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Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego, San Diego, CA

Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

4.4
4.4
2610 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, The Butcher Shop features only the finest quality mid-Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, the ambiance is sexy, warm and intimate, with rich dark wood paneling, comfortable leather booths, gleaming brass and beautifully etched-glass panels.

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of USDA Choice & Prime Midwestern steaks and chops, including our signature Prime Rib, slow-roasted to perfection to preserve its tender juiciness. All our steaks are expertly grilled over oak wood, imparting a delightful charred exterior and a hint of smoky richness. In addition to our stellar steaks, we offer a diverse selection that includes salmon, chicken, lamb, and pasta dishes, ensuring there's something to delight every palate.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (858) 565-2272
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Gist
  • Catering
    Private Dining options available for groups of 25 to 130. Please call 858-565-2272 for details. butchershopsd@sbcglobal.net
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private banquet rooms- our Board Room, which seats 25-40 people, and our Windsor Room, which seats 50-130 people. We also offer semi-private intimate surroundings for any occasion. Please call 858-565-2272 for details. butchershopsd@sbcglobal.net

What 2,610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

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Butcher Shop Steakhouse in San Diego offers a nostalgic dining experience with "excellent food" and "superb service." Highlights include "perfectly cooked" steaks, delicious sides, and a cozy ambiance marked by retro decor. While some find the service inconsistent, the overall dining experience remains memorable with its "classic dinner house" charm and "professional" staff.

2,610 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was very slow for our party of 7. We order 4 onion soup and all were cold. The soup and salad were served the same time with the entrees. No one care to ask or to check if we needed anything. 2 steaks entrees were on the medium rare vs medium and one is medium well. One steak was taken back to be cook on the grill and came back still rare. The quality of food and service is not the same. Most likely will not come back and will not recommended to our friends.

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  2. Charles

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t beat the prime rib sandwich with duck fat fries! Unless you’re really hungry, it’s two meals easy.

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  3. WillnAli

    VIP

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Butcher Shop gives a great feeling of eating in an old school steakhouse. Jaquelyn was our servicer, she was excellent, very attentive and had wonderful recommendations. My filet was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The sides, salad, garlic bread and dessert were exquisite. All in all we were both extremely impressed after leaving our dinner.
    Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San DiegoResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the classic steakhouse ambiance and that Jaquelyn provided excellent service with great recommendations. It’s great to know your filet was cooked to perfection and that you loved the sides, salad, garlic bread, and dessert. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic meal!

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  4. Paul

    VIP

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Jay

    VIP

    San Diego

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reminds me of the older days going to a 5 star restaurant. Awesome food and service!

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  6. John

    VIP

    San Diego

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was very good. Our waitress was very helpful with menu choices.

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  7. Erin

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, lamb chops delicious and everything else ordered by our group if 4 was very tasty. However, when paying fine dining prices, the quality of the service should compliment the food. Our server was immature and not polished. Our apps came out before our cocktails and the bar ran out of martini glasses. No one cleared our dinner plates or remaining appetizer and salad plates even after we we brought to go boxes. I had to request our table be cleared. The server was going to offer dessert while our table was a mess. We ordered the bread pudding and it was cold but ate because the server didn't come back to ask how it was. They make their female servers wear tiny buttcheek skirts and push up tops which in my opinion is not a worthy distraction from unprofessional, lack luster service for the price of the menu.

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  8. Rich

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The prime rib was overrated and too tough for my liking. They charge too much for average prime rib. The service was excellent though.

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  9. Angelica

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The best lobster bisque I’ve ever had. The waitress could’ve been more attentive did not ask if we wanted a second round of drinks 
    Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San DiegoResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you for your review! We're thrilled you loved the lobster bisque—it's a guest favorite! We appreciate your feedback on the service and will work on ensuring our staff is more attentive. Hope to have you back soon for an even better experience!

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  10. Katie

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s still THE BEST prime rib anywhere - so tender and perfectly cooked and seasoned. And the French onion soup is still divine. And those will bring me back. However, the “butter” on the baked potato tastes like margarine; I was given only three or four green onions for my baked potato, whereas they used to leave a whole 3 bowl caddy on your table filled with real butter, sour cream, and green onions so you could put as much as you wanted on your potato; and still not used to the whole Las Vegas vibe they switched to a few years back with the waitresses wearing 12” skirts and extremely low cut tops. I miss the Chicago class of the place. And the butter!
    Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San DiegoResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you still love our prime rib and French onion soup—those classics never go out of style! We appreciate your thoughts on the baked potato toppings and will take that into consideration. As for the uniforms, they’ve been part of our steakhouse’s unique identity since 1968, and our servers love them and do very well. We truly value your continued support and hope to welcome you back again soon!

    1 person found this helpful

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Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego is rated 4.4 stars by 2610 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
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5255 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Complex Drive
  • Area
    Kearny Mesa
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steak, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Route 20
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Brian Gist
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
  • Phone number
    (858) 565-2272
  • Catering
    Private Dining options available for groups of 25 to 130. Please call 858-565-2272 for details. butchershopsd@sbcglobal.net
  • Private party facilities
    We have two private banquet rooms- our Board Room, which seats 25-40 people, and our Windsor Room, which seats 50-130 people. We also offer semi-private intimate surroundings for any occasion. Please call 858-565-2272 for details. butchershopsd@sbcglobal.net
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