The Great Australian Steak Passport

Thursday 26th March, 2026 from 6:30pm

At Blackbird, we love a great steak — but we’re going further. Introducing The Great Australian Steak Passport, a one-night-only dining experience that takes guests on a journey across the country through a multi-course celebration of beef, as part of Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

We’ve curated a five-course menu that highlights exceptional cuts from some of Australia’s most respected producers, including Five Founders Beef, Australia’s first certified carbon-neutral beef, and Scenic Rim Native Beef, nourished with barley marsh from Boonah Brewing Co. Our menu also showcases rare heritage breeds such as Charolais, Chianina and Belted Galloway, sourced directly from farmers who specialise in small herds and single-breed cattle.

Each cut is prepared over our wood-fired Josper grill, where apple, cherry, peach and chestnut woods impart delicate, aromatic character and bring forward the unique qualities of every steak. Guided by Ghanem Group executive chef Jake Nicolson and Melbourne executive chef Tim Menger, the evening is paired with fine Australian wines, craft beer from Boonah Brewing Co and expertly crafted cocktails.