First time here today! Wow! I love this place. Super friendly as you can see from other reviews…read more And! Very funny, the gentleman, as we walked in, asked if it was one of our birthdays?! Odd, as we were not in festive dress, but it was my partners birthday! He was cutting some amazing ribeye, and that's what we were looking for--he said he got us, and wow. Take a look at those steaks! Selection is good! But, a small place can't be expected to have 100s of items, but everything is carefully chosen and fresh. I'll be back for those oxtails for sure! Also, there was a very wonderful lady there with her fresh baked goods, not sure if that's a regular thing or or a pop up, but shout out to the strawberry pound cake. This is now going to be our regular spot for great meats! As far as price goes, I would say competitive with Gartner's and even some groceries, but this place is special, so you get what you pay for. Oh, and there's a big parking lot in the back, which is great on the busy street.

I no it must be difficult to cut meat a certain type of cut and then again if you went to butcher…read moreschool you would no how to cut it anyways I gave you a 2 because I got some smoked neck bones and I have never seen neck bones shaped this way. It's like asking for a grape and you give me an apple...so either you cut it the right way or just call it something else like scraps.

The aroma of grilled meats lures you in if you are running errands in this little strip of shops…read more The teriyaki beef is my go-to! So tender and flavorful, it's delicious if you get it in a bento box (from the bento truck out front) or if you buy the uncooked meat in the butcher shop area to prepare at home. They have several other offerings - pork, chicken, ribs, seafood - in a variety of marinates, but this is what I always get. It's that good. Parking is challenging if you come during the noon hour. I'm typically there mid day so never have a problem finding a spot.

I got pastrami with Havarti cheese on a french baguete and house fries. All were outstanding…read more Upgrading to the house fries was so worthed. The price was a little high ($20 for the sandwich not including a drink) but I'll definitely be back.

Stoner metal and park kitchen/pulled pork, get it delivered next door at BEER to pair with a cold…read moredraft.

Super simple, quality ingredients…read more No frills, fast casual. Made to order food. Staff is knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and open to substitutions. Played upbeat music

This place rocks. I would put their meat grade as prime or very close to prime…read more I am a bit of a foodie and I don't mind paying a little extra for a great product. I have shopped at The Meating place for several years. They have never disappointed.

One of the best butcher shops I have ever been to. Came here to stock up for a bachelor party in…read morePortland, and it was easily the best decision that was made all weekend. I can't wait to come back to PDX just to buy more meat here

I have religiously been coming to Gartner's for my own meat needs since 1995. My family for years…read morebefore that. It has had the same feeling and quality since then. It is as though you take a step back in time, where customer service mattered and you have a butcher who cares. It doesn't matter if you get a greenhorn meat cutter or the Owner you treated the exact same with respect. They still use the take a number from the roll method. It doesn't matter the day, it doesn't matter how busy they are you are always treated like the only person in the market. Their breakfast sausage loose or in links is fantastic. I haven't found a better flavored sausage anywhere. Any of their smoked meats are to write home about. We like their soaked beef short ribs. Have your grill HOT and be ready to grill with those ribs. Their habanero BBQ sauce is delicious spicy good. If It's meats you want! it is meats Gartners delivers. I could go through each item in the cases from the ham to the brisket and tell you why each thing is better than the next!! I recently started vising a meat store by my work. I got some sausages. When I got home there was a pube in the package. In 30+ years of getting my meat at gartners I've never had anything extra wrapped with my meat. Another fine example of why Gartner's stands the test of time!! Thanks Gartner's!

I have visited Gartner's Meat Market about ten times now, and overall I've been pleased with both…read morethe quality of their products and my experiences there. I was excited to find a quality local meat market in the Portland area, especially given how few dedicated butcher shops remain. Unfortunately, I feel obligated to share a recurring issue that has left me questioning whether I will continue shopping here. On my visit today, it appeared that I was overcharged again. If this had happened only once, I would have assumed it was a simple mistake. However, this is now the fourth time in a row that I've encountered what I believe to be an overcharge, and at least twice it has involved the same employee. On two previous occasions when I noticed the discrepancy and brought it to the butcher's attention, he reviewed the transaction, acknowledged the error, apologized, and issued a credit. Because of those experiences, I felt confident that mistakes could happen and would be corrected. Today, however, when I raised a similar concern, my concern was explained away. I didn't have time to ask that everything be reweighed, so I left feeling frustrated and, unfortunately, taken advantage of. To be clear, I have generally found the staff to be friendly and professional, and I've been consistently happy with the quality of the products. That's what makes this issue so disappointing. When the same type of billing discrepancy happens repeatedly, it becomes difficult to view it as an isolated mistake. I sincerely hope this is the result of a training or process issue rather than anything intentional. Gartner's has a good product and fills an important niche in the community. However, after experiencing this multiple times, I am seriously reconsidering whether I can continue shopping here with confidence.

The man behind the counter was fabulous. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. He listened…read moreto what I was saying and offered suggestions to help me get what I needed. I purchased some of everything, including a pie, and everything we've tried so far has exceeded my hopes. The best part is the products are sourced fairly close. No meat from Australia here. The information about the different ranches and farms is in their website and on signs in the store. They are also happy to talk with you about them. The store is charming and welcoming. Be aware that parking is tricky. There's a bus stop directly in front of the store and there's only one spot in their parking lat and it's only for vehicles needing wheelchair accessibly. The only place to park in front is on the curb just before the store.

Stopped in for the first time yesterday Saturday May 2nd, to see what they had to offer. Very nice…read moreand clean well organized space. Didn't catch the name of the gentleman behind the counter. But he was very friendly and was willing to answer all my questions and made some recommendations. I picked up some jerky and pepperoni. Both very fresh and amazing!! They both didn't last 24 hours they were so good! Great selection of meat including pre marinated skewers, brats, dogs, etc.. to supply your BBQ and or your freezer. They also have a huge selection of rubs and sauces for that meat! I will definitely be coming back and would recommend you pay them a visit as well. So awesome to have a quality butcher so close to home!

Easily one of the best restaurants in Portland. The food is always incredible, the service is…read moreimpeccable, and the ambiance is classy but semi-casual. I recommend the asada for two, though honestly it's probably enough for three. It's a lot, but everything is delicious. Even if you aren't usually into sweet breads or morcilla, this is executed so perfectly that it's worth a shot. We ordered one of the daily specials, a beef tartare with arbol and peanut crunch, and were blown away. The best tartare I've ever had. For cocktails, we both had the ox blood and it surpassed expectations. Less sweet than we anticipated but that was a good thing. The beer list was small, but well curated and paired excellently with the meal.

Ox has super friendly staff, a great energy and vibe to the space, and an expansive and delicious…read moremenu spanning Argentinian inspired fare. They started us off with a lovely cold soup, if I recall correctly leek and potato, and from there moved right into a lineup of heavy-hitting dishes that were packed with flavor. The beef tongue a la vinagreta was absolutely dynamite. Each piece of carpaccio was cut to the perfect thickness, which let it stand up beautifully to the punchiness of the spicy horseradish, acidic caper vinaigrette, earthy fried sweetbreads, and creamy ensalada rusa (potato salad). The clam chowder came out next, and while it was good as a standalone chowder, it was the one course that fell a little short for me. With smoked bone marrow in the mix and at the fairly high price point, I expected it to be more of a knockout, but it unfortunately just did not quite come together the way I hoped as the piece of marrow felt more decorative than additive to the flavors overall. Of course, we had to order one of the asados, so we opted for one of my absolute favorite cuts in the skirt steak and it did not disappoint! The steak was incredibly tender, cooked to perfection, and paired beautifully with their house made chimichurri sauce. Overall, it was a fantastic meal with great portions relative to the prices, and I'm definitely looking forward to returning next time I'm in the area to try some of the other offerings that we simply did not have the stomach space to try on this visit.

Finding a spot that stays open late is a lifesaver in this city, and that's exactly what brought us…read morehere in the first place. The atmosphere is buzzing even in the small hours, making it the perfect sanctuary for a late-night craving. It's the kind of place where the smell of charcoal and cumin hits you the moment you walk through the door, setting the stage for a solid, no-frills feast. The skewers are the undeniable stars of the show, especially the chicken skin, which was rendered down to a perfect, fatty crisp. Both the lamb and beef skewers were hit with a heavy-handed dusting of traditional spices, giving them that essential kick without overpowering the tender meat. Each bite had that authentic charred flavor that only comes from a high-heat grill, and they paired perfectly with the rest of the other food we ordered throughout the night. The absolute standout, however, was the eggplant in aluminum foil. It arrived bubbling in a pool of garlic-infused oil and soy, so incredibly soft that it practically melted off the skin. It provided a rich, savory contrast to the smokiness of the meat and is easily a must-order for anyone visiting. Between the great food and the reliable hours, this has officially become my new go-to for an after-hours meal.

This is the spot for decently-priced skewers with the perfect amount of flavor. We ordered a large…read morevariety of meat and veggie skewers and they were all so good. My favorite was the beef and corn skewers. There is a ton of seating in the restaurant so you can get a table almost immediately. The customer service was not the best but for how good the food was, I can't even be mad.