Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

Name: Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego
Address: 5255 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA, United States, 92123
Telephone: (858) 565-2272
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

2395 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steak

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Reminiscent of a classic Chicago-style steakhouse, The Butcher Shop features only the finest quality mid-western aged steaks and chops, charbroiled to perfection over a mesquite wood-fired grill. In addition to the USDA Choice & Prime Beef steaks, the extensive menu also is highlighted by Angus Prime Rib, slow-roasted to retain its tender juiciness, as well as veal, chicken, lobster tail, king crab legs, and shrimp entrees. The dessert selection is nothing short of decadent, and there is a full bar and excellent wine list. The ambiance is elegant, warm, and intimate with rich dark wood paneling, comfortable leather booths, gleaming brass, beautifully etched-glass panels, and a cozy fireplace. The gracious and attentive service staff will anticipate your every need and ensure that your dining experience exceeds your highest expectations. Whether you visit for lunch, dinner, or just cocktails & appetizers in the lounge, you will soon list this among your favorite dining destinations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Dining areas

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 Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(858) 565-2272
Website
http://www.butchershopsandiego.com/
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
Private party contact
Gil Frank: (858) 565-2272

Location
5255 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Neighborhood
Kearny Mesa
Cross street
Complex Drive
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Route 20
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Soup of the Day $8.00
Side House Caesar $7.00
Side Garden Salad $7.00
Bib Lettuce Steak House Wedge$16.00
Blue cheese, applewood bacon, heirloom tomatoes, house made ranch
Warm Seafood Salad$28.00
Seasonal fish, mussels, shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, bacon, red wine vinaigrette over chapped romaine
Butcher Shop Spinach Salad$16.00
Baby spinach, hard-boiled egg, red onion, applewood bacon, mushrooms, house made honey mustard dressing
Chargrilled House Caesar Salad$16.00
Romaine heart chargrilled, shaved parmesan, garlic crostini, house made Caesar dressing. Add hardwood grilled chicken $10.00. Add garlic shrimp $12.00. Add hardwood grilled Salmon $12.00

Sun's Out, Buns Out

Includes French Fries, or +$3 for duck fat wedge fries

Prime Rib Sandwich$26.00
French onion roll, gruyere, caramelized onion, creamy horseradish sauce
Blackened Salmon Sandwich$18.00
brioche bun, creole mustard- mayo, arugula, tomato, pickled red onion
The Butcher's Steak Sandwich$22.00
French onion roll, Prime Top Sirloin, Cheddar cheese, Sauteed peppers and onions, honey habanero steak sauce
Lobster Bacon Grilled Cheese $28.00
Sourdough, cheddar, gruyere, herb garlic butter
Hot Pastrami Sandwich$30.00
Premium pastrami, marble rye, sauerkraut, gruyere, 1000 island
Hard Wood grilled Chicken Sandwich$22.00
Brioche bun, applewood bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, dijonnaise, +3 - avocado
Half Pound Wagyu Burger$20.00
Brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, dijonnaise. +$ 2- cheese. + $2- bacon. +$ 2- over-easy egg, +$3 avocado

Afternoon Delights

Prime Top Sirloin and Fries$36.00
10 oz Prime Top Sirloin, watercress chimichurri
Prime Rib- 8 oz$40.00
garlic bread, buttermilk chive whipped potatoes or fries
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast $20.00
Wild mushroom demi, buttermilk chive whipped potatoes
Tofino River Salmon$22.00
Hardwood grilled, seasonal veggies, saffron cream
8 oz Filet, Creekstone Farms$55.00
Bearnaise, buttermilk chive whipped potatoes
Fettuccini Alfredo$21.00
Add hardwood grilled chicken - $10. Add garlic shrimp - $12.

A Side Thing

Buttermilk Chive Whipped Yukon Golds$11.00
Beer Battered Onion Rings $14.00
Truffle Parmesan Fries $10.00
Parmesan Cheese Bread$10.00
Fire Grilled Asparagus $12.00
Duck Far Wedge Fries $10.00

What 2,395 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
Good for business meals
San Diego
Good for business meals

2,395 Reviews

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helena
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
the hostess was very accommodating.-the waitress,Trinity, was informative,attentive and pleasant--food was absolutely delicious--a bit pricey, but worth it for an occasional night out
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GuitarGod
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience4
Went to Butcher Shop Thanksgiving Buffet 2023. We were some of the last reservations for the night and we regretted getting there so late. The food was like leftovers, the ribs were horribly burnt and veggies were overcooked and limp, not worth the price. Ran out of stuffing too. Staff was very nice and attentive, but definitely wont be going back next year so late. To be fair, dining earlier on the holiday may have provided fresher food, so if you go, go earlier in the day.
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EthanI
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! Great atmosphere. Really really really nice!
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charlieb
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was surprised by the buffet style for thanksgiving, but even then the beautiful table servers were great! Had a great Thanksgiving dinner!
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Rickster
San Diego
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The best Thanksgiving buffet! Food was great with great variety and service was excellent! Will go again.
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LLoydlandia
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed everything out our meal at the Butcher Shop.
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RobertM
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding experience. Service was excellent. Food was amazing. Drove two hours from the OC. Well worth the trip.
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RoseK
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant is one of our favorites. The atmosphere, customer service , food and drinks are excellent. The restaurant is very clean too. The staff are very friendly and they make you feel welcomed.
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JeffS
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience1
This used to be one of our family's favorite restaurants, especially me dads, which is why we were celebrating his birthday there. First off not sure when the servers started dressing in SUPER short skirts, and ULTRA low cut tops, but it was classless! Our server was terrible and blamed all her mistakes on "the new guy." Also, the food was definitely different and not worth the price now. We all left disappointed and believe it may have been our last time there. Very sad!
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JustinD
San Diego
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great steakhouse atmosphere. Transported back to the old supper clubs, steaks were great, attentive servers and most important, good steaks.
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LadyD
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I couldn't find anything wrong whatsoever. This place was really charming and the food was outstanding and extremely fresh. Everyone's plate that I was with was extremely delicious. We went during lunch time and it was very cozy and quiet.
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lynnie
San Diego
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience5
Great statehouse. Awesome old school vibe. The servers were over seated and frantic. Poor management.
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JasonO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome tasting food, ambiance, and service. Our server, Berlin was amazing!!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great. The waitress was very attentive. The waitress helping serve the food were awesome. Thank you for the anniversary cheese cake.
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SDdiner
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Substituted a really nice side salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, croutons for the fries at no extra charge!!! Server was wonderful. Made another reso before I left the restaurant.
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TravelB
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Lovely place with great ambience for our special occasion. The drinks were excellent---kudos to the bartender! Loved the food! Although my piece of prime rib did have some gristle, the overall flavor and preparation of both our meals were great. Our server was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed ourselves!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience5
This was my first time to the Butcher shop and I loved the ambiance, but the service could use some refinement. The cost of food would indicate that they are a classy establishment, but they could use some improvement with staff manners. My cut of filet could have been better (it was not melt in your mouth). The rest of my party had prime rib and they all really enjoyed their meals. Also, the waitress outfits are ridiculous and demeaning for this day and age. The management should take some pointers from Ruth Chris and Jake’s of Del Mar.
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RussM
San Diego
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food was great. Our service by Kayla was outstanding.
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Bethb
San Diego
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience2
Restaurant needs an overhaul . Better steakhouses in San Diego.
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AdrianeC
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had dinner with the hubby, appetizers of grilled oysters were delightful. 8oz steak cooked med/well was done to perfection. Lobster bisque was decent 7/10 compared to New Orleans’ style. The recommended bottle of wine Meiomi was decent. Am an avid customer, this is one of my favorite go to steak houses and request fireplace seating.
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SteveO
San Diego
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We dined early, so there was only a few people in the restaurant, and our service was exemplary. The food was delicious and we were very happy with our experience. Thanks, Butcher shop!
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EmoryB
San Diego
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday dinner for my Son and his wife. We had an early reservation at 5:30. No waiting on our reservation, seated as soon as we arrived. Close parking in the lot. Good service. The small tomahawk steak was very good and sufficient for two adults. Everything was a la carte so the price adds up fast.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Service, mood & steaks were top notch! Will definitely be back for more!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I must tell you I have been going to the butcher shop for well over 40 years. I noticed before Covid they had a massive falling off and the food and service was not good at all. Now let’s fast forward to today. I went there with a group of friends, and it was an awesome experience. The food was absolutely perfect and so were the waitresses. I can’t tell you what the new owner whoever they are has done to this restaurant, but the butcher shop is back! The food was reasonably priced compared to other steakhouses, but the quality was top-notch. Do yourself a favor and return to this restaurant for an excellent meal as I just did.
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OpenTable Diner
Jacksonville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
Cool, old school place. Great vibe and charm. Drinks were good. Calamari was fresh and lightly breaded. Garlic bread had garlic confit that melted like butter. Prime rib was perfectly cooked and delicious. Service was terrible. Pacing was rushed despite not being busy. Water and cocktails sat empty for 20 minutes. Never offered any desserts or coffee, or more cocktails. Had so much potential.
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Leonardo
San Diego
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time after new ownership. Everything was fantastic. Food, service, and room were all outstanding. The table ordered Ribeye and Prime Rib. Cooked as ordered and delicious. Whipped potatoes and asparagus sides also on point. Looking forward to my next time.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Been going to the Butcher Shop restaurant for years and years. But with my recent move to Temecula it’s been a while. Since 2021. Boy things have changed. It’s under new ownership. What’s with the new look? I mean he only has 21 year old 110 lbs girls fresh out of high school in skimpy mini skirt waitress outfits. And the risky sexually innuendo menus? 🤦🏻. Pretty silly if you ask me.
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MartinH
San Diego
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. Our server was great as well. The new uniforms for the servers don't really go with the style of the restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Our waitress Jayce was the best. Very attentive, made eye contact, seemed very happy to be there and was very knowledgeable about the menu including the wine list. The food was decent. Lobster bisque had some small shells not strained out, the presentation was messy, and the prime rib was tough and came out medium not mid rare as ordered. It's very hard to find a good prime rib outside the Midwest. I'm guessing it was reheated. Felt a bit rushed out of our empty section by the busser cleaning even though the rest of the restaurant still had plenty of customers and my comments for the reservation stated my son and I had not seen each other in months.
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RossH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
JaCe was great, hadn't been in a long time really enjoyed our 34 Anniversary at the Butcher Shop food was great.
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SeanN
San Diego
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Claudia is a real pro and is an amazing server. Prices are much higher than before but value is still really good. The petite Prime rib is delicious and comes w Soup or salad, a baked potatoe and all the fixing! The French onion soup is a nice change of pace and the garlic is awesome! Love the Butcher shop!
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L0Single
San Diego
35 reviews
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great, besides unusual seating. We didn’t fuss… but wished we’d have asked for better seating accommodations that were available. Service was good. Food was great.
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JonathanH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Overall experience was outstanding! Service and food were as good as expected.
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DeeTy
New York Area
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience2
Underwhelming. The food, the service, the place. The worst thing was the seating. The booths are the same size they were when the place opened 60 years ago. Our party of 4 was first stuffed into a booth for 3 so we asked to move and the booth we moved into was really for a party of 2. We were ready for a nice, elegant steakhouse meal and evening and got the exact opposite. Most of the customers have been going there for decades so they don’t know what they are missing by going any place else. Do not waste your time or money.
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KID1966
Yosemite
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner, excellent Prime rib. Our server,Michelle, was friendly and very attentive . Looking forward to our next visit!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience5
Visiting SD to drop our youngest son at UCSD. Found this Butcher Shop restaurant on Trip Advisor and based on the many reviews made a reservation for three for dinner on a Saturday evening. We were seated 15 minutes after our reservation and sat down for between 10 and 15 minutes before anyone even showed an interest in us. Ordered drinks and ice water as well as an appetizer - both took quite a while to get to our table. We ordered our main course when the appetizer was tabled. One prime rib (relatively dry and not hot), a 14 oz DANY medium rare that was tougher than we are used to and a so-so 8oz filet medium rare that was also dry and not very hot. When dining in a restaurant that charges pretty steep prices you don’t expect the dinners to come out with tin plate covers on them. As far as we’re concerned the restaurant rates between a 2 and 3.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall2food1service1ambience5
The restaurant was completely not ready for our reservation. Did not know it was my 60 th birthday. My wife’s steak was inedible, they took it off the bill. Side dishes were cold and the service was bad. Our server had been assigned to many tables.
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DANO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Server was amazing, food came out in time and tasted great. The lighting is a little low, that’s more of a personal thing for me because I have a hard time seeing. Other than that I love that place and frequent whatever I can.
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RoseK
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoy dining at the Butcher Shop for different events. The environment is nice, the food and drinks are delicious. The service is very good. The staff makes you feel welcomed.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience1
While I love the Butcher Shop for steaks I was taken aback by their new sexist female uniforms and the scantily clad waitresses non-stop flirting with my 20 year old son. It’s not the 70’s and this isn’t a Playboy Club, I won’t go back due to the sexist and revealing uniforms.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego is rated 4.4 stars by 2395 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Google Map for Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

5255 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Complex Drive
Neighborhood
Kearny Mesa
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.butchershopsandiego.com/
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
Private party contact
Gil Frank: (858) 565-2272

Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Butcher Shop Spinach Salad

Prime Rib Bites

Prime Rib of Beef

Getting Warmed Up

Prime Rib Bites$20.00

Artichoke Crab Cakes $21.00

Crispy Calamari $18.00

Giant Shrimp Cocktail$20.00

Steamed Black Mussels$18.00

Fried Zucchini$14.00

Potato Skins$14.00

Greens & Broths

Soup of the Day $8.00

Side House Caesar $7.00

Side Garden Salad $7.00

Bib Lettuce Steak House Wedge$16.00

Warm Seafood Salad$28.00

Butcher Shop Spinach Salad$16.00

Chargrilled House Caesar Salad$16.00

Sun's Out, Buns Out

Prime Rib Sandwich$26.00

Blackened Salmon Sandwich$18.00

The Butcher's Steak Sandwich$22.00

Lobster Bacon Grilled Cheese $28.00

Hot Pastrami Sandwich$30.00

Hard Wood grilled Chicken Sandwich$22.00

Half Pound Wagyu Burger$20.00

Afternoon Delights

Prime Top Sirloin and Fries$36.00

Prime Rib- 8 oz$40.00

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast $20.00

Tofino River Salmon$22.00

8 oz Filet, Creekstone Farms$55.00

Fettuccini Alfredo$21.00

A Side Thing

Buttermilk Chive Whipped Yukon Golds$11.00

Beer Battered Onion Rings $14.00

Truffle Parmesan Fries $10.00

Parmesan Cheese Bread$10.00

Fire Grilled Asparagus $12.00

Duck Far Wedge Fries $10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

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Dining areas

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