Awesome butcher shop! They have goodies like rendered duck, chicken, beef and lamb fats, bone…read morebroth, lamb kidney, they were out of liver and heart but said they carried it. Plenty of frozen off season like duck meat. House cured sausages, pepperonis of several spicy levels, and bacon. The price sticker indicates the cut, price, farm where the meat originated/distance from the shop, and the animal's diet. The guy who helped me was super nice and patient with my browsing. He answered my questions and grabbed the pieces I asked for instead of the biggest ones. I've cooked up half of what I bought and the meat is excellent. The shop is spacious and comfortable and has pantry items, freezer and dairy on the perimeter walls so if you need to wait it's not unpleasant to do so.

Ian is my go to butcher! Awesome selection of locally sourced, high quality meats. Have tried it…read moreall..the gf sausages, steaks, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb and the carnivore bacon are just delicious. Excellent quality.

I have been living in the area for a while now, but for the first year I had not ventured into this…read moreplace. When I finally decided to give it a try I was very pleased. The chicken is all grain fed, free range, non-antibiotic. They have great flavors for their meats and all their recipes are home made. I could tell when looking at the meat that the colors were natural and not neon coloured powderings which is great. The cuts of beef and lamb are also amazing. New York and Rib Eyes I've had from them on many occasions and they don't disappoint. One of the great things about this place is the people working there. They are very passionate and enthusiastic about helping their customers. I have been in there in the past and requested different meat or a different cut and they don't hesitate to do it on the spot. Also, if they don't particularly have a cut I want that day, they can usually have it for me the next day. I also enjoy that they are not afraid to try new flavourings with their meats. I found the prices of items to be very good, considering the quality of meat one is getting. All in all, great people, great prices, and great meat. I will keep going back.

I haven't been to the stores, but I order their online food delivery service. I am so happy that I…read moreswitched from Spud.ca after using them for at least 11 years. Meridian is miles ahead of Spud in terms of quality and their set up. I've only used them twice so far, but I am so pleased with Meridian! Thank you!

High quality meats at a good price is all I ask and they deliver big time. So glad I found this…read moreplace.

I've worked in several meat markets but this is one of the nicest I've ever been in. Great…read moreselection, good quality, awesome service, very clean. I'm definitely shopping here for all my quality meats.

Friendly service, beautiful cuts of meat! Cannot say enough about this place. If you like lamb you…read moremust try their souvlaki lamb chops. So good. Also if you call in advance they will precook you a whole chicken on the rotisserie what a time saver. The kabobs are also a must have, as well as the sausages and pies. I could go on and on.

Best homemade burger on the planet. Sirloin/bacon blend from Ocean Park meats, topped with some…read moreamazing Gorgonzola from delItalia foods across the street. Do yourself a favour and get down here!! The staff here are super helpful and informative, owner operated, support local, and also eat something delicious!

Doesn't get better than Ocean Park Meats. Shaughn is the best at figuring out exactly what you're…read morelooking for and offers a fantastic product. I can't say enough good things.

I'm new to the area and was excited to find a local butcher, especially after receiving a gift…read morecertificate for Christmas. Based on recommendations, we decided to try Bouma Meats and purchased one large T-bone steak. The staff member suggested a "nice aged one," which sounded great. Once home, I salted the steak and let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. I did notice an off smell, but assumed it was simply the aroma of aged beef. Unfortunately, once cooked and served, the filet side was clearly rancid, and the strip side wasn't much better. We stopped eating immediately out of concern for getting sick. It was very disappointing to throw away a $30 steak and worry about food safety. I've heard many good things about this shop, which makes this experience especially unfortunate, but between the cost and the concern for our health, I won't be returning.

Excellent products! They offer fresh, well priced, local meats and lots of delicious pork and fish…read moreoptions. As well, they sell other items such as traditional meat pies, sausage rolls, and even pirogies. Truly a Canadian experience. Two thumbs up.

Awesome grocery store with a wonderful London Fog tea latte mix that I bought just to test because…read moreI was missing my favorite hot beverage. It was phenomenal and I wish I had bought more. Everything else was great--service, atmosphere, friendly vibe. I'll be back when I'm in town.

If you don't like the crowds, don't go here on Super Tuesday! Super Tuesday is 10% off everything!…read moreEVERYTHING! It's great, but busy! We arrived on a Tuesday and forgot about this so we got caught up in the hustle. Best grocery store on the island. It's shopable and their cafe is great! Compared to some of the competitors this is the best. I just miss the bowling alley across the street. Don't sleep on their bakery. If you're not getting the Nanaimo bars you're just losing money! The check out clerks and very friendly...sometimes too friendly...Just the other day I was chatting with my husband and the clerk made an odd comment and in our A and B conversation, he did NOT C his way out it. It was all in good fun though, we do truly love this place, and don't forget to hit the dispensary next door! That place is magical!

First class purveyors of beef, chicken, pork and more…read more Friendly, well informed, capable staff presenting first class products. Now a weekly run as we have never had such a great butcher and were lucky to find Newmans.

Very nice selections of meat. Very expensive but worth the price for the quality…read more The bad... Don't expect to be acknowledged or greeted. The staff ignore you. Even after waiting and asking for help, they say they are busy. Obviously, not a service oriented business. This has happened twice so it's not an occasional occurrence. We spent well over $80 in total so I'm surprised they wouldn't be more amicable.

We love our one stop weekend stock up shop for excellent cuts of angus beef, jumbo prawns, chicken…read morestuffed awesomes, scalloped potatoes, side salads, chicken breasts in many different flavours, and our fav Earl Grey Lavender ice cream. Not to mention the Neptune stuffed mushroom caps. Yum.

Edward and his team are welcoming, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We went in looking for a…read moreroast and came out with the 'best' prime rib roast ever; our family of 12 are still raving about it. Could not ask for more when seeking recommendations for things to try. The selection and quality are outstanding; no more slogs to Granville Island for us. Thanks Edward; keep up the amazing work!!!

A lot has changed since the last reviews! The meats are very…read moretough and not so fresh for the prices they charge! The employees act as if you're bothering them and make you feel rushed and uncomfortable--and that was the most important thing. Friends had warned me about the tough meat and bad service but I had to try it out for myself. They were right.

I love a meat market especially when it isn't part of the bar scene…read more Local sustainable is the way to go and the Meat Market knows how to play to this movement. Their product is top of the line. You walk in there and the meat options are endless! I have never scene so much bacon in my life. I am a huge lover of bacon and this was the perfect spot. The staff is very knowledgeable about their cuts of meat and when they are uncertain they will call an expert from the back. I was so impressed with the enthusiasm from the staff. They answered all my silly questions and knew how to dig information out of me to understand what I wanted in meat so they could provide the best product. I have yet to enjoy their prepared foods but one day I am going to make a meal out of it. They have somosas, kebabs, sweet spud fries etc. This is one amazing market and it appears the island has embraced it as well. If you find yourself coming to the island and needing supplies you will do yourself a disservice if you don't stop by the Cowichan Valley Meat Market.