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    Bob's Quality Meats

    4.6 (170 reviews)
    ModerateMeat Shops, Butcher
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    My nice tri tip
    Eric C.

    I dont eat much red meat, but when i do i make the drive here to buy it. Most of their beef is dry aged and prime and while the prices are creeping up they are still very reasonable. Last visit i scored an exceptionally marbled tri-tip. They have hanger steaks if you ask. Their 'texas' sausages are my favorite flavor. Main thing: the meat here doesnt make me feel sick like the stuff from costco or the grocery store.

    Bone in (right) and boneless (left) ribeyes
    Jaynne L.

    This place is a great butcher with a lot of variety. I've been there for skin on pork belly, dry aged bone in and boneless ribeye. It was all delicious and the marbeling on the steak was so good! We'll definitely be back to try more things. The owner is very nice and always patient and helpful.

    Earnie G.

    It's a decent butcher shop with a big variety, including some more exotic meats. The meat looks great, but I have to question the Prime designation on some of the beef. Especially since we bought three NY strips and sous vide cooked them, but they weren't super tender as Prime should be (especially cooked this way). I've had juicier and more tender steaks buying Fred Meyer's Choice Angus steaks. We also bought quail for Thanksgiving. Like most of the exotics here, they were frozen. They were good, but they showed signs of repeated partial thawing and re-freezing. There was a TON of ice in the package and around the quails--the type that forms when things melt and re-freeze. Also had a good bit of frost in the package. The staff is friendly and helpful, but a little slow. That's okay in normal times but a little unsettling in the COVID-19 era when you're in the store waiting with two other customers. To their credit, they do follow COVID-19 public health guidelines for masks, gloves, sanitizer, and capacity limits. Overall, I'd probably only return here if I was in search of some exotic meat for something special.

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    Eva M.

    This is a very limited review. I live a bit farther away and am unlikely buy raw meat from them. The selection looks amazing with a price to match, not too surprising. Quality meats cost money! The thing I often buy from butchers when I happen to be out and about is their beef jerky. Occasionally, there are rare game jerky that is awesome too. I bought two packs from Bob's - peppered and Hawaiian. They were $6.99 each for (I think) 6 oz. Cost is on par for butcher meat jerky. The peppered one was on the salty side. The flavor of the Hawaiian was more on point with discernable pineapple juice taste. Alas, the meat was super stringy. I really want to like it more, but it was super difficult to chew. I think the cut of the meat did not cut through the grain making the pieces chewy. The ones I buy from Don & Joe's at Pike Place are much better. Ah well, at least I tried it.

    Chicken thigh, better price and quality than 'super market'. Grilling is higher praise. They bring quality cuts of meat.
    Jared S.

    Their brats are as good as anything from eastern Wisconsin. For my part, that says a lot. I'd encourage others to express their praise in rhetoric beyond my own. I say there isn't a better butcher for 50 miles in any direction. I eat meat. I shop at Bob's. Their attention to quality comes out in the selection of eggs, butter, and in the specials they hold behind the counter. I shit on reviewers giving less than 4 stars.

    Carolyn P.

    We go to Bob's whenever we have a big night planned or just need some great cuts. It seems odd to mention but their chicken breakfast sausage is stupid good - possibly one of the best breakfast sausages I've ever had. They have great sausages for grilling, delicious game meats, and options for special orders and package deals. Can't recommend this small business enough!!

    landjeagers were good,  but after 2 days, mold started growing on them.

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    1 month ago

    Great quality meat. Friendly and quick service. Their Korean short ribs are marinated and seasoned very good

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    A real butcher. What they have is always excellent. Order ahead is best for any holiday or specialty items. Love the hangar steak.

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    Best butcher I've visited in WA! Proprietor is engaging, knowledgeable and a pleasure to buy from.

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    Such a cute little butcher shop a short drive from Seattle with a large inventory of meats (including some more exotic varieties like rabbit or guinea hen) and knowledgeable staff.

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    Market House Meats

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    Denny Triangle

    Seattle moment…read more Walking around downtown, I spotted this old corned beef spot that's been there since 1948 and decided to go in. First guy I talked to either came from Dallas or knows Dallas inside and out. He has family there, has lived in Seattle a long time, and told me his grandfather used to bring him here as a kid. He's been eating here basically his whole life. Second guy had lived here for 40 years and said this was somehow his first time ever trying it, even though he'd walked past it forever and always meant to stop in. We stood there talking for a while. Really good guy. The woman behind the counter did not speak English, so I got to tell her in my very limited Spanish, "Thank you very much for your work. It looks beautiful. I really appreciate it." She answered me in Spanish, and then I had to admit, also in Spanish, that I was very sorry but I did not understand Spanish, I only barely know how to speak it. She laughed. I laughed. It was great. Then I got back home, opened the box they split for me and my mom, and this was half of it: best Reuben I have ever had in my life. Just one of those unexpectedly great little trip moments. Good food, good people, good conversation, and one of those places that feels like it's been holding onto a piece of the city for a long time.

    A must try if you are a corned beef or pastrami fan! Huge portions so beware of what you order…read more Restaurant doesn't look like much, and interior has seen better days but you are here for the sandwich/ food. Ordering is by a paper menu. Staff is friendly and there is indoor seating (nothing outside). I spent my time watching Amazon employees walk around the block. Not a long wait. Sandwich is ready fresh and hot. Comes with pickle, potatoe salad and cookies. Sandwich is awesome. Loved the pickle. The potatoe salad was missing something. Could only finish half the sandwich. Highly recommend!

    Rain Shadow Meats - entrance of eggslut and rain shadow meats

    Rain Shadow Meats

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    Capitol Hill

    My boyfriend, his little brother and I were waiting for our food from Eggslut, which is right…read moreacross from this shop. You can see where we stood in the picture I posted of the shops' entrance. A group had been standing in the exact same spot just before us, so we didn't think we were in anyone's way. We also didn't realize this area was shared with the butcher shop because 1. we didn't see it 2. we are not Seattle locals and only came for Eggslut. My boyfriend's little brother briefly leaned back against the meat shop's display case, and the owner immediately snapped: "Do me a favor and get your butt off my case." His brother got off the case right away, but the owner continued to mutter "fucking rude". He stared us down and started shooing us away with his hands, literally saying "Get." like we were animals. We stepped aside, but he kept staring us down. I asked him, "What are you looking at? What do you want us to do?" He escalated things further and said: "Do you want me to come find your house?" Absolutely inexcusable to say to anyone, let alone a young woman. When my boyfriend said, "You could have been nice about it." He said, "I don't have to." This wasn't just a reminder about his equipment, it was the tone, the hostility, and the lack of basic respect. No one came into the building after us, so we were not obstructing anyone from going to his business. We were simply waiting for our food and were met with aggression from this man. He does not deserve any business after such a lack of basic decency.

    My girlfriend, little brother and I were waiting for our food from Eggslut (right next to this…read morebutcher shop in the same buidling), and since there were no open seats, we stood near the butcher shop's display case. A group had been standing in the exact same spot just before us, so we didn't think we were in anyone's way. We also didn't realize this area belonged to the butcher shop. My little brother briefly leaned back against the display case, and the owner immediately snapped: "Do me a favor and get your butt off my case." My brother got off the case right away, but the owner continued muttering "fucking rude" and then started shooing us away, literally saying "Get." like we were animals. We stepped aside, but he kept staring us down. When my girlfriend asked, "What are you looking at? What do you want us to do?" he escalated things further and said something like: "Do you want me to come find your house?" which felt completely unnecessary and threatening. Like what??!? Saying that to not just to my girlfriend, but a anyone is crazy. This wasn't just a reminder about his equipment, it was the tone, the hostility, and the lack of basic respect. We were simply waiting for our food, causing no trouble, and were met with aggression from the owner for no reason. Beware of this behavior when you step anywhere near his business, especially families and POC. Eggslut employees also mentioned that he is a "serious" person. Maybe he is salty that people are only coming inside for Eggslut, not to buy his meat...unfortunate.

    B & E Meats and Seafood

    B & E Meats and Seafood

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    Queen Anne

    Always liked B&E meats in Newcastle. parking is very limited and an uphill walk to the shop. My…read moremain concern however is the "Gulit Tipping' at check out. Friends are now paying cash to avoid this demeaning experience. Either pay cash or shop elsewhere.

    I am writing this with a super heavy heart!…read more We used to get our meats at the Queen Anne location and LOVED their quality and service. We recently started going to one of their locations outside of Seattle whenever we were in the area. The service remains flawless. It's one of the few butcher shops that consistently deserves a tip but they are always a bit extra! This week, we did a perfect surf & turf : wagyu steak and Chilean sea bass - complete with accompaniments. The fish was flaky and the steak was perfectly seasoned, seared and medium rare. As I was setting up drinks, I was the last one at the table. The steaks were sitting there and everyone had stopped eating. When I asked how it was, I was told "Try it, tell us what you think". I sliced into the steak. It looked amazing. I bit in. BUT afte a chew, I stopped eating it. The beef was definitely 'off' andd spoiled - which explained why no one was eating it. Fortunately, it was surf & turf night so we still had enough to eat. But after paying wagyu prices and lovingly cooking the steak, the disappointment was beyond words. Obviously I will call the store as I want to make sure they pull the remaining inventory from theirr display. At this point, my husband is worried as he had three bites as he presumed the aftertaste was from the truffle sauce I had drizzled. Now, he's worried that he will get sick. I guess time will tell. So FYI --- make sure you check the original dates of the meat before they cut/vaccum seal. Long story short - I hope they read this and review their QA processs to ensure all meats are dated/rotated/stored.

    Dingfelder's Delicatessen - Pastrami w/mustard on marbled rye (1/6/25)

    Dingfelder's Delicatessen

    (509 reviews)

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    Capitol Hill

    I saw a sign that ended up being a leftover promotion from Covid offering free soup to healthcare…read moreworkers. I came in and asked for the discount and was informed that this was no longer in place. The man behind the register then looked at me and probably saw the exhaustion in my eyes of working 80/hr per week in the hospital for minimum wage and gave me a cup of matzo ball soup for free anyways. He didn't have to do that and it was such a kind and generous offer. What a genuine and caring establishment. Also that matzo ball soup was better than my Jewish grandmother's! Everyone should give this place their business.

    Revisited Dingfelder's and sampled a bunch more items off their menu. They just hit it out of the…read morepark so consistently and I love bringing friends to blow their socks off. Bonus: this spot is kosher! Potato Latkes (5/5): These latkes are thick boys and fried up so they're piping hot when they hit the table. Because of their size, you really get the contrast of the hard crunch on the outside with super fluffy potato inside. So good we immediately turned around and ordered more. Chocolate Babka (2/5): This was truly the only miss I've had here. Unfortunately, the babka just really dries out after it's been sliced, which is a shame because it's just gorgeous with generous swirls of chocolate inside. Reuben (5/5): I really thought their pastrami couldn't be beat, but the brisket is dare I say better? Just as tender and feels a bit less fatty, so it's a little more crushable. Tip: go for the seeded rye over the marbled rye; something about the marbled rye just falls apart a bit more with the juices of the meat, though it's still delicious! Black & White Cookies (4/5): I expected this to be cloyingly sweet, but this was actually scrumptious with some fresh lemon flavor in the cookie itself. Absolutely massive as well.

    Wood Shop BBQ - Brisket (Per Pound)

    Wood Shop BBQ

    (815 reviews)

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    Atlantic

    Dining at this distinguished barbecue establishment is nothing short of a gastronomic reverie--an…read moreexperience where rustic tradition meets culinary sophistication with effortless grace. From the moment one crosses the threshold, the air itself seems perfumed with a slow‑smoked promise of delight, beckoning diners into a realm where time-honored craft reigns supreme. The brisket, a veritable masterpiece, arrives with a bark so exquisitely rendered it borders on the poetic. Each slice yields with gentle persuasion, revealing marbling that melts into a silken whisper upon the tongue. The ribs, lacquered in a glaze of subtle sweetness and smoky depth, cling tenderly to the bone, surrendering with an elegance that speaks to hours of meticulous tending over smoldering embers. Even the sides--often relegated to mere accompaniment--command admiration. The cornbread is a golden triumph, delicately crumbed yet luxuriously moist, while the collard greens possess a soulful richness that lingers like a cherished memory. And the house-made sauces, presented with almost ceremonial reverence, offer a spectrum of flavor that elevates each bite without ever overshadowing the meat's inherent artistry. Service is attentive without intrusion, delivered with a warmth that mirrors the glowing hearth at the heart of the kitchen. One leaves not merely satisfied, but genuinely moved by the harmony of craft, care, and culinary passion. In a world crowded with pretenders, this BBQ sanctuary stands as a beacon of authenticity and refinement--a place where smoke becomes symphony and every plate tells a story worth savoring.

    The best bbq in Seattle by a mile. Flavor!! Smoke!! The Mac n cheese!…read more Seriously, good!

    Bob's Quality Meats - meats - Updated May 2026

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