The legend of Beef Stu

Every town needs a guy.

Tampa Bay's guy is Stu. This is the operation — no secrets, except the password.

Beef Stu, founder of Beef Bootlegger
Your secret source

A meat guy, not a meat company.

Beef Bootlegger is Stu Hartley. He sources the finest cuts from 7 local and regional farms, custom-tailors every cut to your preference, and delivers discreetly to your door — the kind of service that ended when supermarkets showed up.

Customers tell the same story over and over in his 122+ five-star reviews: Stu calls to check the order. Stu substitutes generously when something's out. Stu delivers the next day and slips a gift in the box. The relationship is the product — the beef just happens to be exceptional too.

We're passionate about uniting meat lovers and creating unforgettable dining experiences. Exceptional beef, shared in good company — that's the whole philosophy.

What we stand on

Quality, convenience, mouth-watering goodness.

Quality
Taste
Consistency
Convenience
Community
Experiences
Black Angus cattle on Florida pasture
The sources

7 farms. Zero mystery meat.

Local and regional farms supply everything behind the counter. The grass-fed line is Fresh-from-Florida, grass-fed and grass-finished — never given antibiotics or growth hormones.

Hosting something? The same counter caters corporate dinners and events across Tampa Bay — steaks that become conversation starters.

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