Meat

Steakhouses & grills ·Edmonton ·$$ ·Closed
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About

Meat is a locally owned Texas-style smokehouse in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona, just off Whyte Ave.

Menu & prices

Why go

  • AAA Alberta beef brisket smoked with salt, pepper and ballpark mustard
  • An Ole Hickory smoker holding up to 700 pounds of meat

Opening hours

Today11:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday11:00 – 22:00
Tuesday11:00 – 22:00
Wednesday11:00 – 22:00
Thursday11:00 – 22:00
Friday11:00 – 23:00
Saturday11:00 – 23:00
Sunday11:00 – 22:00

Good to know

LunchDinnerBrunchFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeoutWheelchair Accessible

Dishes to try

  • Smoked beef brisket
  • House-smoked beef jerky packaged to take home
  • Pulled pork
  • Pork ribs
  • Smoked chicken
  • Fried chicken
  • Andouille sausage
  • Shredded brisket sandwich with crispy onions, pickles and horseradish aioli; sandwiches come with Cajun fries
  • Belgian waffles with crispy chicken thighs, rosemary maple syrup and whipped butter
  • Mixed greens with tomato, red onion, feta, apple, cucumber and dill honey mustard dressing
  • Chocolate pudding with graham crunch and toasted marshmallow fluff

Atmosphere

  • Communal tables and family-style plates make sharing food part of the experience.

Good for

  • Families Child-friendly choices and highchairs are available; there is no dedicated kids’ menu.

Dietary options

  • Vegetarian Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, and some dishes can be modified.

Shorts

History

Childhood friends Saylish Haas, Michael Rebalkin and Nathan McLaughlin also owned The Next Act. Finding a space next door and travelling to Texas to learn barbecue techniques inspired Meat. Its opening slogan was “EAT MEAT HERE!”

  1. 2014Meat began serving Texas-style barbecue in Edmonton.
  2. 2016Aron Pakan became head chef after advancing from cook to sous chef. He studied at NAIT and worked in Vancouver and Australia, including in high-end steakhouses.
  3. 2016Meat appeared on the television show You Gotta Eat Here!.
  4. 2019Andy Heroux became a part-owner. Before joining Meat, he spent ten years with the Earls group and helped open restaurants across Canada and the U.S.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible seating Step-free entrance, lift, toilet and parking access are unconfirmed.

Sources: MEAT Edmonton | Brisket, Bourbon, Beer. · MEAT Edmonton | BBQ Menu — MEAT · MEAT Edmonton | Brisket, Bourbon, and Beer — ME… · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
8216 104 St NW, Edmonton

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

What are the opening hours?

Sunday to Thursday, 11:00–22:00; Friday and Saturday, 11:00–23:00.

Can I get takeout?

Yes. Takeout and table service are available.

What comes with a sandwich?

Sandwiches come with Cajun fries.

Can I order a gluten-free sandwich bun?

A gluten-free bun is available for an extra charge.

How can I contact Meat?

Call +1 587-520-6338.

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