Uniqlo (!!!), in their LifeWear magazine, described Sharkie's as "a meatball restaurant that sends a fine aroma out into the street." The Japanese clothing retailer is scarily on point and while Sharkie's isn't mentioned by name, if you know of any other prominent meatball merchants in the heart of Woodstock, please promptly let me know. My current go-to is the "Create Your Meatballs with Veggies Bowl." The roasted eggplant ($5.15 per scoop) is superb, especially with the default marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella ($2.58). You can't go wrong with the beef & pork or the turkey meatballs ($6.18 for 2 of the same kind). Chicken meatballs and chickpea vegan balls available too. The only downside is that it can get zoo-like at peak times, but the wait usually isn't too bad. Sharkie's has a bar and three tables so it's not huge. But the easygoing and helpful staff are standouts and handle the crowds with aplomb. Sharkie's has a little grocery store next door with a lot of local foods and frozen meatballs if you want to recreate the Sharkie's experience at home. Bring cash or a debit card for a discount! read more

really cute spot with so much potential! great service! we sat right at the counter. the house beer was 2 options, and altho i wouldnt order this again, it wasn't bad and the label was cute. i grabbed the sundied tomatoe and chickpea meat(less)balls. i really wanted to like these, but unfortunately they were less than par. they would not stay together, they were too mooshy and fell apart. hopefully they can work on a better biding agent. the flavor was okay. there was plenty of sauce. unfortunately they dont give you bread for the excess sauce. we ordered the bread for the side and i think this was a $6 charge. i guess they figure u can just order the sandwich, but i ordered the bread because there was just so much sauce involved in the meatballs. my date got the regular meatballs and he was pleased. happy to see theres another option for me to try on the menu - the chicken meatballs. would give this place another shot while in town to try them. read more

Excellent vegan chickpea meatballs! Also delightful vegan bolognese. I took a chance on having the vegan meatballs over spaghetti squash (not something I regularly choose) and it was lovely. read more

Cute, cozy little place with truly fantastic meatballs. Pick your protein and sauce. Eat at the bar or one of a few small tables. Craft local beers. High quality - being so specialized results in a top notch product with prices that reflect that. I normally like meatballs but don't love them - here, they made me love them. read more

The meatballs alone would make me drive across 3 states. First day we went on vacation the person waiting on us was top notice, super friendly and helpful as we had never been here. We decided to go back to get the amazing meatballs to take back home with us (they have a little store attached which they sell them and other items.. a bit pricey but worth it!) We also ordered take out of the meatballs again. Trust me when I say they are delicious but the one thing that was a downer is the woman at the counter taking our order was not friendly at all. She was focused on the guy working and her phone more than helping customers. But even with poor service that day. I would still return. Hoping she was just not her usual self that day as I can't imagine she would still be employed if that was her everyday attitude. read more

Sharkie's - Italian Near Me - Woodstock, New York

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I really like Sharkie's. I am very happy it is in Woodstock. Service is friendly (the proprietor is especially engaging), the beef/pork meatballs and rustic marinara are delicious, and they have a nice little culinary shop that provides a number of useful items. Sharkie's is a distinct asset to the village of Woodstock. Definitely recommended. read more

Strolling along the street that is downtown Woodstock, initially the delicious smells wafting out of this restaurant drew me close. Walking into the joint, it was bustling at around 2pm on a Saturday, plenty of people ordering in or to go. Next time I'm in town would def want to try the meatballs here. Although I didn't eat in this time, the variety of local beers in the fridge and on the shelves piqued my interest. I grabbed a couple and brought it up to the front to pay. The cashier mentioned they were $8.50 each or 4 for $23.50(?), so I thought why not pick up a couple more. However considering this was one of the first spots I stopped by, I didn't want to carry them around so I told him I'd be back. An hour or so later I dropped by and the same cashier was restocking the fridge and remembered me right away, even picking out from the fridge for me the beers I'd brought up earlier to the register. A small gesture but super thoughtful and helpful! I was able to check out quickly and take my beers to go. So far I've tried the Arrowood Farm Brewery Black Sheep Brown Ale and the Catskills Brewery Ball Lightning and enjoyed them both! read more

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Pretty small shop on Main Street but packed with outstanding flavors! They specialize in meatball dishes. They offer 3 kinds: beef and pork blend, turkey, and vegan. All are prepared in a totally awesome marinara sauce. I had a few of the beef pork blend - the best meatballs I have ever eaten. My wife had a meatball slider which consisted of meatball, cheese, and pickles. We will go back to this shop many times. They are the meatball masters! Menu photos are attached. read more

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This is an awesome little spot w/really yummy food. There's both meat and vegan options- I had a fantastic vegan sandwich that was out of this world- super nice staff. read more

Some of the best food I've ever had. The meatballs are out of this world. Excellent selection of craft beer. Service is excellent and the food comes out quickly. On top of this, the owner is incredibly kind and clearly cares about his customers and product. read more

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Damn, this place is a 12 out of 10. Craft beer and 3 types of meatballs over veggies. Yum!! read more

Sharkie's - Hazy IPA - Italian Near Me - Woodstock, New York

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that jalapeño chicken sandwich was the worst sandwich I ever had! $16+ and Tip, no fries or drink to swallow down that horrible taste it comes with read more

Great spot for lunch! Sharkie's makes delicious meatballs and meatball parm's. We stopped in for a quick lunch and ordered a couple of meatball parm sandwiches. The beef and pork meatballs were really good, as was the garlic bread. It was super warm, soft and buttery garlic goodness. Really enjoyed our lunch there. And Trevor was super nice! Awesome dude. read more

Cute little spot. We came in on a slow day and the service was awesome. They have an extensive craft beer selection. The meatballs are damn good! All the ingredients seemed very fresh. Including the pickled jalapenos on the sliders I tried. I'd probably go with takeout on a busy night. Worth a stop. read more

Sharkie's - Meatball Slider with Jalapeno - Italian Near Me - Woodstock, New York

Wow. So glad we stopped here for our lunch as we passed through the iconic hippy town. The meatballs are so tasty. We got the open face meatball sandwich which comes with provolone cheese and marinara. We got a side of the Shark bites with Turkey meatballs. The food was hot, fresh and made with love. Shark bites are a specialty of theirs and it's a meatball wrapped in a biscuit and baked and served with a hot (temp & spicy) honey for dipping. The server was on point and after listen to us groan about not having any non-alcoholic brews when they have a 3 page menu of local craft beer then directed us to some non-alcoholic options (peach tea and lemonade that we combined.) The server also made a great recovery by comping our Shark bites when we bit into one of them and it had raw dough. She also had them make another one for us. The place is tiny so takeout is a great option. Will come again if we are ever in Woodstock again. read more

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I have been wanting to try sharkie's for awhile now but haven't made it there. 5 of us showed up on a Saturday at 5:30 and from start to finish it was perfect. The owner and wait staff were very busy but they hammered out orders like it was a walk in the park. We sat at the bar, and ordered our meals which came out extremely quick in my opinion. 4 out of five of our party had the open face meatball sandwiches and one had the meatball and gnocchi dinner. All I can say is it was love at first bite, from start to finish utter perfection. Nobody talked very much during our meal, we were all just busy savoring every bite. I never wanted it to end. The meatballs were to die for, and everyone agreed they were the best they had ever eaten.I will be visiting Sharkie's a lot now knowing how incredible their food is. read more

The food is fantastic, but sometimes the "vibe" is off. I've been here twice and while the meatballs are solid, the service always seems sort of annoyed. I will be back, but will go the takeout route. read more

Great food. Friendly staff. The meatballs were the best!!!!! Casual, comfortable atmosphere. As with most places in Woodstock, LGBTQ friendly. A big plus! read more

Pretty good! Definitely a solid, yummy lunch hang on a rainy day. Such kind service and really liked their beef and pork meatball on their eggplant - they've got a delicious red sauce, which is no small feat! read more

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We loved Sharkie's! Stumbled upon this place while passing through Woodstock on our way home from a Hudson Valley weekend. I was so excited when I found out all their meatballs are gluten free, which is not something you usually see, and as someone who eats gluten free, it made me so happy! I also loved that you can get the meatballs over pasta or over squash/eggplant. The meatballs were amazing, sauce delicious, and portions large. Also love that they had a turkey meatball option! Overall it feels like a very inclusive place, thinking of all dietary needs and not making it feel like an afterthought. Will definitely return next time I'm in the area. read more

Food was great. Service was friendly and fast. The bad it was expensive for what we got.

Outstanding! Don't look further! You will be glad you did. YUMMY! Meatballs are fabulous. Fast service and large portions. read more

I only stopped in for their beer selectoin and wasn't disappointed A local of local craft brews from the area. I do wish they had more beer that wasn't IPAs. Though they did have an example of an ESb and a stout. read more

So good! you can smell the meatballs right at the door. Menu has plenty on it for all types of people. I sat at the bar. it was a busy place Tuesday afternoon. so worth it! food deliciou! Service excellent read more

I ordered 3 meatballs with some mozzarella cheese and sauce. The cheese was nicely melted on it. The meatballs weren't bad and were a good size. read more

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It didn't matter that it was grueling hot. I talked to hubs about Sharkies being a meatball shop on Tinker St. and wanted his comfort food to eat in our cottage not far from here. I also jumped on it too- especially as a non-meat eater, Sharkies' Chickpea & Sun Dried tomato "meat"balls spoke to me. Things have changed somewhat since Mark opened his shop a few years ago. Those Vegan balls have "Sold Out" as a hot dish item being that they weren't a crowd pleaser- but the owner still carries them in the freezer section. There are also 'Beyond' balls on the menu which- didn't interest me. My seasony roasted Eggplant+Onion sandwich was ok. I felt there was too much eggplant for the bread and made it all fall apart- nonetheless, it was made with wholesome ingredients. Hubs ate some of his meatballs over Spaghetti Squash- which was a unique touch. According to hubs, meatballs were super juicy and tomato sauce was simple and not overdone with herbs- which he appreciates. The only (slight) thing these meatballs missed, were those brown charred marks on the outside to bring out the flavor- (which he would've preferred ). Mark was pleasant and mentioned he is remodeling next door to extend Sharkies. If these are the type of balls you like, Sharkies has 'em. read more

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Food was good and quick.vegan and gluten free options The ambience offers local beers, bar to sit at, tables or to go read more

Super tasty, friendly and fun place - highly recommend. Nowhere else does gourmet meatballs this good ! My partner also loved the chicken jalapeño sandwich read more

One of best places in town . Sharki's takes care of thr customers . Clean fresh deli. Lots of meatballs

Great meatballs. Excellent service. The guy behind the counter served us some tasty local beers (which they have a great selection). He also told us about some nice local hiking trails. Vibe of this place is fun! They also have meatball dog treats! Wow! read more

I was visiting Woodstock recently and wondering what I should make for a dinner I was hosting for my friends. The seductive smells coming from this shop were too good to not pop in to see what could I possibly procure to solve my dinner dilemma. Low and behold the amazing Sharkie's meatballs to the rescue! I was able to buy fresh meatballs (cooked) with marinara - they even sell fresh pasta to go with it. Dinner problem solved AND these were next level delicious. The owner and staff know what they are doing and I highly recommend eating in - carrying out or buying the frozen ones for a later date. 10's across the board. Well done. read more

My husband and I came here and the meatballs were very delicious and very fresh. They make everything in front of you . Nothing is frozen and all the meats are all from the local farms. The prices are kinda up there but it's well worth it. I would definitely recommend going to this cute gem . read more

Sharkie's - Delicious meatballs - Italian Near Me - Woodstock, New York

Good heavens the balls are delicious! They are just so juicy and full of flavor! I wanted to take so many packs back home but I did not bring a cooler with me! Next time I will be smart and back a cooler. I will be back at some point! read more

Sharkie's - meatballs - Italian Near Me - Woodstock, New York

While walking through Woodstock I saw a sign for Sharkie's and immediately knew I needed to try it. I went in and needed to go to the bar to order. The girl was friendly and helped me with a menu. I ordered a mini meatball sandwich which was just one meatball cut in half on a bun with provolone. It was delicious! I really appreciate when places have small portions like that available because sometimes I just like to try a small snack from multiple places. I also grabbed a side of the buttery garlic bread and it was also so delicious! Super buttery with a great garlic flavor and toasted so well. I would definitely come back to try something else or get a bigger meatball sandwich! read more

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What can I say - sharkie's has the best meatballs. We often buy their frozen meatballs with sauce, and it makes for a wonderful pasta dinner. If you're wondering about the name, apparently the owner used to bite people as a child, so that's cool too read more

On word... YUM! Don't read the reviews; just go! We happened upon Sharkie's when walking around Woodstock. I got the mixed meatballs over squash and eggplant. Just amazing! read more

Outstanding: I had two beef pork meatballs with marinara and parm on top, pretty basic...maybe I was really hungry but the meatballs x of that marinara parm and meatballs together for $9? Omigosh, can't beat it! read more

I was staying in Saugerties for weekend and was in the mood for some good vegetarian food. The impossible meatball hero was so good that I came back for another one the next day, driving 15 minutes out of my way. I also got a slider, which was even better. read more

I am not a meatball fan. I prefer my ground protein directly mixed into a pasta sauce and not mixed with fillers like bread and egg. This place converted me. I only like meatballs from Sharkie's (and the Meatball Shop in NYC)The beef and pork ones with extra marinara sauce are epic. Especially over the eggplant and spaghetti sauce. It's a small little shop on Woodstock and they have amazing pickles in addition to meatballs galore. No pasta options but the veggie base option is way more flavorful and delicious! Order ahead or come early cause when they sell out they close shop! read more

This place is outstanding. All the meatballs are fantastic, but they also offer innovative sides or "beds" for them, like squash or eggplant. Excellent service, an eclectic beverage selection, and easy/fast online ordering for takeout. read more