Meat The Butchers Reviews 70

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here, and it was nothing short of magical. We started with the clam chowder, which was rich, creamy, and filled with tender clams. For the main course, I h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Moving from the Midwest to So Cal meant trying to find beef that compared to what we left behind. The skirt steaks rival the best I had access to in Chicago, and the brisket was, by far, more tender t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have both emailed and then called meet the butcher four times. I have been put on hold and then connected to an extension for Jackie, which was never answered. There was no option of leaving a voice... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meat The Butchers consistently sells tha absolute best meat I can buy. No matter where I shop, I simply cannot duplicate the flavor and tenderness of their beef. I’ve paid more at a local farm to tabl... See more

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  1. Butcher Shop
  2. Food Products Supplier

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Business grew steadily as top chefs and restaurants heard about our reputation for offering the best of the best prime beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb, wild game and seafood—all delivered fresh, never frozen.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My partner and I celebrated our…

My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here, and it was nothing short of magical. We started with the clam chowder, which was rich, creamy, and filled with tender clams. For the main course, I had the crab legs, which were massive and served with melted butter. The sweet, succulent meat was a highlight of my dining experience. My partner ordered the blackened swordfish, and it was seasoned perfectly, with just the right amount of spice. The side of garlic mashed potatoes was creamy and delicious, making for a perfect pairing. Our server even brought out a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary—an exquisite chocolate mousse that was heavenly. The service, ambiance, and food were all outstanding.

November 27, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

EXTREMELY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

EXTREMELY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. EXTREMELY RUDE ENVIRONMENT. NO SMILES. JUST SEEMED VERY FAKE ENVIRONMENT. I WILL NOT BE GOING THERE AGAIN. THE MEATS ARE GOOD THO. ONE STAR FOR THAT.

May 9, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Has great steaks

Has great steaks, but they need to fix their website so we can order online. I don't want to go through the hassle of calling to order also only being able to order between 10am-4pm? W...T...F? What's the point of an online store that you have to call to order and force your customers to jump through hoops to place an order? Guess I'll be going back to meat artisan

November 10, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered for delivery to my son in Ohio…

Ordered for delivery to my son in Ohio during these crazy times. He told me the quality and packaging was off the charts - and the Australian wagyu was “fire”. Now I need to order some for myself!

April 1, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You’ve got to be kidding me

How am I suppose to do a rating for something I didn’t receive or receive a tracking number for? Tried contacting the company and had to call 3 different numbers and finally when I got to speak with someone all I got is to call in morning to speak with someone on the morning shift. Is it so hard to get a tracking number or an answer to what is the status of my purchase.

March 6, 2019
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Midwesterners Meet So Cal

Moving from the Midwest to So Cal meant trying to find beef that compared to what we left behind. The skirt steaks rival the best I had access to in Chicago, and the brisket was, by far, more tender than any I have made before (and, I have made many....). In addition, the Scottish salmon is amazing. I will definitely continue to purchase from Meat the Butchers. The quality, butchery and ease of ordering/delivery make it a win-win.

January 4, 2019
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I’m happy with the delivery and the…

I’m happy with the delivery and the quality of the meat you can really taste the dry aged in the meat. I’m not happy with the packaging, I would appreciate if they can vaccume each peice of meat separately and label them, and cover the sharp bone so it won’t penetrate the plastic and it lose its air. The meat taste good I’m happy with it next time I order I’ll request specific packaging.

December 22, 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Teeeible service- Bye bye Christmas Eve dinner

Bye bye Christmas Eve dinner! I still don’t have my order, so my comments are about the lack of customer care, communication, and service. I placed an order well in advance for delivery on Dec 21. On Dec 20, I had t received a shipping confirmation, and the dashboard said “suspected fraud.” I was having my order shipped to my Christmas family destination, and although Amex recognized the charge (& their software is likely better that Meat the Butchers), no one from the company had bothered to call. When I called, I was told “Oh _ we were just going to call you to confirm” Maybe - but there’s more.

Friday - Fedex updates tracking to now show a Monday, Dec 24 delivery by 8pm. Way too late since we were going to serve the prime rib for Christmas Eve dinner. I received no call explaining what went wrong. I called for the airport as I was traveling out of state, and “ Melissa” tells me she has to transfer me to someone else. No apologies. She puts me on hold for 6 minutes, and then transfers me to her VOICE MAIL! Seriously.

I have to call back, and now manager Victor tells me that Fedex never picked up orders on Thursday night. They’re trying to figure out what happened, and trying to get a delivery on Saturday, but no guarantees. As I express my anger and frustration, Victor tells me that I seem to be “bashing” him.

I explain the following:
- I spent $250 on beef that won’t arrive in time for dinner, so I’ll have to run all over a town I don’t know trying to find a substitute to cook for Christmas Eve. A refund won’t solve that mess.
-Don’t just blame Fedex. Their first rep didn’t bother to call about the suspected ‘fraud”
- The second rep heard the problem and never once said “I’m so sorry” or “I apologize- let me see how I can help”. She transferred me to her voice mail - essentially hanging up on me.
- any company dealing with perishables and time sensitive deliveries light to have contingency plans. They ought to have the phones # for their Fedex rep and as soon as the time passed for pick up should have been on the phone. They could have driven their products from their Vernon store over to Santa Fe Springs CA to the Fedex facility, or tendered to UPS.

I’ll be spending tomorrow trying to find a rib roast for dinner. Maybe my order will show up Monday, maybe not.

I still have no email apologizing, even though they know the order was screwed up. They claim I’ll get a refund, which likely Amex will have to help with.

Maybe their meat is great. But their empathy and concern for customers is horrible, based on my interactions with 3 separate representatives. There are plenty of other high end meat companies, and I’ll never trust these guys with another order. Totally stressful and awful experience.

December 22, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a meat cutter for 33 yrs and know…

I was a meat cutter for 33 yrs and know good meat when I see it and taste it, since Vons and Albertson’s are my only choice for meats where I live on the central coast I decided to give Meat The Butchers a try, I got the prime tomahawk and it was amazing! And will diffidently order again, it was delivered when they said it would be and in great condition. Thanks so much

December 21, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best meats

Meat The Butchers consistently sells tha absolute best meat I can buy. No matter where I shop, I simply cannot duplicate the flavor and tenderness of their beef. I’ve paid more at a local farm to table type butcher shop who cater to people who require a higher quality product, only to be really disappointed in the flavor and/or tenderness. It’s not worth it. I know if I want good stuff, I buy it from MTB. Great job guys!

December 20, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

quality!!!!

My meat came nicely packaged. The quality was spot on with no disappointments at all! Very easy to order and I already recommended it to a couple of friends.

December 17, 2018
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