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The Butcher Chef, Toronto, ON

The Butcher Chef

4.8
4.8
411 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
Located at 8 Harbour Street, across from the Scotiabank Arena, The Butcher Chef sets the ultimate standard for a boutique fine dining steak house. This butchery-inspired restaurant offers the finest cuts of beef and freshest seafood with an extensive wine list.
Both à la carte and tasting menu options are available brought to your table by a highly knowledgeable and meticulous service team.

Luxurious brass accents and deep rich black walnut wood, with comfortable banquettes, marble surfaces and crystal chandeliers set the tone for a unique experience. The Butcher Chef is guaranteed to satisfy your finest senses.

Reservations are recommended and appropriate dress code is suggested.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (416) 223-2250
  • Website
    http://thebutcherchef.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Derek Von Raesfeld
  • Location
    8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Bay Street & Harbour Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 411 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Steakhouse

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Old Toronto

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

411 Reviews

  1. Omar

    Toronto

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steak experience I have had and believe me I have been to steak houses all over the world

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    By far, the best steakhouse in the country. Period. I brought my wife, 13 year old son, and 6 year old daughter to celebrate the beginning of the new school year. We spared no expensive. The bill came to over $1000 and it was worth every penny. The ambience was modern and inviting, and didn’t feel like a stuffy “old boys club”. My wife and I ordered a bottle of red wine. We ordered the Seared Foie Gras (yes, my kids have fancy taste) .. it was decadent with its crispy golden exterior and luxuriously creamy interior - it was an indulgent symphony of rich buttery flavours! 👌🏼 Me and my son ordered the 6oz A5 Japanese Miyazaki steak 🥩 medium rare - both were cooked to perfection! It melts in your mouth with its buttery richness and exquisite flavour. My wife and daughter shared the 8oz PEI Canadian Prime Tenderloin - perfectly cooked to medium rare and delivered a sublime blend of juiciness and flavour that they both loved. We also ordered Yukon Gold fries (with beef fat) and the Sautéed Mushroom - both offered the perfect pairing to go with our steak. Thank you for the complimentary Tuna Amuse-bounche. The staff was top notch, friendly, noted our sons allergies to treenuts and sesame and were very accommodating. We will definitely be coming back here again - the whole evening was a series of unforgettable culinary masterpieces - our compliments to the chef and staff!

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  3. Chris

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both the service and food were outstanding. The wine list is a bit pricey but the selection is good. Quiet and elegant. For me, the perfect spot, for both business dinners and private moments.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a nice place to come back to again. This is my second visit and I would say it was good but not as good as my first visit 2 years ago. Food was good atmosphere and environment was beautiful. The only disappointment was the blooming onion side. We had ordered the table side bread, foie gras, oysters, rabbit, ribeye, jap waygu, and blooming onion. Everything was cooked to our liking and was presented beautifully. The only dish that did not taste or feel that luxurious was the blooming onion side. They had exchanged our utensils with every new dish and had the water refilled consistently. Server was knowledgeable about the different meats. This was to celebrate an event and they did provide a small compliment dessert for this occasion. They also provided a compliment appetizer at the beginning of our meal before our apps.

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  5. Andre

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Apart from the difficulty in finding the restaurant, the food was excellent as was the service. A baby crying for close to an hour dampened our pleasure.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service are top notch for sure. I do think the ventilation system in the restaurant needs a fix up. The only downside of the dinner experience is that we can smell kitchen odour from our seat

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  7. Jordan

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, staff and environment as always. The staff is very attentive ensuring your experience is nothing but exemplary

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  8. markw

    Milan

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, strong service and great overall dining experience

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  9. JeffF

    New York City

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was outstanding. The food was excellent and our waitress was spectacular. The restaurant is run like a Swiss watch. Cocktails were terrific, especially the mocktails

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve lived in Toronto for 40 years and dined all over the planet. There are steak houses in every major city including Toronto who have essentially the same menu and your experience will be based on service and timing of the food. The Butcher Chef is not a steak house, it is a culinary experience that just happens to have great steak and 20 other taste sensations created by chef Derek. Along with Mike, the owner, the two have created the best restaurant in Toronto and it’s not even close. Please don’t be shy if you are not a streak lover, their sprout salad and Dover Sole are exquisite. My last supper would be the waygu tortilioni with truffles. Please try The Butcher Chef. If you want a great wine make sure you connect with Steve the sommelier.

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FAQs

The Butcher Chef offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 223-2250.

The Butcher Chef is rated 4.8 stars by 411 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Butcher Chef

8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bay Street & Harbour Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Derek Von Raesfeld
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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