skewers and the alcohol flows freely. This is an accessible, eye-level meat experience that doesn’t compromise a single gram of quality.
Must-try dishes: Veal sweetbread skewer with pickled pear and mint vinaigrette, flank steak in habanero glaze with tomatoes, and shrimp toast to start.
📍 Address: Nahalat Binyamin 36, Tel Aviv
7. HaTraklin – Meat Wine Bistro
HaTraklin Meat Wine Bistro is an intimate restaurant housed in a beautiful historic building, offering a nostalgic and special culinary experience. The place hosts unique meals combining cinema and music, turning every visit into an event in itself.
One of the most signature experiences at HaTraklin is grilling meat cuts on a “hot stone,” allowing diners to control the doneness and enjoy the tempting sound of sizzling meat right in front of them. This is a perfect spot for meat lovers who appreciate slightly different culinary experiences, good wine, and personal, devoted service.
Must-try dishes: Sirloin for searing on the hot stone, charcuterie sausage duo, and meat-filled cigars.
📍 Address: Heichal HaTalmud 4, Tel Aviv
8. M25
What started as a small stall between the alleys of Carmel Market has become one of the central pilgrimage sites for meat lovers in Israel. The concept at M25 (both at the market and the Brodetzky branch) is direct and uncompromising: the meat comes from the neighboring butcher shop, handled by skilled hands, and thrown on the grill. Under the leadership of chef Yaron Kestenbaum, the place offers market meat cuisine at its best—rough, powerful, and incredibly delicious.
The atmosphere at the market branch is one of non-stop celebration, while at the Brodetzky branch it’s slightly calmer, but in both cases this is a place where meat takes center stage and is executed with a level of precision hard to find elsewhere.
Must-try dishes: The famous arayes, shawarma of smoked cuts, and refreshing butcher’s salad.
📍 Address: Sderot HaCarmel 30, Tel Aviv | Brodetzky 15, Tel Aviv
A Kosher Meat Celebration
9. Passador
Passador is the modern, elegant take on the South American grill, located in the heart of the Migdalim complex in Tel Aviv. Here the meat is the undisputed star. The restaurant’s menu operates on a fixed-price system—a meal during which ten meat courses from different select cuts are served to the table using various cooking techniques: smoking, American charcoal grill, charcoal oven, Argentinian parrilla, and more.
The cuts flow to the table at a steady pace by the passador (“meat presenter”) who carves, slices, and plates before diners’ eyes. Every dish that leaves the open kitchen looks like a work of meat art, with the fat melting at just the right degree and releasing intense flavors.
Must-try dishes: Charcoal-grilled ribeye cuts, brisket wrapped in house spice blend and smoked with hickory chips, and spicy handmade salchicha sausage.
📍 Address: Yigal Alon 94, Tel Aviv
10. Itzik HaGadol
When talking about meat in Jaffa, the first name that comes up is Itzik HaGadol. What started as a small skewer spot has become a luxury meat empire serving the highest-quality Wagyu cuts in Israel. The experience begins with a table loaded with dozens of fresh, special house-made salads, and continues to meats that simply melt in your mouth thanks to a rare level of marbling.
The atmosphere at Itzik HaGadol is a blend of Israeli luxury and Jaffa warmth. Despite being a large, highly sought-after place, service is fast and the meat always arrives at perfect temperature. This is the place to celebrate special occasions or simply indulge in a premium skewer that has no competition in the kosher scene.
Must-try dishes: Wagyu iron steak, house kebab with lamb fat, and the unlimited house salad selection.
📍 Address: David Raziel 3, Jaffa
11. Goshen
Goshen is a stylish kosher meat bistro located in Nahalat Binyamin, known for quality meat aging and refined European atmosphere. The place offers a menu combining meat classics with modern interpretation, while insisting on select raw ingredients and precise cooking techniques.
The atmosphere at Goshen is elegant and inviting, with dim lighting and meticulous service, making it a preferred destination for celebratory dinners or important business meetings in the heart of the city. Here they understand that good meat needs time, knowledge, and lots of love, and it shows in every cut that comes off the grill.
Must-try dishes: Aged ribeye steak, house-cured sirloin carpaccio, and the Goshen burger and Tokyo sirloin with a special Asian vibe.
📍 Address: Nahalat Binyamin 30, Tel Aviv
12. lechembasar
lechembasar at Tel Aviv Port offers a combination of two beloved culinary worlds: fresh baked goods coming out of a blazing tabun oven and premium meat cuts that undergo aging and meticulous treatment. The restaurant, located in the coveted seaside spot, is designed in a modern, warm style, creating a pleasant atmosphere very suited to celebratory family meals or friends gathering at the port. Here, the scent of baking bread mingles with the smell of the grill, creating an appetite-arousing sensory experience from the moment you walk through the door.
Service at the place is known for its warmth, and the ability to enjoy a quality kosher meat meal under the sea breeze makes it one of the most sought-after restaurants in the port area year-round.
Must-try dishes: Lamb and garlic confit lahmajun, bone-in veal tomahawk, and lightly seared sirloin tataki coated in spice blend.
📍 Address: Yordei HaSira 1, Tel Aviv
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