The Meat Cellar is definitely a hidden gem! My family and I have been here three times now, and every visit has been a great experience. The food, service, and atmosphere have been consistently excellent, which is why we keep coming back. The cornbread is hands down the best cornbread I've ever had. It's warm, soft, and incredibly flavorful, and when paired with their house butter, it's absolutely perfect. We loved it so much that we ordered extra to take home and enjoy later. We started with the beef tartare as an appetizer, and it was really good. The combination of the crispy chips and fresh arugula complemented the tartare well and made for a unique and flavorful starter. For my entrée, I ordered the Fancy Burger, and it was just as delicious as I remembered. It was cooked perfectly, juicy, and packed with flavor. The service has been outstanding every time we've visited. The staff is welcoming, attentive, and always helps make the dining experience even better! read more

The Meat Cellar - Beef Tartare - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

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Amazing food! Great service! Julia went above and beyond! The guy in bar helping was excellent! I forgot the rest of the team names! Everyone is great! read more

Spent $597 for a horrible celebration meal. Don't bother with this place it's gone downhill. Said they had 3 large parties - we saw one. One of our 9 entrees was burned not delivered and didn't tell anyone. I get it, it was late but dont keep us all waiting. My wedge was overdressed and the short ribs were just meh. The filet was requested medium rare and it was medium. I still left 20% bc it's not all on the server - even though he did forget my reposado. Just bad. We had fun but mostly poking fun at MC. Srsly skip this place. read more

The customer service is awesome. Our waiter Dylan was the absolute the best! He recommended the platter we tried and everything was delicious, the meat melted in our mouth. This place is a must try. We loved casual ambiance of this place. The food is better than most high end steakhouses we have eaten at. We will definitely be going back. read more

The Meat Cellar - Three types of steak platter. - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

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The customer service provided by Julia, Pablo, Kenneth and Alex was outstanding!!!! They all were very attentive, friendly, had positive attitudes and made the evening a great experience. They were extremely knowledgeable of the menu items. And to top it off, the food was amazing. I highly recommend the Meat Cellar. read more

I absolutely love meat cellar!! I have been a few times in the last few months since discovering it last August. Every single time has been spectacular. I'd recommend ordering off the Butcher Counter and ordering a few sides to share. The only complaint I have is that the mac and cheese is no longer the same. It does not taste nearly as good as it used to & is something I have decided to skip out on my last few visits. All in all, definitely recommend. The staff is very friendly and attentive. They always recognize us ane the restaurant has a very calm atmosphere. read more

The Meat Cellar - Wagyu ribeye Broccolini Parmesan truffle fries - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

What I had: - Lincourt pinot noir ($9.60) - DAOU cabernet ($9.60) - Manhattan ($9.60) - Oaxacan old-fashioned ($9.60) - Paloma ($11.52) - Dark and stormy ($12.48) - Old-fashioned ($11.52) - Wagyu tacos ($14.40) - Pigs in a blanket ($11.52) - 10 oz dry aged ribeye w/mushrooms ($35.52) - Filet mignon ($66.24) - Braised shortrib ($38.40) - Mushrooms ($12.48) - Maple pecan butter cake ($13.44) How it tasted: - The filet mignon abideth yet among my chief delights, in fair company with the mushrooms. A most near second is the braised short rib, served with a delectable and cloud-soft heap of mashed potatoes. Of lesser note were the wagyu tacos, pigs in a blanket, and the maple pecan butter cake, which proved but ordinary in their savor. Why gave I it four? - Forsooth, the service remaineth most excellent, the choices ample, and the fare overall commendable. Know thou, many of the draughts afore-mentioned were priced for happy hour as a small note. Of those dishes deemed but middling, the wagyu tacos and pigs in a blanket lacked that wondrous spark upon the tongue. Lastly, the dry-aged ribeye, though served with seasoning apart, did taste somewhat over-salted to mine palate. Yet, these faults did not greatly diminish mine experience for I retain my favored dishes and shall return anon. Verdict? - Shouldst thou find thyself near Claremont, prithee give it a try, for it is a place most grand. read more

A great date night with wifey and a top quality steak for each of us. The meat cellar is a perfect spot in the Claremont area that gives you a nice atmosphere with great food. The manager makes the rounds to great guests and the bartenders make the perfect mixes. read more

Service was good. Staff were friendly, attentive and nice. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet my expectations, especially compared to other well-known steakhouses such as Gwen or CUT in LA. Steak and burger were ok. Fries weren't to my liking as they were the soft kind. However, if you're looking for a local steakhouse in the Inland Empire then it's still worth a visit as Meat Cellar is up there on the IE list (probably top 5). read more

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We went out to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary and totally found this place by accident, and it was a blessing of an accident because we loved it!! We had the amazing Bacon which was our favorite item! The fries were delicious, the oysters Rockefeller and the roasted bone marrow were delightful. There was salt on the back of the plate for the bone marrow but we only noticed it after we ate half of it so make sure you add a strong sprinkle of the salt first before putting it on the crustinis. The service was good too, Pablo was the bartender; we enjoyed dinner at the bar top. The location was very busy on a Thursday evening around 7:30pm and so that's why we chose the bar top because it's a bit intimidating when you first walk in because it's one large room. The place is decorated so cute, minimal and quaint. We will be back!! read more

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Disappointed. For a $130 meat charcuterie board I expected the meat to be the highlight and food to be warm as though it was just cooked. The worst part is the wagyu tasted gamey and tough... and we all know there is a grading system for "wagyu" so this must've been the lowest. All the sides were just too cold and felt like an after thought. The bone marrow was purely fat- no meat. The ceasar salad was just ok. Overall, food tasted like it was microwaved. However, service and the wine was excellent. Considering this is a meat restaurant this place was a disappointment. Unfortunately, I wouldn't come back. read more

The Meat Cellar - Looks good but it just wasn't.... - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

The food was AMAZING! Staff was nice and very attentive. Very roomy restaurant. The mac n cheese was to die for. We drove from Murrieta to eat here and we were not disappointed read more

My first time here... Not sure why I've missed this local restaurant but it's definitely a good place for large family gatherings and carnivores. Ordering was a bit different. We ordered meat by the pound to accommodate our group of 8 and a few sides along with that. The Mac and cheese was my highlight, pasta wasn't overcooked and dish was not dry. It had good flavor, cheese was well balanced and it didn't drown the pasta. Our Ribeye was perfectly grilled, well seasoned, and delicious! Our server was okay, could have been better with checking on our table while we were there. The order came out pretty quick, not too much of a wait after ordering. The chairs are pretty outdated and worn. You can see the wear and tear, other than that, Restaurant is clean and has a comfortable atmosphere. Will definitely come back. *Tip: RSVP read more

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Went in on a Sunday evening at 5:00pm - service was good in this interesting restaurant concept - menu is very much high end but decorations are much more casual - I ordered a 1 lb New York strip - had more fat than I expected and would have enjoyed more sear on the outside - was a bit salty - my wife had the sea bass which was a nice sized portion - the surrounding vegetables it came with were very salty also - the masked potatoes however were very good. Cocktail of Vesper was excellent - read more

The Meat Cellar - New York steak - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

We've have eaten here many times and it never disappoints. We just went for our anniversary & we had such great service. The atmosphere is casual & inviting and there isn't one thing on the menu that we haven't loved. If you want great quality steak, this is your place! read more

The Meat Cellar - Ice cream surprise! - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

This place bartender makes the best drinks !!! The food is scrumptious my business partners were impressed . read more

The Meat Cellar - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

Had a delicious dinner on Friday night. Went early so they had happy hour till 6 so classic cocktails were on special and had to partake. Started with the wedge and some oysters. The ousters were also on the happy hour menu so I believe they were 4 for $12. They picked the oysters and all were good, in fact we ordered 4 more. My wife had the sea bass which was miso and was delicious especially with a little bit of the horseradish from the oysters. I had the fillet, and was not disappointed. Was a large filet, perfectly cooked with a nice crust from the meat cellar rub which is very tasty. It also came with potatoes and asparagus. What a great meal... I really enjoy this spot. Cool vibe , casual and very enjoyable. I will say I normally go with the blade steak when I dine here, always delicious but the filet was really good. read more

Service was amazing. They served us the wrong item and Alex was absolutely amazing and fast and kind. I come here as a yearly thing with my kid for her bday. And then alone all the time. Food is delicious, ambiance is so peaceful and chill. And the food well to be honest shame on me for complaining about my wrong burger because EVERYTHING on this menu is 10000% delicious. See ya in a few weeks peeps (FYI the drinks are NO JOKE! Proceed with caution lol) read more

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I'd been eyeing this spot for a while and was excited to try their charcuterie and aged steak. The staff was friendly, and the ambiance was more casual than I expected for the price point. We ordered a bottle of wine, which was good but not quite worth the nearly 2.5X markup. The charcuterie was excellent--especially the mini chorizo, which was absolutely delicious. For mains, we shared the aged tomahawk steak and ordered sides: lobster mac and cheese, mushrooms (perfectly marinated), and mashed potatoes (good but could've been smoother). The steak was underwhelming--while the flavor was good but, the quality didn't justify the price. It was overly chewy, even though we ordered it medium rare. I appreciated that we weren't rushed, but the service could have been more attentive, particularly with serving the wine and checking in during the meal. The final bill came out to nearly $400 for two, which felt steep considering we shared the steak. If the meat quality matched the pricing and the service was more polished, the experience would feel more justified. read more

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Can't say this was the best steak I've ever had, but it definitely wasn't bad! It was cooked perfectly, which is often not the case when you ask for medium. That said, I didn't find anything particularly flavorful. Maybe I'm just used to a buttery, garlicky steak or creamy, salty mashed potatoes, but the flavors here didn't impress me. The cornbread, though was a different story. Hands down the best cornbread and butter I've ever had. I just wish they had brought out more! Service was great, and the food came out fast. All in all, if you're looking for a solid steak meal, I'd say give this place a try. read more

The Meat Cellar - Steak, mashed potatoes, and mac & cheese - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

A phone call made or reservation. When we arrived we were great by the hostess and the owner David. They sat us quickly. Our server Dillon (?) Was quick to serve us a glass bottle of cold water. He had his things to say about the menu including the Filet Mignon steak tartar. He was familiar with the menu items when we had questions. It was a great comfortable restaurant. We will definitely be returning. Thank you to everyone including many I couldn't name. It was a wonderful anniversary dinner. read more

The Meat Cellar - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

Food was way to salty we tried almost the entire menu and every steak was way to salty. Staff was very kind though.

We finally went to the Meat Cellar and I'm angry we waited so long! It was amazing. We went for dinner and caught the tail end of the Happy Hour. We ordered the lemon drop and mai tai off the Happy Hour menu and we didn't love either of them. My husband then ended up getting an Old Fashioned which he loved. We also got the fried pickles (which we loved) and truffle fries (they were heavy and a bit greasy). From the regular dinner menu we had the Caesar Salad, which was the best Caesar we have ever had. We also had the lobster Mac and cheese which was good. My favorite part of the dinner was the grilled asparagus. It was amazing!! Lastly, my husband and I shared the boneless rib eye which was super delicious. The restaurant was comfortable and we had a fantastic meal. We can't wait to go back!! read more

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Super cool spot i definitely recommend, much better than flemmings in Rancho Cucamonga Food is cooked to request I would say it's a solid 8.5/10 for food rating But the service is a 10/10 I HIGHLY RECOMMEND asking for "Christian" super awesome and friendly great conversation but also is professional and gives you space to enjoy your meal He is the reason behind this 5 star review read more

The Meat Cellar - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

Great restaurant -- food, service, and overall experience were all on point. We ordered oysters Rockefeller, ribeyes, and sides -- everything came out cooked right and tasted great. But the 4% credit card fee is where it loses me. On a $265 subtotal, that added $11.67 just for using a card. I understand processing fees exist, but 4% feels high and, more importantly, it scales with the bill -- so the more you spend, the more you get hit. At that level, it feels less like cost recovery and more like an added charge. I'd much rather see that baked into menu prices or even a small flat fee -- it would come across a lot better. Still a great spot, but the surcharge definitely leaves a bad last impression. Been coming for years and will continue read more

First and foremost, the ambiance is phenomenal. There is a wonderful interior, extensive seating, and great music. The menu is interesting, but much of the food is heavily laden with oil and/or dressing(s). The service is very friendly without being overbearing, and the overall experience does not disappoint. read more

We were so excited to eat here and it did not disappoint. The steak was amazing, servers were friendly and helpful, and it was quiet and peaceful. read more

Awesome food great atmosphere and our server Chelsea was the best, I fully recommend this place for great food and the drinks are so well put together. Our server was attentive and made sure we were well taking care of. 5 stars plus. read more

Recommended by a co-worker and was underwhelmed with the rib eye. Caesar salad was good.

We visited on a Sunday evening. It was bustling but not full house so we were seated quickly. My first impression was that this place is loud! A lot of hard furnishings so it was hard to be heard. But people looked like they were having fun! Clinton was our server. And he was great. He was very observant and we never had to look around to ask for help. While we waited for our order to arrive we had the cornbread which was delicious but would have been better warm! It was served on an iron plate so I did expect it to be hot. We ordered a steak frites and beef rib poutine. The steak was medium rare, very tender and full of flavor. Not over seasoned like how some other places do it. I think they were a little over enthusiastic with the charring though, which made it a little dry on the surface. It was served on a bed of fries which were quite greasy but I'm not fussy with fries. They serve merely as a vessel for ketchup, and these were thick hearty fries with plenty for ketchup to hold on to. The beef rib poutine was rather salty. The beef was very tender though. This was supposed to be a small plate but it was more than enough for one. It is pricey and I am not sure I would visit again regularly. Worth a try though! read more

The Meat Cellar - Steak Frites - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

Great staff and a small but extraordinary selection of beef and seafood on the butcher side. On the cooked food side, a small but mighty menu of cocktails and wine. We had a few cocktails (can't remember what), and beef sandwich and fried chicken sandwich, all amazing. Just for the atmosphere, care taken with the seafood and meat, and the amazing staff, I'd go back in a thrice. read more

We LOVE Meat Cellar! It's definitely our top choice for date night. Aged Ribeye may be my favorite cut while hubby's choice is always the Filet Mignon. Drinks are always good and we enjoy seeing the bartender Kenneth! read more

The Meat Cellar - Maple Pecan Butter Cake - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

If you are into delicious and nutritious food, understand the value of no seed oils, home cooking made from scratch with high quality ingredients, this is your place. We seldom eat out but when I saw that they use beef tallow, avocado oil, olive oil and butter in their food sourced from farms, we were sold. Everything we ordered was amazing! Jumbo prawn corn and creamed mushroom Oyster Rockefeller Chilean sea bass Fresh cut fries Our server Clayton was very personable, warm and attentive. The atmosphere was casual and lively. We would definitely return for more real, quality (not processed) food. read more

Everything was fresh, the service was impeccable, the food was delicious. The board had bone marrow, waygu and veggies. It was truly a great thing to share with the table. Def recommend the Mac and cheese as well. read more

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Had a so so experience for our first visit. Service was really slow throughout the visit but staff were very friendly . The steaks were really good but sadly the sides were very mediocre and under seasoned. The price tag was pretty steep for the experience. Probably won't be returning :( read more

I've been here several times and the food is delicious every time. I really do love it here. The food is great, the drinks are tasty and the service is 10/10! It is also very clean inside which I love. I can't wait to go back! read more

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We've been here a couple times now and the food is always excellent!!! The service is amazing, all the staff is great. I can't tell you what my favorite thing I've had here is but we've tried probably half the stuff on the menu and not a single item has been just ok, it's all been very flavorful read more

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What went well: the food was delicious and, as it was my birthday, they have me a cute birthday message in chocolate served with some ice cream. What went not-so-well: service was very slow. We ordered an appetizer which was eventually served WITH our meal. Drink orders took a long time to arrive. We sat at around 6pm and left at 8pm. 2 hours for 3 people seems a long time. We saw other larger parties being served before us and at a much faster pace and seemed to get more attention throughout their stay. I felt like our waiter was very nice, but he forgot about us for a good 45 minutes, at least. Also, the acoustics in the restaurant are bad. The menu reads as a high-end restaurant, but the vibe feels much more casual. I would return, but have higher hopes that service will be better next time. read more

The Meat Cellar - Birthday ice cream - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

Excellent food. Ate their rib eye sandwich at lunch, it was a 10/10. So moist and really well seasoned. Thick cut fries were great. Service was excellent. Can't wait to be back read more

The Meat Cellar - Rib eye sandwich from lunch menu - Meat Shops Near Me - Claremont, California

Food was so great! Wagyu board was so yummm and i ordered dry aged ribeyes which was great as well. Salad was fresh too I will definitely come back read more

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