If you are looking for the butcher shop that locals swear by in Fort Lauderdale, look no further than Smitty’s Meatmarket. Today I’ll share with you why this is my go-to source for high-quality meats, sausage, pork chops, beef jerky, provisions, and more.
The Best Butcher Shop in Fort Lauderdale?
For me, there is no better place than Smitty’s Old Fashioned Meat Market! Sure, you have a lot of options to buy steaks and more in town, but once you walk into the small shop located just off US-1 in the Coral Ridge neighborhood, you’ll see why the Smitty’s Meat Market reviews are off the charts and why customers love coming regularly and being called upon by their first name when they purchase quality meats at this meat market.
You’ll immediately notice the saw dust on the floors, the quality wine selection, cheeses, exotic meats in the freezer, and wide variety of high end pasta noodles and sauces on display.
As you span the meat counter, you’ll see pork chops, some stuffed with stuffing, others in mammoth portions and sometimes, even seasoned. Exotic meats like wild hog, bacon, deer, duck, cornish hen, smokehouse varieties, and many different types of meat such as wagyu.
Service is what separates Smitty’s from every other butcher shop in town. The signage should give you a hint of the local vibe that makes the friendly staff so memorable.
Weekends tend to be busier, so get a number and be ready when your number is called. It’s not uncommon to find people renting boats in Fort Lauderdale loading up on meat and chicken to cook on their yachts.
To Smittys meat market, that’s business as usual. The store has fair to high prices, but that’s in line with any butcher shop offering fresh, quality meats.
I’ve had some amazing steaks that I purchased here. I recommend the New York strip as it’s always in stock. Some stock on exotic cuts can be limited, so try to visit during the week versus the weekends as they will carry more.
I’ve been around the world, and grew up in Minnesota and shopped at Von Hansen’s meats. To me, this is the same service vibe I get, but while Von’s has many locations, this is the one and only Smitty’s meatmarket.
What Quality Meats Can You Purchase at Smittys Meat market?
In this store, there isn’t much they don’t offer. I like to save my days here for items we can’t get elsewhere, like the stuffed pork chop, fresh mozzarella, smokehouse flavors, and different types of exotics like ground elk, venison, and more.
You can also order boars head sandwiches here, fresh made and ready to devour.
All the meat is weighed and you pay per pound. Same goes for roasts, sausage, and other items.
As mentioned, they have a wide variety of wine, freshly made pasta salads and charcuterie items, as well as pasta noodles and sauce.
There is also a small beverage cooler with soda, fruit drinks, and other on the go beverages.
Summary
I’m a huge fan of this meat market. While it’s not the closest one to me, it’s one worth the drive. You’ll get top quality service, the finest meats, and once cooked, you’ll taste a difference. The friendly staff is a huge bonus and everyone is treated like family here. If you are having a cookout in Fort Lauderdale, look no further than this classic establishment.
About Tim Schmidt
Tim Schmidt is a 20+ year Entrepreneur and Digital Marketer. A Fort Lauderdale-based "Digital Nomad," he enjoys traveling as much as possible with family and friends. AllWorld is his escape to document all of his adventures, including being a hardcore "foodie." He has property in Costa Rica and visits several times each year and is happy to offer his expert advice for planning your trip.
