We recently asked our friendly butchers to introduce us to something we hadn't previously tried…read morehere. I grew up rurally and had never eaten pork chops bought from a store until moving away. Same with ribs. My father, a Journeyman electrician had friends who farmed and sold their own pork. None better! Rusty Nail's pork chops, especially their porterhouse cuts, are even better than the ones I recall so fondly from my youth. Tender, perfectly marbled and flavorful like none other. They're not "grocery store" cuts. We also bought a rack of baby back ribs. My least favorite step in smoking them is removing their membrane. Not only was this (attention to detail!) step already completed, they were fall-off-the-bone highest quality. So good! Unlike when I was young these chops can be grilled to medium or medium-well if preferred, preserving their juices and maximizing flavor. These too are now on our dinner favorites rotation. Simple seasoning with salt and pepper is all that's needed, although next time we're trying their seasonings. We will continue shopping here regularly. We've referred every friend who enjoys value and great meals too--in other words we have suggested to everyone we know to give these great people (and local ownership!) a try. Without fail our friends are truly grateful.

We are really lucky to have this butcher in the area…read more Pros 1. Prime beef 2. Wide variety; everything from chicken to alligator (yep, you read that right) 3. Very helpful and friendly employees 4. The loaded and twice baked potatoes when they don't have much pepper (just a personal preference). Just reheat slowly in foil until soft and melty. Trust me. They are delicious. If you want one with less pepper just choose one with less black specks. 4. Amazing price when they have a sale. For their anniversary they had 10 pounds of prime beef (their choice) for $110! Phenomenal price and great cuts were in my mystery box. Cons 1. Save your receipts just in case you need to return something. I bought two whole chickens that ended up smelling off/bad (rare instance that this happened here). I was able to return them because I luckily still had the receipt. Wouldn't have been able to return nor exchange without the receipt.

First time at this AJ's location and I loved it. Lots of parking and the store is super clean. The…read morestaff is amazingly friendly . if you're in an aisle looking for something, you won't go unnoticed. They rush right over to help. The pastry section is fantastic with an abundance of fresh, delicious selections. Overall, a great experience and definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

With the acquisition by Raley's I stopped shopping here for so many reasons. I haven't been in in…read moremonths, and I used to go every single day. I had one of my fitness clients give me a card to AJS so I thought I'd give them one more shot. It's a $50 gift card & after choosing 4 items one of which was the sole container of arugula, not only was it not able to be used at the point of purchase, but had to use my own money because they couldn't get the card to work. The only offer was to call in and get the value of the card despite the fact that I had a receipt that stated it was $50. It's just nowhere near what it used to be service has gone so far downhill, selection is terrible -picked over-just highly disappointed once again by Raley's.

Phenomenal customer service. Always get compliments when I cook their steaks. They have tons of…read moreselection with great deals.

I ordered meat for a barbecue from this highly recommended meat shop. I even stopped by before the…read morepick up date to make sure we were on the right page and was given a day and time to pick it up. When I arrived the day of my party the butcher was not in and my order had not been done. It was quite disappointing. I had to turn to other last minute resources !!!

A nice, fast, casual restaurant serving super fresh seafood, with lots of options for preparation,…read moreetc. You order your food at the counter, and then go sit at one of about a dozen inside tables, as well as patio options when it's cool enough to do so. Food is served quickly portions are decent sized, not too expensive. My dining companion, I both ordered different versions of shrimp dishes, and we both enjoyed our food.

I'm a huge Chula Seafood fan and have been to the Phoenix location many times. I recently had…read moredinner at this Grayhawk location on a Sunday evening with my mom and brother and I had take-out from this location once before as well. I am clearly a loyal fan to the Hawaiian Poke Bowl with salmon as that's what I had on both of these occasions. This may be one of the best things on the menu, so if you like a lot of food, this is what I would recommend. On my recent visit, my mom and brother both had cooked fish with some sides and they thought it was good but not great. I am a fan of the fast casual, order at the counter, concept, and this Chula is no exception. Pricing is a bit steep but if you want fresh quality seafood, you can't go wrong here at this or other Chula locations.

An exceptional dining experience at Lure. Greeted with an energetic welcome and smile from Jo, and…read morelater on Paul, at the bar top. We had a mix of Fish Tacos (Cod, Salmon) along w Creamy Clam Chowder. Tacos had a nice cabbage-slaw bed w an avo crema. Chowder had abundant clams. Lure seems to be a gathering place for regulars, and I understand why... Great food and service!

We had a nice dinner here tonight. We had a server in training and she was working well and made…read moresure we had the stuff we wanted. The calamari was different than it used to be and a lot spicier as well as no legs which was a little disappointing. The tuna ponzu was yummy but still super spicy even with the Serranos on the side. If you're sensitive to spicy stuff definitely be careful! The kids meals came out and the boys loved their food. We tried to ask for ranch a few times but never got it.

Joey with the harmonica at checkout was kind, funny, and brightened my day!! Thanks Joey!read more

We came for service dog training. My son is ASD and many times people don't understand he gets…read moreeasily overwhelmed...needs to reset. Today at check out, an older lady behind us was crowding us and rushing us.. the cashier, Joey, was so kind and spent some time talking to us. He deserves some extra accolades

Last night's dinner was the Kurobuta two bone pork chops, cooked to medium, with Caesar salads at…read morehome. They were as delicious as the Prime filets. Completely agree with PAUL and Colleen, that they are the 'Wagyu of pork.' We will definitely have them again soon. Leftovers with apple pancakes for breakfast too. Wow a great new experience. Grateful!

We went here the other day and really enjoyed the store!…read more They have a nice selection of meats, fish and seasonings. The founders were there and were very nice and ready to help answer any questions we had. I love that that have boxes of meat options/deals! We got a 10-pack of Ribeyes boxed up at a great deal. We also got bone marrow, which was delicious! I'll definitely be back to try more from here!

Stopped in for their incredible pork chops and also returned home with center cut prime filets…read more Jamie, one of their skilled, friendly butchers provided the usual great service. Dry brined overnight and so tender we didn't really even need knives. Their marbling was perfect as was dinner. What is also worthy of mentioning is value. Our relationships with the team alone make shopping here consistently a pleasure. Their prices, equally so: the pork chops are similar in cost to grocery stores but far exceed their quality. Their beef, when considering its quality too, is an even better value. Like the old adage says, you truly get what you pay for.

This is my go-to butcher shop! The meat is amazing! I have tried others & always come back!read more

We just had the most amazing service, food and ambiance! It's was the best celebration of oyster…read moreday ever. Big shout out the Jared, Chris and Derek who make it a family experience every time!!!!

My husband & I visited during Restaurant Week. Although they had a great selection, we decided to…read moreorder a few other dishes -- and it was definitely the right choice. We had the Spanish Seafood Paella, and it was one of the best I've ever had. The flavors were incredible, and the quality and sourcing of the seafood truly stood out. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere made you feel like you were dining in a cozy Italian restaurant. Be sure to stop by if you're looking for amazing food and great service!

Their filet mignon is to die for it. Melts in your mouth. And the service is so nice, helpful and…read morefriendly.

Block and Butcher is a wonderful find and a fabulous neighborhood Gem!…read moreDonna gave exquisite service, charming, love her energy and smile. Gabe was very attentive as well. Janine the owner is so kind, informative and accommodating. This little place is the size of a duck, but it has the heart of a bison. I absolutely love all of the variety of meat they carry. From Poultry, bison, veal, pork, duck, chicken, fish, shrimp, salmon, lobster and fresh steaks. They also carry flavored salts, spices, and plenty of pick up items to choose from it has now become my newest and greatest little butcher. I honestly cannot wait to go back. I WOULD RECOMMEND