8 Local Butcher Shops For Labor Day Grilling

SEATTLE, WA - With Labor Day weekend coming up, meat lovers are thinking about the sizzle and pop of burgers, steaks, pork chops and bratwurst. If your local grocery store isn't up to snuff, maybe it's time to check out a butcher shop. Here are some butcher shops from around the region that Yelp reviewers have rated highly.

1. Better Meat: Whether you want brisket or sirloin, many reviewers said they think this is the best butcher in Seattle. The Greenwood shop, which has a five-star rating, also earns marks for its low prices and knowledgeable staff. One reviewer said: "I will be coming back here often for all of my meaty needs."
2. Meat the Live Butcher: This White Center butcher earned an impressive five-star rating. Customers rave about their house made pork sausage, steaks and beef sticks. They also carry a wide range of seafood including fan-favorite bacon-wrapped prawns.
3. Cascioppo Bros Italian Meat Market: This Kirkland butcher has also earned a five-star rating for its high-quality bacon, chicken and pork sausage, smoked fish and much more for low prices. According to one reviewer: "Their hot Italian sausage is just like Grandma used to make from scratch."
4. Bob's Quality Meats: Located in Columbia City, Bob's Quality Meats does it all, from homemade beef jerky to jalapeño cheese sausages. This third-generation shop offers fresh meats from sustainable, grassy pastures and uses no hormones or antibiotics.
5. Golden Steer Choice Meats: Reviewers love this Bellevue shop's steaks, ribs and sausages. This old-fashioned, family-owned shop is open seven days a week. Here's what one reviewer has to say: "When you walk in the door it smells like heaven!"
6. Gizmo's Butcher Shop: This Woodinville shop carries locally raised, grass-fed beef. Reviewers said you can't beat Gizmo's rib-eye steaks.
7. Blue Max Meats: Yelp reviewers describe Blue Max's jerky as "incredible" and its pepperoni and poultry as "to die for." Located in Puyallup, this is a one-stop shop for all your meat needs.
8. Harbor Farms Meats and Seafood: If you're looking for baby back ribs, pork chops or bacon, then check out Harbor Farms. This Gig Harbor shop also carries oysters, fish and exotic meats. One reviewer said: "I will never buy meat at the supermarket again!"

Do you have a favorite meat shop that didn't make the list? Let us know in the comments.

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