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    Better Meat

    4.9 (121 reviews)
    ModerateMeat Shops, Butcher
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Terry M.

    I purchased two bone-in ribeye steaks over the holidays from Better Meat. Before purchasing I spoke with one of the butchers explaining that I needed two 2 inch thick bone in ribeyes to reverse sear them. Because of COVID protocols, I was met out front of the shop with the ribeyes already packaged when I needed to pay, so I wasn't able to check them out until I got home. This wasn't a concern, as the combined steaks seemed plenty thick. It turns out the two steaks completely differed in width, one far thinner than the other. Having both steaks the same width was important for how I intended on cooking them. Unfortunately the shop was closed by the time I discovered this, and I needed to cook them that night. When I pay close to $100 dollars for two steaks from a butcher, I don't expect to have to worry about such a basic consistency issue (photo attached).

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    I called in to order a prime rib 6 days before Christmas and was worried I wouldn't be able to get one but it wasn't an issue. They asked if I wanted it seasoned or unseasoned and I chose seasoned which was perfectly seasoned. Everyone that worked there was super nice and the prime rib roast had great flavor. I would definitely recommend this butcher shop.

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    James L.

    Absolutely hands down the best place in town. From Steaks (even Wagyu), to Brisket, Frenched Rack o Lamb, Short Ribs even marrow bones for my pups!!! Can't believe I haven't wrote a review yet for them as I've been going here on and off for about 12 years or so. Nicest people ever working here and I would gladly spend more than I should here because it is just that damn good. Thanks everyone!!! See you later this week!!!

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    I just uploaded a current price sheet. I like the ability to call in an order and have it ready when needed. A great selection of Uli's sausages!

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    15 years ago

    I don't eat a lot of meat but I regularly drive up to buy "meat for dog" there. Very nice people. Wish they open on weekends.

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    Ask the Community - Better Meat

    Do you sell goat meat (goat front legs for eg)?

    We don't always have front legs but we can do our best to get you what you need

    Do you carry Turducken for thanksgiving?

    No we do not.

    Do you sell fish and shellfish?

    We dont do a lot of seafood. We have shrimp, salmon sides, and weathervaine scallops, which i would put up against any scallop in the world.

    Do you sell smoked chicken?

    No not smoked.

    Do you smoke whole turkeys for Thanksgiving?

    Unfortunately, we are too small. It does our own smoking, but we do get smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

    Do you have cow tongue or can we special order it?

    We almost always have tongue! Call ahead to be sure

    Are you able to take food stamps for purchases?

    Unfortunately, no. We do not take food stamps. Sorry for the inconvenience!

    Does this location sell ox tail?

    It is always in stock. We keep it frozen

    Do you have a Polish Sauage? Just curious

    Yes kielbasa ring or link.

    Is their meat grass fed, antibiotic free?

    We don't do too much grass fed; our lamb is New Zealand and Australian, so it's grass fed. But, our beef is pasture raised and then grain before slaughter. The cows are from washington State! We do have grass fed ground beef.

    Do they sell elk meat here?

    Yes! Ground elk

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    I'm from out of town and attempted to get a prime rib roast a few years ago and I wad too late.

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    Rain Shadow Meats - entrance of eggslut and rain shadow meats

    Rain Shadow Meats

    4.1(138 reviews)
    5.3 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    My boyfriend and I have been going to Rain Shadow for years, and we've consistently loved the folks…read morewho have helped us. They are experts with what meats will go for a specific dish and go out of their way to make sure you get the best quality. I've always loved their chill vibe and friendly attitudes and will keep coming back!

    My boyfriend, his little brother and I were waiting for our food from Eggslut, which is right…read moreacross from this shop. You can see where we stood in the picture I posted of the shops' entrance. A group had been standing in the exact same spot just before us, so we didn't think we were in anyone's way. We also didn't realize this area was shared with the butcher shop because 1. we didn't see it 2. we are not Seattle locals and only came for Eggslut. My boyfriend's little brother briefly leaned back against the meat shop's display case, and the owner immediately snapped: "Do me a favor and get your butt off my case." His brother got off the case right away, but the owner continued to mutter "fucking rude". He stared us down and started shooing us away with his hands, literally saying "Get." like we were animals. We stepped aside, but he kept staring us down. I asked him, "What are you looking at? What do you want us to do?" He escalated things further and said: "Do you want me to come find your house?" Absolutely inexcusable to say to anyone, let alone a young woman. When my boyfriend said, "You could have been nice about it." He said, "I don't have to." This wasn't just a reminder about his equipment, it was the tone, the hostility, and the lack of basic respect. No one came into the building after us, so we were not obstructing anyone from going to his business. We were simply waiting for our food and were met with aggression from this man. He does not deserve any business after such a lack of basic decency.

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    B & E Meats and Seafood

    B & E Meats and Seafood

    4.2(81 reviews)
    3.4 miQueen Anne
    $$

    Always liked B&E meats in Newcastle. parking is very limited and an uphill walk to the shop. My…read moremain concern however is the "Gulit Tipping' at check out. Friends are now paying cash to avoid this demeaning experience. Either pay cash or shop elsewhere.

    I am writing this with a super heavy heart!…read more We used to get our meats at the Queen Anne location and LOVED their quality and service. We recently started going to one of their locations outside of Seattle whenever we were in the area. The service remains flawless. It's one of the few butcher shops that consistently deserves a tip but they are always a bit extra! This week, we did a perfect surf & turf : wagyu steak and Chilean sea bass - complete with accompaniments. The fish was flaky and the steak was perfectly seasoned, seared and medium rare. As I was setting up drinks, I was the last one at the table. The steaks were sitting there and everyone had stopped eating. When I asked how it was, I was told "Try it, tell us what you think". I sliced into the steak. It looked amazing. I bit in. BUT afte a chew, I stopped eating it. The beef was definitely 'off' andd spoiled - which explained why no one was eating it. Fortunately, it was surf & turf night so we still had enough to eat. But after paying wagyu prices and lovingly cooking the steak, the disappointment was beyond words. Obviously I will call the store as I want to make sure they pull the remaining inventory from theirr display. At this point, my husband is worried as he had three bites as he presumed the aftertaste was from the truffle sauce I had drizzled. Now, he's worried that he will get sick. I guess time will tell. So FYI --- make sure you check the original dates of the meat before they cut/vaccum seal. Long story short - I hope they read this and review their QA processs to ensure all meats are dated/rotated/stored.

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    Salumi

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    6.3 miPioneer Square
    $$

    I am glad my brother found this spot for lunch within walking distance of our stay. It is so cute…read moreand quant. The place is simple and clean. I ordered the caprese sandwich and my brother got the porchetta sandwich. The bread is crispy but soft on the inside. I saw the guy cutting up the tomato as we sat to wait for our sandwiches. You order at the kiosk and then sit to eat. The ingredients are super fresh and worth waiting for the sandwich.

    I ordered the Turky club it was delicious. The veggies were fresh (and so was the bread) it had the…read moreperfect mix and amounts of all the ingredients and the vinigrette was so good! I liked their menu is pretty simple and that you can order at the kiosk on your own. If you are running short on time-order ahead the line is long and you will be waiting if you go in during peak hours (like lunchtime). While I loved my sandwich-the service is not great. They call the orders by your name and while they are really busy sometimes with the amount of people in the space and noise level you may miss your name being called. I thought I had heard my name so I went over to peek if it was my order and one of the individuals that was making the sandwiches nearly ripped my head off and YELLED at me and said "its not yours"...."you need to wait for your name to be called"....Well no kidding...I am not new here I was just checking-I did not touch the sandwich. Just plain rude...and I really do not think they care. If you are wiling to ignore getting yelled at and made to feel totally incompetent these are great sandwiches.

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    Dingfelder's Delicatessen

    Dingfelder's Delicatessen

    4.2(511 reviews)
    5.5 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    Revisited Dingfelder's and sampled a bunch more items off their menu. They just hit it out of the…read morepark so consistently and I love bringing friends to blow their socks off. Bonus: this spot is kosher! Potato Latkes (5/5): These latkes are thick boys and fried up so they're piping hot when they hit the table. Because of their size, you really get the contrast of the hard crunch on the outside with super fluffy potato inside. So good we immediately turned around and ordered more. Chocolate Babka (2/5): This was truly the only miss I've had here. Unfortunately, the babka just really dries out after it's been sliced, which is a shame because it's just gorgeous with generous swirls of chocolate inside. Reuben (5/5): I really thought their pastrami couldn't be beat, but the brisket is dare I say better? Just as tender and feels a bit less fatty, so it's a little more crushable. Tip: go for the seeded rye over the marbled rye; something about the marbled rye just falls apart a bit more with the juices of the meat, though it's still delicious! Black & White Cookies (4/5): I expected this to be cloyingly sweet, but this was actually scrumptious with some fresh lemon flavor in the cookie itself. Absolutely massive as well.

    Hey you! Have you ever eaten one of those giant pastrami sandwiches at Katz' Deli in Manhattan and…read morethought, "This is amazing!" Do you happen to live in Washington and miss said pastrami sando? My friend, I have good news for you. Dingfelder's pastrami is a dead ringer for that sandwich: huge slices of melt-in-your-mouth pastrami, regular and half sour pickles, and all the other accoutrements you'd expect from a legit Jewish deli. This place doesn't screw around. If you want a great, hearty, flavor-packed sandwich, this is one of the best places to throw your money. But, as others have pointed out, it's no cheap date: expect to pay over $20 for one of those mighty pastrami sandwiches. This isn't Subway so you're not saving money by eating here, but after one bite of their pastrami you'll understand why you're paying so much. Quality isn't cheap. I'd say this place is tied with Tat's Deli for the best sandwiches in Seattle.

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