Meet the Meat

Astoria has no shortage of steakhouses, but few manage to balance a butcher-shop ethos with a full-service bar. Meet the Meat does exactly that, offering a menu built around dry-aged cuts and house-ground burgers. Around the corner from the Ditmars strip, it occupies a storefront at 23-92 21st St, Astoria, NY 11105, where the neighborhood’s mix of longtime residents and weekend crowds keeps the sidewalk lively.

Dinner is the main event here, though solo diners are a common sight at the counter. The wine list leans toward bold reds, while the cocktail program runs from classics to seasonal twists. Coffee and dessert round out the experience, and the bar stays open late enough for a nightcap. Beer and sports are also part of the equation, with screens tuned to whatever game is drawing the loudest cheers.

If the address isn’t already in your phone, directions are a quick tap away: map. To claim a table or ask about the evening’s specials, call (917) 832-7984. The place fills up fast, so it’s best not to wait until you’re already hungry.