The Butcher Chef
★ 4.6 (558) · 
· $$$$
8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1, Canada
Phone: (416) 223-2250
Website: http://www.thebutcherchef.com/
The Butcher Chef in Toronto is a 4.6-star restaurant with 558 Google reviews, known for 11-Course Tasting Menu and Wagyu Beef (A5 Black Wagyu).
Why we love it
- High-end steakhouse with fine dining influence
- Intimate atmosphere, exceptional meat quality, top-notch service
- Fine dining with intentional details
- High-end steakhouse with fine dining influence
- Located nearby
- Intimate atmosphere, exceptional meat quality, top-notch service
- Fine dining with intentional details
What to Order
11-Course Tasting Menu
This extensive tasting menu offers a culinary adventure with a variety of dishes, including seafood, rabbit, caviar, ceviche, and Wagyu beef, culminating in a truly special dining experience.
"Every bite was a unique explosion of flavour from fresh and zesty to warm and rich. Seafood, rabbit, caviar, ceviche, wagu beef, beet salad, truffle sauce, squash... ALL of it was a culinary adventure."
A.M.
Wagyu Beef (A5 Black Wagyu)
Experience the pinnacle of beef quality with their Wagyu, known for its exceptional marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, often served with a selection of salts.
"The star of the show was of course the wagyu and the different salts to try (ours being the black salt)."
Brandon & Chenda
Truffle Ravioli
A rich and decadent pasta dish, these ravioli are filled with A5 minced beef and generously topped with truffle, making for a luxurious and shareable appetizer or main.
"Truffle Ravioli is the highlight of the night, the ravioli filled with A5 minced beef, top of truffle, and good portion to share."
Mandy Z
Beef and King Crab Roll
This unique appetizer combines the richness of beef with the delicate sweetness of king crab, offering a distinctive flavor profile not commonly found elsewhere.
"We love the beef and king crab roll, a very special combination that never finds in other restaurants."
Mandy Z
Brown Butter Old Fashioned
A sophisticated twist on a classic cocktail, this drink is noted for its exceptional flavor and is a highly recommended choice from the bar.
"My husband's brown butter old fashioned cocktail was out of this world."
A.M.
Pistachio Cake
A dessert that leaves a lasting impression, this pistachio cake is described as incredibly good and a must-try to conclude your meal.
"Highly recommend the pistachio cake for dessert; we were at a loss for words for how good it was."
Ran “Tony” Cheng
Inside Scoop
- Expect complimentary amuse-bouche, intermezzo, and petit fours, adding extra value to your meal.
- The restaurant has a cozy, intimate, and romantic atmosphere, making it ideal for special occasions.
- Service is highly attentive and knowledgeable, with staff often remembering returning guests.
- Be prepared for a higher price point, but many reviewers feel the experience is worth the cost.
- Consider sitting at the bar for excellent cocktails and conversation with the mixologist.