This is a small all family owned and run business and one of the legendary last neighborhood gems to grace East Nashville. Yes, when it's packed it takes some patience but it is always worth the wait. The owners have big hearts for the community and relationships they've built here for years. We love them! And their smoked turkeys to order for thanksgiving will be the only one I eat for the holidays ever. They're pure heaven! read more

Probably one of the best BBQ takeout places in Nashville. The brisket is tender with a little bit of fat for maximum flavor with a good amount of smoke. Turnip greens are the best I've had. Potato salad is a hidden gem, I've had a fair share of potato salad in my days and this one blows them all away. Friendly people working here. There's a credit card charge of 3% fyi. read more

Roy's Meat Service - Brisket with baked potato and turnip greens - Meat Shops Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food is excellent and the service is very friendly. Small seating areas but you have a choice of indoor or outdoor.

We were looking to get some nice steaks to grill for Memorial Day. We're new to Nashville and decided to try out Roy Meat Service based on the reviews. We parked and there was a closed for Memorial Day sign. But then Jeff popped up like magic and offered to open up, and cut us some steaks or cook us up something. What a great level of customer service, super nice people, great quality meat, and reasonable prices. We'll definitely go back :-) read more

Roy's Meat Service - Prime ribeye steaks, hand cut - Meat Shops Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Roys is located a little off the beaten path in East Nashville and unless someone has told you about it or you live near there you probably wouldn't know it was there. Whether you are looking for a reasonably priced plate lunch or want to take something home, Roys has pretty much what you need for a successful bbq at the house including a decent selection of craft beer. The meat is priced competitively with Publix or Kroger but looked to be better quality. in addition, they also carry high quality wagyu if you are making a special meal. Sandwiches are prices around $6 each and a meat and with 2 sides is less than $10. I ordered the 4 bone ribs ($8.50 a la carte) and turnip greens and enjoyed it on the patio outside. The ribs were very well done but the sauce was really one of the better sauces in recent memory. If you haven't, check them out. Places like Roy's are what gives Nashville a unique, friendly, neighborhood feel in comparison to other concrete jungle cities. read more

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I love that Roys is still around, I remember walking over as a kid to get an ice cream or soda during the summer. He is the neighbor butcher, and one of the nicest guys in town. How many places now a days remember you from when you were a kid. Staff is friendly and if you are an OG East sider you'll have a great time catching up with the other folks who are still around here. He's added a gravel parking lot and the street has some as well. The food is always incredible, this man knows his meats! For two trays and a pulled pork sandwich (a must have) it was 30 bucks glad to see his prices haven't changed much either. Never changing though is the banana pudding, still one of the best In the city. I should have gotten two since the first one didn't even make it out of the parking lot. Overall I'd say if you haven't been here already come check it out and if you have, remember to get that banana pudding you'll regret it later. read more

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Everything was great everyone was awesome and very nice and happy! Meat and sides are very good.. took some pork chops home to grill really good read more

What an awesome establishment. It's one of the few places we've found that sells tri-tip, so we jumped at the opportunity. It's been so long since we've had it and it didn't disappoint. Great quality meat and they even picked one out of the back for me. Great staff and excellent service. We'll definitely be back! read more

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A delicious lunch of homemade meat loaf, mashed potatoes & green beans. The folks here are very kind. It's in the neighborhood & it's amazingly affordable. Do yourself a favor and try their quesadillas too! read more

Great butcher option for Lamb, Goat, and chicken options. (No ground beef or steaks.) They we're open on Sunday; which, was perfect as few butchers are. Great customer service and appreciated the butcher cutting up pieces for size. We have a Great Pyrenees dog and just decided to switch to raw food. Lots of great options of liver, ribs, etc. We will be back to get some things for ourself as well. read more

Amazing spot. I wish I had a place like this in my neighborhood. Truly a hidden gem. I was lucky enough to be disc golfing nearby got two of my favorite drivers there. (Calling them the meat shop discs) And loved the pulled pork sandwhiches. Really good food absolutely Delicious. read more

RMS is now one of our go-to's for great meat and local dairy (eggs). Nothing beats a neighborhood butcher. read more

I love how this place smells!!! They also happen to be a neighborhood gem. Lady should move.

The service is always quick and top notch! My Friday catfish expectations were met and there's a great selection of meats to purchase.

Spots like this are so important to a community maintaining its character. So much of east is gettin paved over for big million dollar tall n skinnies, it's beautiful to me I can still go down to RMS and get a killer pulled pork sandwich and some collar greens for like 12 bucks. Good down to earth Nashville folks in there working hard and keeping it real. When I go in there and get a few groceries I need and avoid Kroger it makes my day. Keep on keepin on y'all! Ps. If you're looking for a Whole Foods to get organic chicken to cook for your designer dog then this is probably not gonna be what you're looking for. It's something you might just not understand. read more

Great place! Great food! Great service! Eat outside or inside. Always great! If there is a line it will move quick!

Roy's is what it's all about! Friendly neighborhood butcher with amazing cuts of meat, amazing hot food and amazing people. I highly recommend the quesadillas they use smoked meat...words don't do it justice. Every neighborhood needs a Roys. read more

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Really great spot. Friendly staff, great selections of meat at a reasonable price, and absolutely delicious prepared food

Stopped in on Saturday because I had heard of quesadillas just like Es Fernando. Ordered the green chili...one to eat there, one to take home. They were AMAZING!! Exactly the same taste! I was so happy!Customer service was beyond friendly! I will definitely be back! read more

Roy's Meat Service - Meat Shops Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Bought 20lbs of ground chicken a few weeks ago. I emailed with someone, they claimed it was organic. I thought the price was great so I placed the order. When I picked up, the service was good, a young man carried it to my car. When I got home and looked at the poultry I thought it looked fatty, but decided to cook it anyway ( I cook for my dogs). I have a couple of instapots, so I used them for cooking.. the smell was super off and rancid. I decided to give it the benefit of the doubt so I cooked it in the oven to see if it was maybe my instapot wasn't heating correctly... still smelled like rotten milk, then I cooked the rest in the air fryer and the smell and look was still the same. I wanted to really like their service and meat... I reached out via email to see about a refund even though I was not expecting one, but in hopes that someone would acknowledge my comment. No reply. I've never had chicken smell that gross in my life, Ive had three friends tell me that my house smelled rancid and awful. I wasted about $120 and more including other veggies I put in with the chicken. I will never be returning to this place. I was trying not to be judge mental with the looks of the interior and their rotting vegetables and expired candies I saw while there waiting for my order.. they have good reviews... I wanted to be supportive of a local shop. I should have left when I was standing in line and the whole store/ market felt off.. PLEASE BE AWARE, they may be feeding you bad and contaminated meat and dousing it in sauce. It would be nice for someone to reply to email but seems like they don't value their customers. Because of how awful the meat is I think I should report this to the health department to investigate. It's not ethical and right to sell bad meat. read more

Best butcher, best customer service, fresh food, great environment, east Nashville treasure.

Great green quesadillas!!! Love this place! Very glad to have this place in the neighborhood!

Just found out about them and didn't hesitate to drop by! They have such a a great selection of meat and at a reasonable price! Not to mention they have a good variety of cheese, deli, vegetables, and dairy products. And my boyfriend definitely enjoyed the cold beer! In addition to their fridge items, they also have a menu of items available - not exactly sure pricing or how it works, but it all sounded delicious. The workers were very pleasant and, one could tell, cared about the patrons. I will be back!! Especially after having some of the marinated chicken with dinner tonight *drool* read more

This is the best place in East Nashville! A true mom and pop establishment with amazing food. Everyone who works there is so nice and helpful. read more

Great environment & food! Staff is friendly and a store from the past. Quite charming!

Don't like how they make the food. I had the roast beef with mashed potatoes and beans. Literally nothing was good. I've never seen or tasted potatoes and beans like that and the roast beef wasn't even good. I didn't finish one thing on my place. I had a couple bites of everything and threw the rest away. read more

I'll keep this short and sweet. Roy's is the best most authentic last standing barbecue joint in East Nashville. You must try this place. The hospitality is next level. There is no comparison! I hope this place stays forever. read more

We were passing through Nashville and wanted to get some steaks. Roy's had a great selection and good prices! There was cold beer and other produce as well. There were locals outside the shop that were super friendly and welcoming! read more

went in to purchase some steak, i was blown away by not only the quality but the hospitality. I felt SO at home and welcomed. Thank you! Will continue to come back. read more

Just recently found this gem after 10 years in East Nashville. The meats here are fantastic, I frequent the tri tip and bacon. The hot food they have available is equally good, just tried the lemon pepper wings today and they were spot on! The no frills setup is straight forward and to the point, which I love. It's become a bit of a weekend stop for me during the summer. Excited to see what they have in stock or cooking in the back. read more

Dang. The flavor on the bbq chicken is 10/10. You can tell this is a darn good food entrepreneur who is serving the neighborhood in style. Will recommend to anyone visiting. Nice people, amazing food, and local groceries as needed! read more

Roy's Meat Service - Pulled chicken 10/10 - Meat Shops Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Absolutely love picking up meats and veggies from this place. They're always willing to cut additional steaks if I need. They've got a good beer selection and it's always colder than you'd expect. Lastly, their marinated chicken is some of the best chicken I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and check it out ASAP! read more

Best Green chili quesadillas!!! Great meat. Family owned and great people. Go there often

I just moved to East Nashville from Ohio and I can say I have found my place for meat. I walked in after reading some reviews in Yelp and was immediately greeted by someone sitting inside the door on a bench. Come to find out it was the owner. He introduced him self as Jeff, the owner and also introduced his son behind the counter (Dylan, if I'm not mistaken). He asked about what I was looking for and showed me a few of the cuts he had. He also told me if I didn't see anything I liked he would gladly cut me something. I found a couple of nice ribeyes and at a great price and he asked how I would be making them. Old cast iron pan, salt, pepper and some fresh garlic, seared on both sides and basted in butter. Is there any other way to make an amazing steak? I know there is, but this was perfect for these steaks. Jeff and his son were awesome and Jeff even thanked me from the back, by my name, as I was leaving. I will be back for all of my meat and have to say; y'all (I'm trying to learn the lingo) have a customer for as long as I'm in Nashville. Thanks again for an awesome experience and I will be back for some filets. read more

Though I have left the neighborhood, when I return to my favorite merchants, I also come here for my ribeye and bacon... If the pork shoulder or leg of lamb is on sale, I'll grab those, as well. I like the personal attention, and the fact that they like their jobs, which provides a pleasant experience. THiS is a welcome experience, to discuss the meat, suggestions, special cuts, variety.. Let's not forget Packers Briskets! Don't forget price. Excellent, fair prices on their products. Go grab a pound of bacon, a ripe tomato, from their garden, maybe a head of lettuce.. And go home and build a BLT with fresh ingredients. Call a friend to share lunch with. Grab a green tomato and some mozzarella.. sauté up sliced green tomato in bacon fat and garlic.. add a slice of mozzarella, seasonings and eat! Simple summer fare and they grow the tomatoes right there, in their garden. And say hi and introduce yourself. They are neat people and this is a great way to shop. Kind of like if you were in Aspen at the local butcher shop... Friendly people. Excellent bacon. ::heart:: read more

Jeff Roy has kept it real for the neighborhood so many of us called home back in the day, and many still do. I guarantee you, you will leave saying that was some great food and fellowship. I have gotten to know Jeff more since I have been stopping by since I am back in the South. One thing that stands out to me (other than the great grub) about Jeff and his son's that work there - they are grateful for their loyal customers and being able to serve East Nashville! Thanks, Jeff! read more

Rad spot, friendly staff, epic meat! Everything that a local butcher shop that's an important part of the neighborhood should be and more.

These guys have really quality meats and wonderful prices. Some of the warmest and most helpful staff you'll find, it truly feels like going to a friend's house. I literally never get my meat from kroger or Publix anymore read more

Popped in for dinner and everything was excellent. Great meats and sides. Service and hospitality was amazing. If it's on the menu, it's delicious. read more

Roy's Meat Service - Ribs - Meat Shops Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Great example of don't judge a book by its cover. Doesn't look like much on outside, but everything was great green beans great baked beans. They even cut filets for us and threw in a small one for free. Highly recommended!!! read more