Fantastic steak house staples at good prices. A little more basic than Christos but solid food, great sides, great service. read more

Meet The Meat - Sirloin, with part of the big sides of hash browns and creamed spinach. - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

I decided to give Meet the Meat a shot due to all of the 5 star Yelp reviews. Overall it was a good meal, but don't go there expecting it to be up to par with the legendary NY iconic steakhouses. Service-5/5 Ambiance-5/5 Ribeye-3.5/5 it was cooked just right Mashed potatoes-3/5 lacked butter and creaminess. Creamed spinach-4/5 it was initially a 3/5 until we added salt. Tiramisu-5/5 this was the best part of my meal. read more

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We went for Resturant Week and the food was average. We ordered the filet mignon but was given the NY Strip steak, when we informed them of the error, the waitress brought over an undercooked filet mignon. The cheesecake and the tiramisu were nothing out of the ordinary. The only thing worth getting was the lamb chops and the meatballs. read more

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Terrible for the way they treat customers DO NOT WASTE YOuR TIME & MONEY... please read my previous review for the way the owner responded to negative feedback... it says it all of who they are read more

Was craving steak with the missus and didn't feel like driving to manhattan. Checked on yelp and found this gem in Astoria and I had never heard of it. Called them up and was there 15 in and sat down to the most enjoyable steak dinner. Our waiter (Akai? I don't know how to spell his name) was super knowledgeable and friendly. Steered me towards the right cut of the steer and the rest was an an empty plate. (Pun intended) anyway, pop in for that rib eye anytime you're in the area. Support local businesses! read more

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Located in what feels like a far away from the hustle and bustle part of Astoria, Meet the Meat is a little steak oasis. Price-wise it's still a steakhouse, but felt slightly cheaper than others. From the outside, you may wonder "Where am I?". Walking in is another story since it is warm, inviting and intimate. Our wait staff was friendly and attentive, although a bit messy with the wine pouring. We started off with the Grilled Octopus which was incredibly tender and served alongside a light salad. The flavor was good, but a bit strong on the garlic. On to the steaks; we ordered a bone-in ribeye and a bone-in strip. Both were requested at a medium temperature. The ribeye was cooked fairly well, but the strip was definitely over; luckily it was not dry. Both steaks came out with a beautiful crust and a lovely flavor, they were succulent and we couldn't stop eating them. We also had the sauteed mushrooms with bordelaise sauce (more sauce than mushrooms and I would have preferred the opposite) which were tasty and the hash browns which were on the verge of being too salty, but were good. The tiramisu was lovely as was the cheesecake and made for a wonderful sweet ending to our meal. Meet the Meat may not be one of the big name steakhouses you know, but will satisfy that steak craving twofold. read more

Meet The Meat - Bone-in Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

Great service. Great food. The tomahawk steak is amazing. (Note: tomahawk is not listed on menu, but ask for it anyway). I think this place is better than Peter Lugers, Smith & Wollensky, Morton's or any other top quality steak place in the city. Very friendly staff. They greet you with "welcome home" and that's exactly how we felt. The oysters are fresh. The horseradish has a nice kick. The mushroom mac and cheese is delicious The bacon is all the best bacon we ever had! And end with the chocolate mousse cake! Lastly, mention Yelp and get free complimentary after dinner drink if bill comes out to $88/pp (according to yelp page). Owner, his son and staff are soooo friendly! and don't forget the creamed spinach. Try to save room for dessert!!! The Chocolate Mousse cake is a MUST! They provide attentive service. Definitely a place we will return too (again and again) read more

Outstanding food, great service. I had a great NY strip, my fiancee had wonderful branzino.

After 25 years of experience working in elite Manhattan establishments, the proprietors of Meet the Meat decided to bring their extensive experience to Astoria, Queens. This highly-regarded steakhouse serves prime cuts of meat aged to perfection, and accompanied by superior customer service. Food: the restaurant week menu is awesome. Everything was delicious from the crab cakes to a perfectly seared steak. So worth the trip out to Astoria. Brew: Basic beer options buy they have a great wine menu. The service is first class in a romantic cozy setting. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here on an evening at the end of February. The host provided us the option of sitting outside or indoors, as that day was unseasonably warm. However we chose to sit indoors as the wind started to pick up. It was not too crowded but there was a decent amount of guests dining here. It was a relaxed and somewhat romantic atmosphere with it being dimly lit but the place didn't feel pretentious at all. We both ordered the seared scallops, the porterhouse for two and a roasted vegetable platter to split between the both of us. We also ordered a Texas mule and a lemon drop martini. The drinks were quite refreshing and on the sweeter side which I much prefer. We were not that thrilled with the scallops. For me the flavor was not that great and it lacked that sweetness that scallops could have. They were well cooked though, it wasn't rubbery at all. The porterhouse we ordered to be Cooked medium came out juicy and well seasoned. The vegetables were good and paired nicely with the steak. I didn't think they were all that spectacular as they were just roasted vegetables but they were tasty nonetheless. The service was really good. The waiter and host were really attentive and checked up on us through out the night. We would have stayed for dessert but we were so full from our meal. Overall we would definitely come back and bring a few friends with us to enjoy this place as much as we had. read more

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Meet this meat. You will love it. We had bone in rib eye and filet mignonette. So good.Bone in Ribeye read more

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We went for the restaurant week menu. The food was mostly ok, but nothing that wowed me. The NY Strip was pretty good, as well as the Creamed Spinach. The mashed potatoes were cold and dry as if they were from the freezer. We sent the mashed potatoes back and they came back to the table still cold. I was confused why there were still Autumn and Christmas decorations up on January 21st, the poinsettias were dying. Overall I was satisfied with the Restaurant Week deal, but probably wouldn't rush back to this place anytime soon. read more

We brought our daughter here to celebrate her 20th birthday. She ordered the Prime Sirloin. I had the Ribeye. My husband ordered a cheeseburger...lol. It was all delicious. The meat was cooked to perfection and the cut was smooth. My daughter said hers was "like butter". We will definitely go again. read more

Meet The Meat - Ribeye bone-in - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

Delicious steak and amazing vibes and great service, will definitely come back again! read more

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Good food. Good service. Nice space, dated interior. Meet The Meat is a good (but not awesome) neighborhood steakhouse.

I came here for restaurant week with two friends and everything was excellent. Since one of my friends was running late we sat at the bar and enjoyed a MTM martini (passion fruit). This drink was delicious however a little weak in the alcohol content for my taste but still so tasty I had two while we waited. Once we were seated I tried not to eat too much of the fresh bread since I wanted to have plenty of space for my meal. I started with the crab cakes which were tasty and they give you two which I found very generous. As my entrée I went with the filet mignon which was cooked to perfection with a side of mash potatoes and green beans. Everything was cooked and seasoned wonderfully. I was stuffed by this point but I had to try the cheesecake since I feel its a staple at a steakhouse. However I wasn't impressed by my dessert and I did enjoyed the chocolate cake and tiramisu that my friends ordered more. Apart from the great food one thing that stood out about this place was the service. Everyone was super nice and everything was on point. I will be coming back. read more

Meet The Meat - MTM Martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

This place is delicious. Ordered the Ribeye & mashed potatos. Medium-rare ribeye: First bite, you get a hit of the intense dry aged flavor & charred exterior. The edges of the steak bring out the dry aged funk that is so sought after. Overall, cooked to perfection w/ a generous amount of salt & butter. Mashed potatoes: Creamy and buttery. Pretty standard side. Great experience throughout. It's the same if not better than the well known steakhouses of Manhattan. You won't get the same service / atmosphere of a fine dining room in Manhattan but I'm not here for that :) read more

Just a wonderful steak house! Awesome and attentive service. We used to go to Delmonico's and Peter Lugers but Meet the Meat is a solid spot! We also ordered food for take out and still the steak delivers. Just a big fan!!! read more

Meet The Meat - Porterhouse for 3 - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

Came here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Three of us had bone in rib eye, one had a petite filet and another friend had the sirloin. We had creamed spinach, steamed spinach with garlic and olive oil and hash browns. Everything was delicious! For dessert we had tiramisu, walnut pecan pie and cheesecake. We were hungry and forgot to take pictures. Not only was the food great, but service too! We will definitely come back! read more

I came here with a group of visitors from the UK last week. The restaurant was largely empty and we were looking forward to a nice dinner. My friends ordered slice steak, salmon and bone-in ribeye and I ordered a petite f mignon. The meal was al a carte which we knew about in advance and I also knew that this steak house was expensive compared to some other fine restaurants in Astoria. We ordered spinach broccoli and mashed potatoes, but the spinach never arrived and we were given asparagus instead. I ordered the petite f. mignon and upon receipt and received on my plate what could be called the smallest piece of meat I had ever eaten at a streak house (see photo) My plate was almost empty. On top of that, I ordered it cooked medium rare and found an undercooked piece of meat which was more rare than medium. Because some of the sides were small we ordered french fries which he all ended up sharing I wanted to make this a special occasion for my visitors, but this did not happen. I was hungry and only the deserts made up for it. We all left disappointed! For the $289 we paid we should have gotten more value for money. After we left and a few days later I found out that deserts were supposed to be complimentary. While I cannot verify this, it was was a very unsatisfactory experience. I am not sure if I will be back. read more

Meet The Meat - A lonely dinner plate of petite filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

The only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is because the butter they serve with the bread was frozen and the drink was way too strong. Those were the only downfall of this restaurant. We asked for more ginger beer for our Texas mules and the drink issue was resolved very quickly. The butter was very annoying, we can tell a lot for customer service if butter is served frozen.... However everything else there is top! The server PACO was a great true gentleman that took great care of us with all we could eat peasant breads warm with olive oil, getting our drinks quickly and making sure our table was always on point. The steaks do not come with sides. The entire place as any steakhouse is completely a la carte. We had the ribeye we had it medium well they cooked it to perfection. The sides we had were the mushrooms and mash potatoes. Omg you must at least have the mushrooms because they are like a sauce and they have the perfect spices to marry with the steak it is absolute heaven. We had some coffe and some chocolate mousse cake to close the n oh ght and the desert was also perfection. We will definetly come back ! PACO took great care of us and we will definetly become regulars . read more

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Ok this was my birthday. The girl (i call her my ex- she would disagree we simply dated) that had "almost dumped me on the side walk" took me here (yes i am friend zoned [insert tear drops]). Well I love steaks and we narrowed down this restaurant Great place! I believe our server was fro either Iran or Uzbekistan, he thought I was Kazakh! I never denied! Bone in ribeye medium well, done to perfection! the girl that has broken my heart ordered "a steak" (i seriously dont remember). All I remember was that my steak tasted better :) juicy not dripping, ofcourse there were deserts with a candle and the Iran-o-Uzbek server made me blow the candle pictures are the proof! The side of stirred fried Brocolli What the hell garlic was amazing! Why amazing? only few know how to do the Broc right, it should have the bite (crunch) and it did! They got good meat, and should be on your list! Ambiance is quiet and favorable for a good date (unlike me) or a business meet! read more

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I had no clue that Astoria had some upscale steak houses! My fiance and I went on a Friday evening to try it out to see if it was just as good as the city ones. We started with the bacon slices. Warning: very salty!!!! Delicious but salty! I think we could have split one instead of ordering our own because they were much bigger than most servings of steak house bacon. We got the porterhouse for 2, and it was just good. Nothing crazy. Sides were also good but also nothing life changing. We gave this place a 4 for their great service and delicious wine! I would try some other items on the menu next time. read more

Meet The Meat - Huge bacon strips! - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I know this is a tough time for restaurants during this pandemic but I've been to multiple restaurants during this time that has better portions and food. I came here to celebrate my wife's birthday and honestly, it wasn't anything I expected. To start, my wife ordered the shrimp bisque and did not eat it. She was offended. Bisque is supposed to be a French-style soup that's supposed to be smooth and has a rich texture. But according to her, it tasted like blended-up carrot juice, with chopped-up shrimp. I had the crab cakes, and they were good, nothing spectacular but decent enough to enjoy. For my main course, I had Bronzino with lemon wine and herb sauce, and baby potatoes. Now I had to take a picture of the dish So you can see that I wasn't joking when I said the portions are horrible. Before I criticize the potatoes I wanna let you know that the lemon wine herb sauce Bronzino was decent. They only have me 3 halves of a baby potato. Not even two full baby potatoes cut into 4 half, but 3 halves of a small baby potatoes. My wife and I were extremely disappointed. It was her birthday and This! was what I could offer her on her birthday. SMH. I had to apologize for that dinner and make up for it the next day. I wouldn't recommend this place if you're trying to take a significant other for a nice dinner, because you'd probably be just as disappointed as we were. read more

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I love this place. I've visited about 5 times in the last 6 months and the ribeye is consistently mouth watering good. I prefer a medium temperature and it's sooo good and tasty. I also really enjoy their bacon. If you love bacon and love a good ribeye this is the place to go. Also their customer service is outstanding. The employees are always pleasant and really seem to enjoy their job. I'm always greeted with a smile and warm welcome. I sent back a bacon order on my last visit as it was over cooked and they happily replaced it. This place is really a gem. read more

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First time here... loved how close to the house it was.. I didn't really enjoy my steak .. I ordered a ribeye on the bone.. medium rare.. somehow the outside was very well done and dry (crust like I assume they were trying ) which was already a turn off but I really wanted to give it a chance. The inside of steam was good but the outside didn't let me taste the flavor or freshness of the steak. The other steak we ordered was fine (filet mignon) The mixed drinks were awesome , bar tender definitely made up for everything ,.. will give it another chance in the future but not rushing .. read more

Meet The Meat - Med rare ribeye.. I had to ask for a1 sause to give it flavor - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

We came here for restaurant week. The food was delicious. All our steaks were cooked to order. One person in our group was drinking up the white sauce for the mussels in his appetizer because it was so good. The tiramisu was so light and airy. Great service and nice restaurant. read more

Quiet dinner place. Beautiful decor. Dark lighting ambiance. I ordered the petit filet minon and Im always skeptical when I ask for "well done" but they delivered! Cooked to perfection and still juicy. The mashed potatoes and creamed spinach were perfect and although the potions look small in the picture they are not. Blueberry martini to top it off and the most attentive staff. (inserts chefs kiss) read more

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Great local astoria restaurant for a nice bone in ribeye some delicious sautéed broccoli and great service

Nice service, unpretentious, and good steak. Ambiance is quiet and comfortable. A solid 4.5 stars, will definitely be back. We started off with the Canadian bacon and grilled octopus. The bacon was good but not as thick or crispy as in some of the other steakhouses in NY. Octopus was flavorful and a good appetizer. For the meat, we got a porterhouse and the tomahawk steak, which was special of the day. The tomahawk had very good aged flavor, and the porterhouse was served in a hot plate with butter. Both perfectly medium rare. We also got a few sides like mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, hash browns, and Brussels sprouts, along with a few bottles of red wine throughout the meal. All were very good! read more

Meet The Meat - Tomahawk steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

Every year on my bday I get to "cheat" and consume some red meat since my Dr. Made me cut back. Being a huge steak lover , stake dinner is an annual thing for me and my partner. That being said, I grew up in Texas and I'm a steak snob! Haha... My partner is insistent on picking the place for dinner when my bday comes around, but she is not a big red meat person, and so I was kind of apprehensive when she told me where she picked as it was not somewhere I heard of before. Let me just say... this place is great!!! The setting close to Astoria park so you can go for a stroll afterwards. The ambience is nice... the staff was very polite and informative about the wine selection and answered my questions about the cuts of meat... perfect setting for a romantic dinner or just steak night with the guys! read more

Meet The Meat - Just getting started... thinking ... Cabernet... Happy Bday To me!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

In this NYC restaurant week, I chose here for Dinner $42 Really disappointed, fileminyon was hard to chew it cauze of strong tendon inside.. And New york T bone steak as medium rare But it was differently roasted from left to right.. When I tasted, it has a bad beefy smell. I should've read carefully yelp review... I checked only 4 of 5 stars like stupid. Don't ever expect Peter Lugger or Markjoseph steak I recommend you guys better to go Markjoseph steak in NYC restaurant week. read more

Meet The Meat - Fileminon ....... cant chew it.. - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

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I really enjoyed this place. I made a reservation on a Saturday night which I didn't need. They have outdoor and indoor seating. I ordered a Tito's and ginger beer and my date had blueberry martini. We order the Canadian bacon and Blue Point Oysters. Both were very good. We order the filet mignon small and regular size. Both were cooked to our liking. We had the mushroom Mac and cheese and the mashed potatoes. Amazing. We ordered coffee and the house brought us an after dinner drink. The price was right and you get what you paid for. Oysters are a must. Filet mignon is a must and the Mac and Cheese is a must. Service was great. read more

Meet The Meat - Drink - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York

Third time here, I guess it's time to finally write a review. A small establishment with great steak and sides. They are kid friendly which is a plus but they don't offer any kid items on the menu. Just have them share with you would be the best bet unless you're eating medium rare steak like I was and had to order my toddler a burger with fries but the burger was super well done and dry. She only ate very little of it, probably should order a medium burger. We were able to snag a table of 9 on a Sunday night through opentable the morning of which was great. When we arrived the table was already set up for us in the middle of the restaurant. What we ordered: Canadian bacon slab, mussels, crab cake, potato hash, steak medallions, bone in ribeye, branzino, cheeseburger, burger, vegetable platter, Mac and cheese, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and creamed spinach. Mussels appetizer was what my friend raves about so when we all tried it we loved it. I don't eat mussels but that sauce was so good. We had to order more bread just to finish the last drop of the sauce from the plate. The crab cakes I didn't try but everyone else said it was pretty good. The bacon slab was alright, can't compare to the one at Peter Lugers. Everyone but the kids loved their entrees. The burgers were a bit dry when we asked for a medium well but came out as well done. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, a medium rare for me and it was so big I had to take half of it home. Branzino was good, vegetable platter was huge for my vegetarian friend but she liked it and she had to take it home. The steak medallions were good my friend ate it all. My favorite side was the Mac and cheese and Brussels sprouts. Very flavorful. My friends toddler loved the creamed spinach. The broccoli was watery and nothing to write home about. The potato hash was good and had the caramelized potato skin pieces in it. Highly recommend this place for any special occasion or when you just want some steak. If you bring a cake in just know that there is a $30 cake cutting fee which we did not know about at all. There's street parking here and sometimes you have to drive around a few times to find a spot. If you have reservations I suggest coming a little earlier to find parking. read more

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This Steakhouse is a hidden gem. They would have gotten 5 stars If The waiter would have gotten the Ribeye order correct. Dinner mate asked for her steak to be Rare she got medium rare, she wouldn't let the waiter know. Kinda killed the mood of good food with good friends. I enjoyed my Porterhouse my just perfect nice & tender. The Decor was great, Adnan seated us great view near the window. Also for those cooler nights They have outdoor seating which is great. The overall dining atmosphere is grand, I would return again. Psst.... Loved the Key Lime Pie. read more

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Amazing food, very clean atmosphere and the servers are very nice. The soup dumplings are my favorite. Can't wait to go back read more

The steak here is amazing. The sides are the usual steakhouse fare-hash browns, wedge salad, creamed spinach are Ala carte and very tasty. Friendly service. Decor is classic steakhouse. read more

Amazing place. We went here for Thanksgiving dinner and the whole meal was perfection. The owners and wait staff are very attentive and kind. read more

Value 4/5 Taste 5/5 Service 3/5 Presentation of food 4/5 Appearance of the establishment 4/5 read more

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Around 2016 my friends and I had a steak year and poof it's 2019 already?!! We went to steak houses like Peter Lugers, Smith&Wollensky, Morton's Steak House, Christos Steak House, Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Uncle Jacks and etc. Nothing beats Meet The Meat and their phenomenal service and delicious steak. The owner's hospitality knows no boundary and his knowledge of wine is superb. I think often high end steak house forget that we're creatures of emotion... Meet The Meat shows empathy and it's comforting to know we can unwind and be relatable while dining out. So either you're in the neighborhood or for a special occasion, this place is a must try. You won't regret the remarkable experience. read more

Meet The Meat - Been going here since it opened and still going strong. - Steakhouses Near Me - Astoria, New York