The Butcher Chef

4.8 (499)

CAN$51 and over

Steakhouse

8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

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2 people

14 Jun 2025

23:30

Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

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.

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
Area
Financial District
Cross Street
Bay Street & Harbour Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

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

What 499 people are saying

The Butcher Chef reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Old Toronto
Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Butcher Chef offers "incredible service" and "amazing food" with standout dishes like the truffle raviolini and Alberta Prime. With a "fantastic ambiance" and "professional" staff, it provides a high-end dining experience. Although "pricey," its generous portions and unique offerings make it a top choice for special occasions.

499 Reviews

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Gina VIP
Toronto / Ontario69 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a friends dinner. The food and service was exceptional. The Waygu tomahawk was exceptional.
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mark
Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good food and service. Unfortunately, extremely expensive.
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Paul VIP
Phoenix / Arizona160 reviews
3.0
Dined on 4 June 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Too focused on beef. Old school and traditional. Stuffy.
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Adele
Toronto / Ontario22 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment you step in you are made to feel welcome. Food was deliciously prepared and presented. Little treats kept arriving from the Chef which were an explosion of flavour. Professional and attentive staff. Highly recommend!
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Russ VIP
Toronto / Ontario11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience! The food was fantastic and the service was beyond excellent. Definitely coming back. Thank you!
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SarahR
Toronto / Ontario2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 22 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I believe everyone should try all places at least once. We were in a party of 4. The T-Bone was better than Jacobs. The Tenderloin not so much. It was too thin and slightly overcooked. The duck was really good. They ruined the morels in the side dish of morels and peas by stuffing them with stuffing. Service was impeccable until it wasn't. There were a few times we couldn't find our server. Caesar salad was good. Bread service was okay. Desserts were so-so.
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Howard VIP
Toronto / Ontario11 reviews
1.0
Dined on 17 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Salads were over dressed (soaked), strip sirloin was tasteless and overcooked (ordered medium rare and was served medium well done). Fish was also overcooked and tasteless. Asparagus side dish was excellent. Morels side dish was like cardboard. $1,250.00 for 4 with a medium priced Brunello. Service was friendly but slow. Booths feel crowded. Once was enough. Not going back.
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Atiya
Toronto / Ontario1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing food and top-notch service! The steaks were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Our server was especially great — friendly, attentive, even brought out some complimentary foods like wagyu filled truffle raviolini . He made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend and will definitely be back.
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Craig
Toronto / Ontario1 review
4.0
Dined on 11 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience that is aligned with the price you pay.
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Brett VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top Shelf on everything and certainly a go to place for those who appreciate good service, great food and an wonderful enviornment.
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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 499 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Jun 2025

23:30

Booked 8 times today

8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Bay Street & Harbour Street
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

The Butcher Chef

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Butcher Charcuterie

20oz Chateaubriand

8oz Tenderloin

Menu

Salads/Appetizers

Pea & Fennel

Caesar

The White

The Conte

Crab & Beef

Butcher Charcuterie

Wagyu Tartare

Seared Foie Gras

Caviar & Tartare

French-ish Onion Soup

What 499 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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