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The Meat Cellar - Steakhouse in Pomona, California

The Meat Cellar

4.3 (543 reviews)

160 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711

Restaurant
Bar
Butcher shop

About The Meat Cellar - steak house in Pomona, California

Rustic-industrial stop offering steaks, chops & veggies plus cocktails, beer, wine & to-go items.

Customer Review Summary

The Meat Cellar receives rave reviews for its perfectly cooked steak, delicious side dishes, and attentive service. The classic board is highly recommended for first-time visitors, offering a variety of meats and veggies. Many patrons praise the lively atmosphere and friendly staff, making it a great dining experience. Diners enjoyed excellent appetizers, along with a good selection of beer and wine. Overall, the restaurant is seen as a top choice for meat lovers, with high-quality cuts and reasonable prices. Guests are eager to return, expressing excitement to try other menu items such as cocktails and different dishes. Many consider it their new favorite restaurant, appreciating the exceptional food and service throughout.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Halal food
  • Hard liquor
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
5
366
4
84
3
39
2
21
1
33
Based on 543 reviews

Kaixin Li

1 month ago

This restaurant is absolutely amazing! The steak is perfectly cooked—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The side dishes are delicious and flavorful. The service is top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend!

Minh Thai

3 months ago

Came here for the first time, and we have probably the best meat ever! We ordered the classic board which I saw other reviewer recommended it. Awesome!!! The appetizers are great too. We ordered the octopus and oysters. Both were fantastic. The place is very lively! Friendly service! Highly recommended!

Alex H

5 months ago

We had (the classic board) that had a little bit of everything, and it gave us a chance to try the veggies, bone marrow and meats with their different sauces. I would absolutely recommend that dish if it's your first time here. I shared it with someone, and it was just perfect to fill us up. By the way, I had the cornbread, and it was worth every calorie lol. Our server was very nice and friendly. I didn't catch her name. I live 1 hour away but I would drive back just to eat again...maybe next time I can try their cocktails.

AB 2

7 months ago

Wow. Best dinner ever. Went on a Friday night at 6. Just started getting busy when we left. Busy, upbeat, casual vibe. Maybe a bit loud inside but that’s ok. Excellent beer and wine selection. Portion sizes were very good. Recommend the prawns for a starter. The beet salad was excellent. Steaks were delicious and worth every cent! Highly recommend. My new favorite restaurant in this area by far!

Rick Swade

4 months ago

Steak cooked to perfection. We had the filet mignon and braised beef and both were phenomenal with a beautiful sauce on the mashed potatoes. Excellent attentive staff and great atmosphere. Their Pinot noir could be a better selection but highly recommended overall.

Smart Piggy

3 months ago

Omg! The food was sooooooooo good!!! Service was excellent. Drinks were great. Everything about this place was wonderful!! Highly recommend!

Ilya Barkanov

1 month ago

I absolutely love meat cellar, having been coming here on the regular and the meat has always been fantastic. I personally get the prime tomahawk and it absolutely never fails. The farm this place buys their meat comes out like wagyu. I'm a huge connoisseur of red meat and this is way better then any flemmings or mastros ocean club, and there is no regulationa for clothing. Come in whatever you want, eat any kind of meat you want. They even have Japanese wagyu A5 sometimes and the prices are quite reasonable for the quality of the cuts.

Tyler Thunell

3 months ago

First things first, the food was absolutely unreal. I travel, I love food. Second things second… This was one of my favorite meals I have ever experienced. Dom, upon walking in, gave us the full run of show on offerings, we had a few table/vibe check from the owners who were lovely, out waitress was fantastic.. I didn’t touch the menu but asked Dom to order for me. Worth. Every. Penny. The bread, the Mac and cheese, the ausie waygu, the brussells, the tomahawk… simply amazing! Do not pass on the unreal experience. If they have the Hogsplitter cocktail… it will blow your mind. I didn’t know 11/10 existed. Kudos Market. Can’t wait to come back.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$100+