One of the best steakhouses in NYC. Easily the best in Queens. Food and service are phenomenal.

I visited this restaurant for Father's Day. The service was great. Very attentive! The owner spoke to us a few times about the service. He was very accommodating. We had a party of 8 and ordered two porterhouses for 3 and a branzino with a few sides. One porterhouse was medium rare and the other was medium well. I think the medium well was still a bit under cooked, but the meat itself was not dry and tasty. We enjoyed the experience overall. read more

For a year our friends have been telling us about this place. Finally, last night we decided to give it a shot. We are excited to add it to our list of hidden gems. We went right to the entrée with a porterhouse steak for two, side of onion rings, creamed spinach, and an affordable bottle of Chianti. This made for an overall great meal. Here's why: The temperature of the steak was as ordered (medium-perfectly cooked). The texture of the steak was impeccable, melted in your mouth. The house-made steak sauce was a perfect compliment, if you desired. The creamed spinach was fresh, not overly saturated with cream. One of the highlights of the meal. The service was top-notch. Our waiter, Paco, knew his product to the 10th degree and only appeared when you needed him. The owner, who was also present, creates an atmosphere that is intimate and comfortable. It is obvious that the management takes great pride in the overall experience. We wish them nothing but success and highly recommend Meet the Meat to family and friends. read more

Need to go back! Excellent service and food. The steak was cooked to perfection. The sides were great and the prices were very great!

I go here for date nights with my couple friends and this place is amazing. The steaks are better than a lot of the fancier steakhouses in Manhattan. And I absolutely love it that it's in my neighborhood. The service is great as well. read more

Looking for a special place to eat some good steak for my birthday dinner online, I came across this steakhouse and decided to go here and it was the best choice ever!!!! Meet The Meat Steakhouse was a small cozy place with the a really romantic/family setting and the BEST STEAK around here!!! I was a bit embarrassed to take pictures of the food but let me tell you what I had to eat. For appetizers we had grilled scallops and crab cakes....absolutely delicious!!! And I had medallions with the mashed potatoes and my husband had the filet mignon with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Everything was just delicious but the most important thing was that the meat was so so tender that it just melted in your mouth!! This little nook is just so good I loved it and the service was very good too. YES YOU HAVE TO GO EAT YOUR STEAK HERE CAUSE IT WAS PERFECTLY-DELICIOUS!!!! read more

First of all I was scared that I wouldn't find parking, but this is near a residential area and so it was not bad at all. There is a patio, where i'm sure during the summer has outdoor seating. The ambiance is very nice great for apecial occasions. Servers were great. Food was good except 1 thing, we ordered scallops and there were only 3 pieces! We ordered grilled octopus, which was real good, was not overcooked and cooked perfectly. It is restaraunt week and so we had the pre fixe menu, which included an appetizer, entree, and dessert. My boyfriend ordered the NY strip, and my bff and I ordered the filet mignon. They cooked the steaks as we ordered. Overall our experience was great, just those darn scallops. Oh and I almost forgot, we also ordered the scallops and octopus seperately. They are not part of the pre fixe menu. The steaks came with mashed and a very small side id green beans and so I ordered the creamed spinach, which was awesome. read more

Came here for my fiance's 40th birthday. He loves a good steak, and Meet the Meat truly delivered. We asked for rare to medium-rare and the porterhouse for two was cooked exactly as ordered. The asparagus was fresh and the mashed potatoes creamy - making a great dinner. The service was attentive and friendly - I especially appreciated the "Thank you, Katie" that was said as we left (I think it was the manager). read more

Cozy environment and friendly staff... but most important... the Filet was perfect and potatoes were one of the best I ever had.

Carnivore nirvana. We were craving steak and were very pleased with the HUGE perfectly grilled ribeye steaks we ordered (medium rare of course). Great char and incredibly tender. The fries were okay, but the onion rings were delicious. Good tomato and onion salad and nicely paired with a full bodied Malbec. No room for dessert. Recommended. read more

Delicious very sexy food I kissed the meat that they serve to me. I can't explain how hungry I was when my food came to me. I ordered the whole menu because I'm a 340 pound pig. I came all the way from the Bronx to eat this sexy food. read more

Uahooop the restaurant is beautiful beautiful yesterday celebrate my birthday in the restaurant uahhhh the food excelente the server friendly victor thanks thanks read more

Great hidden gem in Astoria. My wife and I came here a few months ago and each ordered the filet mignon, which was cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend this place if you live nearby or just happen to find yourself in Astoria and are craving a delicious, yet affordable steak. read more

So I went to this place with my girlfriend for valentines dinner. Their food, service and everything was just awesome. I had to push my reservation twice and they were really helpful with it and also they treated me with all the respect. About the food the steaks were really good, perfectly cooked medium well as I asked for. Overall thumbs up the place !!!!! read more

I have seen the good reviews and decided to come here on Thursday it was empty. But food and service is good. If you are in the mood for steak try it. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. My boyfriend and I initially came here because I got one of those yelp emails talking about restaurants in Queens. We were not disappointed. I lived in Astoria for 8 years and would typically go to Manhattan if I wanted a steak. I no longer have to do that. Meet the Meat has a cozy atmosphere and the owner makes us feel right at home. I loved the background music and just the whole vibe of the place. We have been back 2 times since and were greeted like family. Our favorite server, AK, always remembers us and what wine we like to order. The whole staff is knowledgeable about the menu, the cocktails are on point, and the food is excellent. We love this place and want to eventually try everything on the menu. For starters, the Smoked Salmon, Blue Point Oysters, and Grilled Octopus are all solid choices for an appetizer. The Bone-In Ribeye was delicious but my new death row meal is their Prime Sirloin. It was perfectly charred on the outside and the right amount of pink on the inside. The flavor was incredible. I enjoyed the truffle fries as a side along with the creamed spinach. The cheesecake did not disappoint for dessert. Their wine menu is reasonable. This is my new go to spot for an overall great dining experience. read more

Just left here after an amazing dinner for my fiancé's birthday and I am SO glad we gave this place a try. Everything was seasoned perfectly, from the insanely good octopus appetizer to the filet mignon & rib eye. Prices are extremely reasonable and the food quality is amazing! Everyone needs to try this amazing restaurant with great food and even better service. read more

Highly recommend this place. Had the porterhouse for 2, amazing steak with great sauce to go with it.

The food was phenomenal! I ordered the filet mignon and it was cooked to perfection. The interior has the feel of a respectable steak house without the expensive prices. Best of all the staff and owner ensure you have an excellent dining experience. Also, try the tiri masiu for dessert, it's worth saving room for!! read more

Outstanding service, amazing food... Only thing they're missing is a complete beer/wine list... Otherwise perfect.

Staff is delightful and friendly however the food lacks seasoning. Astoria can do better.

This is a surprisingly good steakhouse. The location, name, atmosphere, and service is a little quirky and perhaps the menu is TOO traditional... but the food is pretty great! Had the porterhouse for two and a couple of sides. The steak was easily as good (for me, better) as a pricier Manhattan place. Can't imagine a better place in Astoria for steak! read more

I am always looking for good eats in Queens, and a good friend of mine suggested MTM, and boy were we happy. It;s a very nice place, the food was as good as any Manhattan Steakhouse but without the attitude, but the service was the winner. Both the owner Adnan and our waiter Paco made sure that from the minute we walked in to the minute we left we were taken care of. From the grilled octopus, to the Petite fillet, to the NY Cheesecake, everything was top notch. Thanks for the great meal and experience! read more

Wonderful family owned business with great food and amazing atmosphere worth a try for sure...

Top notch octopus and Ribeye. Burger is made with prime beef- no ground meat. Paco was a classy server who had spot on recommendations. Owner couldn't be nicer- well done. read more

Came here as recommended by my sister on July 4th and had a great meal. The establishment was very welcoming and clean. I've been to my share of upscale steak houses and this was better than most by far. It wasn't very busy that day probably due to the holiday which was great as we didn't have to wait for a table. I will definitely be coming again. read more

I took my father here for Father's Day and celebrated my anniversary here. I love this place. The food is delicious. My boyfriend and I always share the porter house for 2 and it comes out perfect every time. Fantastic wine list for any taste bud. Service is amazing. Everyone that works there is so kind and welcoming. Amazing food and amazing service to go with it. read more

Just finished an amazing dinner at Meet the Meat. Came for restaurant week and was blown away by the food and portion size. Highly recommend the lamb chops and skirt steak. I have never seen a skirt steak cooked more perfectly in my life. You also can't go wrong with the crab cakes and chocolate mousse cake. Oh! And the service was spectacular. Cant wait to come back! read more

So this is for their seamless delivery. 1st time I ordered was very disappointed as they sliced up the steak and it was way overcooked. 2nd time I ordered asked them to cook less than I usually get and not slice it up and came out better. Overall no steakhouses in Astoria that deliver so if I was in the mood I'd get it but be very specific on how you order. read more

Great food and ambiance. Outstanding service. The porter house steak is off the charts, leaving Peter Luger, Ruth Chris, Capital Grill, Smith and Wollensky behind. Meet the Meat has become my favorite steak house! read more

We returned at my girlfriend's request for her birthday dinner, excellent Porterhouse for two once again, along with sides. With it late on Tuesday July 5, day after the holiday and a weeknight, we had the dining room to ourselves until nearly the end of our meal. Paco was the waiter and as the first time we came, was very attentive and personable. He even handled the rude man and also rude boy with his seemingly nice mother that arrived late with far more grace than he received. They inexplicably chose to sit at the table right next to us which we thought was a bit odd since literally the entire dining room had no one else in it, then once we were forced to hear their conversations and the way the man treated Paco, we hastened our exit. My girlfriend was even brought a delicious slice of double chocolate cake with fresh fruit and a candle when I had mentioned in passing that it was a birthday dinner. Very thoughtful and generous of him not putting it on the bill. We'll certainly come back as soon as we can for our next special occasion! read more

WOW! What an amazing experience!!! From the second we walked in, we were greeted by an amazing owner and his family who all work in Meet The Meat. My husband and I KNOW steakhouses, and my goodness... this was top of the charts! The shrimp bisque was out of this world, along with everything else we ordered including the porterhouse. Such phenomenal service and a fantastic way to spend New Years Day. Huge thank you to the family working there, you made our New Years special! Amazing restaurant!!! We will be coming back soon. :) such a gem! read more

Excellent service and excellent steak! Ordered the Tbone for 3 and it was superb! Sides equally good.. Brussels sprouts and has brown potatoes along with an excellent salad! I would not hesitate to go back! read more

I recently did a private event here, it was FANTASTIC! From the service to the food, they did a splendid job of making my guests feel right at home. I will for sure be back! read more

We didn't like this place at all. The meat was somewhere between tasteless and average. The sides - we got mashed potatoes and some greens - were bland. The staff weren't particularly friendly or accommodating of minor requests. read more

Lovely place, good service, excellent ambien.... And the best BUEGER in my life.... 5 stars!! Highly recommended!!!

This place ranks up there with all of the big name steak houses. It is also a little less expensive. The food was cooked perfectly! We had the Shrimp Cocktail and Seared Scallops as appetizers and Porterhouse for entree. All were extremely tender and flavorful. The creamed spinach was one of the best we ever had. MTM is now one of my top steak houses which I will definitely return to. read more

Tried this little spot in Astoria for restaurant week, the food was excellent and the service was great. I had the New York strip while my wife had the salmon. Cheesecake and tiramisu for dessert we had an amazing time I will make this one of my destinations for dinner in the future really enjoyed this little place l. read more

Participated in restaurant week. Had the mussels, filet mignon and tiramisu. Everything was SO GOOD! The sauce for the mussels was really good, I was dipping my bread in it and everything! I tried to savor the filet as much as I could. Meat was melt in your mouth. Service was just attentive enough. Tiramisu was my favorite :D I was craving something milky and sweet and I got just that! Overall, great experience with great food. read more

Shocked at all the great reviews for this place. Absolutely poorest excuse for a steak i've ever tried in my life. I've eaten better ribeyes in a diner, thats how bad the steak is here. Even though the steak is subpar, the price is still premium manhattan steakhouse prices. read more