I ordered The Classic. It was amazingly good. My sandwiches must start with good quality bread…read more Check! Then the meats, cheese and the toppings. Check! This sandwich was the perfect blend of all. I will be back. Probably today for a second day in a row. It was that good!

This review isn't based off of one interaction that I've had, but several in which I felt Star…read moreMeats customer service was non existent. Awhile back, I tried to bring as much business to Star Meat as I could because 1. it's a small business and 2. it's inside Star Grocery (which I LOVE, so it's convenient). When I would go there, there would often be 2 or 3 people behind the counter and oftentimes I would be the only customer. I felt like I had to stand there forever before anyone even acknowledged I existed. Each person would be busy doing something, but there was no "I'll be with you in 2 minutes." Finally, I went one day and there were 3 workers behind the counter chatting with each other. I was the only customer and was standing around 6 feet away from them, looking right at them. They went on with there conversation (not doing any other work) for a full 5 minutes. Finally I thought, "OK, they really don't seem to want my business, so I can go to any one of 4 other places and get what I want." That was a year or two ago. So, today I thought, why not give it another try, it's certainly convenient. Again, I'm the only customer at the counter. One guy is washing equipment and two guys are making sandwiches. I know that they know that I'm there, there are mirrors all along the back wall exactly for the purpose of seeing the customers. After around 4 minutes I think, who knows how long I'm going to be standing here. Maybe they have to make 20 sandwiches and I'll be here for a half hour. So, I left. I don't have anything like this experience at the 4 other meat counters I go to in the area. I'm totally fine waiting if I have some sense that I'm waiting for a purpose and that the worker will get to me as soon as they can. But at Star Meat, it feels like I'm more of an inconvenience than a customer. "Hi, I'll be with you as soon as I can," goes a long way.

I've been here twice. First time I got a leg of lamb and more recently some double cut pork chops…read more I'm sure they are helpful if you ask questions but they were pretty busy both times I came in and it felt like you needed to know what you wanted for the most part. For the leg of lamb, I think most people get a whole leg of lamb. That was way too much for me and I think the butcher thought I was confused when I asked for less and asked me what I was doing with it. He ended up saying he could give me a half leg of lamb and I agreed. Thar was about 3 and a half pounds (bone included) which was the perfect amount. I seared it and then braised it and the meat fell off the bone. Delicious and the price was pretty good. I was cooking my first pork chop and decided to come here to get it. Their pork isn't labeled as Berkshire or Duroc or anything but that probably keeps the price down. For chops, they had boneless, bone in, and double cut (which was also bone in). I mentioned I wanted it to be about 2 inches thick and the butcher said to get the double cut.I got 2 beautiful thick pork chops for $6.99 a pound so about $18 total. The regular cut bone in pork chops were the same price though obviously smaller. I brined this overnight and reverse seared it and it was great. The chop was a loin chop- loin and then a tenderloin nugget- not a pure rib chop. Cooked really nicely and was tender which I think was partially the overnight brine and also their pork. They do sell some vegetables and grocery supplies if you want to just make a single stop. They also have a deli with some sandwiches that looked good and prepared foods. I was very focused on buying the things I came in for and getting on with my day both times but I would like to take a closer look in the future as it looked good. Solid butcher shop and clearly loved since it was busy both on a weekend and during the week. I'm sure I will be back.

3.5 stars. The staff and meats are what I like about Guerras. I've never encountered a bad staff…read moreperson here. We popped in to get sandwiches. A roast beef for hubby and turkey havarti cheese in Dutch Crunch for me. At the concert, hubby thought the bread was too dry and didn't like the sandwich. My turkey meat was good but I'd agree the bread wasn't so great. I ate the leftover 1/2 sandwich at home the next day and it was better after putting it thru the toaster oven. But I think sandwiches taste better from the nearby Safeway even.

This ain't no vegetarian market or vegan market....it's meat and seafood. The rest of yall'z can go…read moregrase outside on the lawn. Hey I like some veggies and fruit and shrooms also but most of my diet is meat and seafood, as mama God intended it to be. It is awesome to have such a nice family owned butcher shop in town that is all about quality. I have purchased oysters, chicken, salmon, bacon and different cuts of meat over the years and all fresh and fantastic. They also have duck which I haven't purchased yet be cause I don't have my brothers insane duck recipe. That will change soon. The other items I buy are bones and oxtails for bone broth. In the freezer section are meaty oxtails, lamb and beef neck bones and sometimes knuckle bones. In the meat counter they have cut up leg bones. My number one place for bones. Store bought bone broth pales in compareson to my recipe and even though a takes a hot minute to make, it's worth it. The staff is great and very knowledgeable.

I spent $170.00 On a center cut beef loin at Barons . I told the man who served me that I was a…read moremaking Beef Wellington . He cuts off the tip, cuts the center cut which is beautiful/ uniform, nice and red. He asks if I would like it trimmed ...yes please! He's trimming off the fat, I'm watching and admiring the cut,leaving a gorgeous 3+ Lb.center cut, just as I expect for $56.00 a pound. This is a memorial dinner to honor my husband who just passed. I get home, unwrap it, and it's the goddamn tip! UNTRIMMED with a big slice thru it on one side! ((Temper, Temper)). Needless to say you have lost a frequent customer. It will be worth the extra miles to return to my butcher in Berkeley. I trimmed 7.oz of thick fat and gristle off this, and now have to try and piece it together like a puzzle. I was a Chef! I know how to cut meat! I've added pictures of the Switcharoo cut he wrapped for me. I wanted this dinner to be a positive offering for family, closest friends and Vietnam Veterans my husband served with as we memorialized my husband.$170. 00 PSH! Way too much for this mess. Grand total of fat and gristle= 7.0 oz. What a heartbreaking scam cup and ball game

Great customer service and even better prices. Can't beat that. I typically order their top round…read morelondon broil or pork loin chops for the lean meats, but they have plenty of other options too.

Been coming here for years. I always get my beef tongue for tacos de lengua as well as chuck roll…read morefor birria!

I ordered an Argentinian rib eye for my birthday and they were super helpful and kind. The steak…read morewas the best I've ever had. Absolutely best quality and even better customer service!

The best of the best…read more It'll cost you - but this neighborhood is not very price-sensitive. I wandered in because I needed chicken breasts and they had Mary's organic, air chilled and of course, delicious. (I did 'em justice in an Indian recipe for chicken saag.) Delectable ribeyes, pork chops and domes of delicious crab cakes just begging to be taken home. I don't know how I resisted. If you demand the best and have an elastic budget, absolutely shop here twice weekly. If you're like me, come occasionally and indulge. Customer service was mmwah, chef's kiss!

Recently attended a wedding that was catered by Brentwood fine meats and I was thoroughly…read moreimpressed. My chicken might have been the best chicken I've ever had! I am not sure if all the food was from Brentwood but I know the chicken and tri tip were and both were so so good. I would totally go here and order food if I were to be in Brentwood again

This review is for their catering staff. I recently attended a memorial service reception on…read more6/12/26 that was catered by Brentwood Fine Meats. I The food was good and tasty, however the wait staff they had serving the food was ABSOLUTELY RUDE. It was an older lady and a younger man serving the meats and they were unprofessional, and dismissive to each and every person including the children they were serving. Given this was a memorial service reception, their lack of empathy and professionalism really put a damper on the entire reception. I think you guys can do better and hire better waitstaff.

Had a concert in Brekley at the Greek theater ALABAMA SHAKES 05/29/26 as a 40th bdy present …read more So much smoke in the air caused late nt munchies, so after concert was over I headed to this place for a snack before heading back home. This place is open late. The menu is simple and the service is great. Very cute, clean establishment and I think they also offer overnight stays upstairs. I ordered some dumplings and some pot stickers, both flavor in pot stickers. I wish the dumplings had been bigger but they were packed with so much flavor. The pot stickers were actually a hefty portion and they did not disappoint . The chili oil was perfect amount of heat and the side sauce complimented the snack perfectly . The portion was so good I brought what was left to work for my lunch. This establishment is a solid 10/10 and 3 doors down you find a McDonald's if you are a couple having a date nt kkds can gave a happy meal lol. P.S. the packing is super cool!!! Insulated bag with their logo!!! Idk I think that is so dope!

Came in here on a Saturday night at 10 pm. I appreciate how late they're open. It's a small, cozy…read moreestablishment with three TVs. The waiters speak both English and Chinese and are pretty friendly. There's seasoning shakers at each table. We ordered the two beef noodle soups.

I was super excited to try Tanghuo Kungfu Mala, and it did not disappoint! My friends and I came…read morearound 1pm on a Saturday and had the whole place to ourselves. It was our first time, but the process was pretty straightforward grab a bowl and tongs by the entrance and start picking from a great variety of meats, veggies, and more. I went with the signature spicy hot pot broth (medium spice), and I highly recommend it so flavorful! Prices were fair for the quality and amount of food, and I'd definitely come back. Only downside was that a few ingredients in the freezer weren't fully stocked, but honestly, still an easy 5 stars from me.

"Hot Pot, Mongolian Grill style, in downtown Berkeley"…read more Came here on Black Friday evening at 6:45pm, and it was pretty empty in the restaurant. The place is BRIGHTLY lit, but I confess I would have been confused on protocol without coming with two past diners. There are some large bowls on the side and tongs, and you stack the meats, veggies, and starches from the adjacent fridge/ freezers in the bowl as you walk in, then hand it to the cashier and note which broth you'd like. They then cook it up and bring it out to you. Because they cook it with materials you picked (rather than then giving you ingredients and you cooking it), that's why I call it "Mongolian grill style". The process was a bit difficult-- I don't know Mandarin, and some choices were only labeled in Mandarin (or were clearly mislabeled). For instance, I saw something that looked like fake crab meat sticks, but later discovered it had some sort of meat filling that was not obvious. I picked as best I could though, and everything looked to be in good shape/ quality. The choices were broad-- many veggies and meats, some starches like ramen or other noodles, etc. I got the signature spicy with a setting at mild, and it had some zing but was very doable for me. One of my dining partners had the tomato and asked for "no" space, and she got what she requested-- said it tasted like Campbell's tomato soup. Meanwhile others with us got the Sichian spicy and were sweating hard. The food took maybe 10 minutes to come out, which was fine. The price was about what you'd expect for the downtown Berkeley area-- not "cheap" but reasonable for what it was-- cost about $150 for the 5 of us. Overall, I enjoyed it. Not something I see myself craving and running back to, but a decent choice in the area.

Best damn Thanksgiving Turkey I ever bought! Good high quality meats. These guys know their craft.read more

We came here as part of a Food Tour. It was very informative…read more We returned after the tour to grab some fresh chorizo and a few soups that they had in the fridge. Everything tastes super fresh and the staff was so friendly!

Yelp needs to make a half star option (real review would be 4.5 stars) but I LOVE this place. This…read moreis a longstanding Berkeley classic, the workers are sweet, the food comes out fast but everything tastes fresh and homemade! This place never disappoints, all of the menu is delicious

I got really bad food poisoning and had to go to the ER because it was so bad. They always have a…read moreby 1 get one free on Uber eats and I thought it was too good to be true. Do not go here it's really a gamble on your health.