mEAT

They know how to cook meat. Perfect name! I cant wait to go back.

Far from even calling it fair!
Food is very bland!
Not to mention overpriced for what you get!
Waste of time and money…
Will have to go to a burger place next time.

Me n bae came here for NYE dinner. Atmosphere was very chill. No loud music, wait staff dress very chíc. The portions were small but satifying. The andoullie sausage was great wit whole grain mustard. The jumbo shrimp were huge! Everything came out at the same time, but it took a while. Dont come super hungry because you’ll end up tryin to eat ur napkin. Wait time aside, good eats!

service — 2
food — 3
drinks– 5
its ok, one time place… but our server was TERRIBLE

We really, really love mEAT. But, it’s is way too pricey. We love the ambiance and the outdoor seating during the summer. Sitting at the bar is our location of choice. We had really great service, and everyone was really attentive and nice.
Last time we went, they were out of the garnish for the drink I wanted, unfortunately, and the garnish makes up the whole of the drink in this case (szcecuan (sp?) button cocktail).
Last night we just went for appetizers, so we got two drinks and the jalapeño gnocchi, which was out of this world. We tried a multitude of skewers last time we went, and no complaints at all.
Overall, we love this place and the food is top notch, but you have to save your pennies and go for a special occasion for sure.

The concept is good, the service could have been better. Extremely unhappy with the amount of food provided. I went with a party of seven… literally everyone was only able to get a few pieces off the screwer even though multiple screens were purchased. Bill came out to be around $ 400. We all left the restaurant pissed and found another restaurant to have an actual dinner. For the amount of money we paid, this place wouldn’t even satisfy as an appetizer location. Do not waste your money people, you will be disappointed beyond belief!!!

Over priced and terrible customer service.
I went here with some friends on Saturday night who are currently doing the paleo diet. We thought it’d be great since they had more options. First problem came when the menus had no sides listed as paleo. The waiter was helpful when explaining what was and wasn’t but the options were a little too limited. I ordered one beef skewer and the stuffed mushrooms. The meat came out warm and with not much flavor. Disappointing for $ 17.
The main problem came at the end of the evening when I presented my Groupon I had bought. They took it back on my phone and took off $ 50 from the bill. However, Groupon had made a text mistake since it should have been for $ 25. Now here is where I am upset, I in no way needed all $ 50 off. What I am upset about is that they brought the check out said they had taken 50 off, which I said wow to and then left. Then they come back in a frenzy and ripped the check off the table saying there is a huge mistake and that it’s only $ 25. It was completely embarrassing and totally unprofessional. They should have checked before placing the check at my table. They made me and my friends feel like we had done something wrong. It was just bad business. Because of this, I won’t be back. The food was okay, but NEVER should you make a customer embarrassed or feel ostracized. I guess they really needed that $ 20.

mEat Restaurant is on my must list for celebrations. The food is superb and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. This is the second year I wanted to come here for my birthday, but I also stop by here regularly because of the ambiance. I had my heart set in the lobster skewers, but they had changed the menu and replaced it with jumbo shrimp. We mentioned it to the staff and they went of of their way to make sure we got lobster that night. What great customer service. Thank you. I also love the beef tenderloin, bacon rapped chicken and bacon rapped dates. Don’t get me started on the drinks, they have a nice list of specialities.

Ew! How does this place have 4 stars? Maybe the food My friend ordered for me (I was running late? Was all run, but everything just tasted sour. I wouldn’t return. The service was ok, but the food…

We had the bacon wrapped chicken, beef tenderloin, and shrimp skewers. They were all great. The mashed potato side was a little bland.
I’ve ready many reviews saying everything is overpriced but I wouldn’t agree. Spent about $ 110 with tip for 2 people — we’d spend that at any other place.
I would have rated them a 4.5 if the drinks were good. They’ve done a little twist on their cocktails and we didn’t think either that we ordered were any good — actually, both pretty bad. This easily dropped them down to 3 stars.
I’d go back again but would probably stop at Drew’s down the street for drinks, them migrate to mEAT for dinner (alcohol free), and then move elsewhere for more drinks. Its all about managing expectations and those drinks do not do the food justice. (For reference, we ordered the ‘magic margarita’ which was a poorly thought out pomegranate margarita and then a ‘foam manhattan’.

Went to mEAT last night before going out for drinks. We arrived around 5:30pm and the place was empty. They had outdoor seating with swings which were sort of cute, but the indoor seating was just as nice. Indoor is a little darker, and the bartender was super friendly and helpful.
We grabbed a couple of cocktails to start and man were they strong. I did try to get the caipirinha, but for some reason they were out. Afterwards, we got a flat bread which was delicious. 1 flatbread is probably enough for two people and if you don’t get any sides, the carbs are nice to balance out the delicious skewers.
We had the sirloin, bacon wrapped dated, and mahi mahi. The beef was a tiny bit dry, but the sauces worked to even it out. My favorite was the dates, because well bacon. I would suggest two skewers per person if you don’t get a side, but the sides are big and shareable.
It takes about 30 minutes for the food to be ready so use that to set your pace. I recommend dropping by after work to recharge before hitting the bars.

Love love love this place! This was a fun place in Boystown. There are swings you can sit at outside. We ordered the cucumber cups, bacon wrapped chicken, beef tenderloin tips and the quinoa casserole. The cucumber cups were refreshing and delicious (with olives and other components). The quinoa casserole was also very flavorful and was topped with delicious cheese. Such a great way to have quinoa! I usually always think it’s bland but they flavored it up very nicely. Finally, the two meats we chose (the chicken and beef tips) were so flavorful and moist. This is a perfect amount for two people.
We ordered the Vieux Carre cocktails which is a bourbon maple cocktail with a maple ice cube. When the ice cube melted, it perfectly sweetened the cocktail and it was amazing. By far one of the best cocktails I had. Try it! Awesome service as well.

Man, this place was a disappointment from start to finish.
A friend and I dropped in on Labor Day at about 8:00 for dinner. We were intrigued by the swings and were super hungry. We were able to sit down quickly, but waited for a long time before we were greeted or got waters. Then we waited a long time before we could order. Then we waited a long time for our food. The restaurant was not busy, though it was likely understaffed. Our server was nice, but we felt like we never saw him and there weren’t many places for him to go. There were at least two servers working and the restaurant is small enough that they should not have been weeded. Clearly something went wrong at some point.
The food was okay for the most part but is WAY overpriced. Like 1.5 times the amount it should cost. Seriously, $ 20 for four grilled shrimp with drawn butter? $ 15 for a flatbread? $ 8.00 for «creamed corn» that was clearly frozen corn dumped in tasteless and heavy cream sauce? (No excuse for that shit during corn season and with so many other places offering amazing elotes). Most dishes were underseasoned and there were no salt or pepper shakers to be found. And after all that — a meal for two people who each had two drinks came out to well over $ 100 even without tip.
If you really want to sit on the swings, grab a drink. But save your time and money and eat somewhere else.

The only reason this is not 5 stars is because without the groupon it’s pricey. With the groupon this is a steal you have to go to!
Pros:
1) GET THE SHRIMP– honestly they’re basically mini-​lobster tails.
2) GET THE BACON WRAPPED DATES– Okay I will admit these are so sweet they could almost be dessert, but still they are scrumptious and worth it.
3) Great cocktails: my fav was the sangria, but the magic margarita and the cinnamon one were good too.
4) eat outside if possible, the ambiance outside is nicer and more relaxed
Cons:
1) Ambiance of restaurant is dark on the inside
2) Pricey without the groupon
Overall, will definitely be back if I can snag another groupon deal. Service was also good.

We came to mEAT because the restaurant we were planning to go was full. We picked this place because their swing outdoor seats. The food was beyond expectation!!! We ordered stuffed mushroom, pistachio crust lamb chunk, lobster tails and sausages. The lamb was awesome. The medium raw lamb was really tender! The pistachio crust definitely added a nutty taste to the lamb! They are so awesome! We enjoyed eating while swinging!
The server is pretty friendly too!
Will come back again to try their brunch!

This place is WAY overpriced for the neighborhood and for what you get. I got the tenderloin, and while it was tender, and a loin cut, $ 17 for about 4 ounces of meat?!? REALLY??? Everything is a la carte. The mushrooms were decent, but weirdly, a huge family sized portion. I then re-​read the menu, and the «hearty» sides are family style.
I had a glass of wine ($ 11), the aforementioned 4 ounces of meat, and more mushrooms than I really wanted or could eat, and it was $ 36.00 before tax.
My suggestion to the owner? Reduce your side portions and increase the portion of the main entrée-​the meat. Either that, or rename your restaurant, «sHROOMS»…

Rarely does a restaurant exceed expectations like mEAT did for me tonight. And we actually came in with already high expectations with all of the positive reviews. mEAT lived up to their reviews and then-​some.
As I mentioned before, I really wanted to try mEAT due to the reviews but also because it’s three blocks from where I live, making it quite a convenient restaurant. We walk and were immediately seated at a nice table by the kitchen. I noticed they had some outdoor seating (in the form of swings) which I will surely take advantage of on a return visit when the weather is a tad more agreeable.
First and foremost, the ambiance was pleasant, the restaurant was clean and stylish, and our waiter oozed charisma. He was extremely friendly, funny, and made great recommendations for drinks, appetizers, entrees and sides. He took care great of our table making sure we never went too long without a refill. Personally I always really enjoy when a waiter is able to read a table and able to respond accordingly. Our waiter, Mak, definitely deserves special consideration for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Now to the really good part — the food. We started with a magic margarita and la Paloma — two speciality drinks. We moved to our appetizer — the crab Rangoon flatbread. Words cannot possibly express how good this was. I was blown away. The sauce was the same filling for the crab Rangoon, and it was sprinkled with crab pieces on top of the cheese. It was made fresh and absolutely delicious. It was well worth waiting an extra few minutes for the food to arrive fresh.
Our entrees and side were next. The side was Brussel sprouts with bacon and seasoning. Now I’m not usually a big fan of Brussel sprouts but these were an exception. Flavored very well and of course– bacon makes everything taste better. Next up was the Cajun andouille sausage. It was hung from a skewer at our table. Very good! And my favorite dish was the pistachio crusted lamb — also hung from a skewer. This was absolutely amazing. The crust gave it a crunch and a flavor I’ve never had with lamb before. I’m honestly happy the dishes ran out because I would have eaten myself into absolute oblivion.
All in all this was an excellent experience and I will be making a return trip in the future. Some people might think it’s a little pricey but hey — you definitely are getting what you pay for!

If you love sharing your meal and offering bites, then you can’t beat mEAT. Your proteins come out speared on skewers and hung for you to slide ‘em off and dip ‘em into their accompanied sauces. In addition, the sides are served family-​style, giving you more reason to invite all of your carnivorous friends.
With a party of six we ordered skewers of bacon-​wrapped dates, lemon chicken, beef tenderloin tips, cajun andouille sausage, meatballs, and seared scallops as well as brussels sprouts, quinoa salad, and fondue mac and cheese. All of of the meats were cooked properly and tender as can be. Each skewer was brought out when ready to serve, so they were sizzling hot and fresh. The sides were all inviting and appetizing, but I savored the skewers more. Still, if you want to keep the meat-​theme running through your whole dinner, then I would elect the brussels sprouts as your best pick. We ended the night with a group-​friendly fondue (thanks, Stu!) and more skewers to dip fruits, marshmallows, brownies, pound cake, walnuts, pretzels, and cheesecake bites into the vat of chocolate. All in all, mEAT is a solid spot for divvying up and chowing down.

We love meat and mEAT!
A few differences from the location in Streeterville:
— I had to ask for the kale chips… and they were really bland and were in dire need of salt (and I NEVER say that or add salt to anything).
— this mEAT does not do the buy-​2-​skewers-​get-​1-​side free deal. :o (
— interior needs more lighting. We had a window table on the MInibar side (we wonder if at late hours on the weekend, this side of mEAT shuts down and turns into Minibar), and it was really dim.
Table tops for 2 are way too small. On this visit, I ordered the hot bacon (has giardiniera, so there was a definite kick!) flatbread, and the tops are so small, ¹⁄₃ of the wooden board was hanging off the table. I also noticed that we were charged for each refill of pop ($ 2), without being informed. Ugh! Each serving is in a tall, skinny glass full of ice, so it’s literally like 3 sips. Double ugh!
Waiter wrote «Thank you! Enjoy your movie!» on the receipt. Cute! Attentive service too. K wanted to know where the mustard (served with the andouille sausage skewer) was from, and the waiter hunted down the vendor and wrote it down on a piece of paper for him.

Life doesn’t get much better than spending your day swinging but swinging with a Magic Margarita in hand is the perfect mix between being a child and an adult!
mEAT’s sidewalk patio with its plank swing seats is what drew me to mEAT and what would get me to come back.
The Magic Margarita ($ 11) was recommended by our server, it was strong and good. It is served over a large cube of pomegranate ice which is cool!
We started with the stuffed mushrooms at $ 8, they were packed with breadcrumbs and flavor, thanks to salt. I would recommend them.
We got a side of the fondue Mac and Cheese at $ 9 and we were a bit disappointed. Though it contains apple-​wood smoked bacon, green peas, garlic, bay leaves, white pepper, sharp Vermont cheddar & Gouda, white wine and sun-​dried tomatoes the flavor just didn’t wow me.
We tried two skewers, both were good but not great and a bit pricey for what you got.
— Bacon wrapped Chicken at $ 13 was a bit of a disappointment, the cream cheese was barely distinguishable by the pallet and understandable the bacon was half uncooked as it was cooked next to the other bite.
–Pistachio crusted pork at $ 14 looked cool but had not real distinguishable flavor other than the oyster plum sauce it was served with.
We had great service and all the alfresco décor was spot on. I will definitely be back for another margarita and maybe a flat-​bread on the sidewalk patio!