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The Butcher Chef, Toronto, ON

The Butcher Chef

4.8
4.8
486 Reviews
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • 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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Derek Von Raesfeld
  • Neighborhood
    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 486 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Toronto / Ontario

    Steakhouse

  • Old Toronto

    Best Food

  • Old Toronto

    Best Service

  • Old Toronto

    Good for business meals

  • Old Toronto

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher Chef offers an exceptional dining experience with "incredible food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "best steak" in Toronto and the "unmatched" ambiance. The restaurant's attention to detail, from the menu's artistry to the "amazing cocktails," ensures a memorable visit. Ideal for special occasions, albeit with a higher price point.
486 Reviews
  1. Farzad VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing …………….:.:::::::..:……….:.::::::;,,;;;;;;;;;;;

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  2. JADE

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For those who appreciate a great steak, Butcher Chef stands out as one of the best. With top-notch food, incredible service, and a fantastic ambiance, it's clear that this steakhouse knows how to do things right. If you're looking to indulge in a memorable dining experience, Butcher Chef is the place to be. They also gave us complimentary desserts.

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  3. Bruce

    Toronto16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Butcher Chef keeps getting better and better. This is my third time dining there. This time I tired non steak mains-TRUFFLE RAVIOLINI was delicious. The service was top notch and my waiter Darren was always attentive to keeping my water glass filled.

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  4. Bob VIP

    Toronto12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters and sauces are best in the world. Always perfect! 10.0 Caesar salad, 10.0. Side dishes amazing. Steak... well, just as good as any other high end steakhouse. Still my go to restaurant. Way to go.

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  5. Mirek

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not exactly what I was expecting. Wasn't blown away by the food. However, the service was very good. A little loud and dimly lit for my liking.

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  6. Todd VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing tasting menu. Outstanding service. Great vibe. Well done Michael

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  7. Glenn

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Need a little more lighting,but overall a wonderfull experience. Oysters were great.

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  8. Onder

    Toronto15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was by far one of the best steakhouse experiences I have ever had. Business meal with clients and we all left impressed. Mike, our server extraordinaire was on point all night, prompt, great recos, and anticipated the group perfectly. A5 Wagyu was amazing, PEI Prime striploin was excellent but the Alberta Prime stole the show, wow! We will be back for sure.

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  9. James

    Toronto4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great staff!! Great place to go before the Leafs game with your spouse and have a very nice dinner. I am a winner, even though the Leafs lost tonight

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  10. Bruce

    Toronto16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden gem of a steakhouse. The good was to die for, everything on the menu tasted like it was handmade at the restaurant. Our waiter,. Robeto was very knowledgeable about the different cuts of steak. To sum it all up. my friend and I were treated not just for dinner but to a work of art.

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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 486 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Canada
  3. Toronto / Ontario
  4. Old Toronto
  5. Financial District

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for The Butcher Chef

8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bay Street & Harbour Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
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