A Cut Above Butcher & Provisions

The best meat you can find in the state. And all the employees are great, super customer service. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Find myself in there once a week!

I recently switched from Smitty's to here and the first 2 times I went I was pleased. Yesterday I had a pretty bad experience that has my wondering if I will ever return. As soon as I opened the front door I was hit in the face with a really strong odor. It smelled like raw sewage or a dead decaying animal perhaps. I When I discreetly inquired about it to the guy who helped me in the past, he pretended to not know what I was taking about and struck a defensive posture both physically and verbally. Then he said "it's a butcher - you are smelling meat!". I've been buying meat for 60 years and have never smelled meat that smelled like rotting flesh. So I said ok no problem and began to walk towards the exit. At that point he insisted on badgering me verbally all the way out... even as the door was closing he felt the need to belittle me for asking a reasonable question to a food establishment. Time will tell if I ever give it another try - but at this time I'm thinking I won't.

Ian and Marty are top-notch guys that genuinely enjoy serving their customers, which is rare today (no pun intended). The dry-aged steaks are just as nice. On one particular trip, they had an aged piece of ribeye that was not for sale. Not many are seeking a 100+-day aged cut of beef. I grabbed it, and also picked up 30-day and 60-day cuts, both ribeyes. The 30-day was delicious, but not as tuned as 60-day. The 60-day was the best balance of nutty and blue cheese, but you really need to enjoy the dry-aged flavors to appreciate this cut. The 100+-day was super funky but a sensation for the taste buds. While enjoyable, I would only recommend it in small doses. I have attached pics of the 60-day and 100+-day, pre- and post-trimming . If you enjoy dry-aged, I highly recommend trying it, if only for the experience. For those that don't like dry-aged beef, they have plenty of fresh beef and fish options. If I could add one thing to the wish-list, it would be additional pork options. For example, I would love to see freshly stuffed sausage, Benton's bacon, and European salumi. Keep up the great work guys!

I just moved around the corner and saw this beautiful big butcher place. So i ran inside since it's always a good time to buy Ribeyes steaks. Well, it's a bit price relatively for all the big chains supermarkets. But it is worth that if you can afford the extra price. We got to ribeye stakes and big beautiful piece of sea bass. The steaks was really goods and taste really great. Customer service was good and they was patient to answer all my questions. The second i entered the place, one of the guy approach me and explain me about everything! They also able to order you anything you want, within a day or two. They are age drying the meat in place and even have a kobe cow from japan! Generally i will recommend that place if you want something good and willing to pay the price for it. Definitely worth that. They also have diff products for grilling and they have sea food, awesome cakes and special cheese!

Great customer service. Butcher was completely upfront and honest when discussions various cuts. I appreciate that!!! Steaks were fantastic. Very reasonable prices.

I had a great experience here. I was having a bunch of people over for a party and I needed a bunch of NY Strip to feed everyone, so I met a friend here for lunch to combine two things that day. The staff was super attentive and helpful when reviewing the menu or refilling our drinks. I had the steak and fries special and my friend had a brisket sandwich, and both were reasonably priced and very good. Lunch concluded, I walked over to the meat counter and worked with the butcher to figure out what would work best and he had an uncut slab of what I needed right in the case. He eyeballed it at 16lbs and was .25lb off. They rang up my 16.25lbs and I circled back to pick up the cut steaks later that day on my way home. The meat was a huge hit and everyone was thrilled. Highly recommended both for the meat quality and the customer experience - because of that experience, by the end of that day I had already sent 3 other people there for lunch asap.

This place is truly a local gem. It's the type of place you'd expect near Yountville or some other Michelin dense area. Imagine the type of butcher shop that used to exist in the old days but with a modern twist. They serve elevated types of meats including many different cuts of A5 Wagyu. They even have jamón de bellota ready for carving. They offer accompaniments and beers as well as a collection of sauces. Even the seafood selection is impressive. This place will definitely become part of my regular rotation.

This store is amazing! Perfect dry aged meats, and i can't stress enough how great and consistent the quality is. Custom cuts. One stop shop for dinner or any other meal. You don't eat meat? No problem. There is plenty of fresh local produce, fish, poultry, soups, cheeses, pastas etc. Even perfect desserts are sold here. With this store eating at home couldn't get better. Highly recommend.

This Butcher Shop is a Cut Above! If you're looking for top-tier meats, this place delivers--literally (yes, even to yachts, so you know they're not messing around). From everyday steaks to melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu, the selection is chef's kiss. ‍ We grabbed a NY strip and a filet mignon, and wow--chef-level quality, crazy fresh, and full of flavor. You could probably slap these on a grill blindfolded and still end up with a 5-star meal.

This is really an old world butcher shop with amazing meats and side dishes. We ordered "city chicken." Before Perdue, when chickens were quite expensive, butchers in Cleveland and Pittsburgh made "city chicken" chunks of pork and veal on a stick breaded and fried. Amazingly good. The vegetables and whipped potatoes are extremely good. They have Wagu beef as well as angus. We bought a "tomahawk steak" which is prime rib meat with the rib bone attached. Spectacular. They sell all manner of frozen meats including ostrich, kangaroo and elk medallions. What a wonderful butcher shop. Really felt like the immediate post war service and friendliness. It was like I had time traveled back to 1945.

$23 per pound for a ribeye at a butcher is great considering nowhere else besides Publix even has a steak within 5 miles.

Came in to browse, nice butcher shop. Friendly warm greeting when we walked in. Lots of good cuts, meat looked very fresh. Also had some other items to accompany like cured butter, wine, great cheese assortment. Inside was clean and very well organized. I am just visiting for a short time when I come back I will be sure to pick up some meats and take them home with me.

On a Wednesday evening, I stopped in at A Cut Above because it peaked my interest and I knew that if I got on 95 at 6:00 pm, it was going to be a long ride home. I'm so thrilled that this superior meat market opened up in Ft. Lauderdale. The quality blows away Whole Foods, Fresh Market, The Wild Fork and so many more! The representative took the time to explain all of the cuts of beef. I was really thankful. That alone made me want to shop here whenever I am in the area. I explained that with the program I am on, I can only have 6-7 ounces of lean meat. He showed me the lean sirloin tips, the papee thin veal cutlets and their beautiful seafood. In ended up buying half a dozen oysters. They opened them for me in the half shell and put them in a container to go. I took those to the beach with me and ate then at a bench bench before taking a walk along the shore. I had a small cooler in the trunk so I also got 2 pieces off the most tender veal cutlet I have had in decades and some lean sirloin tips that are fresh and look amazing. In the future, I'm going to be back for some of the wagyu beef rib eye steaks. Oh, and that carrot cake for sure. This store is located across from Southport Raw Bar on Cordova Street. If you like the best quality out there when it come to meat and seafood, stop in At a cut above. It is a chefs dream come true. They even had my favorite brand if steak knives.

I cook. ALOT. So few things make me as happy as an all in one butcher's shop. As soon as I pulled up the manager greets me outside. I explained that im making an important dinner that night and i need a filet that will make her fall in love with me. We walks me over to the counter and introduced me to one of his butchers that HOOKED ME UP! Two beautiful filets. We chatted up a bit about my dinner and he even held my meat while i browsed for some seasonings. (Relax, I'm talking about the steaks [at the register]... Jeez, you people! Anyways... I attached some before and after picks if you guys even care. Dinner was amazing. She said yes.

A Cut Above Butcher & Provisions just opened in the prior location of the Quarter Deck on Cordova Road just about across the street from Southport Raw Bar & Restaurant; and I'm thrilled. The meats here are gourmet all the way, being the very best in prime USDA, Wagyu, dry-aged you can find. They even carry actual brand name Kobe in A4 and A5 quality. To sell such, I think you even need a special license from the supplier, in this case, Miyazakigyu which is the top-of-the-line brand of Japanese Wagyu. I'm a die hearted carnivore and as such meats are very important to me, and only the best will do. For real meat flavor there is no way a USDA Choice cut from Publix can begin to keep up with any USDA Prime cut le alone a Wagyu or a Kobe. I don't even touch the meats from Publix but have usually shopped my meats from Smitty's Old Fashioned Butcher Shop of Coral Ridge. I still love Smitty's with its old saw dust floor but it doesn't have the offerings of A Cut Above Butcher & Provisions. Then at A Cut Above Butcher & Provisions it's not only the meats but the top-of-the-line seafoods too. Much of it of which has been locally sourced for assured freshness or as they fond of saying say at the store ""When you see a fish in our case, you can know it was swimming the day before -- it's that fresh!!"

Loved this spot for a low key lunch in Ft Lauderdale! From the moment I walked in, every single employee greeted me. At varying times around my look through the store, they asked if they could help. I ended up getting a table outside and a friendly waiter took our order. I had the Philly cheesesteak with mushrooms and fries. The steak and peppers was in two 6-inch loafs and I took the second half home. Everything was delicious, and I'll be back!

What a great addition to the neighborhood! It's located where the Quarterdeck on Cordova was. Yes, it's definitely a little pricier than your average grocery store but the QUALITY of the meat is unreal! The wagyu burger is the best burger I think I've ever had! I've been here about a dozen times and I have yet to have subpar meat. I like that they also have a little market for veggies, fresh bread, cheese, and more! They also have a bakery that I have yet to try but everything looks so good. Now open for breakfast - eager to try. https://acutabovebutcher.com/specialty-menus/breakfast-menu/

As big beef eaters, we were eager to check out some higher quality meats than we typically have access to. Eager, but also a little nervous because we grill on charcoal and it can go wrong easily. At least for us. I should have realized such quality would come with top tier service too. We walked the length of the meat case several times, then stood there discussing what options we felt comfortable trying at home. (I doubt anybody wants to pay top dollar and then do a disservice to a fine animal that gave its life for our dinner...respect the beef!) Finally, we were ready to be helped. The female butcher whose name I wish I knew was terrific. She came from behind the counter to speak with us. We pointed and asked questions, she answered expertly and gave us good advice. We selected one filet and one ribeye. She advised us on how to prepare both and we had a fine steakhouse dinner at home. The beef was premium. So rich in flavor and tender with no effort on our part. The best beef we've ever bought locally. We didn't get Kobe, although that was available. We were a bit timid to try that. Maybe next time. And finally half a pound of melt-in-your-mouth prosciutto. They have a selection of groceries and produce to round out your meal. I saw some canned lychees which appealed to me. I love a good lychee martini. There's a case of prepackaged lasagnas and the like. They also have house smoked meat for sandwiches at a station in the front. The pulled pork looked and smelled amazing but we had just come from lunch. We did select some desserts from the bakery case also. Some carrot cake, a walnut brownie, a piece of chocolate cake. Saving those for tomorrow but the cashier helped us choose and steered me towards her favorites so I'm optimistic. I am looking forward to a return visit. Maybe trying some of that Kobe for Valentines Day. Also some of the beautiful seafood that was available. I'm more confident with purchasing finer cuts of meat when there is a pro on hand to guide us to success.

Beautiful high priced Butcher and Seafood store where the old Quarterdeck was located for years in Fort Lauderdale. Every thing looks great but the prices are very high. The staff was very nice and the lay out of the store was great. Because the prices are so high it will take specific clientele to shop in this store. We did not purchase any thing today but stopped by to check out the store. Some of the steaks looked awesome and we shall return to make some purchase.

A few years ago, I heard about A5 Japanese Waygu beef. A fancy restaurant had it on the menu and for 3 ounces and a song, I planned it in the budget and ordered it. Since then, my husband and I have found butcher shops around Florida that carry it. This place did not disappoint. I found the price to be a little less than the other shops. For a one pound piece, we paid $110. The key to cooking this melt in your mouth gem in a Foodie, is to put the setting to sear, season your steak with salt that includes herbs de Provence and let the raw steak sit out until it reaches room temperature. Drop the steak in the sizzling pot on one side for 6 minutes and the other side for 6 minutes. Steak should be 3/4 thick. What you are looking for is a nice brown crust on the outside. All I can say is that I am coming back for another A5 and an Australian strip. I am so happy that we found you. Looking forward to lunch and to try one of your cheesesteaks.

Slightly disappointed... our wagyu pack only had four burgers . Was told it was 5. Catastrophe at a party of 5. Accidents happen.

OK Been here 1/2 dozen times now and I can honestly say that they are the most expensive butcher / Fish Market I've ever shopped. At the same time the quality of their meats & Fish are unlike anything available to the general public at least not without ordering online from some specialty provision company. This area the old Quarter deck is big & clean and the minute you walk in your not in Kansas anymore. Their cuts of meat are all prime and above with specialties in both Colorado 100% wagyu cuts of meat all the way to Japanese A5 Wagyu. They have various levels of American Wagyu as well as prime meats that are not wagyu like the NY Strip I had last night (Best I've ever tasted from a butcher.) I have also tried their Domestic Wagyu and it must be prepared properly and its very rich so don't eat too much of it. Their professional staff comes outside the case to discuss what you may want to day or go over options. They even have a chef on hand to answer preparation questions if so needed. Fish is diverse and fresh as it comes. Have not tried the deserts but they look outstanding as well. They have a dish of the day (Sandwich of some sort) for lunch daily and they also have a variety of vegetables, and items in massive cold displays which I have not purchased. If your looking for a bargain on meats there is nothing wrong with that this is not in everyone's budget. But if you are looking for the highest grade best quality meats anywhere in South Florida this is your go to place. Give it a try you certainly will not be disappointed.

Great selection of High End Beef and provisions. I like the Carrera Wagyu and Kurabota Pork.

We were looking for some high grade meat for our memorial day. We found this gem and off we went. They have the most amazing selection of wagu and A5 that I have seen in a butcher shop around here. Fresh fish...like from friday. They have very close access to the ocean. All types of fish that you may find regular and the occasional rare catch. They also have an great variety in premaded meals for a quick dinner or lunch. Homemade stocks. And dessert...ask about the gelato. I got bourbon pecan. I hope they get more rum raisin tho. The service is amazing its like you have your own personal chef walking around with you sharing their knowledge of food and expierence. Truly a great place to go..from little things like fresh pasta and escargot to A5. You will thank me later!!!

I've been going to Cut Above for awhile now, and have absolutely nothing but great things to say about the store itself, the awesome selection of meats, cheeses, and all sorts of other food and gear that you wouldn't necessarily expect to see or didn't know you needed, but do, or at least definitely want!!! All that said, the BEST thing I've found so far is the service, Ian, Zack, and everyone else I've interacted with has been so friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and informative, I honestly look forward to going in there because I know I'm not only going to leave with delicious, high quality products, but I also know that I'm going to have a wonderful exchange with people who are super friendly, working hard to do a great job, are making the company proud, which in my opinion, is getting harder and harder to find these days. My only hesitation about leaving this review is that the good stuff is going to fly off the shelves even faster!!! So, if you are anywhere close to Cut Above, or not, go out of your way to stop in for awhile, talk to their team about what they have for sale, what's on special, what they recommend, you won't be disappointed!

This place goes above and beyond. They offer outstanding product, unique meats and great sales too. Everyone in there is helpful and knowledgeable and the place is spotless! So happy to have this place right around the corner.

Awesome quality! We just purchased for wagyu hamburgers the other day to cook at home. Four burgers for $25! They were amazing! They sell fresh or frozen.

A gem of a place. I was like a kid in a candy store. If you love your proteins, this is hands down the place for you. Waygu A5, osso buco, prime choices, king crab, scallops, shrimp, etc. if you want it, they have it. An extremely pleasant gentleman helped my colleague and I and offered to special order some specialty cuts that they generally don't carry. 10/10 for both selection and service!

I had lunch there for the first time there is steak is absolutely amazing they have a special ribeye steak for only $12 the service was excellent I highly recommend this place!

Well I welcomed this shop even before it formally opened. Spent time with owner. A lot of promise when first opened. Professional and informed meat butcher, fish monger prepared meals, produce. Full range of promising high quality (corresponding price) BUT since opening a deteriorating of ambience , variety and quality. Now parking space limited by some travelling drink stand. Shop rearranged not as inviting. Personnel more "huckster" than helper. As an aside, must be hurting. Was at FedEx kinko's this AM And their truck appeared to shipping large amount of inventory 10 to 15 cases of meat somewhere. Seemed a bit unusual. Didn't look ike a consumer/purchaser shipment. I wish them well. But I think sadness is setting in!

If you have never tried dry aged steak, it is a must try and I highly recommend A Cut Above Butcher. We didn't want to go out for New Years so we decided to get a nice steak and cook at home. Service is always great and the butchers are very knowledgeable. They dry age their own steaks and have a large variety of premium meats. They also have lunch specials and a small dining area. Ans a small market place. One of the best Butchers in Fort Lauderdale

Excellent customer service, quality and price. Staff is so helpful and friendly and they have such a great selection and price of all seafood and meat. Would definitely recommend stopping in there if your looking for any type of meat and quality service.

They have an incredible assortment of high end meats at fair prices. The butchers are super friendly and helpful. I have gotten A5 from them that was amazing. I like the Australian Wagyu Skirt steak and last week picked up some prime NY Strips. Ian took excellent care of me. Forget going to a supermarket for meat, head to a real gourmet meat market.

The wagyu filet is fantastic. Did a very hot flame sear on each side an finished indirect heat (about 400) to 130 internal temp for a perfect medium rare. Very friendly staff a great service!

You should check this place out for lunch. They have a lot more than meat and seafood. They have fresh sliced brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. The brisket was great. They also have quick meals and lunches ready to heat - pasta, rice, soups, snacks - as well as grocery selections.

Best beef, chicken and seafood in town. Great customer service! Try the tomahawk steak.. a true crowd pleaser! Thank you for your help today.

We'll be back! This place is awesome if you can spend a little extra (it's so worth it). We ordered some wagyu beef, clams and some of the mini key lime pies. All of it was wonderful! They have prepared foods, a small grocery section to compliment the meats and seafood they offer and they have desserts. Definitely a one stop shop for a gourmet meal.

the service is always exceptional, the staff is knowledgeable, and the food and meat is amazing. my only butcher in Lauderdale

This is a place to purchase high quality beef. That's it for the meat section. I saw zero evidence of equally good pork, lamb or real veal. The fish section, on a Friday, was terrible. Other than some clams, none of it looked fresh and most of it should have already been tossed. The bread has the appearance of having been sourced from many different bakers. None of which struck me as local bakeries and not all of which looked particularly interesting. Produce is basic quality, not the gems that be found nearby. The rest of the store are brands one can buy at Publix or specialty brands that are not necessarily quality brands. For those accustomed to spending for food products, 17th Street is well chartered territory. For beef, A Cut Above adds to the mix. For other food products, it doesn't strike me as being quality competitive. No idea about pricing other than beef looked appropriate.

Highly highly recommend to any meat lover out there!! The selection of Wagyu was nothing short of remarkable. They don't even carry any grade less than prime so you know everything will be quality. They also carry seafood and home made desserts! It's a one stop gourmet shop.

WAGU steaks the best!! Going back tomorrow for more!! Also very friendly helpful staff and large selection of high end everything!

Holy smokes. Bought a dry aged prime porterhouse. Blew the miami steakhouses out of the water. Well aged actually had a nutty taste. The price was fair for being prime dry aged beef.

After reading about A Cut Above in the newspaper, I had to check it out. I drove up from Miami and it lived up to expectations. The staff is friendly, informative, and enthusiastic, and the steaks are top-notch. The biggest surprise was the well-stocked dry goods and produce selection. We bought much more than only beef and had a great grilled dinner. Looking forward to returning and trying the various cuts.

We thought it would be great to have a butcher in the neighborhood but we were disappointed when we stopped in. It's an nice big store with a variety of items. The staff is hit or miss. Like with most things, it seems this store is just about the money, not the neighborhood. The prices are outrageous even for this neighborhood and the "best cuts and ages. However, basics like the Boars Head cheddar cheese is cheaper than Publix, but that's about it. We've tried a couple steaks and though pretty good, they are not worth the price. We spoke to the owner who enthusiastically told us why everything was worth the price, but ultimately we didn't agree. We also tried the "house blend" burgers. The taste, texture and freshness are inconsistent. The 1st box we got tasted pretty good, however they go "off" quickly. You need to thaw them a few hours before you want to cook them. Don't thaw them overnight in the fridge for lunch or dinner the next day because they go rancid fast. We thought it might be a fluke and decided to give them one more try. We picked up more burgers for a bbq. Big mistake. The taste, and texture were off, and completely different from the first boxes and the burgers just fell apart on the grill. It made us wonder if the "house blend" is made from other meats before they go bad. No one enjoyed them, so much for $108 bucks (16 burgers). We've shopped there 3 times and won't be back.