I heard somebody ordered $100 dollars worth Of steak fajitas by 4:00pm & The store didn't make A catering order # worst customer service ever read more

Staff are nice and knowledgeable. Food is good Cost a little high but worth it given the area. read more

I must've driven by the spot countless times and never noticed it. I found it on yelp when searching for butchers. This is a nice neighborhood spot that has been around for 30 years. The interior is clean and bright so I took some photos to reflect that. It seems that the photos posted are pretty old and seemed dark, which doesn't do this establishment justice. They have many products besides just meat. Mitch, one of the owners took care of me, and he was extremely friendly. I stopped in for a New York strip, and that's what I got. It was a nice cut of meat and it was delicious. Will definitely stop by again when I'm needing a good steak. read more

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We got their rib eye steak and it was so delicious! Very high quality meat, and will definitively come back for more!

I'm a local that pops in every so often, but not on a first name basis. While I mostly come in for their deli, i splurge sometimes on steak. All previous visits, my steaks were cut to order. However, this past thanksgiving week, i was given a precut porterhouse which was more of a bone in strip. It still tasted delicious but we would've enjoyed more if there more meat on the filet side. My guess.. that the steak was reserved for someone else, while i ended up getting it because of the skimpy filet side. Nice staff nonetheless, just keep eyes on the steak you're getting before and after they trim it. read more

Juan just made me one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. He's a pro who really knows how to properly build a sandwich.

When we had a car we were able to go into Metro to buy meat. No car and they do not deliver. OH HOW WE WISH THEY WOULD DELIVER. Do not understand why they do not!!!!! Please let us know if you ever decide to DELIVER. Live in REGO PARK/FOREST HILLS L & M read more

Have been going here for years and have never been treated so badly as I was today. Will never go here again. Lots of other options. When owner accuses you of lying take your business elsewhere. read more

Service- Friendly and helpful service always Food- - Marinated skirt steaks - Those are sooooo good!! Wish I could get it more often, but definitely for every special occasion where we cook. - Stuffed pork shops - these are great too! - Marinated tri tips - love the marinate seasoning (which is the same as the skirt steak, and they actually do sell it) - stuffed chicken - I prefer the other items since I like steak more than chicken. but if you prefer chicken than give it a try. read more

This review was removed with a higher rating after the owner clearly complained, so I've lessened the bite of one word and here it is, reposted with a lower rating this time for the audacity of his complaint when I have specifics, a receipt, and I'm clearly not lying: Apologies in advance if the prices are what they wound up at but the way this guy went about it made me feel like they robbed me and for that, they've lost my business. At first, he threw my 2.96 lbs of still frozen skirt steak on the scale and punched in $9.99/lb. $29.57, very reasonable, possibly even a nice price but not the cheapest in the area, I've found it at $8.99/lb. Then he cut two 1" NY Strips and weighed them, didn't notice the price he punched in, but they weighed 2 lbs even. Then he cut the fat off... again, after weighing. Then he takes the skirt steaks and throws them back on the scale and punches in $26.99/lb totaling $79.89, instead of the $29.57 shown earlier. I wound up paying $126 for just under 3 lbs of skirt steak and 2 NY Strips. Felt like I was robbed. Not going back, however, the steak was top quality and the cooking advice was spot on. read more

Stopped by yesterday late afternoon to get a real deal Italian cold-cut hero ..... The bread; semolina with seeds please, the meat hot cappy, salami , mortadella & fresh mozzarella topped with roasted peppers & lettuce & tomatoes & thin sliced red onion topped with balsamic, salt & pepper...... sorry yelpers I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures...... Also had to try their Chunky Chicken salad with walnuts & almonds and a honey mayo dressing .... Omg this caught my eye their cook had just brought this salad out and at 8.99 a pound it was totally worth it.... just bought a 1/4 pound for me & the wife to try ... both agreed Best Chicken salad ever like a Grand Marnier Chinese dish but served cold ... The deli clerk was very friendly & made me a custom hero..... delicious my friend .... This place is awesome.... they have every cold cut you could want, unbelievable salads and did I mention that they are a full butcher shop as well ?!! I've bought their meat to BBQ always fresh & best cuts ..... very clean & neat shop . I highly recommend this fine Italian deli butcher shop ..... you can't go wrong over here !! Took a lot of pictures but yelp must be having issues ... I will add at a later time .. sorry ... read more

To have a traditional neighborhood butcher upon the avenue who really knows his meats, serving his community for many a year is quite fortunate as we Forest Hills folk typically hold quality above quantity. If one were too poll locals, as too availability of procuring excellence cuts of meat that can be had without a lengthy car ride -- I can guarantee Metro Meats would be at the top of their lists. Look around and you will see that there are few artisan butcher shops anymore, price and training are the typical barriers too entry, therefore and most unfortunately, the trade has been mostly commercialized, Metro Meats us still standing -- & -- growing. More specifically, Metro Meats has undergone a very impressively attractive refit and update, new lighting really showcases the fine products sold here and spotlights why Mitch is the master of the meat market domain. Row upon row of the most beautiful prime cuts, as certain fat that create the marbeling is not a broad term, nor is the meats muscling within, there are shades of color within that are important to know. As a trusted merchant, we rely on the year's of experience it took too develop the keen eye to make the determinations of what will be offered for our consumption. Everything is of the utmost highest quality with steak cuts too die for and sausage that will remain in your memory banks and memory taste buds for life. Mitch frames a photo with the meat he cuts like an artist with a brush upon a canvass. read more

I went there today for a first time to get lamb chops for my son. Guy was very friendly showed me few pieces and helped me to decide which one is the best;) and I did a good choice I have listened Him. Lamb chops tasted amazing and looked very well. He cleaned for me and also chopped on small pieces the way I wanted. Very happy that I came there by "luck". Thanks read more

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Wonderful neighborhood butcher shop. Always great service and spot on with their knowledge on the proteins. I always go here for the hamburgers, chicken burgers, sweet italian sausage. And a must purchase their tomahawk ribeyes inch and half cut. The ribeyes are always great. Good flavor, tender, and great grilled. Even their regular bone in rib eyes are good as well. Great spot here in the neighborhood and always a good experience. Will be coming back frequently. read more

We've been going to Metro Meats forever. Our favorite place to get fresh meats and good cold cuts. Recently we tried their homemade Asiago bread, as well as their Prosciutto bread, with Genoa salami, Provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato, oil and vinegar... OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! There's a reason people travel out of state for this store. The owners are nothing but first class and the employees great. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Outstanding selection of meats .? Both Mitch and Pete ( butcher's) know their stuff. Have prime steaks , fresh chicken, pork, sausage whatever you need. One stop shopping!Also have a excellent deli department. Always get the ribeye (prime ) Same quality as a 5 star restaurant.Always order prime rib for Christmas Day , never disappoint! read more

Got a Too Good To Go bag and they could not have been more pleasant. Great food, the salmon was tasty and well seasoned.

Metro Meats cannot be beat! This is the only butcher shop I'll go to. There's such a great variety of food and meat to choose from. Everything is so fresh and made with love! The owner recently remodeled and the business looks great. Metro meats is a staple in Forest Hills. Everyone is so helpful, lovely, and treat you like family the moment you enter. You will not be disappointed by buying anything at Metro Meats! read more

Metro Meat Market - Wide selection of great food to choose from! (August 2018) - Meat Shops Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Spring has finally arrived! Perfect timing for an impromptu cookout. And for that to happen you need meat; Metro Meats to be exact! First things first, don't come here hungry. Everything looks amazing. Sandwiches, salads, prepared foods, cold cuts, etc.. We ended up getting some skirt steaks, hotdogs, ground beef, some Boars head cheddar and some prepped salads as sides. Everything was fresh, of superb quality and tasted great. The staff at the counter was also helpful and friendly. So if you are in forest hills, and you need some meat, look no further than Metro. read more

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Good service and wonderful products. I go weekly or so for marrow bones for my dog.

I went here looking for prepared foods, as I'm not much of a cook. Based on the reviews, I expected everything to be amazing but pricey. The sliced store-baked roast beef was delicious. The meat loaf and garlic mashed potatoes were good. The potato salad was either spoiled or it had too much vinegar in it; either way, we couldn't eat it. I was really looking forward to the pot pie, though it was $7 for a small, single-serving pie. It was full of chicken chunks, peas and carrots. However it was very dry inside, had very little gravy in it and I did not enjoy it at all. Very disappointing. read more

Ordered on too good to go. The value was not what it said it was supposed to be worth. Paid $5.99 for a box that was supposed to be worth $18. I got a small plastic container with spagetti with tomato sauce and 3 small meatballs. Definitely off my list of places to order. \ read more

The staff/family here are super friendly and helpful! The meats are superior quality you can taste the difference! I don't go anywhere else for meat since I discovered this butcher shop. Five Stars! read more

Great place! Everything I have gotten here is wonderful. The meatballs taste homemade, chicken cutlets are tender and moist, sandwiches are always made with fresh ingredients- super place. The deli counter is filled with great food. And it's clean and friendly too! read more

I purchased a package from Metro Meats through Too Good To Go. It is supposed to save meals from waste. The meal I was given should have been thrown out instead of given out. I am done with this establishment. They clearly didn't understand the concept of the program and they were not nice. read more

A local, well respected & successful, restauranteur told me to come here about 15 years ago. That says it all. They also carry some gluten free items, i.e. Boar's Head products & a variety of pasta. Mitch, the owner is also eager to help with cooking suggestions. Their Pizza Rustica is unbelievably delicious. This is only available on certain holidays by special order. We had this as a cold appetizer for Easter. Yes-cold, and it was scrumptious. I had never had it before, didn't know what to expect, and was nervous about not heating it up. I was happily surprised. It was the highlight of the meal. read more

The Chicken Soprano hero is hands-down the best one on the menu. Just half of it is so hearty and filling that I can eat it for lunch and be satiated for hours. Can't wait to try out the other ones on the menu! read more

My fiance and I finally visited our local butcher, Metro Meats, after passing by so many times. What a treat! I was surprised by all of the prepared foods they offered, in addition to fresh meats, as well as lots of canned and jarred delicacies. We purchased several skirt steaks, cut to order, and grilled them last night - they were so fresh and tender! We also bought several chicken ke-bobs, and they were just delicious! My fiance was eyeing a package of prepared garlic toast, so we added that to our order too, and it was crisp, fresh and perfectly seasoned. The staff was friendly and courteous - I had asked several questions, including which cut of meat was best for grilling, and how long to cook the ke-bobs. They deferred to a more experienced staff member several times, and he was just a gem! He cut the meat for us, and I was asking him about the marinade used for the chicken ke-bobs, as I have some sodium restrictions, and he offered us ke-bobs that had not yet been marinated. (I ordered several marinated for my family, and I had the others - they were all fantastic!) I also asked him about the prepared foods, to find out if I would be able to enjoy any of them, with my dietary restrictions, and he offered us a generous sample of one of the pasta salads, with no added salt. It was so tasty that we bought two pounds and served it on the side with dinner last night. I will definitely shop at Metro Meats again. Their foods are wonderful and the staff is great! read more

Best service and delicious fresh ready meals!! These guys are friendly. The meat and produce are always fresh. Great addition to the neighborhood read more

I am so glad I found this place. The guys are wonderful and really get to know the customers. During the colder months, they have a stuffed pork chop which is wonderful and so easy to cook...just unwrap the butcher paper, put it in a pan, then stick it in the oven to cook! So yummy! During the warmer months, their marinated skirt steak is my choice for a quick dinner. It has a soy-garlicky flavor. I just heat up my stovetop grill and give it a few minutes on each side. Another family favorite. My only wish was that they would carry grass-fed meat. They do have Bell & Evans chicken. Besides the meat selection, there is a deli in the front with the usual cold cuts, cheeses, olives, etc. You can also get dry pastas, home made sauces, frozen ravioli, and other Italian goodies. Stop in and take a look. read more

They greeted everyone on a first name basis! It was my first time there and they were mighty friendly. I almost bought the whole store. Great meats and a great source for imported Italian items. Went there again, still awesome! They remembered us, too! read more

Love this place and the guys that work here! On my day off, I like to pick a recipe and spend the day in my happy place - the kitchen. Often the recipes call for particular cuts handled in a certain way and supermarket meat will not do (if I were closer, I would always come here)! So I make the special trip here and every single time the guys help me out with great choices! Metropolitan Ave is a great neighborhood and it's because of small businesses like this that run with pride and attention to detail. It's like stepping back in time when NYC was more friendly and shop keepers knew your name and your favorites. You are always welcomed with friendly and knowledgeable service. They have a large selection meat, Italian specialties, salads - and make a great sandwich too! read more

Metro Meats is pricey, but I can't argue with their quality. I hate spending a lot of time parceling away leftovers and cleaning up after Thanksgiving so we decided to get a boneless turkey breast to make things easier. Just ask them to debone the breast and they will give you the bones on the side for soup if you like. It came to $29.05 which was more than an entire turkey would have cost, but it was absolute tender, juicy perfection. It wasn't all dried out and disappointing like breasts can sometimes be. It was the BEST turkey I've ever had and I would definitely shop here again. read more

Metro Meat Market - Boneless turkey breast for Thanksgiving. - Meat Shops Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I work in the Queens area, and when my boss heard we're having a BBQ, he pointed me to Metro Meats. Their prices aren't cheap, but you certainly get what you pay for. The cuts are absolutely beautiful! Their clean, but with the right amount of fat. After the meal, a lot of my guests asked me how I seasoned the meat, and I explained that I didn't do anything special, the meat did all the work. read more

To make Christmas this year a bit more festive since we have had to celebrate by ourselves, I decided to splurge on three filet mignon steaks. Figured a butcher shop was my best bet for getting the best quality and I am glad I wandered into Metro Meat Market. The steaks were tender and juicy. My husband declared them among the best he's ever had and he is a steak fan. Thank you Metro Meats for helping make our little celebration delicious. read more

Custom meat made to order. I frequently have to cook for a large group of people. Mitch prepares pork, beef, chicken - whatever I need, so that ll I have to do is throw it in the oven at the time and temperature he recommends, and I look like a guru. I highly recommend the pork crown with his homemade stuffing. Can feed about 15 people. As for deli meats, he has the best prosciutto around. Always soft and yummy. In the summertime, choose from boneless ribeye, ribeye, porterhouse, marinated steaks (both london broil (like you've never had it before) and skirt steaks. His homemade sausage can't be beat. Burgers and chicken breast? Yeah - he has the best of that, too. Tell him to triple grind the meat for you. Impress your friends - make his lamb chops. Meat like this doesn't come cheap, but if you make the mistake, as I have, of going someplace else, you realize why you pay what you do. Mitch and Pete do a great job. read more

Great stuff overall but there's something off with the rice balls. Seems like someone tried to get too fancy with a recipe, just go back to the basics and Nonna will be proud. read more

Been going here for years. Nice people. Old school service and quality. Prime meats. No bs. Love the tri-tip, rib eye, and skirt steak. Their poultry is great. Plus nothing beats their fresh ground chuck for burgers. Did I mention all their meat is prime? read more

Old school Italian butcher that's been a neighborhood staple for decades. The lamb chops are excellent and we get them regularly for Sunday lunch. Sweet Italian sausages, dry aged steaks and chicken cutlets are also very good. They have a variety of ready made salads that always look fresh. Please don't make the mistake of coming here and asking for organic meat or if you do, get ready for some serious side-eye. read more

Excellent service, the shish kebabs there were a hit at my family and friends outing. The marinade sauce on them made them even more yummy. Between the service and the meat quality I can't help but give this review a 5! read more