So lucky to have found Montclair meats…read more From the moment you step inside, the cleanliness of the floors and countertops are noticeable. Steve and his entire team are committed in providing excellent customer satisfaction and can customize orders or request. So if you have a particular cut in mind or a specific requirement not immediately seen, don't hesitate to ask - they genuinely go out of their way to ensure your needs are met.

Steve Kim and his team are great. The quality of everything I have tried has been excellent. It is…read moregreat to have a real whole animal butcher in town that works with small farms and the products are natural and grass fed!! And they will do special orders/cuts on request.

Pete's Meats is a carnivore's paradise, and their steaks and burgers are out of this world. The…read moresteaks are outrageously tender, bursting with rich, savory flavor, and seared to perfection every single time. Their burgers? Juicy, thick, and seasoned just right. Each bite delivers that satisfying, crave-worthy punch. Beyond their fresh cuts, Pete's offers so much more. You can purchase high quality meats to go, either frozen for prepping at home or even pre cooked if you're short on time. It's the best of both worlds! They also have an awesome menu. Choose from expertly cooked meals featuring their signature burgers or steak dishes, complete with delicious sides. Whether you're cooking up something special at home or enjoying a carefully crafted meal on site, Pete's Meats provides top tier quality, flexibility, and flavor every time. Trust me... with steaks this melt in your mouth good, burgers this perfectly juicy, and a full service kitchen plus convenient take home options, Pete's Meats is a game changer!

Amazing sandwiches. They make a pastrami Reuben that is to die for. Im confident I've probably…read moreordered it 40+ times from Pete's Meats. I will always be a customer of this amazing restaurant!

I am the type to update reviews by taking what I had previously and adding my edits. You'll notice…read morethis has gone from 4 stars to 5 stars. What changed? * As noted last time, this is definitely Northern style barbecue here. I had said before it's not very BBQ inside, but I'll reframe that. You still absolutely get friendly service and not a very long wait. * I said before the meats are clearly prepared previously and just warmed to the order. I don't think I'll say that again. The meats were perfectly done, moist throughout, perfectly seasoned and smoky on the outside. * When I had gotten the two-meat plate, the brisket fell apart on my fork. The pulled pork was the opposite of what I expected - in fact, I'm wondering if they gave me pork or chicken now that I think about it... but it was good. Didn't occur to me at the time, but that might explain some of the taste and appearance. * This time, I got the ribs. A half rack of ribs filled me up, and YUM. Some ribs fell off the bone a little more than others, but oh boy was that perfectly good. My parents loved their chicken and brisket. * I think they read my review about how much meat you get for what you pay. It's not cheap here, but we all felt that we got a good amount of meat, mac 'n' cheese, or whatever else we ordered. It's great when a place listens! * Last time they upcharged me a dollar to swap cole slaw for cornbread. This time they gave me chipotle BBQ instead of regular BBQ without any charge at all. So again, maybe they read and responded! Still loving the flavors, textures, sauces, cornbread, and mac. This is a winner and earned the fifth star - we're all coming back!

Soooo, we went to Embark tonight for the second time. Full disclosure, the first time Wifey and I…read morecame here was when they first opened, we came kind of late and we didn't have the best experience, but I PROMISED myself I'd come back before reviewing because I honestly believed I just hit them on a bad night. Had a good friend recently tell me I needed to come back, so we did. Tonight we ordered a half rack of ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and the pulled pork Mac-n-cheese. In a word, the food was fantastic. I've had BBQ in a LOT of places and also have my own smoker that I've gotten pretty good at using it so I know good BBQ...and this is good BBQ. The ribs were delicious - cooked perfectly the way the want them in competition...not fall off the bone, but with a little bite, and the flavor was great. Amazing bark on the outside with tender meat on the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and delicious that I wish I didn't have to share it with Wifey. And their homemade BBQ sauce is absolutely great...a little spice on the back of the tongue, but still sweet without being overly sweet (they have four kinds, but I only wanted the traditional). The pulled pork Mac-n-cheese was very rich but full of flavor with a nice breadcrumb topping as well. Each platter also came with cole slaw, something often overlooked by BBQ places, but not here. Very tasty, very fresh, though I think it needed a pinch of salt. I do wish we had gotten some cornbread, but honestly, we walked away very full. The service here is super friendly and our food came pretty quickly...and I really love the layout and vibe here. I spoke to the owner about how much I loved the food tonight and how it was such a difference from my first experience. I'm so glad we came back. The people behind the counter all seem to LIKE what they're doing...and that means a lot. Real BBQ places are always pricey, because you aren't paying for just the food, your paying for the hours and hours and hours of cooking it takes to get the food to taste as good as it does and to be tender. You can't take shortcuts with BBQ. So yeah, Embark isn't cheap, but if there's one thing I've discovered over the years it's that you DON'T want cheap BBQ. Embark is a BYOB place so bring your favorite beer, order some great food, and sit with friends savoring the deliciousness. I will NOT wait this long to come back again.

Not only is the food excellent but the staff and owner are warm, inviting and extremely helpful…read more All of their products are fresh- most items are homemade and others are locally sourced. I was surprised to see how much produce and dairy items they have, too! Perfect spot for a quick run if you just need one or two things. Highly recommend!!

It is a sad day to find out that they have decided to sell and close their doors. as I have loved…read moretheir chicken cutlets for more than 12 years and last time I was there everything was different. I said what happened where are the owners and the man said they sold. well I ordered a roast for Thanksgiving, it was quite disappointing and then I decided to pick up some chicken cutlets, when I made them they were no longer paper thin like they have always been, they weren't perfectly clean like they use to be. he had mentioned the owner was still working part time well if he is he best teach those guys how to make Frank Sinatra style chicken cutlets, because the new owners don't have a clue and they are now $8.99 a lb. sad just sad

Carolina was the best behind the bar, food, Music and drinks are amazing. It's te perfect spot to…read morego and be with girlfriends!

The Ambiance is Everything !!! Very beautiful and cozy excellent date night or just chilling vibe…read morewith your friends.5 all the way from upon entering with the professional staff to our cozy table hidden away by the bar. We started with the shrimp cocktail very very good fabulous taste.. Actually food was so good we dug in before pics. Sorry filet mignon .gnocchi Delicious and stuffed cheese and broccoli balls very good . Fabulous Wine we were stuffed and had a very enjoyable experience we will be back soon. thank you

Great sandwiches with quality ingredients. Their hot food is delicious and they have delicious…read moresteaks. Yea you pay more when buying from a butcher but the quality is so worth it. Huge fan of Luigi Meats. Have been going here for years and never been disappointed.

First let me start with this, this is a must try place. Everything is phenomenal, whether you go in…read morefor meat, fish, or a sandwich you will not be disappointed. Prices are unbeatable, a 7in sandwich is between $6-$8 which is perfect for lunch as well as the hot food also. They don't cheap out on how much they give you either, the sandwich pictured below was only $8. Great bread. The meat is super fresh. The place does get packed by they move people along pretty quickly. Inside they have everything you need to go with anything you buy. My absolute favorite place to get a sandwich from in the area. It's very small inside so you cannot eat there.

Out of all the things that drew me here originally, it wasn't meat. EVERYONE is out of…read morecharcoal!!!!! So my buddy told me this place has bags of it. I pull up and there they are outside their shop. It was Portuguese hardwood chips. I'll get into that in a bit... So now that I'm in, I'm smelling the smoked sausage. It was unreal!!!. So I grab a few bone in rib eyes, some small steaks for the kids and a beautiful horseshoe of the white wine sausage. I've been snacking on that sausage ever since. Slight heat to it, but phenomenal. I start the grill.. These wood chips burn at a very high heat. I'm talking surface of the sun hot. The kid's streaks literally just needed a minute and a half on each side. The rib eye. Wow! One of the best steaks I've had in a very long time. Very little fat. They cut it to order (so I got two 1- inch cuts). Now grilling skill plays a part here so keep an eye on them. Slightly expensive but very much worth it. I've found my new go to place!!

This place is heaven I've had everything from the sausage…read moreand steak to the shishka Bob's and the meat wrapped in bacon on a stick. It tasted like an incredible meatloaf. This establishment is super clean and the employees are incredibly nice . You are totally missing out if you dont give it a try

Purchased eggplant parm from ShopRite in Lincoln park . It tasted burnt ! It was gross !!! Don't…read moreyou have quality control ????? Obviously not !

The BEST Escarole and Bean Soup I've ever had that wasn't homemade by my Grandmother.read more

I gave 4 Stars as I have limited experience with authentic Polish food…read more BUT this is a great place for almost all of your Polish-themed needs. This is one of 2 locations in Garfield. Easy to get to; Off street parking. Friendly staff. We went for the hot food; great lunch deals; $9.95 gets you an entree, mashed potatoes, and 2 sides. The meat stuffed cabbage was very good. The cheese & potato pierogi were good; the Kielbasa ( sausage) was just OK. There were many choices ( breaded fish, pork, vegetable items, hot\cold salads) However this place has so much more. a butcher shop, a bakery section ( the doughnuts were very good), aisles of authentic food products ( beer, soda, sauces, pickles , hot dogs, and so much more) Soups, frozen foods that were prepared onsite. Polish greeting cards; many magazines and news papers from Poland. the place was packed with so many items. Very impressive.

They need better kielbasa, Polish Pickles, and Sauerkraut…read more The service and ambiance are good, but I'd rather pay the tolls to drive to Greenpoint for much better Polish food.

We decided to try this place. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The hostesses were polite and…read morehelpful. The menu is easy to read and understand. We ordered the brisket, it was cooked to perfection, the side dishes included salad, rice and mashed potatoes. Food tasted great. Next time we are in town we will come back and try something different from the menu.

Paterson, NJ - like many patrons, my husband came across this place via their tantalizing Instagram…read moreposts and urged us to go. They were busy at dinner time on a Sunday night. As many reviewers mentioned, no one bothered to acknowledge us when we arrived, so I flagged down a waitress who said we could sit whenever we want. We chose to sit in the airier covered outdoor area (which isn't exposed to the elements so is perfectly temperate even in cold weather). There were no instructions on how to order either - this seems like a basic customer service fail: is it that hard to slap up signage explaining 1-2-3, or for someone (anyone!) to greet you and ask if this is your first time here and walk you through the process? Anyway, I'm glad I read the reviews and checked out what we wanted to order beforehand, and asked questions at the cashier. Sure, it's not that hard, but one really shouldn't have to actively track down multiple staff for directions on where to go or how to order at a restaurant. The deal is: decide which meat(s) you want from the poster (there is no menu), place your order (sold by the pound) with the cashier, pay, go to your table, and a server will bring the food to you when it's ready. The meat is (at current writing) $45/lb with unlimited sides and soft drinks. We ordered 1 lb each of beef brisket and lamb shank (1 lb = 2 shanks), which was the perfect amount of food for us 2 hungry adults, 2 teens of modest appetite, and a toddler of negligible appetite. The meat is simply seasoned (Arab bbq style) and came out lukewarm, but is off-the-bone tender and we enjoyed them with the variety of sauces. There are four types of sides: cucumber & tomato salad (good), spring mix, saffron rice (fine but my toddler loved this), and mashed potatoes (bland). It is a well-balanced meal, not too heavy. The chefs are friendly and we watched one film a demo almost certainly for social media. He even let us taste some of what he was seasoning, though there were no pyrotechnics as I had hoped from seeing some of the reels. The service wasn't bad - not terribly proactive but not non-existent either, and we always received what we requested. They could do better with customer guidance, but now that I know what's up I'd come back for the food and would like to try some other meats next time. Meat Moot has many franchises across the Middle East and Turkey, and NJ is one of only 3 locations in the US (the other 2 being in the Midwest). Street parking only.