Violante&#x27;s Meat Market

(5 reviews)

2.9 mi

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.

Breaking pork

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Pete's Meats & Grill

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!

Double cheeseburger with grilled onions on a brioche bun

Delicious entrees!!

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Chicken Wings

Embark Smoked Meats

(61 reviews)

14.5 mi

Fantastic smoked meats, brisket was phenomenal staff very friendly!! If you want barbecue, this is…read morethe place to go.

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!

Small Mac and cheese

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Buono's Prime Meats & Deli

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

Delicious stuffed breads.

Rice Balls!

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Yummy Buono's GF raviolis!!

Quality Meats

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!

I remembered that I'd been here before, but damn...I forgot I reviewed this before and seen the…read moredate. 9 years and 5 mos later...Still a stellar place to come to. Came for restaurant week and made the earliest reservation at 11:30a. Just an FYI, they only had the RW lunch menu (no dinner) which consists of a 2-course lunch for $60pp. They open at 11:30a, so the hostess sat us by the bar right away while they got ready for the day. The bartender made sure to let us know that he'd be ready if we needed anything. We were seated in the first floor dining area and a server came quickly. While we were looking over the menus, another server came and gave us bread and water while we waited. Here is what we ordered from the RW lunch menu: - Yellow fin tuna tartare: Calabrian chilies with crispy shallots - Green goddess chopped salad - NY Strip steak: medium - filet mignon: medium rare Here is what we ordered outside the RW menu: - whipped potatoes - dry-aged porterhouse meatballs - double espresso - chocolate cake stand: amarna cherries, sliced crunchies, malt ice cream Everything was made to perfection and the serving sizes were generous. It's great to see that I enjoyed my experience in the past and again recently. The servers worked well together to make sure that the patrons had a great experience. Highly recommend. I have better pictures now than from 9 yrs ago :)

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Luigi Meats

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.

Fresh mozzarella with arugula, tomato and balsamic on nicola's bakery of Montclair.

Italian hero.

Roast beef mayo lettuce

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Fire Pit Quality Meats

(12 reviews)

2.2 mi

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

Ossobuco overpriced $38 for 3 pieces and mostly bones.

Looks good!

Tasted great!

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Scardigno's Prime Meats & Caterers

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

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Goodbye!!

Piast Meats & Provisions

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.

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Meat Moot

3.2

(37 reviews)

5.5 mi

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.

Tables inside (there is an extension to the left that's a covered outdoor area)

Lamb shoulder

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Ladyfingers Bakery + Bar

3.9

(64 reviews)

1.6 mi

Saw them on Instagram for the soda bar and decided to try it out with my daughters…read more It's a little cafe with a bar to one side and dining area in back and a patio to sit down out front. Service was friendly. We tried three of the sodas and they were pretty good. I had the dirty Dr Pepper and it was a change of pace from regular soda. My daughters enjoyed there selections as well. The food we saw looked pretty good so next time we might stop back and try that. Nice local business to give a try in Bloomfield.

Ladyfingers Bakery has been on my list to visit for a while--I've seen it all over social media,…read moreand I was really excited to finally check it out. The space itself absolutely lives up to the hype. It looks just like the pictures and videos online. Beautifully decorated, trendy, and very inviting. The staff was also friendly, which made for a pleasant experience overall. Unfortunately, the food didn't taste as good as it looked. I ordered the buttermilk cast iron pancake with berries, turkey sausage, and scrambled eggs on the side. The pancake itself was disappointing. It tasted more like cornbread, and not the slightly sweet kind like Jiffy, but more savory and noticeably salty. It was also pretty dry. The mascarpone cream and berries helped balance things out a bit, but I'm not sure if too much lemon or salt was added because my pancake leaned heavily on the salty side. I also tried the "All Night Long" drink, which I actually really enjoyed.It was strong and well-made, and I'd definitely recommend it. Overall, while the ambiance and drinks were highlights, the food didn't quite meet expectations. I can't say I'd rush back, but if I did, I'd be curious to try one of their dirty sodas instead.

Banana cream donut and coffee

Ladyfinger Sofa.

Crab cake Benedict

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Hot Bagels Abroad

I'm here from Arizona for work and swung in for a bagel, OMG one of the best bagels I have ever…read morehad. So fresh and the spread was amazing. To the gentleman (didn't catch his name) who helped me behind the counter, he was the nicest person and I will for sure be back. Thank you!

Great service, loved their variety of different cream cheeses, I recommend their chive spread…read more Salmon was fresh, generous with their portions. Bathroom is clean and well kept up. They offer sandwiches, paninis, burgers, salads, and more. Good lunch/ breakfast spot. Would come again, thanks.

Taylor Ham, egg and cheese on everything bagel

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Bf destination after dog park in the summer. Bagels are good, feel be back to us.

The Salty Cow

(19 reviews)

2.1 mi

I'll admit it: I was skeptical. Greg kept telling me to come down and try his mootz, that it was…read morethe best around, period. I've been in kitchens long enough to hear that claim a lot. So I finally came in with my fiancé, and we both walked out agreeing -- this is the most tender, well-seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella you could imagine. Also his stupid cow mascot has a monocle. A MONACLE! It's a sandwich SOCIETY. And you need to join. I'm a chef. I've worked with just about every cheese under the sun and more mozzarellas than I can count -- retail, commercial, local. Nothing compares to the quality and freshness coming out of this shop. It's also remarkably versatile; I've used it across a wide range of applications in my own cooking and it holds up beautifully every time. Now the sandwiches. I am a sucker for a Thanksgiving sandwich, and The Pilgrim -- turkey, stuffing, cranberry, gravy -- was the most delectable one I've ever had, and somehow the mootz worked perfectly in it. My future husband got The Salty Cow, the hot roast beef with mozzarella, which was an absolute banger. I told him right there in the shop that he could get away with just about anything in this marriage, so long as he walks through the door with a sandwich from here. I'm using Greg for all my future events. And one more thing: if you took the time to read this whole review and you still haven't put Salty Cow in your maps app to take you there right now, you're messing up.

The service was wonderful; friendly, attentive, and genuinely chatty. The shop is a charming little…read morecorner spot with easy parking and a cozy atmosphere. I had two sandwiches and a cookie. The sandwiches were delicious; I'd highly recommend the turkey and ham. The French onion wasn't my favorite, but the meat was tender and flavorful, and the mozzarella was excellent. No complaints. The cookie was the best I've ever had; gooey chocolate, not overly sweet, just perfect. I'll be going back to try the breakfast wraps.

BYO Sandwich (turkey, salami, fresh mozz, roasted red peppers, onions, balsamic vinegar, mayo, and arugula)

Interior

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July 2025 menu

Mastriano's Quality Market

Excellent small deli, but a huge menu compared to its size. Really, well run…read more It's not cheap, but nothing is these day, and the pricing is absolutely fair.

I spend my Saturday mornings collecting delicious ingredients for the week ahead. This week, I…read morefound Mastriano's on Yelp and decided to give it a try. Very cool "old school" butcher and sandwich shop! Staff were pleasant and professional. I purchased Berkshire pork chops, prime New York strip steaks, and a rack of pork ribs. All of it looks great! The sandwich list was too good to pass up, so I got a chicken cutlet, mortadella, broccoli rabe, and fresh mozzarella wrap. All of the ingredients were top notch and the flavors came together really well! Will gladly return to Mastriano's!

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Mike Vee V.

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10 years ago

Top notch meats ! A Great family - Mangia! Doing business with them for 25years. Meat cut fresh and done right !

Nick M.

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11 years ago

A great family ran meat market their cut of meat is above all others their hot or sweet sausage excellent

Jonathan M.

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11 years ago

Great cuts of veal

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Excellent meats and chicken, sliced to order. Although front door says "Free Delivery" I was told…read morethey have none.

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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!!

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