המקדש - מסעדת בשרים
Petah Tikva
Restaurant in Petah Tikva, Israel
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Petah Tikva pick for a meat-focused dinner when the priority is an easy, celebration-friendly booking over awards or a heavily documented chef format. Choose it for a direct dinner plan with a group that already wants meat; compare Pitmaster if you want the closest local alternative.
About המקדש - מסעדת בשרים
Is המקדש - מסעדת בשרים worth planning for in Petah Tikva right now? It can be a fit when you want an evening dinner in Petah Tikva and the venue's limited opening days work for your plans. The restaurant is in Petah Tikva, operates in the evening on Sun, Tue, Wed, and Thu, and lists a smart-casual dress code. It is a practical dinner choice, but does not feature public awards, published pricing, or a tasting-menu format.
For a date, birthday, or business dinner, confirm the current details directly before committing. Without chef credit, awards, price tier, menu structure, or seat count, set expectations around the basics: Petah Tikva, evening service, and smart-casual dress.
Choose it for an evening dinner with clear expectations
The smart use case is a dinner plan where the group is comfortable choosing a restaurant in Petah Tikva without relying on a long public checklist of accolades or menu specifics. If your table wants to compare other options before committing, Pitmaster, POMO, HaSalon, Vong, and Hiba are useful names to consider, depending on where the group is willing to go.
The schedule is narrow enough to shape the decision. המקדש - מסעדת בשרים is closed on Mon, Fri, and Sat. It opens Tue, Wed, and Sun from 6:00–10:30 PM, and Thu from 6:00–11:30 PM. That makes it a dinner-only plan based on its hours, not a lunch option.
For special occasions, keep the brief tight
This is a stronger call when the group is aligned on an evening restaurant in Petah Tikva and does not need extensive published details in advance. Dress smart-casual. For ordering, avoid building the night around a named signature dish unless you confirm it directly with the restaurant, since no specific dishes are highlighted.
If the goal is a Petah Tikva dinner without over-planning, this is a sensible candidate to check against its hours. If the goal is a more fully detailed culinary identity, compare broader options before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- Ha-Psagot St 9, Petah Tikva, Israel
- Reservations
- Book on Ontopo
- Website
- hamikdash-restaurant.co.il
- Phone
- +972772311881
The take
The Take
The Vibe
המקדש positions itself as a neighbourhood meat temple, rooted in Israel's mangal and brasserie traditions. The writing emphasises communal abundance and cooking 'centred on fire and protein,' so the room reads as a meal-focused, heat-forward place rather than a quietly formal steakhouse. On Ha-Psagot Street it functions as an institutional gathering spot for locals; the tone is generous and convivial, with a classic, rustic streak that sits alongside the restaurant's modern, sophisticated presentation. Expect a lively, approachable energy where the grill and the act of sharing shape the experience.
Best For
This is a dinner-first destination for groups and occasions that revolve around meat and communal sharing. The format suits birthdays, celebratory nights and group outings where everyone is ordering to share and feasting from the grill. As a neighbourhood institution rather than a tourist draw, it also works for local date nights and special-occasion dinners that favour robust, protein-led courses over delicate tasting menus. The signature items, smoked beef tongue, flat iron, smoked brisket and tableside stone grilling, underline a menu built for convivial, hands-on dining.
Ordering Tips
Order with sharing in mind: the restaurant's language and format stress communal abundance. Prioritise the signature, meat-forward items: smoked beef tongue, smoked brisket and the flat iron steak, and include the tableside stone-grilling option to make the meal interactive. The Jerusalem artichoke is listed among signatures and can provide a vegetal counterpoint to the smoked and grilled proteins. Bring a group so you can sample several preparations and lean into the feast-oriented rhythm the place celebrates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern Japanese aesthetic with warm wood and metal accents, soft lighting from a striking chandelier combining branches and ambient light, jazz and blues music playing softly in the background, creating an intimate yet sophisticated atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Wine
- Dietary
- Kosher, Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Smoked Beef Tongue
- Flat Iron Steak
- Tableside Stone Grilling
- Smoked Brisket
- Jerusalem Artichoke
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Ha-Psagot St 9, Petah Tikva, Israel
Planning details
Location
Ha-Psagot St 9, Petah Tikva, Israel · Directions
Also consider
If this is not the right fit
Try Pitmaster first if the group still wants a Petah Tikva meat-focused dinner. Choose HaSalon instead if the brief shifts toward Israeli-Mediterranean cooking and a more high-energy meal.
Restaurant context
How it compares for Petah Tikva dinner plans
Against Pitmaster, המקדש - מסעדת בשרים is the more sensible pick when the group wants a local meat-focused dinner with easy booking pressure. Pitmaster is the closest cross-shop for the same general decision, so compare based on room feel, availability, and which format better fits the occasion.
POMO is a better comparison if part of the table wants a broader restaurant night rather than a meat-led plan. HaSalon fits diners looking for Israeli-Mediterranean energy, while Vong is the better directional choice for French fusion rather than steakhouse-style decision-making.
Hiba belongs in the conversation only if the group is willing to leave the local Petah Tikva brief for a more destination-minded meal. For value, convenience, and lower booking friction, stay local; for a more defined culinary identity, cross-shop the out-of-metro options before choosing.
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Compare המקדש - מסעדת בשרים
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| המקדש - מסעדת בשרים | Petah Tikva | , | No published awards |
| Pitmaster | Petah Tikva | , | No published awards |
| POMO | Tel Aviv | , | No published awards |
| HaSalon | Tel Aviv | Israeli - Mediterranean, Israeli | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #362025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #2772024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #512024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3002023 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #642023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Highly Recommended |
| Vong | Tel Aviv-Yafo | French Fusion | 2002 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #15 |
| Hiba | Tel Aviv | , | 2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to המקדש - מסעדת בשרים?
Other names to compare include Pitmaster, POMO, HaSalon, Vong, and Hiba. You can also compare other dining options in Petah Tikva. Choose based on the location and availability that best fit your group.
What should I wear to המקדש - מסעדת בשרים?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep it polished but not overly formal for an evening dinner in Petah Tikva.
