From summer bbqs to special at-home dinners, finding quality cuts of steak, chicken and more are crucial for an excellent at-home dinner. In Los Angeles, you'll find plenty of great spots, but we suggest looking to one of the below seven butchers for all your butchery needs.
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2453 Santa Monica Blvd 90404 / Website
With over 20 years of experience as a chef, Eddy Shin opened A Cut Above in Santa Monica to provide customers with the best quality meats around. Specializing in dry-aging, A Cut Above offers a wide variety of beef and beyond. This butcher shop also has an extensive selection of creative sandwich combinations, burgers, wings and more.
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6333 W. 3rd St., Stall 514 90036 / Website
Located in the farmers market next to The Grove, Marconda’s Meats has been satisfying customers since 1941 with their pristine meats and warm environment. This family-run butcher shop has three generations behind the counter willing to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Priding themselves on not using hormones, steroids or antibiotics, Maconda’s provides organic, grass fed meats in addition to artisan cheeses and butter.
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McCall’s Meat & Fish truly does it all with their premium meats, fresh and natural fish, a wide selection of farmers market produce, pastries, gourmet cheeses and more. Dedicated to providing their customers with the absolute best, McCall’s refrains from using hormones or antibiotics when it comes to their meat and fish. The two McCall’s locations in Los Feliz and Santa Monica serve grab-and-go that are to die for. Check out the Los Feliz location for their current Peach & Prosciutto sandwich made with peach, prosciutto, Italian mozzarella, arugula, pickled onion and balsamic on ciabatta.
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6333 W 3rd St 90036 / Website
With specialty meats like alligator, buffalo, elk, venison and wild boar, Huntington Meats goes above and beyond to ensure their customers get everything they want. They also release a new recipe every week to show you exactly what to do with your purchase.
See also: 8 Of The Best BBQ Spots In L.A.
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6600 Sunset Blvd 90028/ Website
Entrust chef Curtis Stone with all your fine meat needs. More than a restaurant, Gwen allows its guests to take home the best-tasting meats available. Working directly with ranchers and purveyors to source animals, they are all about traditional butchery practices and using hormone-free, ethically-raised product.
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2322 Westwood Blvd 90064/ Website
This community-minded butcher shop brings to Los Angeles top-quality kosher meats that are clean, trimmed and ready for all shoppers. Offering custom cuts and grab-and-go foods, the Rabbi’s Daughter is ready for any needs.
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1715 E Washington Blvd 91104/ Website
This family-owned establishment has brought to Pasadena a wide selection of high-grade meats marinated with fresh ingredients for over twenty years. Whether you’re looking for quality meat cuts or foodstuffs to round out a weekend bbq, Garni Meat Market has it all.
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