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The Butcher Chef, Toronto, ON

The Butcher Chef

4.8 (489)
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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 489 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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 shines with "one of the best steaks" and "outstanding service," offering a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about the "amazing food and A+ service," with highlights like truffle ravioli and dry-aged ribeye. While prices are high, the "fantastic" ambiance and "incredible" food make it worth a visit for special occasions.

489 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Montreal3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best steaks I have ever had...and I've had a lot

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  2. Vivien VIP

    Toronto11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good experience! Food was great and the service was too notch. Shout out to Brandon for his hospitality. Will definitely come back again.

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  3. Farzad VIP

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

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

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  4. JADE

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 489 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
7:00 PM
Booked 19 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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