I am here now just had the seafood tower as usual the food and the service is great I'm going to have the bone in rib eye with Brussel sprouts if you love good food at it's best you must come here. read more

A large group of us went here this week for my husband's birthday and we're pleasantly surprised by a beautiful ambiance, pleasant service and great food. I say pleasantly surprised as it's hard to tell from the outside of the building whether it will be very nice or not inside. The steaks were apparently AMAZING. I'm giving five stars even though my salmon was not the most flavorful and the creamed spinach tasted a little too healthy for our liking because the steaks were just that good. We definitely go back! read more

The service the best and the food is fantastic The Maitre d' makes your stay so enjoyable you'll be back over and over again Jon Popper read more

Awesome ambiance! The food is amazing! The steak was cooked to perfection. The side dishes were delicious! The service spectacular!! We loved it! You won't be disappointed! read more

Great food, excellent service and clean, private, intimate setting nestled in Queens. Check it out and be wonderfully surprised! read more

First....guys.....you HAVE to change the name. It reminds me of a porn title or an advertisement for a gay club. That notwithstanding, this is hands down the best steak in Astoria, and perhaps one of the best in Queens. (only been to a dozen or so, which did not measure up to MTM). The Premium cuts of meat are a testament to the quality of food. And, the chef cooks it exactly to your order. True professional - not a minimum wager found on the help wanted ads on Craigslist. The sides are also cooked to perfection, with alterations being made at our request. Again, a truly professional back of house. In addition, the front of house service was both excellent and professionl. The final bill will cost you half of a "Sparks" or "Smith and Wollensky" yet deliver the same meal. After meeting the owners, I discovered they were old "Sparks Steak House" employees who had exported their secret to Astoria. Well done, fellas. I will be there a lot. read more

Amazing service,porterhouse was delicious and perfectly cooked.Adnan and his stuff are very friendly they makes you feel home. I highly recommend this place ,can't wait to go back again!! read more

Delish branzino and grilled octopus! I couldn't eat the steak but my table had 2 kinds - Tomahawk and Porterhouse- and they ate everything down to the bone, said it was perfect. The best part of the menu is the wine list with recognizable and impressive bottles at good prices. Don't let the name put you off- this is a classy place with knowledgeable staff, great selections, and food that will make you think you're at a steakhouse in Manhattan. read more

Went here for Restaurant Week special. What a wonderful discovery in Queens. Adnan, the owner, met us at the front door, confirmed our reservation, and seated us at a table with a window view. Pavel was our server and made helpful suggestions about wine to accompany our meal. My husband had crab cakes which were flavorful and full of crab rather than fillers. I had very fresh buffalo mozzarella with tomato and basil. My husband liked his filet and my strip steak was cooked perfectly. The vegetable accompaniment was small and mashed potatoes were not hot but the extra Brussels sprouts were fabulous. Best tiramisu I have ever had and nice chocolate mousse cake. We will be back. read more

We just returned from our first visit at Meet the Meat and was very impressed with this new resteraunt! The place is beautiful and the staff is very friendly and attentive! We were a party of four with a toddler and they made us feel very welcome. For appetizer we got the grilled calamari which was tender and delicious. We also tried the shrimp bisque which was outof this world. A member of the party also tried the french onion which was also outstanding. The steaks for the main course were amazing and mouth watering. You didnt even need a steak knife really thats how buttery the meat was. Will definitely be back ! read more

I know I'm breaking the trend of all the five star reviews here, but I'm being generous with four stars. I think it's a three star restaurant but the fourth star is for the excellent service, warm and clean décor and good wine list. The filet mignon was very good, but a little over the medium I requested. The mashed potatoes were good and the spinach was too. I think the food is good, (have I mentioned that?) but it lacks something, a little soul perhaps. It's not enough to put a piece of good meat on the plate, even for the minimalist. I think the restaurant could go from good to great if they dialed in a few things: 1. add some creative sauce options 2. spruce up the sides ie: truffle mashed, parmesan dusted fries, something more updated than the old classics. 3. plate the food with some flair. I think with a few adjustments the food can be more visually appealing and updated from the 80's to today's globally inspired twists on classic fare. The major positive is that while not cheap, it's still about 15% to 20% cheaper than some of the better known steak houses in Astoria. I think it's a fairly new restaurant so I would be willing to try it again to see if they find their mojo after a few months of experience. read more

To illustrate this establishment in a nutshell, if you're looking to sit and wait long periods of time to receive any sort of service this is the place to frequent. The restaurant staff seems friendly and welcoming at first, but after you are seated prepare to experience a great deal of neglect. The place is extremely unorganized for a yelp rated five star establishment with multiple reviews. On numerous occasions we were forced to wait to have our orders taken. Followed by waiting even further to have our food brought to us. The only place I would wait two hours to have my food serve to me is if the pope himself was serving it. But wait there's more! When we actually received our food it was either too cold, too seasoned, undercooked or overcooked (in regards to the steaks). As I attempted to calm myself down thinking the place may be very busy this evening, I looked around at other tables and noticed everyone else had the same issue. Nevertheless, I thought perhaps they were short staffed in the kitchen. Even then as a long time manager in a massive public establishment myself, I would walk around and speak with the patrons offering some sort of explanation. Bottom line, I would never go back to this place and the only reason I didn't leave after 15-20 minutes of neglect was I didn't want to ruin my friend's birthday evening. read more

After hearing about this place and seeing everyone giving this restaurant 5 stars I was excited to go here. Never have I been so disappointed with the quality of service or quality of food. It took an hour to receive a menu another hour and a half for appetizers to come out and about 3 hours to get our main meal. We ordered steaks, soup, and a few side dishes. Side dishes were cold when served already. We asked for a medium steak and either got rare or over cooked piece of meat with absolutely no flavor. No salt especially and very dry. Soup was overly salted. This was the worst experience I've ever had with a restaurant. The only reason I did not get up and leave was because it was a birthday party otherwise I would have. The only reason I did not give this place a one star is because the waiter was very kind and took the dishes that no one touched off of the overall receipt. I would not recommend this place. It was my first and last time there. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for the last few months but never got around to doing so. My husband and I like to indulge every once in a while and treat ourselves to a good steak. We were in the mood to try something new from our usual go-to steakhouse, Destefanos, in WIlliamsburg. We were more than satisfied with "Meet the Meat." Upon arriving we were greeted by the owner. We shared a porterhouse for 2, with a side of creamed spinach and a side of steamed broccoli. Everything was above and beyond our expectations. The steak was cooked perfectly and was flavorful enough to stand alone without sauce needed. The sides were delicate and delicious as well. Throughout the night the owner attended to us and made sure we had everything we need. He even offered us a drink to end our nights but we kindly declined. The difference between a 5 star review and a 4 star review comes down to the service. Yes there are many great restaurants.... some overhyped...others under the radar. When you find a combination of stellar food and excellent service, you know you'll be going back. read more

It is getting more difficult to find nice family run neighborhood steakhouses in Astoria. This is a little gem that is very well run by really nice people. The steak was great and cooked perfectly. The drinks were great and the service was excellent! Linda and I really like this spot and highly recommend it! Check it out! read more

Last night, on a spur of the moment idea my husband and I were really in the mood for steak and really didn't want to go into the city so we decided to come here based on reviews....and we were so freaking happy that we did !!! We didn't have a reservation but they happily welcomed us. The restaurant was packed, which is always a good sign as far as I'm concerned. The wait for a table was not long at all. Once we were seated, we both were so happy we decided to come here and not go into Manhattan. I'm really picky when it comes to service and we were not disappointed. The staff was really attentive and really knew their stuff I ordered the crab cake appetizer and my husband had the baked clams and they were both so delish and our server suggested cocktails that complemented our apps. I had the filet mignon for my entrée and my husband ordered the medallion of beef which was so damn good !!! tender, juicy, cooked perfectly. Our server also suggested a beautiful cabernet wine to accompany dinner and it was damn perfect. Ohhh, I almost forgot the mention the side dishes !! Holy Moly !! The mashed potatoes were whipped to perfection, we also ordered the creamed spinach which I'm kind of embarrassed to say I almost put my face in the bowl to lick it clean because it was so good. As stuffed and happy as we were with dinner, our server offered us dessert and coffee and after dinner drinks which I was going to refuse but when he came to our table with tiramisu and two forks and told us since it was pleasure to have us, dessert was on him, how could we refuse ?! and it was so creamy and dreamy that I just smiled for the rest of the evening, I couldn't even speak anymore. Everything really hit the spot for this picky foodie. :) read more

Mixed review .. My Mr. and I went for Valentines Day. We arrived on time and were immediately greeted at with kindness but that's where it ended. It took a while before we were seated because they couldn't find our reservation (I think it was an English barrier on their part sad to say) .. we're finally seated and waited 10 minutes for a menu. We finally got one, and it was their wine menu .. Bread finally came out to our table 20 minutes in and finally our dinner menu! Finally order was taken after all this time waiting ... I ordered the Salmon (medium) and it was Well done and dry. My Mr.'s steak was under seasoned and the mashed potato's lacked salt. The mushrooms were warm (not as hot as i'd like) but they were delicious. The waiter was a sweetheart but overall I don't think we'll go back. Not the best Valentine's Day Dinner. Actually not at all. :( Staff were nice tho. read more

This steakhouse just opened a month ago and it is such a great added treasure to Astoria. The food was simply outstanding. Was curious when I saw all five star reviews for a new restaurant, and I was not disappointed. The steaks were cooked to perfection. From the shrimp cocktail to grilled calamari to the super fresh oysters to the hash browns, to everything. Place is great. Tiramisu was heavenly. The owner is about the warmest, kindest, caring restaurant owner I have ever come across. A gift to Astoria. A must go. Great wine selection as well. read more

After eating in steakhouses in Manhattan for the last 25 years, and a couple of various steakhouses in Astoria, I find Meet the Meat to be one of the best restaurants I've eaten in, in a very long time. The food is as good if not better than any place in the city, the prices are very reasonable, and the service outstanding. I had the filet mignon with asparagus, creamed spinach, and mashed potatoes. Melt in your mouth good. Even the bar food is great!The onion soup and shrimp cocktail and steak sandwiches are to die for. I think everyone should get to Astoria to try this wonderful restaurant! read more

Over priced quality of food was cheap supermarket choice not top quality meat scrimp bisque soup was not thick n creamy but watery with four pieces of bread little tidbits of shrimp the filet mignon was chewy the crab cakes were greasy hardly any crab meat don't waste your money here quality is bad for the price you pay overall terrible don't waste your money here not worth it read more

Everything was perfect!! I went in on a busy Saturday night and we were quickly seated and attended to. There were six of us and no one had a single complaint. The steaks were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Portions are large! Can't wait to go back. read more

Warm and welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and quality food. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.

We went for restaurant week. Great steakhouse in Astoria...no need to go into the city if you are craving the steakhouse experience.

Absolutely positively one of the best restaurants of my life. The steak is exquisite. The service is phenomenal. The owner is like... A guy with all the class of the old days but 110% today's biz owner. Smart guy. Classy. Excellent restaurateur. The food was insanely good. So good my girl just got the filet. No sides. No sauces. And she said it was one of the top meals of her life. The music in this place is even fantastic. Old standards from Billie holiday to frank to dean to...Harry connick. It's kinda like that place Henry Hill takes Karen on their first real date. Minus the lounge acts. Go here. Tell your loved ones how good it was. I'm gonna be going back very soon read more

the hospitality is just as great as the steak.. came here for a bday lunch with 4 others,our waiter Paco was awesome.. ordered the filet mignon with a baked potato, steak tasted perfectly . highly recommend anyone to come here and enjoy a great time with great food. read more

Holy Cow -- Unbelievably Awesome Experience! Came here with my wife, 15 y/o son, and parents for my son's birthday. He wanted steak and my wife found Meet The Meat on line. OMG, we ALL loved it! The food was absolutely perfect, Porterhouse steaks cooked to perfection, great appetizers, sides, salads, wines, and desserts. The service was impeccable. The owner and staff are consummate professionals who clearly and sincerely care about every guest, and they went out of their way to make sure we had a flawless experience. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant. It's worth traveling to from other boroughs. We will be back again and again for sure! This is our new go-to spot, not only for world-class steaks, but also for an all-around happy and memorable dining experience. read more

Finally a wonderful, classy steakhouse right here in Astoria. With affordable prices and an excellent menu! The staff are very friendly and attentive. Absolutely no complaints. ..only kudos to this new neighborhood gem. read more

Went to this restaurant this past weekend to celebrate a birthday. I would give them 10 stars if I can! The manager and the wait staff were all super friendly and attentive. The restaurant space is clean, spacious, and classy, and it's in a quiet area of Astoria that's easy to find parking. The food were GREAT- we had the steak that was wonderful, marinated to perfection. We had the cream spinach, potatoe hash, and mushrooms which were all great. We espeically loved the cream spinach. This is an awesome place to go to in Astoria, will definitely be back and will recommend to all my friends and family. read more

This is one of the best restaurants in Astoria and we've eaten in many of them. The food is excellent and the service is perfect. The salmon is always good. read more

I've been to many steak houses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. This place has been one of the best steaks I've had in a very long time (porterhouse for 2!). Exceptional service and amazing food!! Love this place and will be coming back many many times read more

Hands down the absolute best Steak I have ever had!! The grilled octopus is to die for!!! And you must have an amazing Espresso Martini to top the night off!! read more

Such a cute quiet place, well no one was there ; made a reservation at a good time. The food was delicious & Paco was the best waiter ever. Got the Porter house for 2 & sides & drinks. They were all really good. Highly recommended. read more

We were in the city for work and we found this place through Yelp. Ordered the porterhouse for 3, medium. Meat was perfectly medium and well seasoned. It took a while, but it was worth the wait. Will definitely come back. read more

My boyfriend and I have been coming here for the last year and we have no complaints whatsoever! The food and service are always great. The owner and staff are always friendly and welcoming. Astoria needed a steakhouse and Meet the Meat has definitely fulfilled that! read more

The place is nice and the bread is great but that's about it. The meatballs and crab cakes felt microwaved. The steak was boiled first, I asked for medium rare and got well done. The burger was tasteless and dry. The Tmt martini was great. The service is slow read more

I am so relieved to know that meet to meat is right outside my door, not only because I'm a steak lover and their steak is perfection, but because the service is exceptional. The owner really knows how to take care of his customers and treats everyone like a celebrity. read more

Phenomenal steak, large portions, and fair prices given what you get. Petit filet mig on was 10 ounces and melted in my mouth. Filet was 14 ounces...sirloin was 15 ounces. Steaks are $35 and up and worth it. Brussels sprouts were the weakest link by far. Very attentive and friendly wait staff. Great date night location! read more

Excellent dinner. Excellent service. Personal attention by management made for a great meal and a great evening. Grilled octopus & creamed spinach both excellent. read more

This place is great..Owner very nice and the fillet mignon was very good.. We will be back again..

When you walk in you can tell by the ambience that this place is classy. The owner greeted us which is always a nice way to feel welcome. I would definitely recommend the French onion soup it was flavorful with the perfect amount of cheese on top. I ordered the fillet Mignon and it was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Cream of spinach was good also. The staff was friendly but were not intrusive which I appreciated since we were a group of old friends who hadn't seen each other in years and were catching up. I would recommend this place and would come back. read more