James Brothers Meat Co — Local services in Melbourne

New owner taking the wrong path of what was once the best butcher West side of the city. Was sold a rump and told it was porterhouse, I had my suspicions on the cut being a high marble score $199kg want to make sure i'm getting what I want. I did not say anything at the time however upon arriving home and confirming my suspicions. It's quite disappointing.

I'm not sure which is worse, the fact the butcher didn't know porterhouse from rump or the fact it was a blatant lie when I asked if it was Rump and told it was porterhouse.

I had a lot of respect for the old owners however this butcher is now going in the wrong direction. time to find some where new.

Also : The website no longer reflects...

It was 9:30am on a Saturday that I decided to try and do a last min spit.

I rang the shop and asked if they had any spit meat and if it was possible for today. He asked how much I was after and I said 3.5kg chicken and 3.5kg of lamb.

The butcher said, yeah mate I can help you out. Give me an hr to prepair it for you.

Not only was I very greatful but also very happy with the quality, the marinade was perfect not too salty but not plain it was perfection.

I've done alot of spits and got meat from alot of butchers but this place was bang on. All the meat was consistent no small bits every peice was the same size....

I started buying from Jame Bros with the first lockdown as I was isolating and unable to get to my butcher - and I think I will continue to use them even when all this is over. The meat is fantastic quality. Their marinades are also great, as are their sausages. Service and delivery is very efficient. My only wish is that they stocked bone-in thighs (chicken chops) as, since my daughter has gone vego, these make a nice little roast for me (a Maryland is just a bit too big). Can really recommend...