We love so many of the products here - smoked pork chops, bacon, maple sausage, etc. I have a rare spice allergy and appreciate that they make things from scratch so they know what is in their product. Also, one time I emailed on the weekend to ask about a product and the responded even though it was outside of the store hours. I really appreciated the prompt and friendly service. I will be back again soon!! read more

MMMMM their filet mignons are to die for! love love love the honey BBQ beef jerky! what a delightful find in this cute little town! highly recommend checking them out for tasty treats!! read more

Local butcher that has lots of varieties of sausages. Brats, italians, breakfast, you name it, they probably have some variety of it. My hubs has also snagged some more...interesting cuts as well, blood sausage being one of them. I love their maple breakfast sausage - it has real maple flavor and not the fake-y maple flavor from grocery store brand stuff. Brats are also super good, I especially like the jalapeno cheddar - they are actually a bit spicy! If you arent into that they have a bunch of other flavors. Be sure to check out the frozen section for a bigger selection if you dont see what you want in the case. read more

I have to give Joanna T. the credit for making me aware of this place, I saw her check in and I'm like what is that and where is that old school downtown looking meat shop. My must try list is so big that places close before I can get to them so it took me a while to get over here but I made it. First off when you enter a meat shop that makes their own sausage/meats and you smell smoke you know your in the real deal and the beautiful smell of smoke greeted me as I walked in, yes. Trying all the meat shops around and where I go is something I try to do as a carnivore. Since I know nothing about the place I do my usual, what are people buying and what are you selling the most of is my question to the person helping me. The bacon was 750 pounds last week and the summer sausage was about 500 pounds I was told so I'm in on that. I ask what about the Polish sausage vs the brats, what would you recommend me leaving with and the Polish was leaving with me. The hot meat sticks is a given when ever I see them. The summer sausage was tasty with a nice smoke flavor and on the lean side, not the $3.99 garbage log that the supermarket sells. The thick cut bacon looked and smelled so good that I knew I would have to make my favorite bacon dish, the bacon and feta cheese omelette. The bacon was smokey and thick which made for a great tasty breakfast omelette. For a meat shop there is a lot of liquor with booze, beer and wine along with condiments and sauces. The coolers have cheeses, meats, smoked chickens, seafood, lunch meat, jerky, Shultz, meat balls, prepared entrees, eggs, butter etc, just a well rounded store. This is truly a destination old school meat shop and well worth the drive, I'm so glad that I finally stopped by. read more

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If you are in Port Washington do not miss going to Bernie's. It's the best butcher shop that I've ever been to. Everything is amazing, prices fair and people are outstanding. They offer to season the meat if you want, they will cut you anything you need, their fresh turkeys for Thanksgiving are amazing, beef jerky out of this world. I could keep going. Just get in there and you will see! My dog loves their smoked bones! read more

Bernie's Fine Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Port Washington, Wisconsin

The lady working there is absolutely delightful. However, I cannot say the same of the two men working there. They are so grumpy it's a shame, because the selection of meats is absolutely out of this world. I felt like a bother the moment I walked in I didn't feel welcome at all. Only the older lady was helpful and smiled. The two men working there seemed absolutely miserable read more

I never fail to swing into Bernie's when my work travel brings me past Port Washington, unless its on a Monday when they are closed. And yes, I've made that mistake, twice. But this Mom and Pop style butcher spot does not disappoint. I always grab one or two packs of their Old Fashion Style bacon, a pack or two of the smoked pork chops, and usually a couple kinds of the freshly made brat/Hungarians etc. The only thing I'm not a fan of is their beef sticks, but that probably just me. read more

Awesome selection of niche products. Smell hits you the second you walk in the door. If you're just popping in, try the jerky.

Nice people there, is a full store , you can find from Whiskey to cookies. The Sausages are famous!! read more

1. Go to the fridge - grab a lasagna, honey sausage sticks and string cheese 2. See if they have honey cake by the door (polish writing...cut in triangles) 3. Get your dogs a few bones over by the butcher area 4. Grab any of the meats (hungarian is great) Trust me. My list is amazing. read more

Bought two links of fresh Polish sausage and it was great. I should have bought more but it was a first visit. The store had a wide variety of European food and I wouldn't hesitate to try anything next visit. ***** read more

It's has great sausage and bacon selection. Traveled from illinois for my son's college, so we stopped and purchased some stuff. It was busy, so that says alot the guys working know what u want don't think about it ugh read more

I wish I had the option of a full service, traditional meat market by my home. I stopped in while passing through town and picked up some Sulze and meat sticks. Prices were fair and taste was off the charts. Such a treat! read more

How did I not know this fine establishment existed? Bernie's is a traditional butcher in a few ways - you can order just about any cut of meat and they offer hard to find European specialities like blood, Sloveian & Hungarian sausages. It's all house-made. The meat here (steaks and chops) looked absolutely gorgeous. In addition to fresh meat, Bernie's has a small selection of groceries and condiments. There's polish pickles & soups, German curry ketchup and even some chocolates. They even sell wine! The staff is nice and happy to help you decide. We're not in PW often but when we are, Bernie's will be a must-stop! EDIT: if you go here, buy some of their turkey jerky! I'm not really a jerky eater and I cannot stop eating their version - it's delicious! read more

Amazing service, this place is an original Wisconsin staple. I highly recommend the cheese and sausage platters for a party. They also have great sausages. read more

Was gifted the garlic summer sausage. Absolutely outstanding! Very lean, but not too lean. Extremely smokey. Great garlic taste. Tried many many here in Wisconsin, this is the best. read more

This was a top notch place. I can't believe how good the meat was here! If you're in Port Washington you must stop!

I love these Old-School joints! Processing in the rear, display cases in the front. Nothing to hide, but when everything you have to offer is so good, and such a high quality, you really have no reason to hide anything! Purchased: 1. Hot beef snack sticks. I know they were fresh. I watched a guy vacuum-pack them. These were pretty good, but I've had better. 2. Turkey Jerky. This was really great. I didn't know what to excpect, I'n not really a Jerky affeciando, but I figured it would be "healthier" than beef jerky. The spices were great. They could have sold it to me as beef and I never would have known. 3. Fresh Kielbasa - haven't had it yet, but it looks great 4. Slovenian sausages. Ditto, but I can't wait to try. 5. Spicy curry mustard from Germany. You will never go back to Hunt's ketchep, I swear. 6. Landjeagers. Not on this trip, but I have in the past. Theirs are as good as any I've had anywhere. Parked: In some random alley parking lot right behind the store. Not very obvious to find, but I'm sure the locals know its there. I put about 35 cents in the meter. I think that got me parking until next Tuesday. Helped by: Friendly young butcher guy. It was a Saturday afternoon in winter, and these guys were all hustling. All these guys look like they would be happy to help with all of your butcher shop needs. Misc. observations: I love the random European condiments and dry goods that they stock. They also have a decent selection of frozen sausages and ground meets. How do their prices compare to regular big-box grocers? Who cares. Their products can't compare, so why compare the prices! This has become a regular stop everytime I pass through Port! read more

Having been here a half dozen times now, we've gotten quite a few of the butchered meat products. I especially like the beef jerky shingles and the hot Hungarian bacon. But that being said, there are a bunch of things here that are unique and amazing. Serbian bacon, English rashers bacon, landjager, steaks, roasts, duck, blood sausage, smoked chickens, etc. The store also has other items for sale, such as beer and liquor, condiments like curry ketchup, and extras like sauerkraut or Polish pickled salads. Also of note are the smoked pig ears for $1.50 each. Our dog goes crazy for these and even being only 16 lbs, he wants to finish the whole ear in one sitting (we don't let him). Other things of note about Bernie's: that salty smoke aroma that pervades the air is amazing. If you could bottle that, I'd be happy. The staff is helpful and patient with indecisive people, which is a plus when presented with so many delicious options. Don't expect to spend less than $40 on meats when going here, as you'll persuade yourself to buy more than you'd have thought. But, this is a good thing as everything is amazing. Drive out of your way to go here, and you won't be disappointed. read more

It isn't often you see a true butcher shop these days, but even if they were more common, Bernie's Fine Meats would stand out in a crowd. You are greeted at the door with a smoked aroma. In addition to may Wisconsin staples such as homemade brats in a variety of flavors, bacon, summer sausage and jerky, they also have a selection of imported Polish products, specialty beverages and farm fresh eggs. They will create a gift box or a party platter upon request and also cut a steak, to your specification, off a dry-aged slab. The owner and staff are very friendly and greet me like a friend when I stop in, granted I used to live down the street from the shop in stop in fairly regularly. That fact aside, they still remember me when I return. Some of my favorites here, in no particular order are: Hot Hungarian Bacon, Beer Brats, Spicy Jerky, Garlic Summer Sausage & Sirloin Steak with their house dry rub seasoning. Even though it isn't exactly "on the way" to anywhere I am going, it is worth taking the scenic route through Port Washington to stop at Bernie's. Added note: I saw several reviews for people that have not been pleased with the service. I urge you to give them a second chance. The shop tends to be busy during festivals or when the marina is open during the summer. The shop does their best to serve everyone the best they can but it can be more hectic when there is a line and the nature of their business is full service versus self serve. read more

I am a local of Port Washington, but I only recently discovered the greatness that is Bernie's Fine Meats. This place has the BEST MEAT EVER. I swear, the garlic summer sausage is some of the highest quality sausage I've ever had in my life. I've NEVER had better beef jerky. And the bacon is simply amazing...try the Serbian style! It will be the best bacon you'll ever have. By the way, if you're an out-of-state tourist visiting Wisconsin, you'd be silly to not pick up some local Wisconsin beer (which Bernie's has a nice selection of). New Glarus Spotted Cow is a staple, but anything from a Wisconsin brewer will combine with the greatness of Bernie's meats to give you a taste of the best that Wisconsin has to offer. read more

I lived in Port for years and I would stop in every weekend. Now we live in Brookfield so it is a special trip but well worth the drive. Just had spaghetti with tomato basial Italians, and chicken brats last weekend. Every thanksgiving I have Steve cut up a turkey for me, brined and smoked on the grill it is simply the best. I have even shipped thier home made fresh sausage and summer sausage as far as Alaska in trade for wild caught sammon and halibut. So if you are driving on I-43, make the detour through downtown Port Washington and get yourself a treat, you may even start making regular sausage runs. read more

I get a holiday box from a customer every year. Best summer sausage I've ever had in my life. read more

An exquisite local European Market! 5 Stars all the way! We asked for Black Angus Tenderloin and it was awesome!

Great cuts and a fair price. Dont buy any bottled drinks they are expired. The rest is filler, hajwn Haha. Hwhwhhwow jqoqm jajabsb

Best place on earth for quality meats and delicious sides. Service was superb with happy and courteous support! Go here!

The BEST beef stick, bacon and any other type of meat you are looking for is at Bernie's Fine Meats. We lived in Port Washington for years and Bernie's was the destination for our meats. Now when we visit we get the brats and sausages to enjoy in our new home of San Jose, CA. read more

Love this place! Great aroma as you walk in & always a welcome greeting too. Their landjaeger is so tasty, summer sausage is delicious and so are the beef sticks. That old school butcher shop and quite a selection. It's worth a stop if you're in town read more

Not sure when I have last been in an actual butcher shop. But, the woman at Vines to Cellar said Bernie's is a Must Try in Port Washington. She claims they have the award winning 2nd Best Bacon in the State. How could anyone say No to award winning bacon. Right away I was struck by the smell of Butcher Shop. I am sure it is common, I just don't have experience with fresh meat butchering. They had a counter full of sausages, bacon and anything you could think of, all butchered fresh on site. I bought a package of apple wood smoke bacon! Had it for breakfast yesterday....Absolutely Delicious! I will definitely be stopping in to Bernie's next time I am in town. read more

What can I say except-GO HERE! Great meat, great service, prices not too shabby, and a smokehouse smell to die for! A treasure in Port Washington! read more

Smells here are delectable!! Small shop with good selection of various meats. Great butcher shop with your homemade beef sticks and jerky, sausages and all sorts of flavors. Had some original jerky, very tasty. Passing through Port Washington, so didn't purchase from the full menu. If I lived there I would go there. read more

I absolutely love Bearnies. Every time I visit town I have to stop in and get a few packs of bacon & their frozen pulled pork! The customer service is awesome here as well. My mom and I always pop in together I also have a client who stops here as well when he travels through town!! read more

My favorite home-town butcher store. When I moved to Port Washington, this was one of the big advantages: a butcher shop where they still like to make things special. The owner Steve makes an impressive array of sausages, both fresh and smoked, and even some of the rarities like blood sausage and kishka will show up. He dry-ages his beef steaks and will hand-cut steaks and chops the way you like them. The brats and italian sausages are excellent for the grill. My favorite is the nice thick chops for pan-searing and finishing off in a hot oven. My wintertime favorite is a nice chicken for roasting or stewing. His landjaegers (thin smoked sausages) are perfect for snacking. Also carries a decent selection of wines and beers, mustards and various condiments, cheese, and pierogi (frozen) when you get that nostalgic feeling for busha's home cooking. And around Thanksgiving they take orders for fresh turkeys. I can also get smoked slab bacon and soupbones there. Check the website for directions and hours: http://www.berniesfinemeats.com read more

Such a great place! Their Polish sausage is amazing and has literally spoiled me to any other Polish sausage( I will only get it from Bernie's). Staff was very friendly. read more

A true gem in the Port and worth a drive (I came about 20 miles). Ordered two bone-in rib-eyes at the counter and they cut them just for us. Bought some great seasoned bacon as well. We've been back a few times now and each time we're very pleased with the selection and prices. It's worth going a little out of your way for! read more

I had the most amazing Berkshire pork chops from Bernies. I had a $60 steak at a prominent downtown Chicago steak house last week and the quality of Berkshire pork chops meat from Bernies was as good as the high end steak house meat. I have never been disappointed in any meat I have gotten from Bernies. read more

If you have never been here, you have to stop. Just walking ion the shop, you can smell the hickory that they smoke their meats with. I love the Hungarian sausage, it has a very good level of heat. read more

Went here recently and was treated like crap. The owner was extremely rude. Whatever happened to "the customer's always correct", especially when you get bad meat. I would never go here or refer anyone to this business. read more

Bernie's is a go-to place for me to stock up on fresh meats and poultry. It is well worth the extra few minutes drive to get a real butcher shop with a far larger selection than the local grocery stores or the closest meat shop. The owner is very knowledgeable about the meat and the farms where it come from. We've had a selection of beef, pork, and chicken and all are better than what you can get at a grocery store, even Whole Foods. My husband and I are big fans of the chicken bratwursts, which are moist and flavorful. The downside is not all the meats come from Wisconsin and some are corn fed, which I'm not the hugest fan of GMO corn. This will continue to be my go-to place unless I find a local farm that has good tasting, grass fed or organic meat, which has been hard to do since moving to the state. read more

It does not get any better than this. It is our tradition to stop in each year during Port Washington's "FishDay" in July. The best meats and cheeses, great small town friendliness, and a wonderful owner living the american dream of starting and growing his own business. Well done read more