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The Butcher Chef, Toronto, ON

The Butcher Chef

4.7
4.7
476 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Location
    8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1
  • Phone number
    (416) 223-2250
  • Price
    CAN$51 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Derek Von Raesfeld

Menu

Salads/Appetizers

  • Pea & Fennel

    Pea & Radish Shoots, Pickled Beets, Fennel, Sesame, Ginger, Miso, Crisp Quinoa, Sweet Chilli

    • Caesar

      Romaine, Classic Dressing, Parmigiano, Crouton, Quail Egg, White Anchovy, Bacon

      • The White

        Endive, Cauliflower, Apple, Marcona Almond, Shallot, Ice Wine Dressing

        • The Conte

          Arugula, Celeriac, Pear, Sunchokes, Parmigiano Shavings, Lemon, Canadian Olive Oil, Fresh Truffle

          • Crab & Beef

            Dry Aged Carpaccio, Spiced King Crab, Puffed Rice, Sesame Aioli, Chilli, Scallion, Herbs

            • Butcher Charcuterie

              Cured In House Meats, House Preserves, Toast Points, Cheese

              • Wagyu Tartare

                Australian Wagyu Beef, Parmigiano, Frozen Lemon, Olive Oil, Fresh Truffle

                • Seared Foie Gras

                  5oz Quebec Foie Gras, Spiced Paris Breast, Roasted Calvados Apple

                  • Caviar & Tartare

                    Spiced Prime Tenderloin, Puffed Tendon, Sturgeon Caviar

                    • French-ish Onion Soup

                      Beef Broth, Gruyère Cheese Fondue, Brioche, Foie Gras, Pearl Onion, Truffle

                      Last updated: February 3, 2025

                      What 476 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

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                      • Toronto / Ontario

                        Steakhouse

                      • Old Toronto

                        Best Food

                      • Old Toronto

                        Best Service

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      The Butcher Chef is a top-tier dining destination in Toronto, celebrated for its "culinary excellence" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "outstanding food," particularly the expertly prepared steaks and creative sides. The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," perfect for special occasions. While pricey, the experience is "worth every penny."

                      476 Reviews

                      1. Hoyoung

                        Toronto1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 2 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Had a fantastic experience trying out their dry aged ribeye. Service was amazing and the restaurant was very clean and exceptional. All staff members were well-mannered and professional.

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                      2. mike VIP

                        Toronto3 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        A lovely experience with exceptional service! Amazing flair to all dishes with attention to every detail.

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                      3. OpenTable Diner

                        Toronto1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 27, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Great experience. Our server Robert was extremely knowledgeable and provided the best recommendation for our first experience at The Butcher Chef.

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                      4. Gaayathiri

                        Toronto1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 25, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        One of my favourite experiences at a restaurant. The server was amazing who always explained what we ate. We had the 24oz Dry Aged Ribeye Steak that was perfectly cooked.

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                      5. Janet VIP

                        Montreal5 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 22, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Our visit to The Butcher Chef was for a birthday celebration. It has a cozy atmosphere and the service (Mike and others) was excellent. We shared a variety of dishes. Of highlight was the Green and Herbs salad, Tuna and A5 poke, Steak Tartar, Black Cod, Truffle Raviolini, Wagyu Short Rib and Alberta Ribeye. We shared 3 side dishes (potato and leek, caviar blooming onion and golden fries - servings large enough to share between 4 or more). We definitely ordered too much food for 4 people! For dessert, the birthday boy was treated to a macaron and chocolate with happy birthday sign on plate. The rest of the party was also treated to a macaron and chocolate. Very nice touch and so yummy. We had a few cocktails and mocktails and all delicious. The price tag is on the high side, but definitely worth it for a special occasion. We will be back!

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                      6. David

                        Toronto2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 21, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Perfect experience! Consistent in experience with excellent food.

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                      7. Natalie

                        Toronto2 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 16, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Amazing food and A+ service. Very impressed with the variety and quality of meats.

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                      8. Stella

                        Toronto3 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 14, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        My favorite fancy restaurant. Quality of their material is superior. we have tried almost all famous restaurants in trt，but they are the only one that can perfectly cook a medium rare ribeye.they send appetizer and dessert as gift everytime，and the innovation is amazing. also service is fantastic.

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                      9. OpenTable Diner

                        Toronto1 review

                        4.0

                        Dined on February 9, 2025

                        1. Overall 4
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 3
                        Food was spectacular, albeit a bit pricey. The true standout was our server Timothy he was fantastic. We were seated in the "converted" patio area so the temperature was a bit all over the place either too hot or too cold and the patio style table took away from the luxury feeling the food and service deserved. Overall a wonderful experience. Oh and the entry is weirdly squished so arrival is sort of awkward.

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                      10. Kohji VIP

                        Montreal1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on February 2, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Best restaurant in the city and probably the best steak I’ve had anywhere

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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 476 OpenTable diners.

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

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                      2 people
                      7:00 PM
                      Booked 9 times today
                      Google Map for The Butcher Chef

                      8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

                      Dining areas

                      Additional information

                      • Phone number
                        (416) 223-2250
                      • Price
                        CAN$51 and over
                      • Cuisines
                        Steakhouse, Seafood
                      • Hours of operation
                        Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
                      • Dress code
                        Business Casual
                      • Parking details
                        Street Parking
                      • Payment options
                        AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                      • Executive chef
                        Chef Derek Von Raesfeld
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