I came with friends and nearly had to be carted out on a wheelbarrow I was so full! The atmosphere is very chill, good for families too. We shared a communal plate of brisket, fried chicken, apple glazed smoked chicken, fries and mac n cheese. Everything was absolutely delicious - the meat was perfectly prepared and seasoned and the sides were super yummy too! We enjoyed a couple of their cocktail creations as well. no room for dessert this time, but I know now not to eat the whole day before my next visit! read more

Meat - Barbeque Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Ate here a couple nights ago while on a business trip. Great casual vibe. Lots of draft beers at the bar. Nice searing outdoors on the street. We split a half pound order of the brisket. It's great but rich so splitting this is good along with another meat in my opinion. We also tried the nightly special of smoked pork. Excellent. The various sauces are all good and really make the meats. Brussels were quite good and I'm not usually a Brussel sprouts guy. read more

Meat - Beef brisket and house special of smoked pork. Brussel sprouts surprisingly good for someone who doesn't normally like them. - Barbeque Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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I love this place. I had the Brussels Sprouts and I'm still dreaming of them a month later!!

I had 1/2 pound brisket and garlic fries. Brisket taste was ok but my 8 Oz pile of brisket was about 4 Oz of meat and 4 Oz of fat. I was very disappointed and almost warned the young couple sitting next to me but decided to mind my own business. Turns out, their brisket did not have any fat so I guess I got unlucky. The bbq sauce was ok but not anything special. I ended up mixing the bourbon and spicy sauce and that was acceptable. If they offered me kraft sauce next time, I would choose that. The garlic fries were weird in that they put this very strong garlic flavor on very good fries. I think it was a mistake on my part as I tired of the taste after the 2nd mouthful. I think their regular fries would be good. A major complaint was that they did not offer iced tea. They had canned peach ice tea which is truly disgusting. If you are going to present your restarant as a place for legit bbq, iced tea is mandatory. I travel a lot on business and legit bbq shacks take their iced tea, mac n cheese, and pecan pie very seriously. In summary, it was OK but incredibly disappointing given the reviews here. If this is the best bbq in edmontom... read more

Meat is a great option especially for people with dietary restrictions. They have a dedicated gluten free fryer and they also have gluten free buns. Our server was very accommodating with allergies and if she didn't know the answer she asked someone that did with no hesitation. The restaurant was clean and they were taking all Covid precautions so we felt safe. Amazing food and service! read more

Even though I am not a huge fan of red meat; I needed to write this review because I am absolutely obsessed with the salads there! The have this one with strawberries, cheese and it's perfect for summer. read more

Ribs were dry, service was poor. Order was messed up so we had to go back to the restaurant to get the appetizer they didn't include.

Loved this restaurant. Family style eating. Yummy garlic fries, Mac and cheese, pickles, coleslaw and meat platter for 4. Really Good Ribs! We were able to walk right in but even if there is a line up, you get seated relatively fast. read more

Meat - Barbeque Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

The name of the restaurant says it all...MEAT... Need I say more? The Pork Ribs, brisket, sausage are amazing, the service is friendly and the bevy of cocktail choices is great and their beer selection hits the mark. And if you like bourbon this is the place to come... quite a plethora of choices.... It's all good!! When I'm in Edmonton this is the place that I go for my MEAT fix!! And let's not forget, and here comes the irony... Wait for it....... Their house salad is DA BOMB!! Even for this true carnivore... Gotta get your greens... And their greens, are Delicious!!! It's a MUST try when you're in the Chuk! read more

Husband and I went here for dinner on Saturday, Jan 2, 2016. Our server, Steph was very friendly, bubbly and made the evening quite enjoyable. We started with a new menu item, the smoked chicken wings with salt n pepper were very smoky flavored without being over bearing and the salt n pepper was very light yet the flavor was there. Hubby had the beef brisket with garlic fries. He ate that all the while commenting on how good it was. I had fried chicken leg and thigh w/ coleslaw. The chicken was very moist and the fried coating was crispy yet not greasy. I had two root beers and my husband had a beer a shot of scotch and a Kentucky Mule. $85.05 with tax. Definitely be going back here again, and again, and again. read more

They have an awesome large patio with some great bbq sauces and good choices of dishes.

I definitely recommend this restaurant if you are looking for some delicious brisket or pulled pork. The name says it all, Meat has a ton of different meat selections. They have side items such as salad or fries as well to go with your meat selection. I recommend the brisket, it is incredible. The restaurant itself is fairly small though and can become quite crowded. There is not very much space inbetween tables so don't wear anything too bulky. They don't do reservations here either so keep in mind that its first come, first served, especially on weekends. There is paid parking surrounding the restaurant and some residential street parking close by. read more

Amazing food. The location is easy within your reach. It's a popular place to go on Friday night, but we didn't wait long. The waitress is so friendly and knows the menu and makes perfect recommendations on what to eat. They are famous for their smoked meat. Definitely the heaven place for those who love meat. My personal favourite is the pulled pork. With the four sources ( which are amazing, too), it will just keep you eating all the time. Surprisingly, the way the they cooked brussels sprouts is creative: fine minced and boiled( I guess ) without toasting or searing, it preserves the tenderness and the sharp freshness. read more

If you love smoked meat, you'll love this place. I love meat, but everything on the menu was smoked - except one dish. If you like sitting in very close quarters to strangers, you'll also love this place. I enjoy getting to know people, so I liked this. read more

This place did not live up to my expectations at all. The only thing I enjoyed was the mac and cheese. The brisket was decent but not great. The ribs had very little meat on them, were flavorless, and charred black. The garlic fries were perhaps the biggest let down, they were soggy as if they had been soaked in liquid then baked. Only positive I can say was that the staff was friendly and attentive. Definitely did not live up to the hype for me. read more

The MEAT is our go-to every time we're in a mood to have flavourful food. Their brisket is true to it's reputation and I particularly love their bourbon sauce. Their Kentucky mule is a must-have. The service is always exceptional, never disappointed! read more

Delicious Mac and cheese! The Meat is good. Bar not so much, basic things nothing special. Hip place to eat .

Now if you're feeling only slightly peckish or looking for a light meal this is not the place for you - however, if you're looking for a hearty meal made with care then Meat delivers. Tucked just off Whyte Ave the restaurant is adorable with great decor and lots of communal tables with lots of room for your platters of food. I highly recommend coming with someone that you like sharing with so you can try a variety of meats with a few different sides. The brisket and pulled pork are delicious, especially when paired with their house-made BBQ sauces, make sure you sample them all! The sides are great, brustle sprouts, mac and cheese and cornbread are my recommendations. You'll be absolutely stuffed when you leave but it's totally worth it. A great menu of local beers helps wash everything down and should you happen to leave some room for dessert there are tasty options like a banana parfait or pecan pie. read more

Meat - They do dessert too! - Barbeque Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Small menu, food was ok- but nothing to return to. I know a lot of people like this place, but the volume level, mixed with the slow service was not so good. Will have to try again, but for a first time goer- not that good. read more

Excellent for brunch or supper and the servers are top notch we've been 3 times and it's been great. Burnt ends are a must

The title of this restaurant show cases what they do best here but dishes such as the Mac n cheese and the fries are scrumptious. Their Mac n cheese is some of the best I've had! Incredibly cheesy and creamy. The French fries were a lovely treat to go along with my pulled chicken sandwich. They are coated quite vigorously in garlic which I love but your date night not! The brisket is also fantastic plus the homemade sauces served with all meats really add to the flavour. The down side is the noise, you really have to yell to talk the the person across the table from you. read more

Came here for brunch, which is offered weekends and holidays from 11-3. I ordered the brisket benny which I would recommend to any lover of eggs benny! The brisket was nice and tender, eggs poached perfectly, nice hollandaise sauce, and the perfect soft biscuit to soak in all the sauce and tie it all together! Hash browns on the side were nice and crispy and went well with the spicy BBQ sauce. Portions are very generous. I was only able to finish 1/2 of my order! My friend ordered the pulled pork sandwich which came with a side of garlic fries. From what I sampled from his dish, it was also very delicious! Looking forward to trying their dinner menu. read more

Meat - Brisket eggs benny - Barbeque Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

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Finally!! A good bbq restaurant in Edmonton. You see bbq joints like this all over the USA and I am so pleased to see one come close to home. First of all, the smell when you walk in this restaurant is unreal, the aroma of smoke fills the air. We were promptly seated and quickly greeted by our waitress. It didn't take us long to decide what we wanted so we ordered right away. For the proteins we ordered 1lb of brisket, a full rack of ribs and the andouille sausage. We ordered a large sweet potato mash, large coleslaw and a pickle as our sides. The food came out so quickly. (And disappeared just as fast) Everything was very well executed (not the best bbq I've ever had but really good). If you like the taste of smoke the ribs were the smokiest of the 3 proteins we ordered and my personal favorite. The brisket was a close second since I would have preferred it just a little more smokier. The andouille sausage had a great spice to it and was delicious as well. I love the selection of bbq sauces as well, Everyone at the table seem to agree that the cherry was the best. The sides were a great accompionment to the meat. The mash was very good and the coleslaw even though I found was a little bland, did its job of adding the perfect crunch and coolness to the meal. If you had a bit of both the sides with the brisket it truly made the perfect bite. I really enjoyed the pickle as well, which was like a kosher pickle in flavor. All in all if you love meat (the name says it all) I would definitely recommend checking this place out , food was good and the price is quite reasonable (about 20$ a person and we were stuffed). I will definately be going back! read more

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We visited during the Pride Parade so of course it was busy and service was a little slower. We did not notice though and the waitress was super friendly and helpful. The vegetarian brunch menu was lacking, and I was only told about the jalapeño grilled cheese when I started ordering off the brunch. Leaves a spice in your mouth and very tasty! My meat lover friends just loved this place so I am sure any meat lover would love this place. read more

Meat - Jalapeño grilled cheesy goodness! - Barbeque Near Me - Edmonton, Alberta

Meat was good, though not my absolute favourite bbq spot in YEG. I split a sampler platter (ask them, it's not on the menu), with a large garlic fries. The fries are crazy good. The food arrived very quickly, and was more than we could eat (they told us it's for three people, we didn't mind taking a half a smoked chicken and some other easy to reheat meat home). I think the selection of bbq sauces might be the only superior element compared to my favourite downtown pig shack, but the atmosphere and the food trough style serving trays leave room for improvement. Smoked brisket and ribs can only be so bad though, I still left feeling hugely satisfied with my meal. The patio is a nice option, but the giant bench tables inside made me glad we weren't in there shoulder to shoulder with a bunch of strangers. Maybe if you came in a large group rather than as a couple, or came when it was less busy, it wouldn't be as weird. read more

Quite greasy for brisket and when compared to the pork tenderloin and brisket sandwiches my daughter and I had at the Blue Ox in Dallas, Texas...no comparison at all. I had a stomach ache. I will say that the pulled chicken sandwich at The Next Act which uses Meats smoked chicken is worth checking out. It's complimented great with the cranberry jalapeño chutney and Brie. read more

This place is unreal. If you are a fan of meat, and you like your mouth to water, then I recommend this place. The platters of juicy meats are just to die for. It is a very different dining experience. The seating is both regular and bench style so sometimes you are dining with others close by at the same table. They provide numerous sauces on the table for you, although you don't even really need any. The meat at meat is AMAZING. read more

Went here for dinner last night and right when you walk in you can smell the smoky goodness coming from the kitchen. We got there and it was fairly busy still- it was a 40 minute wait so we grabbed a drink at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly too. We got our table and immediately knew what we wanted - brisket, pulled pork, ribs, Mac and cheese and Brussel sprouts! I could probably endlessly eat those ribs and Brussel sprouts! I loved all the barbecue sauce options too. The only downside was our server was also dealing with a 20 top beside us so we didn't get a ton of service. Also our server seemed a little annoyed with us when we sat down and said we knew what we wanted. I wish she was a little more engaged and attentive. I don't consider myself a high maintenance customer but if my empty plate of food is sitting in front of me for 20 minutes while you walk by it a couple times I get bothered. All in all I'd go back just cause the food was so so good. read more

This little gem is the highlight of my neighbourhood. It's a go too for myself and my favourite people. The fact I can order just one pickle is such a delightful treat. The staff is always friendly, food is consistent and there is always a veggie option. Best fried chicken in town without a doubt. read more

Great bbq. Pretty cool inside but I'm not a big fan of the long tables. If I wanted to sit next to a hipster stranger I would get on a bus. Don't skip the Brussels sprouts, I almost did and they were awesome. read more

Finally got to try this place out!! It was packed but our party of 4.5 (my infant son came too) was seated quickly. They were even able to accommodate the baby stroller by our table as baby was sleeping. It's mostly long tables and you're sitting with strangers but it's ok. Our waitress was prompt and friendly and explained the menu to us. Hubby and I ordered (a lot) braised beef, ribs, one sausage, coleslaw, mac n cheese and 2 very large pickles. Our dinner mates ordered the chicken and some other items..I just can't recall. The braised beef and ribs were both delicious. The Mac n cheese was pretty good but I wish it had a crust or crumbs on top and some jalapeño would have kicked the flavour up a notch too (like their next door neighbours). The sausage was really good dipped in the mustard sauce. The coleslaw was run of the mill. Our waitress cleared away my husband's scotch before he was finished...so that sucked. She offered to get him another glass but he declined and so she took it off the bill, but only after I said she should. She said it's not their usual policy. Our friends said the chicken was amazing and the best they've ever had. I would go back to try the chicken for sure. read more

I love Meat so much. Can't believe I haven't written a review yet! They smoke all their meat in this giant smokers so you get everything from brisket to chicken and it has delicious flavor. It's also ready really quickly because it's already cooked! If you haven't gone for brunch, you have to try it. They have the most delicious eggs Benedict. Meat also makes a delicious Old Fashioned. It's good enough to make this downtown dweller go across the river. read more

took my wife out for date night, we had the meat sampler. Preferred the pulled pork and brisket. Great staff and atmosphere. Would take my whole family here. Highly recommended. read more

Great food and even better customer service. A coworker and myself on business in Edmonton for the week decided to leave the hotel area and head downtown for a good meal. On the recommendation of trip advisor we were directed to Meat, a bbq smokehouse in the downtown core. I had been once before on another business trip about 2 years ago and the experience was decent overall. This subsequent visit was outstanding. In addition to the well prepared food, our server Melissa Doro was exceptional. A very welcoming and vibrant personality, great direction and recommendations on the menu and consistent check-ins to ensure we had what we needed and that the food was as good as it should be. The brisket was moist and well smoked. The cauliflower was simply delicious. The fried chicken was crisp and tasty. The ribs however were not on par with the rest of the meal. Melissa however had taken note and ensured we received a fresh, not overcooked and delicious replacement which was unexpected but very much appreciated. The finger bowls to clean up following the meal was also a nice and welcoming touch. Melissa felt she had done nothing special and just did what she believed her job entailed. That may be the case but her level of attentiveness and overall customer service is a rare experience these days and made this visit worth the trip downtown. Needless to stay, the next trip to Edmonton will include a visit to Meat for some delicious eats and my new favourite server. Thank you Melissa! read more

I came here for brunch and it was pretty good so I decided to try it for dinner. We sat on the patio so it wasn't as loud (as I've heard it gets pretty noisy). We tried the ribs, brisket, brussels sprouts and the mac and cheese. The food was pretty good. The meat definitely had a nice flavour. I usually prefer saucy ribs (as oppose to dry spiced) so they weren't my favourite. However, our server was really personable and did a great job and definitely added to the experience. Overall I, unfortunately, felt the meal was a bit over priced. Half a pound of meat each sounds like a lot but it's really not as much as I would think. I don't think I'd go there again but I'm sort of a cheap bastard so maybe that's why. read more

I ordered take out this weekend for family dinner. Since we were feeding adults, I ordered the large size for my side and meat dishes. While everything tasted good, I was really disappointed in the really small portions for the price. Disappointing and expensive. read more

Been here numerous times love there family style supper that they do. Meat is always cooked to perfection with tonnes of flavour. Brunches are always tasty and different. Service is always fantastic and the atmosphere is great. A little annoying you can't reserve a table. read more

I'm not even a HUGE meat fan but meat has the best meat I've ever had. Their smoked chicken and ribs are unreal! We've been back a few times since. There's only a couple things I would comment on... The garlic fries I wish there was a non-garlic fry option. And it would be killer if there was corn bread! Otherwise amazing service and delicious food! read more

Brunch menu looks so good and hard to decide for me. Volume and taste are good. I've never tried dinner menu, however people around me said it's very good. Also I like the atmosphere of this restaurant. read more

If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out !!! This is such an awesome place to grab a bite. The waiters/waitresses are all energetic and they try and make sure you are very well taken care of. Plus..whi doesn't love a meat coma read more