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    Meet The Meat

    4.4 (450 reviews)
    Open 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    A very reasonable spirit menu.
    John H.

    Wow, Wow. , wow!!! It has been too long for my return---only because most of my departures are from JFK instead of LGA. So happy this solely-owned family business is still here! I am still amazed at the reasonable prices for huge quality meats. Then you add the ambiance. Oh yea, you don't get gouged with your drinks either. Finally met the wife---got the dirty: This owner loves his business and his customers. This is what it is about. I had an amazing meal away from home served with love. I let my man select some of the dishes. The scallops, The Filet with creamed spinach. Then he selects an after dinnet drink. Had to have a cappuccino. Worth it!!! You MUST have the french vanilla ice cream. Life is too damn short. I left with a hug. Support this fantastic steak house.

    Classic Caesar Salad with grilled chicken
    Lavender R.

    Don't mind paying top dollar for good food, but this is a $25 salad (with grilled chicken)? Not even a crouton and super salty. As for my $19 Shrimp Bisque?? It's lumpy! (And also super salty) - can't even eat this, going to order something else for dinner.

    Nando F.

    I was greeted by name as we entered the premises; I'd be lying if I said I wasn't surprised. Does Open Table spy on me via my iPhone? lol! Obviously, we had reservations; they are not psychic, lol! The place is small, I could say, it sorta resembles someone's house (IMO). It's nice. Comfortable. We were seated as soon as we arrived. The staff was very accommodating, the manager (or owner?) was very friendly, our waiter was a bit on the "all business", almost "rush, rush" side and who I'd say was the busboy seemed green. We ordered Porterhouse for 3, Lambchops, Ribeye for 2... Apps: Shrimp and Octopus... Dessert: Tiramisu and Cheese cake. The Ribeye looked splendid, the Porterhouse looked charred and dry and the Lambchops looked a bit underwhelming (again, IMO). I have grown accustomed to seeing porterhouse at steakhouses with butter. This place does not serve it that way. Upon taste... the porterhouse was great! I liked it better than the marvelously looking ribeye. The octopus was very tender and the asparagus went quite well with the meats. The rest of the items ordered were what'd expect them to be.

    Porterhouse
    Brian L.

    Great steakhouse. People there are really awesome. Food is great. Steaks are massive and has the classic Lugers look. Not sure if the steaks are aged. I don't believe so because I couldn't taste the rich beefy flavors. But who cares... steaks were still delicious. Sides were delicious. Ribeye for two or the tomahawk bone in was off menu. Don't recall which but I thought the ribeye was by far the most flavorful. Home fries were good but a bit chunky. Fries are crispy. Creamed spinach good. Sautéed spinach I liked better. Didn't realize a steakhouse of this caliber existed in Astoria. Happy it does and worth a visit.

    Sharon Z.

    Came for restaurant week, the food was okay nothing spectacular. The staff was nice though!

    Amy Y.

    Long overdue but this restaurant still deserves full points for meeting our expectations. We all went for restaurant week & my friend wanted to celebrate our birthdays so standards were high! Although the menu was simple, it didn't disappoint - the foods came out fresh and flavorful and didn't make us feel bloated afterwards. I would definitely come again!

    Betty W.

    I took my bf here for his birthday after hearing good things about this place and honestly was a little disappointed. We ordered the porter house for 2, Caesar salad w/bacon, a slice of bacon, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and sautéed mushrooms w/ bordelaise sauce. The steak was good, exactly what you would expect from a steak house. It was the sides that disappointed me. The mashed potatoes....I've had better, it wasn't creamy or seasoned well enough (that's just how I like my mash). The spinach was watery and was not creamy at all, not what I expected. The mushrooms were probably the best side we had that day but it was more sauce than mushroom if anything. The bacon I would also skip, too fatty and salty. Overall, standard steakhouse but the sides were underwhelming. Personally would use this money at a different steakhouse.

    1st time!
    Vanessa C.

    This steakhouse was one of the few still operating with patio dining in Astoria. The meal was fine, nothing to blush about. The Prosecco was definitely served in the same glass ( 3 times) I guess they don't swap glasses out when they remove it from your table. I know this because my lipstick was still present on the glass lip when they removed it and when they replaced it The creamed Spinach was yummy as well as the grilled octopus and the service was friendly Would I return? Eh. Only if I'm already in the neighborhood and need outdoor dining . The experience wasn't mind blowing at all

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    Ask the Community - Meet The Meat

    Are their porterhouses for 2 and 3 aged? Or their Ribeye. Usually restaurants put that on the menu.

    All cuts are prime and aged to perfection .

    Is the restaurant kid friendly?

    Yes, it is kid friendly. My husband and I take our children with us to Meet the Meat. They love it there.

    Is there enough space for let's say a group of 15?

    Yes no problem seating 15 people.

    Is there a parking lot or street parking?

    There is no parking lot but there were plenty of legal spots on the street.

    Hello do we have to make a reservation for father day ? Also what time do you close?

    Thank you for inquiry. For Father’s Day reservation is a must. On June 17 we are open 2:00 - 9:00 pm .… Read more

    Do they sell gift cards or gift certificates? If yes, can you purchase online, over the phone, or in person? Thanks

    Hi , Yes we sell gift cards. You can purchase them over the phone or in person .

    Are they open on Thanksgiving?

    Hi Mandy , yes we are open from 2Pm- 9Pm .

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