I have religiously been coming to Gartner's for my own meat needs since 1995. My family for years…read morebefore that. It has had the same feeling and quality since then. It is as though you take a step back in time, where customer service mattered and you have a butcher who cares. It doesn't matter if you get a greenhorn meat cutter or the Owner you treated the exact same with respect. They still use the take a number from the roll method. It doesn't matter the day, it doesn't matter how busy they are you are always treated like the only person in the market. Their breakfast sausage loose or in links is fantastic. I haven't found a better flavored sausage anywhere. Any of their smoked meats are to write home about. We like their soaked beef short ribs. Have your grill HOT and be ready to grill with those ribs. Their habanero BBQ sauce is delicious spicy good. If It's meats you want! it is meats Gartners delivers. I could go through each item in the cases from the ham to the brisket and tell you why each thing is better than the next!! I recently started vising a meat store by my work. I got some sausages. When I got home there was a pube in the package. In 30+ years of getting my meat at gartners I've never had anything extra wrapped with my meat. Another fine example of why Gartner's stands the test of time!! Thanks Gartner's!

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No! This place was…read morereally disappointing. Came here based on reviews, but I. would caution anyone to steer clear of this place. It started with flat champagne drinks. That's just a fail, and it suggests a place that doesn't bother keeping things fresh. It kind of went downhill from there. We were looking for nice fresh fish and chips, wile we were out along the coast. We live near the coast ourselves, and are no strangers to good seafood. We decided to do the Cod and the Halibut fish and chips. While the halibut seemed fresh, the cod was waxy and looked old, and frankly i found it somehow mildly nauseating. I couldn't bring myself to teat it. The batter was crsipy, but lacked seasoning and tasted really flat (cardboard?). Aside from that, the coleslaw seemed pretty old soggy. Gross. Not impressed at all - some of the worst fish and chips I have ever had. Some people may like this kind of food - but i will actively avoid this place the next time in Astoria. Hard pass. i'm nauseous just thinking back to my experience here. Could hardly get away fast enough...

To start with, I had a really hard time finding this place because the building and signs are…read moredifferent than what is available online. The halibut was soft and wet rather than dry and meaty. The crab louie salad was underwhelming in both size and flavor. We spent over $60 and didn't feel like we got much. So what is the name of this place?

Very friendly and knowledgeable. We are always happy with how our meat is processed…read more I recommend checking out their variety of sausages and bacon while you' re there picking up your meat.

Don't expect to have any of your directions followed. The guy on the phone asked if we would like…read moreour ground beef in "1.5 lb packages or 2 individually wrapped 1 lb packages" we asked for 2 1 lbers. We received hundreds of lbs of 2 lb packages. We are two people and will never eat that much at one time. Asked for steaks 2 inches thick and received what is shown in the photo. 1.5 inch on one and 2.5 -3 inch on the other. Super disappointing to pay for this. Probably could have done better myself.

Ordered the 2-piece fish and chips along with a dozen oysters…read more The fish and chips were honestly the best I've ever had. The fish was super fresh, flaky, and the batter stayed crispy without feeling overly greasy. The fries were solid too, but the fish itself completely carried the meal. The oysters were really good as well and tasted fresh. The whole place had a laid-back seafood market type of feel, and everything tasted high quality. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Portland.

Delicious steelhead sandwiches so fresh and tasty! The clam chowder was also very very good. I…read morewould never order a salad there again. It was like $18 for the tiniest thing you ever saw everything else was great. They were pretty busy and things seemed a bit discombobulated, but all in all it was a great experience. We will definitely be back. We were so hungry by the time we got our food we didn't take any pictures sorry

My husband drove by Mayers Custom Meats when out one day and we decided to give them a shot! We…read morewalked in late morning on a Saturday, before the rush. They have it all- pork ribs, beef ribs, brisket, various seasoned chicken breasts and thighs, brats and sausages GALORE, raw dog food, beef jerky (with generous sampling), and so SO much more! Leslie must have seen me drooling while checking out the beef jerky, she asked me if I needed help, and I obliged. I sampled their Peppered and their Teriyaki, before I asked her what the most popular ones were. She suggested the Peppered Honey and the Sweet and Spicy- both were glorious! Those are the two we went with- the Peppered Honey had a nice peppered sweet balance and the Sweet and Spicy has a delicious kick of heat and the end. Leslie was so kind and took us around on a tour of all of their offerings, giving her personal suggestions and customer favorites. I appreciated that touch of customer service that is just non-existent and most grocery stores in their meat departments. Her service alone made us customers for life- thank you! Pro Tip: In talking with Leslie I mentioned that it was our first time there- she let us know that they serve a hot "Brat of the Day" and new customers get one on the house. We were serves the Beer Brat on a stick and it was delicious. So if you're a newbie, like me, mention it to a staff member when you check out for a meaty treat :)

Came here today all way from Beaverton Oregon just to check their meats. I spent $250 worth of…read moremeats: T-bones, ribeyes, and marrow bones for the doggies. Yet, we're were treated like we will be stealing their meats from them. I'm a carnivore so meat is all I eat. I order my beef online from Colorado Craft Beef, Betterfed Beef, Snake River Farms, and Alpine Ranch Farms. I also go to my local butcher in Bethany area. I also buy half a cow once in a while at Source Farms. I stopped by this place just to check them out, yet, I was treated like I'm going to steal their meats! I will never go back. They cater only to white customers.

Looking for veal scallopini which they had in the freezer in packages. We got some at a much better…read moreprice than other places. Thanks.

They have a great selection of meats. Pretty good stuff. I had a weekly meeting in the area at 6…read morePM. I can't tell you how many times I drove by there at 5:30 PM and it was already closed. To bad normally I am not in the area. Great place to get meats, just be ware you might want to arrive there 30 minutes before closing!

OMG.. You want exotic stuff in PDX?? This is your place. A slab of fresh duck foie gras? Maui…read morerack of venison? Rascally rabbit? I am in heaven when purchasing stuff here on my infrequent visits to my homeland. I believe you have to spend $150 minimum and pick up door front. One word is that their stuff is good. Way good. And delicious and a value no matter what it costs. For 'Foodies in PDX', for sure.....

Nicky USA's creativity during the pandemic in offering Meat Boxes to the public has saved our…read moreboring kitchen life while we've been hunkered down at home. Their website greets you with: "YOUR MEAT CONCIERGE, MAKING MEAT DREAMS COME TRUE SINCE 1990." Indeed, my meat dreams have come true! My partner has known Nicky USA for years through his time as a Chef at various restaurants. He has known their superior quality and interesting, curated meat offerings so we were PSYCHED when Meat Boxes became available to the public. From the Game Box to the Family Box, it is easy to plan a week or more of menu options around their ever-changing selections. The meat is 5 stars ... and the customer service is 5 stars too! When picking up the boxes, they are organized, careful,, and kind. Also, after we got home, we called with questions about one of our boxes and we were met with patience and kindness. Top notch, all the way around! Support Nicky USA, support their purveyors, ranchers, farmers. It is totally worth it!

I adore their curry chicken salad & buy a tub every week! Staff are extremely helpful & I always…read morefind something new to try each time I am there. Had the french dip with au jus & horseradish just a couple days ago. It tasted heavenly and was big enough to split

Who doesn't love a delicious weenie on a nice sunny day!! :) always kind people, always a vibe!read more

Some bulletpoints because theres so much to say! - hubby…read moreloved his So Real cocktail. He said "would drink 10." - Dungeness Crab Bruschetta was so so good! We recommended it to the table next to us, and they liked it too! - Mushroom soup was so smooth and delicious! Perfect mushroom flavor without tasting like dirt. - Beef Tounge was not for me (I really hate capers ). Also was not a fan, personally, of Blood Sausage. Hubby loved both so if thats your thing, you'd probably really like them! - The rest of the Asado Argentina for Two was AMAZING! - I put the chimicurri on everything and they were so nice and brought me an extra bowl of it AND extra togo!! Thank you!! - The wine selection was incredible! I had the '21 Sangiovese and it was so so good. - Our server was very familiar with the menu and gave us such a good description of the specials and each dish we asked about! - The rest of the staff was very nice and they took away dishes and cleaned our table (literally wiped away crumbs) from previous ones so quick. - The overall vibe was so cool! I really want to sit outside next time we visit! I will be recommending this place to everyone from now on!

Oh, the joy of Ox…read more It's become a staple -- the kind of place that quietly works its way into your rotation and then suddenly holds weight in your personal ranking whether you meant for it to or not. As of right now, it sits at number one for my dad and a few of my friends alike. For me? I'm not ready to crown it just yet. I need a few more visits, a few more comparisons against my usual haunts. But it's up there. No question. When I first moved to Portland almost a year ago, this was one of the spots that kept coming up. Highly recommended, spoken about with a kind of confidence that usually means it's either overhyped or the real deal. We went for Mother's Day. Then again for Father's Day. My parents loved it -- the kind of love that doesn't need explanation -- and honestly, I get it. The service is immaculate. Thoughtful, attentive, but never hovering. You feel taken care of in a way that's increasingly rare -- like the front of house actually wants you to have a good time, not just turn the table. There's a real sense of pride in what they're doing. The team feels aligned, almost symbiotic. Front of house lifting up back of house, back of house delivering in a way that makes that support feel earned. Whether that relationship is perfect behind the scenes or not, it reads as seamless from the outside. And the food -- it's just excellent. Cooked perfectly, consistently, without unnecessary theatrics. No foams, no gels, no overworked plating trying to prove something. Just honest, confident cooking over fire. The kind of food that reminds you how good simple things can be when they're done right. It's indulgent in the best way. The kind of meal that might even tempt a few vegans back to the dark side -- at least for a night. It's not cheap. Let's be clear about that. I don't go here casually, and I'm not pretending I do. Thanks, Mom and Dad. But it's the kind of place that's worth saving up for -- not just for the food, but for the experience. For some people, this might be a random Wednesday night. For most of us, it's something you plan for. And when you do, it delivers. It's special without making a big deal about being special. And that's exactly why it works.

Best fresh seafood in the mid willamette valley! The smoked salmon is second to none... but... the…read moretrue star of the show is the scallops. Do Not Miss!

Long time Salem residents know that the best place to get fresh seafood is at Fitts Seafoods on…read more12th Street. Now there is another reason to swing by. On Friday's & Saturday's from Noon to closing, Fitts Seafoods does Fry Day's. They do Fish & Chips the right way and in my opinion, this is the best place to get Fish & Chips in all of Salem. They will deep fry Cod, Salmon, Halibut, Clams, Shrimp, Oysters or almost anything in their display. They also have tasty Clam Chowder that my wife just raves about. Service was attentive and their shop ambiance was clean and organized. Don't forget to take home a jar of their in-house made Tartar Sauce.