Bought 4 kinds of "Wagyu" for taste comparison. 1. Tokachi Poroshiri Wagyu - REAL Wagyu　Rib Cap Wagyu means Japanese beef. WA=Japan and GYU=beef Definition of Wagyu is a cow with 100% Wagyu breed parents (4 different registered breeds in Japan: Kurogewashu, Akagewashu, Nihontankakushu and Mukakuwashu) Tokachi Poroshiri is Kurogewashu (black cow) 2. Imperial American "Wagyu" Short Rib Full blood Wagyu her 3. Carrara Australian "Wagyu" NY Strip Full Blood Wagyu Sire (registered with the AWA) / crossed with British Dam 4. First Light New Zealander "Wagyu" NY Strip Full blood Wagyu bulls across one of two cow herd systems -- traditional (predominantly Angus) beef cows, and New Zealand dairy (Friesian/Jersey cross -- otherwise known as 'Kiwi') cows 100% Grass-Fed If you are looking for velvety buttery melt in your mouth real Wagyu experience, please buy real Wagyu from Japan. Out of these three Non-Japanese "Wagyu" choices, #2 tasted the closest to Real Japanese Wagyu since it is full blood Wagyu. #3 tasted tender however did not taste like Wagyu at all. When the sire is a mix breed, it loose the muscle structure of Wagyu. #4 is not only mix breed, it is 100% Grass-Fed. I love Grass-Fed and 90% of my beef consumption are Grass-Fed beef. But to me, when I eat Wagyu, the point of eating it is to enjoy it's melt in your mouth texture. What's the point of buying leaner Grass-Fed Wagyu? It's like buying low fat Brie cheese. Does not make any sense to me! I would have gave Pape Meat 3 stars last time I was here but this time, the experience was much better. I am a meat geek. My hobby includes dissecting animals by muscles sections perfect for the specific food preparation method. I know all the characteristics of each cuts. I know characteristics of different breeds (cows and pigs) I can grade meat by looking at then and guess the animals' breed and it's diet. So, when a butcher speak to me in condescending way, or miss inform me, I get really annoyed. Last time I was here, that's what happened. But this time, they were informative, and friendly. And the store smelled better. Check out https://www.instagram.com/bluebunny.us/ for the whole review also in Japanese read more

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I paid 250$ for a F1 Tomahawk steak vacuum packaged togo from Alexanders Steakhouse in Cupt. Is about half price with similar quality from here. Wish I knew sooner. The sourcing is important. I can't buy beef from costco or other butchers who have their cows graze on CWD infected area pasture. The prions are known to cross species barriers. Freakishly large prawns are same price per lb as live spot prawns from R99 and Marina foods. the live prawns taste different and you can tell they arent adulterated with chemicals or hormones or injections to make the weight higher. Much different taste than the prawns in the local market from indonesia/thailand/vietnam. Time to go through the different products. read more

Located in Millbrae along Broadway just behind El Camino... Pape Meat is your one-stop shop for fine selection in wine, meat, seafood and even cooked food like rotisserie chicken. We stay nearby and often wondered how it was and finally checked it out on our last trip. This review is mostly for the brisket they served in their bbq pop-up in the parking lot. Though we did walk inside to check out all they offered and our friends who live nearby, bought some steaks to grill.... We talked to the 2 gentlemen who run the bbq outside and they were great. They told us that they initially set up their smoker out front during one of the street festivals and they did well. So they were going to do more offerings on select weekends. The brisket plate was $20. It came with a generous portion of tender brisket, 2 pieces of King's Hawaiian bread and mac salad. The brisket was good. It had good flavor and the amount you get makes the $20 price tag a little bit more acceptable. It's definitely not a cheap plate.... But 2 of us shared it and it was enough for us so that was good. It's a good option to swing by and walk over from the Saturday Farmers Market on Broadway. Only thing I would add would be an option for bbq sauce on the side to slather the brisket in. The offerings inside were numerous and the quality is very evident in the meats and seafood they sell. I see why Pape Meat is popular and going strong. Free parking in their private lot. Otherwise street parking along Broadway. read more

I absolutely love this meat shop! My manager had been raging about this place for the longest time and on a lunch trip nearby recently, I finally got to check it out. I was immediately "wowed" by the cleanliness of the facility. Next, I was surprised by the quality of meat just from the looks of it. Super fresh meat in the cases, neatly presented. On my first trip, my coworker had picked up some steaks. Noe was the nice gentleman that helped us. My coworker vouched that the steaks tasted really good over the course of the next 2 days. I knew I had to come back here a few weeks later to grab meats for my Dad's 60th Birthday. And so I did! I picked up a 7.5lb rib roast, 6 freakishly large prawns, 6 bone marrow (cut in halves), 2 chicken and apple sausage, and 2 mild Italian sausage. Both types of sausages were made in-house! My total came out to about $260. My friend had picked up 2 dry aged ribeyes and some really tasty black truffle salt (which I really recommend!). Brian was the super patient and helpful gentleman that assisted to my friend and I. He answered the many questions I had on cooking methods and gave many helpful suggestions on selection/portioning. Thank you! Cooked quality: * Rib roast - 10/10. The meat was so good! My family loved it. * Freakishly large prawns - 6/10. Although it was an attention grabber because of the size, it wasn't much of a treat. Sweet and plump, but more of the pricier side. My family preferred lobster at a comparable price. * Bone marrow - 8/10. Easy to cook and a unique dish to have as a side/appetizer. My brothers liked it. * Chicken and apple sausage - 2/10. Flavor of the apple and maple was good, though the sausage was extremely salty. It was hard to devour through the saltiness even when eaten with eggs. * Mild Italian sausage - 10/10. I took the sausage out of the casing to put into my spaghetti sauce. It was fantastic. * Black Truffle Salt - 10/10. Locally made, from Oakland. $9.99 for the small jar but it was so dang good! I suggest to use it as a dipping salt. Worked great with meats and even veggies. Could even be good for sprinkling on top of roasted veggies for extra flavor. The possibilities are endless. Highly recommend this salt as it has a good balance of black truffle and salt. Another thing I love about this place is that they vacuum seal your meats. This will allow meats to store longer in the fridge if you're going to use it in the next day or two. If not, you can keep in the freezer for about a good month or even up to 2-3 months. I wish I did not live 40 minutes away from this place. But i've made the trip up just to get meat, and I'd totally do it again! Be warned that lines can get pretty long, especially during holidays as I have been told. Super excited to get my hands on tomahawks for my next celebration. I've already recommended this place to a dozen of people! The 5-star rating is legit! read more

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Excellent service and selection. Always the go-to whether it's a special occasion or the everyday meal.

The meats, the service and the selection are all tops in quality. We've been going there for decades for St Louis and Baby Back ribs and rib eye steaks. It's one place you can't go wrong. read more

So it closes at 6 and there is usually a long line...BUT.... they have amazing beef and seafood. And on top of that... great customer service!! No #103.. step up.. order.. get out of here. It was hello, what are you looking for? Even got cooking advice! With all this VIP treatment.. we decided to keep it going so we got the Tomahawk!! So freaking good! read more

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Honestly the best prices I've seen for the quality. Staff seemed very nice as well. Lots of marinated meat and a great fish section as well. read more

Pape Meat - Meat Shops Near Me - Millbrae, California

Sometimes when you shop at Safeway or Trader Joe's you forget about what a REAL butcher does. These guys are always great but yesterday was the best. I wanted a couple of their stuffed chicken breasts. They're really great when you're feeling a little lazy. You just stick them in the oven and out comes Chicken Florentine or Cordon Bleu. I saw the place where they usually are was empty and said Oh well next time. One of the butchers said don't be silly and spent 10 minutes preparing a couple for me. The attached booze spot is also great, but be careful. I went in one day for a couple of pork chops and came out with $200 worth of bourbon! read more

The best service and selection on the Peninsula. Like that they will pack for sous vide, too. Try the rub!

Incredible meats and condiments. Nice people. Reasonable prices, considering prime beef. What made this most special is that Pape's will give you your meat in Vacuum Bags! Makes all the difference when you're freezing your selections! read more

This is a real gem and should be a go to for all cooks! All butcher shops should be able to provide Pape's style of customer service! read more

You know when you go to one of those places for over 15-years and never have a bad experience? This is one of those places. I don't always eat meat, but when I do I come here and am always happy. Go here. You won't regret it. read more

A5 Japanese Wagyu beef, how do I love thee. Pape has the best Japanese A5 Wagyu beef in the Bay Area ranging from 69.99 to 109.99 per pound. They also have a wide range section of different cuts. i.e. Tomahawk, bone in ribeye, ribeye, New York strip, Filet Mignon. On weekends, the wait time to get in the store is about 20 minutes. Staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely check it out ! read more

Wanted to celebrate my friend's birthday and came here to purchase some Australian Wagyu and a "tomahawk" steak! Awesome shop, great service, very good selection of Meat! read more

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If you love meat you need look no further; this is the only place you'll ever need to go to get the best mean in the bay. Fine, don't trust me, it's you that's missing out. read more

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Let me start by saying their meat is undeniably amazing. However, today the customer service was disgusting. The older man with the blue assisted face mask back should be fired. When handling raw chicken and meat, why on earth would you handle not only my credit card but my carry out bag with the exact same gloves. My carry out bag was handed to me with chicken and meat residue everywhere, and the same with my credit card. To top it off was extremely rude the entire time, rushing to help some young lady he was attracted to. You should be ashamed, you give pape meats a bad name. Take a page from your younger staff and get your act together. read more

This is the best butcher shop in the peninsula bay area. Well, was. We always go for the dry-aged rib eyes. Their dry age has a very distinct flavor, delicious. We've since bought them a couple more times, more recently just this past Sunday. Each time the dry-age flavor has diminished. This past weekend, it had NO dry-age taste. NONE AT ALL. We could have bought Prime rib eyes at Costco. Exactly the same. And Costco steaks are great. I am discounting Pape. We felt really ripped off, for the price, we were pretty much buying non dry age steaks. As we were eating them, I even turned to my hubs and asked, 'I'm sure these are dry age, that's what I told the fella. Did he pull the right ones?' I know i stood in front as he pulled them, but oddly they even looked too 'normal' in the case. Truly disappointing. Maybe it's COVID quality now, not sure. Just not going to go there for a while and will try another butcher next time. What happened? Did someone forget to age them and stick them in the case? read more

Great quality meat selection at solid prices. All sorts of off cuts available too. I picked up a brisket and was nice to have cut to size and trimmed-done before weighing. I aspire to be a regular here read more

Love this place! Great selection of meats and everyone is so friendly! Definitely a neighborhood butcher shop. Recently bought two legs of lamb here. Such good meat quality. I'll be coming back for sure! read more

The only place in the bay area that sells fresh meat. Solved my long time problem: any other grocery store sells only stinky meat with that disgusting bad smell. My whole family is quitting eating meat for years. Guess US people eat only smelly meat from day one so they can't tell. The same way we Chinese people eat skinky tofu. read more

I was walking with my two kids; I had a cup of boba in one hand and leftovers and some pastries from down the street in the other, and I was about to head back to my car when I saw the Pape Meat storefront. I checked Yelp and saw that it had 5 stars, and I love meat, so I went in to check it out. It's an amazing meat shop. There's so much variety - a full meat counter, smaller seafood counter, and a little fridge towards the back with more obscure items like chicken livers and chicken feet. I wasn't planning on getting anything when I walked in but decided to pick up some ground veal, a ribeye steak, and some smoked salmon. I've only eaten the steak so far (delicious!). On Sunday afternoon there were lots of butchers helping out behind the counter, so even though there were a lot of customers, I didn't have to wait once I made up my mind to get something. I love that they have a vacuum chamber sealer right there so they can seal up your meat for you right after you make your selection. Not sure how often I'll be able to come back, but I'll probably swing by if I'm in the neighborhood. read more

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I really wanted to like this place and for the most part I did, at least in terms of their meat. But I was put off by the behavior of some of their staff. I'm on the carnivore diet, which advocates eating primarily meat for nutrition. Muscle meat is fine for many calories but, in order to get vitamins and minerals that most people get from plants, it is also important to eat organ meats like liver and heart. Pape meat had beef liver and beef heart, which I gladly bought from them. However, I started noticing whenever I came in asking for these items that some of the staff seemed to walking around behind the counter sneaking glances at me and snickering while I was being waited on. Admittedly, these are unusual items but it strikes me as fairly bizarre that you would sell the item then laugh at people for buying it. Eventually, I decided I wasn't really interested in being laughed at every time I visited the butcher and returned to Golden Gate Meat Company where I had always been treated courteously and professionally, despite it being a slightly longer drive for me. read more

Love this place, service, meats. One problem tho- we bought a lot of meat and had them cut into portions but nothing was labeled so when we got home it was like a meat puzzle without a picture. Major problem to know what piece of beef i'm cooking. read more

I got a couple tomahawk steaks for Father's Day. They were absolutely amazing! Definitely the best butcher shop in the area. The variety is incredible. However be prepared for a line on the holidays. read more

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So excited to see a neighborhood butcher shop in the area. Heard so much glowing rave reviews from friends and couldn't wait to try it. So yesterday was the day I finally made it in to get some fresh cut meats for New Year Eve's dinner. COVID-19 guidelines followed for distancing and masking. There was a short 20 min wait outside the store - not a bothered as I couldn't wait to experience the glowing yelp reviews myself. Finally my turn to put in my order - excited! Helped by a nice gentleman who was very patient and catering to my orders. Friendly staff service. Decided on the dry-aged ribeye, kobe, and four good size lambchop steaks. Requested that all meats were vaccum-packed to savor the freshness. To my surprise they also have a huge Seafood and Chicken selections. Treated myself with a nice thick Chilean SeaBass steak for tonight's dinner. My order total was $154.20. Not a bad price for the amount of steaks I ordered. A plus for the contactless payment system. When asked if I wanted the receipt in the bag, of course. Contactless - Awesome! Got home and began to take out my purchases. Could not find the itemized receipt; only the credit card receipt. The part I'm upset about is that they did not pack my lambchops in the bag. The meat were vaccum packed but no sticker price and weight on them. I needed the weight of the meat as part of my recipe. Called the store with multiple rings before someone finally answered the phone. Explain to the gentleman my situation. He said if I wanted to order more, I can return to the store. Since I didn't have my itemized receipt, I couldn't prove to him that I ordered the lambchop steaks. I also wondered how my total payment came about? Definitely no service recovery!!!! In my book that's poor customer service. They are only getting the 2 stars because of the quality of meat. Recommendation to the store: One staff handles one customer. That's fine if they are buying meat only. But for the same staff who handles meat, then handles your seafood, and be the cashier without sanitizing or handwashing or changing gloves between each transaction - that's a health hazard! That's how H1N1 started. Folks read their latest health score 77/100 posted on this yelp page. Thank goodness I had everything vaccum packed so I can washed the items before it goes into my refrigerator. In the COVID era, you can never be too sure! Recommend to yelpers reading this review, please ask for your itemize receipt and check your bag before you leave the store. They are not very accomodating if you miss an item. Don't be disappointed as my experience was. read more

If you are looking for a supreme meat and seafood market...this is the place for you. Service...quality...quantity and the ability to order in advance! Why go anywhere else. This Millbrae business has been in operation since the early 1950's. They do it right. You will not be disappointed. The cuts of meat and the preseasoned meats are so tasty. read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff with a great selection. They do alcohol tasting nights too!

Top grade butchers with choices of quality meats, including seafood and chicken. You can even purchase a whole roast and have the option of having dry aged storage provided. Nice place and friendly staff. read more

Best. Butcher. Shop. Ever. You won't find better quality meats or service anywhere else in the Bay Area. Premium. Also best marinaded chicken ever. Hidden gem. read more

This is my favorite butcher shop in the Bay Area. They are not the fanciest, however, their selection is consistent and their customer service is top notch. It's pretty intimidating your first time to a butcher shop. There are so many different cuts of meat with different flavor and texture profiles. The butchers here are very patient and will explain each cut of meat to you as well as the flavor and texture. They'll explain why dry-aged steak tastes better than a regular steak. They'll also work with you to find the perfect piece. If you want something large, and they don't have it, they'll go back and cut a piece for you! I usually get two 1.5 - 1.7lb bone in dry aged ribeyes. Some times they don't have that size pre-cut, the butchers will go in the back and grab a new rack. There are days where I'm feeling something really aged and will ask if they have any 50 day+ aged steak, more often than not, they do! The more aged the steak, the more "funk" it has. Dry aging concentrates all the flavor from the fat and the bones into the steak. It gives the steak a milky and "funky" smell. The longer you age it, the more of that milky taste comes out. If you're a beginner, I recommend something in the 20 day range. You'll be able to smell it on the bone, but it won't have a huge effect on the taste of the meat. If you like that flavor, I recommend 30-40 day. That's the optimum aged vs juicy. Once it gets past the 40 day, the meat starts to lose too much juice and becomes a tad bit more dry. They also have a great selection of seafood, pork, and lamb products. I've never tried. The dry aged steak just keeps me going back! read more

We have been buying meat here for the last 3 years being recommended by a friend! Love it! Such great quality of cuts! We got 30 day dry aged ribeyes, A5 waygu, and more! Service is amazing, very attentive workers! read more

Pape Meat in my mind means high standards. Everything about my experiences here have been positive. Quality meat and seafood. Flawlessly consistent high standard customer service. I still feel really good about my purchases here. In these current times of "conveneience" and "fast" we often miss out on great things that we enjoyed growing up - like a butcher who can cut meats specifically for dishes you want to prepare for your family. A butcher who takes the time to talk to you about how to best prepare the meat for maximum deliciousness! Try doing that at a grocery store...and enjoy that pink slime all over the pre-packaged meat that was processed who knows when. Nooooo. Don't do it. Just don't. The counter has many numerous friendly, knowledgeable, and professional people ready to provide personalized assistance. I especially like it when they thank me for being a customer there. So far I have enjoyed their: 21 day aged NY Strip Filet Mignon Bone Marrow Freakishly Large Shrimps They can dry season your selections if you request it before they vaccum seal it. Next time I go I will check out Wines Cowgirl creamery cheeses Lamb Pork (Must ask if they have cheeks?) Full seafood case (I want to ask about oysters and try their fish) They are open most days 7 AM to 7 PM. There is a small customer lot right in front of the shop so you don't have to worry about parking. I can easily see why this business has been in Millbrae for a long, long time. They offer a quality product with outstanding customer service. That's an easy way to win my loyalty. This Carnivore Cavegirl approves and highly recommends! I visited here thanks to the great reviews posted by my Yelp friends: Janet T Cindy D Maria S Carina N Five stars for excellence and the enviable yet well deserved spot of my first Yelp review for 2016! read more

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My mom loves this place. She says it's the best place to get meat because it's so fresh and tastes much better than Safeway. I can always tell when she makes a steak from this place read more

Are you eating a sea monster? No, they're jumbo prawns from Pape's. I was first introduced to Pape Meat when I saw a friend chowing down on the biggest prawn I had ever seen alongside a thick, juicy slab of meat. I love mythical creatures. SOLD!! Decided to pay them a visit one Friday evening after work (being mindful of the time as they close at 7PM sharp), unsure of what to expect or order. Upon arrival, I was greeted immediately and the butcher walked me through some options based on what I was craving. The BF definitely wanted a bone-in ribeye but I was having a hard time figuring out what I wanted. I mentioned that I typically like filet minion and tender meats so he suggested that I try their coulotte. Perfect suggestion. They season everything upon request and are not shy about making recommendations (i.e. try the truffle butter with your ribeye, don't season your dry-aged rib eye, etc) Another time, I ordered a huge rack of ribs and later discovered that they'll cook it for you upon request. Definitely recommend doing that if you don't have 2 hours to spare slow cooking that ish. The butcher gave me a sample rib that they slow cooked for over 2 hours and I died a little inside. So good... Their fish selection is also pretty good and come marinated upon request. I've tried their mahi mahi with a teriyaki glaze along with their salmon in a pesto sauce. Both were excellent. They are reasonably priced and have some great quality meats and seafoods. Although the last time I went, my coulotte was really sinewy. I'll give them the benefit and consider that an off day, which is rare. (heh...see what I did there?) They are also currently out of jumbo prawns, but I was told they would be back in a few weeks. Highly recommend. Meat lovers unite. read more

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(Rating: 5/5) I was craving bone marrow so I did some Yelp'ing and this was the top rated shop that came up - bonus points for being nearby as well! Even though I've only been about 4 or 5 times, each time I visit the employees are incredibly attentive and nice and make each customer feel like a regular! I appreciate that they never rush you and take the time to explain the differences between cuts, etc. for a meat noob like me. This is my go-to spot if I want a gooood dry aged steak and delicious bone marrow! I recently got a sous vide and have been itching get Pape's pre-vacuum-sealed and seasoned steaks to break it in! read more

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By far the best meat market in the bay area. Super friendly, helpful staff working very efficiently to handle the crowds. Well, yes, this place is popular, but for a good reason. read more

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My husband and I love Papes! Literally the best quality seafood, meats, lamb and pork. It's amazing. We used to live in Daly City and now we drive from Concord to get our fix. 100% worth it. When you come here you see everyone working hard, helping the customers and being knowledgeable about their products. Try the lamb ribchops, they'll season them for you too. Also I recommend the Chilean Seabass and the freakishly large shrimp. If you like meat they have the amazing Wagu. There isn't anything at this place that you won't like. There is also a nice wine selection. They've been open during Covid and following all protocols. The line can be long but it is absolutely worth it. read more

Very nice shop on the inside and a wide selection of meats to fish. Came in here and was impressed with their selection of charcuterie and their meat. They had beef that was pre seasoned for those who dont like to be creative with their steaks and also really nice red fresh looking plain beef steaks. The meats were all fresh and not oxidized. They also had a selection of wagyu that was beautifully marbleized in a vaccum sealed bag. In a separate case they had fresh seafood selection from shrimp to sea bass and salmon. Also if you're looking to pair something with your dinner they have a selection of wine. 1 stop shop to a great dinner. If you're also looking for an appetizer you can also make a charcuterie board with meats and cheese and jams. Be creative and try different pairings. read more

Pape Meat - Meat Shops Near Me - Millbrae, California

Highly recommend this place for Ribeye and just grocery shopping in general. Marinated Lamb Chops are delicious and great for the holidays when you have a big crowd. read more

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