Pitmasters

When visiting Israel last month, I finally got the visit the world-renowned restaurant Pitmaster. Now this restaurant is so popular, you literally have to make reservations over a month or more in advance which I did. It was unlike anything I have ever been to. Each night about 200 or so people make their way to Pitmaster and experience an amazing dinner consisting of massive meat cuts which are grilled and smoked over a charcoal-and-wood fire wall. Additionally, the chefs/pitmasters prepare each dish with flare. The Pitmaster decides the menu and rings the bell for each new dish. Cuts are carved and served before your eyes with explanations. The cost is about $100 US a person and includes seven courses PLUS dessert and all you can drink in beer and wine. There is music, grilling, jokes and of course great food. After being there for an hour, you are already friends with everyone on your table. You can even join in on the action by scanning the barcodes on the tables and entering to win either drinks, T-shirts or a chance to cook with the Pitmasters themselves. If you have a opportunity to visit for a meal I highly recommend you take advantage.

Even though this restaurant’s main concept revolves around showcasing all types of meat, I must say, they truly went above and beyond for me! As the only vegetarian at the table, I was amazed by how attentive and thoughtful the staff were from start to finish. They made sure I had plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, including dessert, and kept checking in to make sure I was completely satisfied. The service was absolutely top-tier , 10/10. I left feeling so well taken care of and appreciated. I definitely recommend this place to everyone, even if you’re vegetarian or vegan. Despite being a meat-focused restaurant, they make sure everyone has an incredible dining experience.

TL;DR Great meats and atmosfere! This place offers a feast of different meats and drinks at a fixed price. It is not just about the food. They made a show out of it with music, a bit too much talk, and letting people take part, but the meat is the star of this show. Since I have a veggie wife who has nothing to do there It took me some time, but I finally found the company to go with. The place has 3 sitting areas, the main hall is in front of the meat smoker where all the action is, the balcony and the porch - that have large TVs that show what is going on next to the smoker. Some will think it's a bit too noisy but it has a great atmosphere and music The tables are large and shared, so you get to sit with other people. When you get seated, there are a few cold cuts on the table, and then they start streaming different meats at your table, each one is displayed on the counter in front of the smoker with explanations. They say each time it's different, but what our feast included: - Cold cuts -Ontrib with rice  it was excellent! threads of delicious meat and nice rice. -Giros was not very good. it came with nice bread and dips, but it seems mostly for the show of taking it off the skewer. I had better ones on the street. -Entrecote was perfectly made, soaked with bits of fat - it was really good!! -Chicken baked for a long time with lamb  wrapped in dough . I had low expectations when they showed it on the counter, but it was really good. - Asado with potatoes was amazing, very soft, and full of flavors. - Picanha the meat was perfect but they put too much spices on it and destroyed it. instead of great meat, I tasted cinnamon or baharat. really disappointing. it had the potential to get to the top 3 dishes, but it ended up just above the Giros. - Denver cut in toffee cream. It was nice. For dessert: black coffee, tea and some cake, the place is kosher after all. You get a lot of food served to the table. They say you end up with ~1.4 kilos per person. You get pitchers of water, beer, and wine (both ok) to the table that are constantly replaced with new ons. You will get out full, drunk and happy :) There is a parking lot just across the street but the light train station is close to it and then you don't have to drive which would be challenging after all the food and drinks.

Worth every shekel. The best evening out money can buy. Great atmosphere and even better food. I would definitely suggest waiting the extra time to get a reservation inside and not in the gallery, as it is worth it to watch the show up close.

It's hard to call the place a restaurant, it's a completely different concept. They only seat once an evening, everyone is seated at the same time, 20:00. You pay a flat fee and then you are served a few courses of meat. About 6 or 7 courses one every 20 minutes or so and they make a show or of every serving. I also understand it's different courses every night but I'm not sure. Everyone leaves at the same time. The meat itself was fantastic and the flat fee includes all you can drink beer and wine. If you want a soft drink they tell you to bring it yourself. A very good experience. The flat fee is pretty high but you get value for your money.