The Butcher Chef

Name: The Butcher Chef
Address: 8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 3B1
Telephone: (416) 223-2250
Price range: CAN$51 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

452 Reviews

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 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
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

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 Ambience
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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://thebutcherchef.com/
Phone number
(416) 223-2250

The Butcher Chef

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Butcher Chef offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Butcher Chef restaurant rated?

Is The Butcher Chef currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information