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The Butcher Chef, Toronto, ON

The Butcher Chef

4.7
4.7
452 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
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.

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
  • Neighborhood
    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 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Steakhouse

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Best Ambiance

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher Chef offers an exquisite dining experience, earning praise for its "incredible" food and "impeccable" service. The menu showcases culinary artistry with steaks cooked to "perfection" and a delightful selection of sides. While the ambiance is "charming," some guests find prices steep. A must-visit for special occasions.

452 Reviews

  1. Christina

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been coming to the Butcher Chef for years and it’s one of my favourite restaurants to dine at. The service and food quality is truly unmatched and it has the best ambience. I highly recommend for anyone who has never been - you won’t be disappointed! Thank you to the wonderful staff there!

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  2. Christian

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal you may have. Everything is perfect always. The potatoes and leeks are an epic spin on basic au gratin potatoes. Darcy was fabulous.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Seated in an aisle directly off of the front door. The seat was very cold because of the door always opening and closing. Asked to move and after a couple no’s they did accommodate and I am grateful for that. There was a couple seated at that spot after me, and they had their coats on. Recommend explicitly requesting to not have the seat right by the door.

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  4. Neb

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    exceptional food and excellent service, overpriced especially wines difficult to spot from the street tight seating at the bar - but enjoyable 100%

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent cooked to perfection, service was great. We always go for special events and celebrations. As any great restaurant with great seafood and steak as well as other dishes. Go there and keep in mind that everything will be great no matter what you choose and you will have to pay accordingly. By the way, their mixed drinks are delicious. Unique experience.

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  6. AsharG

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service

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  7. Cody

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Made us wait 30+ mins at the door past our reservation time, didn’t seat us at the bar or take our jackets in the mean time. Said they were sorry and would compensate something - they didn’t. Was my friends birthday, in which his wife dropped off a cake and spoke to management about it being a surprise earlier in the evening and the associated fees that come with bringing a cake. She acknowledged, paid it and moved along. After our appetizers and before the main our server then told our entire table that the cake delivered earlier has a per person cutting fee and asked if it was someone’s birthday. For the price point they are at, those errors aren’t acceptable.

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  8. Justin

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in Toronto by far. Incredible service, top shelf food, and a unique menu that is executed perfectly.

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  9. Lisa

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food incredible, loved it and want more. Service very attentive, almost too attentive. For example, DO NOT REMOVE PATRONS PLATE WHEN PATRON STILL CHEWING LAST BITE!! This was followed up by delicious desert - still chewing when plate removed and seconds later bill and payment machine brought to table! Left a very bad impression which is too bad because up to that point it had been a wonderful night. Tell this waiter to slow down!!! Meal for 2 cost over $650 with only 2 drinks. Get ready to pay big bucks.

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  10. JAMES

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was exquisite. I will definitely visit again.

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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 4.7 stars by 452 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 PM
Booked 8 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
  • Neighborhood
    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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