We decided to try this place. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The hostesses were polite and helpful. The menu is easy to read and understand. We ordered the brisket, it was cooked to perfection, the side dishes included salad, rice and mashed potatoes. Food tasted great. Next time we are in town we will come back and try something different from the menu. read more

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Paterson, NJ - like many patrons, my husband came across this place via their tantalizing Instagram posts and urged us to go. They were busy at dinner time on a Sunday night. As many reviewers mentioned, no one bothered to acknowledge us when we arrived, so I flagged down a waitress who said we could sit whenever we want. We chose to sit in the airier covered outdoor area (which isn't exposed to the elements so is perfectly temperate even in cold weather). There were no instructions on how to order either - this seems like a basic customer service fail: is it that hard to slap up signage explaining 1-2-3, or for someone (anyone!) to greet you and ask if this is your first time here and walk you through the process? Anyway, I'm glad I read the reviews and checked out what we wanted to order beforehand, and asked questions at the cashier. Sure, it's not that hard, but one really shouldn't have to actively track down multiple staff for directions on where to go or how to order at a restaurant. The deal is: decide which meat(s) you want from the poster (there is no menu), place your order (sold by the pound) with the cashier, pay, go to your table, and a server will bring the food to you when it's ready. The meat is (at current writing) $45/lb with unlimited sides and soft drinks. We ordered 1 lb each of beef brisket and lamb shank (1 lb = 2 shanks), which was the perfect amount of food for us 2 hungry adults, 2 teens of modest appetite, and a toddler of negligible appetite. The meat is simply seasoned (Arab bbq style) and came out lukewarm, but is off-the-bone tender and we enjoyed them with the variety of sauces. There are four types of sides: cucumber & tomato salad (good), spring mix, saffron rice (fine but my toddler loved this), and mashed potatoes (bland). It is a well-balanced meal, not too heavy. The chefs are friendly and we watched one film a demo almost certainly for social media. He even let us taste some of what he was seasoning, though there were no pyrotechnics as I had hoped from seeing some of the reels. The service wasn't bad - not terribly proactive but not non-existent either, and we always received what we requested. They could do better with customer guidance, but now that I know what's up I'd come back for the food and would like to try some other meats next time. Meat Moot has many franchises across the Middle East and Turkey, and NJ is one of only 3 locations in the US (the other 2 being in the Midwest). Street parking only. read more

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Loved this spot! First of all there's a fire show which can't be missed-you even get a taste of the yummy meat after the show! The portions are huge and I love that you get unlimited sides and sauces along with unlimited drinks (soda and water). So it's a great deal. All of the smoked Halal meats are $45 per pound so get as much as you like and enjoy! read more

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This was my second time ordering from this restaurant through DoorDash because they had another incredible meal deal. For $38 I got TWO lamb shank meals that included the fall apart tender smoked meat, fragrant cumin rice, mashed potatoes which honestly were terrible and don't fit into this meal, green salad, Shepherd salad and a variety of sauces. read more

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Talk about addiction just walk through the door and the aroma alone will have you addicted. Seriously good food. Service is excellent. The fire show has to be illegal, I don't know how the chief hasn't been burned, flames everywhere ‍‍‍‍ Parking is hard but worth searching for. read more

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We had a nice early dinner here on weekday so it wasn't super busy and we were served right away. We ordered both the beef brisket and beef short rib. Both were super tender and well spices and the sides of rice and salad were just right to complement the meat. read more

Meat Moot - Beef brisket and beef ribs, both delicious - Salad Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Where to start. Service needs improvement big time. Drove 2 hrs for a brisket. Saturday 8 pm they ran out of brisket. It's nice store. The fire show was cool. We had no option but to go with lamb. They were really good cooked but the main reason we were here was for ribs and brisket. read more

Meat Moot - Lamb rib - Salad Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Horrible service and decor went there waited 15 mins no one came over to take our order and the place was empty. The staff walked pasted us 15 times without asking if we was ready to order. I asked one of the waiters we are ready she left and never came back. Waste of time going there. Food looks horrible read more

I'm shocked at the reviews for this place. I've been here twice so far and I have to say, it's some of the best arab bbq/smoked meats spot in Paterson. Service: Super attentive, they took care of us and we had a huge number of people with us Food: The smoked lamb dishes, the sides, and the wings were fantastic. The sauces are also really awesome. Strong contrast to Kanoon. Ambiance: The interior is beautiful and great for intimate outings or large events. Would absolutely come back here! read more

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I went here for my birthday and I couldn't have chosen a better spot. The staff are so welcoming, and I was even able to speak to one of the chefs; they are very humble and charismatic! Our experience began with their fire show, where 2 torches were used to heat their meats wrapped in aluminum foil. According to the staff, based on how many guests are present determines how often the shows occur a night. Ok, the best part: the FOOD. we ordered 2lbs of Beef Brisket which was accompanied with yellow jasmine rice, 2 different refreshing salads, mashed potatoes, and an assortment of house-made sauces which were delicious. The meat was just like butter! The food was just outstanding. Our night was ended with a board of beautifully sliced pineapples topped with cinnamon and honey, possibly one of the most delicious combos I've tried. I definitely left very impressed and well satisfied! read more

Good food and incredible service from Patrick and Mohamad!! The pineapple and tea after dinner was delicious. read more

Meat Moot - 1 Lb Beef Brisket 1 Lb Beef Ribs - Salad Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

This place is horrible, the restaurant was freezing cold, like someone isn't paying the heat bill. I was shocked at how cold it was, and the food was a huge disappointment and extremely overpriced. The meat was dry and needed salt, the spices that you see in the photos online aren't good at all. My family and I would have to ask for additional drinks or even condiments multiple times before getting them, it was one of the worst experiences I've ever had at eating out, just really bad. I really am baffled at how they are still open. Do not waste your money coming here. read more

I rarely leave reviews, but this experience was so unacceptable that I feel compelled to share it. This was, without a doubt, the worst dining experience I've ever had. To begin with, the restaurant ran out of drinks entirely--yes, completely out. When we asked about beverages, our server casually suggested we walk to a nearby gas station to buy our own drinks. And we actually did. We left the restaurant, bought drinks from a gas station, and returned, hoping things would improve. While still sitting at our table--with our gas station drinks--we witnessed a waiter bring out drinks for another table. At this point, it became hard not to feel disrespected and even racially discriminated against. Why were other tables being served what we were told didn't exist? The sides were another disaster. The menu listed mashed potatoes and rice as the two available options, but they had run out of mashed potatoes entirely. We didn't even get the chance to try them. When we asked for more rice, we were told they had to "save it for other customers." I don't understand how a restaurant can advertise unlimited sides and then tell us we can't have more because they're trying to preserve stock for others. Are we not paying customers too? The food itself was underwhelming. When it finally arrived--two hours after we were seated--it was cold and clearly not fresh. The sauce portions were tiny compared to the amount of meat on the plate, and we had to repeatedly ask--almost beg--for more sauce just to make the food palatable. On top of all that, the atmosphere was uncomfortable. The music playing throughout the restaurant was loud, vulgar, and completely inappropriate for a family setting. It added to the chaos and lack of professionalism that defined the entire evening. It's also worth noting that the place seemed completely understaffed and disorganized. At one point, a man in a full suit--who appeared to be part of management or ownership--was behind the counter preparing food. It felt like they were just trying to get by with whoever was available. In summary, the service was shockingly poor, the food was cold and unremarkable, and the entire experience felt chaotic, dismissive, and at times, discriminatory. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Dining out should be enjoyable, not something you walk away from feeling disrespected, ignored, and unsatisfied. read more

Overpriced, overhyped on social media by the company, and overcooked...if you are toothless and like mushy soft meat no matter the cut or animal this place is for you. $60 a lb it will cost you, better off going to Stew Leonard's and purchasing an entire filet mignon for the family. The staff is indifferent and I see the place is already discounted its pricing so I give them a little credit on hearing the feedback. read more

Not really sure what the hype is here. The food is very bland, even with the so called "spices" the sprinkle on the meat. The meat is tender but that's about it. The side dishes have zero flavor, once again bland rice/salad. There's nothing unique about their sauces, standard spicy mayo, bbq, and chimichurri. As for the service, it was crappy, we had no one come to our table, we had no one bring the sauces and the sides, we had to ask multiple times (and trying to get someone's attention is another mission). When we did finally get the sides, it was short, meaning each one of us should've gotten a plate, we were given one tiny plate for 3 people LOL. The 2 stars is for the chef who showed us and weighed the meat, very nice and friendly! read more

This place is overpriced and pressures you to order more than you can eat. The service is the biggest downside here; they require you to pay before you're even served, and they expect you to tip in advance as well. This weekend wasn't our first visit. When they first opened, they had the same issue, but we decided to give them a second chance, hoping for improvement. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. The food is good, but the service remains poor. read more

Meat Moot - Salad Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

The food is okay i wouldn't recommend if your in a bad and hungry the service horrible never asked if we need drinks only one person spoke english then they had a roach on the wall like if that's okay read more

The best of the best everything was very good food, service and atmosphere thank you so much I really enjoyed , we will back soon read more

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Ordered the lamb shoulder and brisket. Brisket was my favorite and was very tender. Serves 4-5 people. Unlimited sides read more

Visited this restaurant last night for iftar with my siblings and cousins. We ordered the lamb ribs, beef ribs, and the brisket. We got the sides and sauces that go with it. They had you pay your food before you sit down and eat which to me is something that I am not used to doing anywhere I've ever been too. They also had different types of soups, but the lentil soup was really good. There was also a station for two different types of drinks. The meats were very tender and delicious. Service was ok, they were really nice but they never came by to ask how we were doing or if we needed anything. We had to flag someone down just to bring us napkins to the table as they didn't provide any. Place is very decent sized and nicely decorated. There was a separate room to sit in and also had prayer mats on the ground for those who needed to pray. Had a great time with my family and will be back in the future. read more

I shouldve listened to the reviews. Good luck if u need anything during your meal because the service is nonexistent. They didnt give us a breakdown of the receipt and I was embarrassed to ask but yeah they definitely overcharged us. So annoyed for going there. read more

Lunch special 20. Various salads, lamb, or brisket . The food was excellent. Service was fast, and the servers were very friendly. Definitely will be back for dinner. read more

Our first time here and the food was excellent!! Our entire family enjoyed it! Friendly service too!

Wonderful dining experience, your choice of very flavorful brisket, beef or lamb option q and unlimited salad, rice, drinks and sauces. Even the wipes have a wonderful oud smells Definitely recommend! read more

Meat Moot - Outdoor seating - Salad Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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For the cost of the food. The quality of service and attention to detail must be improved. When you walk in you are surprised by the size of the space. Very comfortable However, when it comes to the food there needs to be more direction and information. As a first time visitor walking in the restaurant they assume you know what to do . There should be clear signage with 1-3 steps with what to do, How to order , and where to sit. On that signage, it should say we sell meat by the pound and include what selections of meat we have to choose from. All you are ordering is meat and the meat comes with certain sides In addition, explain that the meat meal comes with certain side dishes. ( you don't choose) list the sides and they should tell all in before you order. Or provide a one sheeter with this information when we walk in so we can understand the experience. .We were asked " do you want lamb or beef. So because we said lamb and beef we surprisingly received a cold tray of brisket and lamb legs ( now I asked why was it cold or room temp with all those big ovens and it was served on a hot plate that was not hot! ) they had beef ribs and requested to order those and were told the food that we have is enough !!!! That is not the point we wanted to try the rib options that were available ! We didn't ask for brisket and had no idea that was the option of beef they would provide. The meat does fall off the bone but it is not seasoned . They sprinkle maybe cumin.paprika or something on top but the meat itself is not seasoned. The saffron rice and cucumber and tomatoe sides were good for me but not for everyone. Very bland. The meat is suppose to be the star and did not shine. Lastly, we asked for the check. They brought tea, we asked for the check they brought take away plates we finally had to get up and walk to the cashier and waited to find the check. We took the left over meat home to try and season and reheat Still not so good 1 star for outdoor seating (nice you didn't feel outdoor except for the few fly's you had to shoo away ) 1 star for nice people who are trying . They were nice .5 for the bathrooms Total 2 .5 star experience at this time Consider the first time visitor a bit more and it could be a better experience read more

This place is so beautiful with the meat it delicious but the only problem they don't serve bread with the food

From the walking in you order the meat and that's by the weight then you done you go to the table and all sides ready for you. So if you don't know what to order no menu is there you got to scan the QR I wish they have baked potatoes will be perfect. The meat tastes good. read more

Food and service suck! There's no host there's no waiters/waitress it felt like being in school ordering my lunch from the counter terrible experience and you would think you can't mess up smoked meat. These guys found a way to ruin it. Thumbs down all the way around. read more

The food was good but don't come if you're not from the neighborhood. We were made to feel so incredibly out of place and uncomfortable there. It was a very weird vibe and minimal service once initially served (they claim beverages and sides are unlimited but they're not looking to get you anything more if you've finished something) they didn't even ask if we wanted containers to take food home. Just stared at us the entire time. One would think with the social media posts they would be used to all kinds of people coming to try their place out. read more

Service is horrible, we stand in front of the "chef" like they told us to for 10 minutes until he talked to us! The servers gave us the food and never showed again until the we ordered the check. Not worth it. read more

I came here for dinner on 6/1/2024 because my friend had seen all the hype regarding this restaurant on social media. We were both very excited to eat dinner here because the food looked so good in pictures. We made a 45 minute drive from Staten Island to Patterson, NJ. The parking situation is bad. Be aware that there is no parking lot for this place. Street parking is fairly difficult to find. By the end of the dinner, we were shocked at how bad the customer service at this place was. The forgot to sit us at our table, they forget to bring us our food, we were waiting for soo long as we saw everyone else getting their food except us. We did not even receive a menu. Horrible service. They even forgot to give us the other items we paid for (the rice, mashed potatoes, and everything else that is included with the meat). After we paid the bill, they did not even offer to pack the food we paid for but did not receive in a to-go bag. We felt invisible the entire time we were there. read more

I enjoyed the food so much! I had the brisket and rice with tomato cucumber salad! It was absolutely juicy meat and flavored so well! I honestly was surprised how much I enjoyed it read more

One of the best restaurants I have been to. Service was excellent so do the food. The manger and his staff took care of us very well

Very overhyped on social media don't bother coming here. The meat was mushy overcooked and bland. Service wasn't the greatest either. Hopefully they figure it out. read more

Best food ever, the staff were so nice. The fire show was perfect and chef sanad took care of us. Totally recommend!!!

I'll start off with the worst. Horrible service. Quite shocking honestly. You walk in and you are greeted by a host who tells you to order your meat first. Once at the meat section you order your meat. After that you pay and you are given unlimited sides and drinks. You are walked to a table and seated. They sat us outside all the way in the back. Gave us our meat and never returned with any sides. We sat there for 30 minutes while our meat became cold. After that we got the attention of one of the hostess who said she will get someone to waiter our table. We sat around for another 15 minutes before we got our sides. By then the meat was cold. They offered to reheat it which they did but when we got it back it was dry. Had we not paid for the meat first we would have walked out. No apologies whatsoever. Will I return? Never. Was the food good? Somewhat but extremely overpriced cuts. Overrated place. read more