The Butchery Quality Meats

Location: Interesting, Parking, small, Service: Okay, Sandwiches: yes, fresh cuts of meat: yes, Unique spices for meat prep: yes. Special and very high quality cuts of meat: yes. Overall: this was an accidental stop due to hunger pangs. We did not know what to expect when we walked in other that it was a Butcher's store. To see they had a sandwich prep area.was a plus and the selection of meats was interesting. I chose a roast beef sandwich mix that was pretty darn good. Would I go back for another sandwich? Yes. So, for a happy luck of the draw. I give it 4.3 stars.

Came in for some ribeyes on christmas eve and they were top quality. The owner chased me down and gave me sausages for appetizer on the house after telling him it was my first time there. Would highly recommend, probably the best steaks I've ever cooked. Just know that if you're bargain shopping you will be running out that exit so fast you'll look like Usain Bolt

I had an excellent experience at the butchery thanks to Isaiah. From the moment I walked in, he was friendly, approachable, and eager to help. He listened carefully to what I was looking for, offered knowledgeable suggestions, and even explained the differences between cuts so I could make the best choice. Isaiah’s professionalism and genuine care made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. He went above and beyond to ensure I left with exactly what I needed. I truly appreciate his outstanding customer service and would highly recommend asking for Isaiah if you want the best experience at the butchery!

This place has great cuts of steak BUT… the lady working the cash register with the colored hair has a real attitude about completing the transaction. She is killing your business. She seemed very bothered, didn’t even say “hi” and would not bag my purchase $100+. I was tempted to walk back in and raise this issue with whomever manages this location. This left a very sour taste in my mouth.

This place has great high quality cuts of meat, but they mark up condiments like sauces and other common products upwards of 250%. I didn’t think anything of it until I went to buy the same goods down the street. I understand the cost of things have gone up, but that just irks me.

Every time I call to order my meat cut shabu style I go in and it’s either not ready, or they’ve messed it up completely and never cut it. What’s the point of calling in the morning so it’s ready when it never is? As a mother of two small children I depend on my dinner plans to work out and this is twice in two weeks that they haven’t delivered so now I have to quickly figure out another option for food. Figure it out, butchery.

You’ll be spending quite a bit of money here depending on what you buy I came to buy carbonara/tomahawk. All high end cuts bought some sourdough bread that was tasty. The pasta was a hit also.

Beautiful new store in the South Bay. Thoughtful collection of wines, although a few producers over represented, and maybe a bit obvious. However all the selections from meat, to cheese to garni are wonderful. The staff is engaging and knowledgeable. What a great addition to the South Bay scene.

The staff here goes above and beyond to get you want you want! The Rabbit we got was delicious and I can't wait to try more of their cuts next time we have a family gathering. The store is always kept clean and the orders are handled fast.

Caution. This is not a butcher per se. This store stocks a small selection of expensive meats, for people who need their meats to be selected for them. There is no dispute that these are quality meats. You can go here for some porterhouse or New York strip; but if you need anything off their limited menu, such as short rib or beef fat or game, then it's a special order. New money will be happy buying excellent quality steaks to burn here, but serious cooks will require a larger selection at market prices. I don't resent The Butchery. They are making their living off of Newport Beach poseurs, who think Prime is an Amazon shipping plan. All power to The Butchery for pulling this off this ruse successfully. But if you're an actual cook, and not merely pretending to be one on social media, then head ye over to Wild Fork in Costa Mesa instead.

This place is the best butcher & grocery store combo I have ever come across. Also don't get me started on their cheeses. I absolutely love this freaking place. Ask for Dash and he will educate and provide samples on all meats & cheeses.

Amazing customer service and all the staff members were extremely nice. Meat quality has always been top-notch. This is my go-to place.

The place is still the best place to get quality meat. I love the choices and options they have for purchased. I have been coming here for many years and this is my place when I want to enjoy a home made special meal. I get my ribeye and pre packaged asparagus. I often peruse the aisle to see if there are anything that calls my name. Why a star missing, I thought about this, because most are friendly and helpful. But a few times I have been here there cashiers have been unfriendly, not once or twice but a few times now. It brings down the overall experience. Again, I will continue to come here as I love this place, but, please have a consistent friendly service. This should feel like a friendly neighborhood butcher shop and have excellent customer service in all aspects. Cannot be snobbish or unfriendly when you are in front of a customer. I only offer constructive feedback as I do want to see more success to The Butchery!

I've been coming to The Butchery for 5-6 years, and it's disappointing to see how much it's gone downhill. The service has steadily declined; staff used to be knowledgeable and helpful, but now it feels rushed and inattentive. The meat is still great overall, but thats the saving grace. What used to feel like a high-end butcher experience has turned into it feeling like Im a burden asking for the service we have come to expect.

I come to The Butchery specifically for their large femur cut bones -- they're perfect for baking bone marrow. I love that they're pre-cut and conveniently frozen in ready-to-use bags. The quality is always top-notch and super consistent. It's hard to find places that carry these at this level, and The Butchery has never let me down. High-quality, reliable, and run by people who know their meats!

This place is expensive. But it's great. If you want the best beef, lamb, pork, or chicken, this is the place. It's not the place for bargains. The purveyors are pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable. People that come here are willing to pay for high quality. They have an amazing selection of seasonings, marinated meat and poultry, and cheese. It's an organized store. It's not hard to find things. It's a pretty modern feel. Its appearance is fine. But, the reason you come here is for the best. It's a 30-40 minute drive for me. I only come when I want a great cut or beef, lamb, kurobata pork, or jidori chicken.

Another great butcher shop in my arsenal to choose from in Orange County. My wife and I went here last Sunday on a mission down the 17th Street corridor to stock up protein provisions for the next two weeks. Santa Monica Seafoods was the first stop, and this place the second stop. This is my second visit here in 4 weeks, and I must say they have most everything one needs to satisfy your animal protein needs. We purchased a couple of bone in pork chops. They were very good quality, a little over 1 inch thick. I've bought some previously from them and had them cut them at 1 and a quarter inch thick and they grilled beautifully. This location has more than just various meats. They have not easy to find items like beef tallow, a great fromage display, various seasonings, hard to find proteins like rabbit, duck, oxtail, and other goodies that you do not find at a regular grocery store. I almost forgot, they also make craft sandwiches to take out. We will back in another 2 weeks.

I do my grocery shopping here every week for my groceries and I absolutely love it. They have an incredible selection of meats - the pre packaged jidori chicken breasts that are marinated in house are the easiest way to do meal prepping for the week and are insanely delicious. The quality of meat here is unmatched and is the best in the area hands down without a question Their spice collection is unlike anywhere else and they carry a lot of organic and local items. I recently had the turkey guacamole sandwich on chibata bread and it was delicious- they put so much meat on it that it's almost hard to eat. I love this place and will keep coming back for years to come

We didn't realize how good the sandwiches are here. We shared the brisket sandwich with coleslaw on the sandwich and all the fixings. So good! It's on chibatta bread. They have so many sandwiches to choose and plenty of meats to bring home and make sandwiches at home. Chips and everything that a deli should have. Very quick service too!

Expected much more for a simple Italian sub. Mediocre at best. I wanted to like it. I wouldn't say the staff was rude, maybe indifferent would be the word. For a quick sando this was overpriced and blah. They do carry Campmix spice, so that's a plus.

Wow! This place is a meat lovers dream! I came in on a Sunday at 9am, as soon as they opened. Great folks working here. I was noticed and acknowledged right away. I bought their black pepper and it was tasty. I bought 7 grass fed tenderloin steaks. They were perfect! I just visited Outback Steakhouse, I know it's a bad comparison, but I also got the tenderloin and it definitely wasn't up to par with what they have to offer here. They definitely have high quality meats so I was more than happy to splurge. I look forward to going back and trying their other cuts and their deli meat. I will say that asking for a tip at the check out was a bit odd though.

My boyfriend and I came here to grab some steaks for dinner and saw they had a sandwich counter. We got intrigued and wanted to try it out. The employees at the meat counter were so attentive and friendly! We were asked if we needed help like 5 times lol. Parking is easy in a shared plaza. We got the #1 turkey sandwich ($13.99) on white bread to share, and it was surprisingly delicious for how simple it was. The white bread was not white sandwich bread but a baguette instead. Bread was too light toasted, not much of a crunch and more of a chew. The mayo really threw me off; I thought they added tuna salad. The white lean turkey and mayo had me thinking it was a tuna salad sandwich! Once I got over that, the sandwich was pretty good. The pepper jam added a nice sweet and tangy flavor to the plain sandwich. The cheese got a little lost, probably there wasn't enough of it. My boyfriend enjoyed the sandwich much more than me. Overall, the sandwich was a great snack/lunch. It was very interesting and unique thanks to the jam. We would come back to try to other sandwiches.

Always a pleasure, good quality meats and great service. I can certainly recommend !!!

Love The Butchery. We only get our steaks from here and the meat is always top tier. Their deli sandwiches are also delicious. Will definitely be craving this again

OMG! Looking for experienced butchery that take pride of the meats they serve? This is the place. Premium select meats with beautiful color and marbling. We even found a select of condiments and sauces that I have only seen online. Going back for the next special occasion. It is pricey but worth it.

I was 8 when my dad took me to a cheese shop. He loved cheese, every kind - because he loved it, naturally I loved it too. I also remember eating so much cheese on that visit I was full for a week. Dad was also a bona fide beef eater and would pateonize local butcher shops back when the butcher trade was serious. Growing up I don't ever remember a steak dinner I didn't love. Meat and cheese dreams come true here at The Butchery. Gourmet potato chips, specialty seasonings and sauces; Rustic Bakery treats, pretty candies, wine and beer, lots of beer and super service too. Some would argue it's pricey here, I would argue this is the way shopping small is supposed to be. Polished and personal. A wheel of Humboldt Fog? A 3-bone dry aged rib roast? Don't mind if I do, thank you. I urge you to make a visit - and don't wait for a holiday, make a mid-week meal extra special just because. It's a bit of a drive for me, but I don't hesitate to make it because I know I'll always leave with something amazing.

I've been working with Aaron the Butcher from the Butchery Costa Mesa for a little over 4 years , here we have some delicious Japanese A5 Wagyu strip loin from Kobe Japan. 20 6oz cubes of meat butter that my clients were able to enjoy Teppan style. Melt in your mouth cuts and undeniable customer service , the heart of the store is the man behind the meat. Aaron shows true compassion for his art, and it's shown through his presentation. He takes pride in his work and his very great with communication!! 11/10 stars

I went in here so confused at what I needed or wanted .. the guy behind the counter Chauncey immediately greeted me with a smile, and really helped me figure out for my 15 dinner guest what would be the best fit not only did he recommend certain sausages for my sausage platter he also walked me kindly to the mustard aisle and told me mustard choices were a great add-on I proceeded to purchase everything he recommended ....what a kind, gentleman .... these days it's rare with customer service. This man just brought back Hope ... this is my first time here and this will be my only place I go to from now on. Great job owners for choosing the best staff

The food tasted amazing , we got beef skewers , i got really sick after , i got food poisoning.

Picked up several pounds of meat for the 4th of July weekend. Quality and service were excellent. Will be back for more!!

Exceptional sandwiches. I prefer the Italian #6. I used to always go to jersey mikes for lunch, but the quality of The Butchery takes the upper hand. Well done

I love the marinated chicken here. It never disappoints. Always tender and except for the occasional bag I get that contains lots of very small pieces rather than 3 or 4 large breast portions the quality and taste are excellent. My gripe is the tip culture. If you charge $14.99 per pound for chicken and upwards of $90 per pound for beef you should pay your employees a fair wage and not make them rely on tips like a restaurant worker. And if the owner wants to assert that he/she indeed does pay a fair wage then end the tip culture. Get rid of the tip jar and don't insult or guilt me by making me select "no tip" when I use a credit card. The other day I picked up a package of chicken and took it to the check stand. The checker was literally sitting on a stool while ringing me up but there was the "no tip" requirement before they would process my card. To be completely fair the employees are nice and friendly. I, too, am a friendly and nice employee and have never thought of asking for a tip. UPDATE- After receiving a response and explanation from Brian the owner I now see this differently. Because I only buy pre packaged items I did not consider the other services they offer which certainly do fall under traditional tip culture. I apologize for my comment about "fair wage" as it certainly does not apply here. I also feel that the tone of my original review was unnecessarily harsh. I have decided to leave the original review in tact and add this edit to demonstrate how adults can reason together. Truth be told the pre marinated chicken is a game changer for taste and tenderness. It's the end of dry or rubbery chicken and your friends will be impressed with your culinary skills when you serve it.

Came here for the first time to pick up some turkey livers for my fresh dog food recipe. This is one of the few places that carry turkey livers. Sara was very nice and helpful. All staff was very friendly and welcoming. We checked out their meat and cheese counters and you could tell the quality of their offerings are top notch. Really nice market! I noticed they carry ground lamb, Oso buco and other meats that are hard to find in a regular market as well. And their variety of cheeses were amazing ! I couldn't buy too much today since we had plans to make several other stops but I will definitely return.

This is the best turkey sandwich I've ever had. The jam was sweet and spicy, the soft cheese was creamy and tangy, and both complimented a high pile of clean turkey taste, not smokey. But above all the ciabatta bread was king, crispy and fresh, with an interior chew like a great pizza crust. I also topped up with tons of specialty groceries like tinned fish, hummus, crackers, and small batch salsa. Just a great snack curation overall. Ill be back.

We had the filler bits and were very good. We also got the fillet burgers and they were good as well. We font live near any of there locations but when we can get there meats we do. The staff is always very friendly and helpful.

Well it's the holidays & I decided to have Prime Rib Roast instead of turkey. Great location! Parking can be a pinch challenging but definitely worth it.The store is AMAZING & the staff & customer service is AWESOME.The butchers there not only know their meat but share with you the best recipes & suggestions on how to cook & serve your meal.It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for.The store was very clean & organized.No funky smells, flys, nats ect....I'll definitely go back because they have sandwiches & other goodies.Btw, if you don't plan on cooking your meat/purchase for a few days ask the butcher to vacuum seal the meat so if you store it in the freezer it doesn't get freezer burned.

Well, I hate to be that guy, but I am reluctant to give a good review because I am selfish and I don't want to share!! The meats are beautiful, pricey but delicious. I have to say, Visit the Sandwich counter and you will be in for a surprise! Honestly compared to the bleh you're used to eating for lunch, these sandwiches are over the top, and they have a good selection of craft beers to pair up with that fat Sammy! There you go, my 2¢ and you better not cause a long line at the prime spot for a quick grab and go lunch!!

YEA I RECOMMEND Megan made an amazing charcuterie board. Everyone who had a taste of it was in awe and wanting to cater from them for future events. We chose a truffle cheese and a spicy jam to pair with the regular spread items. What a delicious treat for our event. Plate had plenty for 20 or so people. Spicy salami, prosciutto and yummy cheeses galore!!

My Daughter bought some sandwiches and the were really good, and they have really good Spanish charcuterie.

When did we start tipping on groceries?!? It's absolutely insane to ask for a % tip at the credit card terminal when buying groceries we have to take home and prepare and serve ourselves. You guys charge a healthy amount for your products where you should be able to pay your staff properly. Follow up on owners comment: Cheese boards, sandwiches and custom meat orders prob account for less than 10% of your total sales... thus you'd rather make 90% of your shoppers uncomfortable by pushing no tip so you can satisfy the other 10%? Besides the Tip jar you have out resolves that. Asking for a % tip of my total grocery bill is prob the main reason I don't shop there and I am your ideal demographic. It's not the money, it's the principle.

We were down from Montana for a week and came across this artisan butcher shop. It is amazing!!! We've stopped a couple of time including right before we headed back home. We grabbed some amazing Lemon Honey cheese, a Smokey Bresaola, perfectly aged Prosciutto, and a host of other goodies. The place is super clean and has a wonderful staff.

They have excellent quality of meat. We come here monthly. The service is usually good, unlike our experience today. We spend a lot monthly and tip, unlike lots of people I'm sure, because let's face it, who tips on meat? Well, we do because we usually deal with Megan and she's wonderful. Today, we were treated like homeless people. The Hispanic guy behind the butcher case was acting as if we're gonna run off stealing and kept giving us dirty looks and whispering to his coworkers god knows what. It's insane how their customer service became so low. We spoke with the manager Karen who was nice and apologetic but at that point it was already too late. Needless to say, they've lost our business and we will never return. Definitely train your people on what polite customer service looks like.

Love thus place!! I know it is a corporate butchers shop, but they operate in a very friendly, local manner. You can order almost anything and they are amazing at calling you asap with what they can get and when. They also already have a great selection of different meats, cheeses, beer, sauce, etc...super nice staff...hard to say anything bad about this spot. Last two orders I got from there were bison filets, and iberico pork tenderloin (which is by far the best pork you can eat...kurobuta pork has nothing on it, for real). Anyway, this business is really the right way, and just straight up great selection. And honestly, can anyone tell me what is so special about kurobuta? The so-called "wagyu of pork." It isn't bad...but wild boar is wayyyy better, and as I've said, iberico is on another level.

My husband and I came here for our first time on Memorial Day and were asking specifically for Snake River Farms Wagyu Gold Grade briskets and tomahawks We met Will who was so knowledgeable and so patient with us! He broke down all the tips on their best rubs and best cuts and knew exactly what we were looking for! The quality of their meat is out of this world- what we were also impressed with is their selection of Products - honeys, jams, charcuterie, spices, buns and sourdough breads.... I mean if you are looking to THROW down at a party and create a mind blowing table of goodness this is your one stop shop we were so impressed. We are going back every Saturday for sure ti have Will pick us out a beautiful protein to smoke for the family. This place is so awesome!

Cute shop with good variety of meats, cheese, salts, sauces, and booze. Interior is small but selection of product is huge, located in a plaza with plenty of parking. My BF and I came on a Sunday morning to shop, although products are $$$ they are def worth a splurge. The ground beef and ground lamb we bought to make burgers was very juicy and tender. Deli people were friendly and fast, had the meat ground up pretty quickly. Balsamic vinegar and oil were super tasty too, went perfectly with fresh sourdough bread~ Would love to try the steaks or fresh sandwiches on the spot my next visit~

I searched for a high-quality butcher in OC and The Butchery Quality Meats popped up. I went today around 5 pm to the Costa Mesa location and looked for the best prime cut of ribeye steak that was not wagyu. I ended up getting six Saratoga ribeye steaks from Meyer Ranch. Wow, these steaks were beautifully trimmed and cut. But most importantly, they tasted great!!! Juicy, succulent, and lots of flavor. Everyone really enjoyed the steaks. FYI, these were pricey but totally worth it. I will be back for more of these bad boys!! The lady behind the meat counter was super helpful and friendly. I just asked her which ribeye steak was the best? Very excited to have discovered such a great butchery to get our meat! We will be back!!

I love this place! Very friendly staff and they help you with any questions about all of the delicious types of meats, cheese and other various high quality products. This is my "Go To" when I want to have a next level Barbecue. I love the Jidori Chicken, Dry Aged Rib Eye, Tri-Tip, Saratoga, Cherry Wood Bacon, thinly sliced Salami and high quality cheese.

Great place that deserves your business! We decided last minute to do steaks for our NYE dinner and they were open. We ended up here 30 minutes before closing and they were still beaming with smiles and greetings. Super friendly. The prices are reasonable, and the filet and wagyu A5 we bought were delicious. They also have a ton of other goodies that I'll be sure to check out next time around. Come give this local business some love! They'll surely return the love.

Been coming here for over 10 years. I've bought almost every cut of meat from The Butchery over the years as well as made several special orders from various ranches/farms. Recently, we ordered a 10-12lb goose for Christmas. I was looking online and found a few options with prices hovering around $185-$250 for a 12lb goose delivered. I called The Butchery and was very pleased to learn that goose was on their options list. $125 for a 12lb bird. I'll take it. It's in the oven as I type this right now and the house smells amazing. There's no questionable odor that comes from poor quality meats and you can smell that the goose was given quality feed. The skin was unbroken and the inners were packed cleanly. The neck flap was left intact so I could use it in the roasting. The meat was deep red/purple and you could see the hues through the skin which was delicate but still held a soft elasticity which did not crack or break while we dried it out over night. We brined it for 48 hours and let it sit for 12hrs in the fridge to dry. Stuffed with white and sweet potatoes and onions tossed with sage and rosemary. 4hrs low in the oven followed by 2hrs in the smoker after I finish this review. Thanks Butchery. We'll see you again soon. Your meats continue to impress even after all these years. You've stayed friendly and humble and we're happy for your recent expansion. Keep it up guys! (Can you get some dried paprika sausages? We're dying for a one stop shop for all of our raw, cured, and smoked meats.)

Literally the worst sandwich I've ever had in my entire life. Soggy, fatty, mess of a sandwich that I wouldn't even feed to my dog if I had one.

Wow!! I love coming here to buy all GM my meats. The quality is beyond supreme and the store has the best groceries weather it's for a bbq or for a pasta night they have it all. The reason I'm writing the review is for the staff. The staff is beyond amazing telling me what to purchase and even giving suggestions on how to cook. It was fun being able to show my old cooking pics and figuring out how to get my meat to the perfect quality. Best suggestion was to buy the A5 Tallow. It was supreme. Special shout out to possibly one of the most well informed and educated guy regarding meat, Thomas. His customer service alone would have me returning. The entire team was more than great.

The Butchery sets the benchmark for the best steaks and poultry money can buy. And you probably have to have a lot of money to really enjoy this place on the regular. Yes, the chicken is $20 / pound and steaks hover in the $40-50 / pound mark, with A5 hitting $100+ but hey you know what - you get what you pay for. Their house marinaded chicken is to die far, juicy, delicious, just perfect. Their Prime steaks are the best you can get. Period. They have unique cuts as well. Their summer smokehouse burgers are insanely great. And their sides, from garlic bread to potato salad to broccolini are always fresh and delicious. The goat cheese sausage is probably the best sausage you'll ever eat in your life. And everything, just everything is beyond stellar. The Butchery is where it's at if you simply want the best.

This is a wonderful place to buy specialty meats for a special dinner, they also have everything that goes along with it. The quality of their meat is exceptional, as is the service. Very friendly, efficient and helpful, you are well taken care of, they really know their products. The prices justify the quality, very much worth the occasional splurge. We have enjoyed everything purchased from here, you really can't go wrong with any of their options. Highly recommended!

Meh. The prices are really high, like astronomical, and the quality doesn't match. First time last time.

I love this place. Have been coming here for so long; the food is amazing and the people are always kind. However today, June 20, 2024 at 11:13 am I came in to order a few sandwiches and brought friends to try as well. The guy with the shaved head, mustache and goatee (Caleb) taking our order was super aggressive and extremely rude to us. Wanted to start the morning off right and this completely ruined my mood for the day. Someone needs to give this guy a checkup on how to treat a customer. Just found out hes the new main manager and buddy is on a power trip forsure. Needs to go back to training classes.

Great meat market, deli and specialty grocery. Smells great when you walk in. The store is clean, well organized and stocked with a variety of salts, rubs, pastas, cheese, so much yumminess. We grabbed a pastrami sandwich and an Italian sandwich and picnicked on the beach. I got a bag of black truffled chips delicious. Chef kiss!!

Always fantastic Meat's! The selection is massive with no expense sparred. If you want great quality this is the place for you. They have also expanded to good beer and wine's as well. Staff is always friendly and helpful. Cheers