Solid steakhouse in Astoria. Excellent wine list without the Manhattan pricing. Been going here for a few years and it's always consistently good and the Owner's are there working hard every time we have ate there. I will be back again soon! read more

Small Steakhouse in an out of the way part of Astoria(near Triborough Bridge). Great service very attentive went with a group for birthday. Steaks were great service wonderful. Nice to go to a neighborhood steakhouse. Also the wine list is cleverly put together, with a nice selection of affordable wines that compliment the steak. I was happy I met the meat! read more

Chose it because it was close to JFK where we were staying before an early morning flight. Outstanding lamb chops, salmon was excellent. Very good wine selection. Nice atmosphere. Last minute reservation on a Monday night when. Owner very friendly - has run the place for 40 years and it shows. Brought guests and didn't disappoint. If you are staying by JFK this is a great choice that's within 30 minutes. read more

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What a gem! This place is fantastic. Service and food are fantastic. I feel like this place is a hidden treasure. Great for families or couples. They have high chairs if you bring your little one. Great place. read more

It was a nice steakhouse located in Astoria. For apperizers, we ordered the blue cheese lettuce wedge salad, 1/2 dozen of oysters and scallops. The scallops were ok, they were pretty small. The salad and oysters were really good. Then we ordered the porterhouse for 3 and the bone in prime rib. They were both delicious. The sesoning was good and it was cooked exactly how I wanted my steaks to be, medium rare. We ordered sides of cream spinach, hash browns, asparagus, and mash potatoes. The sides were good not to heavy. We were very full at the end of the meal and didn't order any desert. I would definitely come back here again. read more

I am SO glad that we could not get a reservation at our original place - followed the Yelp ratings which led us to Meet The Meat. They truly redefine the standard of steak. This charming family owned and operated steakhouse is conveniently located on 21st Street in Astoria. Parking is hit or miss, but we lucked out and found a spot within 5 mins. Greeted with perfectly mixed cocktails, we decided to go large or go home. Appetizers (crab cakes, grilled octopus, French onion soup) were fantastic. A few more drinks. Then comes the highlight of the evening - the perfectly grilled and soft as butter steaks. My daughter and I shared the porterhouse for two - best steak I've ever had. The rest of the family members all went with the bone-in rib eye. Tried a piece of that as well and it was outrageous.Another cocktail. Desserts were fantastic. Tiramisu, chocolate mousse cake - and the vanilla ice cream was delicious. And another cocktail on the house. Yes, I've hit the Manhattan places - S&W, Luger, DelFrisco's, Bobby Vans...but the overall dining experience and super-friendly family service takes it over the top. Do yourself a favor and Meet The Meat! read more

The food was delicious. The steak melted in your mouth. The salmon was cooked to perfection. The chocolate mousse cake was divine. I came for restaurant week, I will be back to try another dishes. The food was exceptional. I recommend this to anyone. Great job meet the meat read more

Overall a five-star experience! We shared the Porterhouse steak for two which was perfectly grilled to order. Sides were generous and perfectly cooked: steamed asparagus done just right and mushrooms bordelaise, the sauce tasty but not overpowering. A glass of Cabernet was of good quality, smooth and full bodied. A very pleasant dining room, tables spaced so that it was easy to converse, and a most gracious host! Highly recommend this gem of a steakhouse in Astoria. read more

If I can give 10 stars to this restaurant I really do it without doubt. Very cozy place, great service and the food is out of this world, you can't get wrong with this restaurant, excellent wine selection, everything was perfect from the bread to the dessert. Definitely the best Steak house in Astoria. I was so lucky to find this place for my 20th anniversary. El lugar tiene un ambiente muy agradable, la atención es inmejorable, pero la comida wow es insuperable, he tratado steak house de Argentina, Brazil y Griegos y ninguno ni siquiera se acerca a la calidad de este lugar, todo estuvo delicioso desde el pan de inicio hasta el postre, una variedad de vinos excelente. No pude encontrar mejor lugar para celebrar mi 20 aniversario de bodas. read more

GREAT PLACE! Food, service,decor all excellently put together for an amazing dinning experience. Will be back. read more

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I've Been meaning to wright a review I was taken here for my birthday in December the food was Delicious we had oysters and the porterhouse for two. Adnan the owner is so welcoming he pays attention to detail which I really appreciated. The servers where so delightful and also on top of everything I would defiantly return hopefully sooner than later. read more

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This restaurant is one my favs. I think the food is great but its the service that's impeccable and makes you come back every time. I know this is a reach but I might even pass on one of the weller known steakhouses like Peter Lugers just because you are not treated like just another paying customer but with so much respect and attention to detail is just insane here. When i come into the restaurant by myself on one my "me nights" they remember when i have my wine (when the main meal comes out) to what I order and to even knowing i may want a charger for my iphone! Sometimes i may not come in months and the owner remembers. You truly feel part of the family here and the Sinatra music only enhances the mood here! read more

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Been there 2 times. First time had a little better experience. Steaks are just OK, brussels sprouts were burned. Service is subpar, they offer "camel (chamomile?)" tea, and yesterday's "homemade" tiramisu. Icing on the cake was: sorry the bathroom is flooded, you can't use it. Will not be back. read more

I usually wait until the next time i happen to be on yelp to post reviews but i just finished dinner here and am posting this right away so i don't forget. This is without a doubt one of the best restaurants in queens. Service: The service we got at this restaurant was what i would expect from a place twice the price. Our waiter paco was attentive and personable and clearly very experienced. Everything from serving the women first to dusting crumbs off that table that you expect from a high end restaurant. Another guy who was either the owner or manager was posted up by the bar checking on tables and ensuring everyone was taken care of the entire time i was there. Food: The steak I got here can easily be compared to the likes of Keens steak house and Smith and Wolinskys in manhattan which are both far more expensive. It was perfectly cooked and clearly a very high quality piece of meat. The attention to detail was clear, the table bread was sliced and toasted with olive oil and the sides were all great. The appetizers and salads are big enough to share and the french onion soup was excellent. Bottom line: Probably the best steak house for the cost i have ever been to period. read more

This place was absolutely amazing!!!!! From the ambience to the staff. They were attentive and friendly. The food was great especially the mashed potatoes. Great place for a date, birthday, anniversary or any occasion. read more

Thank you Meet The Meat for always giving my wife and I the greatest date night EVER!! From the impeccable service to the phenomenal food and incredible wine selection to the decor and the ambience!! YOU ARE THE BEST OF ASTORIA in every way and if you like supporting family businesses this is a family owned Steakhouse where Adnan the owner treats you like family and I honestly cannot stop raving about this magnificent place and the goodness it does for your soul!! Please before you die go there and enjoy their awesomeness!! read more

Hidden gem. I was surprised to find out they've been here 2 years and I haven't been. Well priced steak house and it rivals the more expensive ones in western queens. The owner was gracious and very personable, they have outdoor seating and I was able to get a table for three at 1030pm which I like (later seating). Food was delicious and they have Pappy Van Winkle bourbon. The service was great I'm sick of buying a bottle of wine and pouring it myself, here they execute French service perfectly. read more

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I came here with my husband and two friends a couple of nights ago. The steaks are FANTASTIC!!!!!! I got their special that night, the bone in filet mignon and my husband got the bone in rib eye. It is totally worth the trek out to Queens! They also were really nice about us bringing our own wine, the corkage fee is $20. I'm giving it 4 stars only because I wasn't too impressed with the rest of the food (sides and appetizers, we got creamed spinach, hash browns, mushroom, and baked potato as well as a scallop appetizer). It's not bad, but it's not "wow" either. Honestly, the steak is so good, who cares! Go forth and steak! read more

Great service, mediocre food. Pricey for what you get. Decent wine list

We ordered the porterhouse for 2, the grilled octopus with potato and asparagus for sides. The porterhouse was great. We ordered it medium.. was juicy and tender. My only complaint would be one side was medium well and the other side was medium rare. And the potatoes was a bit on the salty side. The atmosphere was very romantic and comfortable. read more

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Great steaks & wine selection! The staff are amazing & very friendly. This restaurant is perfect for a quiet dinner date I highly recommend Meet the Meat and I will definitely go back again. read more

I have been here at least 6 times and always the food is outstanding. The owner and staff give great service. I had the Rib eye perfectly cooked and size was more than enough. Highly recommend this restaurant. All the best!!! read more

My husband discovered this place while searching for restaurants to take me for my birthday. I saw the menu and was very excited to try so many things. I ordered the French onion soup. WOW. It was the best French onion soup i ever had, i ate the entire bowl! For dinner i had the lamb chops which were PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned. Very delicious. The service was outstanding! The owner was extremely nice and made us feel like apart of his family (who actually all work in the restaurant! I love a family business!) I can't wait to go back and try all of the other amazing things on the menu. Highly recommend Meet the Meat! read more

Great steak!!! Cooked perfectly and tasted awesome! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a good steak! Salmon was good as well read more

That was the best steak i ever had not only that but the staff was very nice and very good I really enjoyed my time thank you

This is my family's go to restaurant. The food is delicious. It's the best steak I ever eaten. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The owner and staff make sure customers have a great experience. You must try this place, you will not be disappointed. read more

Went here for Father's Day and had an OK time. We waited 40 minutes for food and our Entree came out before our appetizer. Apparently someone got fired in the kitchen and there was a big mixup. Our server did his very best to remedy the situation, which made us happy in the end. The food is really good here. I recommend this place. And will be back to experience it on a better day. read more

We had a great experience at Meet the Meat, we love their steak, it was cooked perfectly. We were overwhelmed by the service and cozy ambiance of the restaurant. We would love to come back soon read more

Food - 4.5 stars, the food is great. I give a minus .5 stars because the potatoes portion was a bit smaller than I expected. They are supposed to be big enough for 2, but my boyfriend and I had to get an extra portion. The meat, however, was cooked really great. We also had grillled calamari. I was pretty impressed with that. The asparagus was OK --it lacked flavor. They also could improve on food presentation. One steak alone on a large plate seemed lonely. Don't places usually have something to improve the aesthetics- even if it's a little leaf? Drinks: They have a bar, but the bartender is also a waiter? Sort of confusing. Also, I suggest that they expand their cocktail menu beyond just martinis + a cosmo. Price- Great!! For great steak, I can't believe we paid for a portion of the price as other steakhouses in the city we've been to. Service: Okay, everyone is extremely nice. Overall, I give it 4 stars on service. I think it's a bit confusing however to be served by multiple people, including our bartender, the owner, and some other 2 people. What I enjoy about going out often and am used to, is one person tending to my dining requests. Location: It's not in a prime location in Astoria - a bit of a trek..Many restaurants in Astoria are located near the subway stations (i.e. Broadway, 30th Ave, Ditmars) This place is tucked near Astoria Park. All for walking, but I think they should definitely consider a different location if space opens up along the more busier locations in Astoria. Overall, I'd give them a 4.5 stars. I think they are doing well for a new establishment, and I think this place has great potential to grow. I hope they take my critique as great pointers for improvement. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner with my fiance. It was a weeknight, raining so we had the place almost to ourselves when we got there. The service was very attentive without being overbearing. Felt well taken care of! Steak was expertly cooked, and we enjoyed the creamed spinach and the mushrooms thoroughly. Definitely recommend for a local date night! read more

Probably one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Started with scallops and calamari. Both were superb. But the steak was unbelievable. Cooked perfectly, tender, and the taste was shockingly good. No wonder this place has won so many awards. Will definitely return. read more

Great Restaurant overall! I have to say this is a wonderful addition to Astoria since there are not too many steakhouses in the area. We started with the broiled shrimp. It was very lemony but lacked salt. The steak was grilled to perfection. The creamed spinach was really good. The french fries were a bit of a disappointment - standard frozen french fries deep fried golden brown. It would be best to use fresh potatoes and fry them!!! I hope they change that on the menu!! We were so full we could not order dessert!! I wish I saved enough for it, but maybe next time. All in all, we will definitely be back! read more

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We went back again last night, 6 of us, and I wasn't disappointed once again. The place was pretty busy, but that is to be expected on a Saturday night in New York, which place isn't? The staff were very welcoming and knowledgeable on the wines and dinner options. The food took a little while to come out, which never bothers me unless I'm looking for fast food, (in which case McDonald's will suffice). Nevertheless, I appreciate the time it takes to make fresh food so we enjoyed our wine and atmosphere. I'm very happy that I found this little gem! read more

In a word...OUTSTANDING !!!!! I am an extremely critical person when it comes to my "outside" meals & we decided to go here for lunch yesterday at the start of Restaurant Week in Astoria, Queens. From the second we got there, we were greeted at the door with a friendly smile & were cordially escorted to our seats. What a delightful place. Large windows, classic jazz music played at a low volume and the owner who took our order & answered all of our menu questions was simply charming to deal with. Now to the important stuff, the food. In another word, AMAZING! My hubby got the strip steak and I got the Salmon and they were both amazing, quick service & impeccable taste - don't get me started on the drinks and dessert! I ordered a flirtini and chocolate mousse cake that we shared and it was so rich and moist that I wanted it to last and last !!!! I have absolutely no complaints about this place whatsoever. Even the parking was a breeze. I highy recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice quiet place that's a bit out of the way from the noise and has cool ambiance & awesome service & tasty food !!!!! The owner really knows his stuff & we can't wait to go there again with a larger group! read more

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Well priced and everything tasted great! My boyfriend and I got the ribeye, creamed spinach, Mac and cheese, and crab cakes. Perfect place to go for a fancy and tasty dinner without having to venture into Manhattan. read more

We had the porterhouse steak medium cook. It was excellent one the best steakhouse we had ever went to . This is the second time we went there . Staff was very polite , respectful and courteous . My wife loved how to they cooked the meat ...tenders outside and a bit of juicy inside. We felt it was a bit better the Peter Luger steak house. Definitely go back. read more

We've tried most of the big name steak houses in not only NYC but nationally (and some abroad). Typically, we experience OK steaks at ridiculously high prices. Meet the Meat is hands down consistently the best experience. Whether we are enjoying the porterhouse for 3 or a tomahawk for two, the cuts are always perfect, the requested temperature spot on, drinks and wine selection fantastic and sides, delicious. The only thing they are missing, are blue cheese stuffed olives for dirty martinis! read more

This place is great. The grilled octopus is perfect. Very friendly service and interesting people on staff. I brought my mom and sister here when they were visiting from out of town, and they were blown away. read more

I'm all for steak at steakhouse but getting a little tired of the typical BIG NAME shops like Lugers, Wolfgang and the like. So for Father's Day Dinner we decided to try something off the beaten path in Astoria. Enter Meet The Meat! While we have been discovering a lot of good restaurants in Astoria, MTM is a nice addition to our growing list of LIKES! Living proof that a good steak meal and good wine does not have to break the bank. We started off with some warm bread. I always have to give restaurants with warm bread an extra thumbs up for putting in the effort to warm up their bread! Warm bread always beats out the cold hard bread baskets that some big name shops (I will not name names) fail to do! We started off with the grilled octopus and grilled scallops. Both were grilled just right. The octopus had a slight crunch. Not burnt. Just the right amount of browning. Flavors ever so lightly with a dash of salt. Enough for you to taste the freshness of the octopus itself. It was tender and kept me coming back for more. The scallops were grilled just right. Not chewy at all. Great flavor. Our party of 5 shared the porterhouse for 2 and a ribeye as well as a piece of salmon. While the steaks that came out were a little thinner than I am used to (I'm used to almost 2" thick steaks), the flavor was excellent. I doubt the steaks were aged for the price we paid but they tasted really good at medium rare! We also had two bottles of wine. Chateau de Pez Bordeaux and a Barbaresco Barolo. Both very good wines. For dessert, we had the key lime pie and the tiramisu. I liked the tiramisu better than the key lime. The key lime was a little too sweet for my taste. Nevertheless a great time was had. Even the super picky fambam raved about the meal two days later. Def a good option of you want to have good steak in Astoria without breaking the bank. Service was attentive and friendly. read more

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I found this place completely on accident. My first visit was great. Warm, friendly and very attentive staff. The food was excellent !! Wasn't that busy the first night I went on a Thursday night with my friend about a month ago. I just went again this past Saturday and I brought two different friends. They asked if we had a reservation we did not but were seated immediately. I must say they were just as welcoming on a busy night as they were on a slower night. Excellent service, food and atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone who loves a good steak house !! Hidden treasure not to be missed !! read more