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The Butcher Chef, Toronto, ON

The Butcher Chef

4.7 (503)
CAN$51 and over
Steakhouse
8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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
    (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
  • 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

Menu

The Butcher Chef's menu was last updated on 6/24/2025.

Salads/Appetizers

  • Greens & Herbs CA$26.00

    8 Herbs, Romaine, Gem Lettuce, Pea Shoots, Candied Peanut, Sesame, Ice wine& Mustard Dressing

    • CaesarCA$30.00

      Romaine, Classic Dressing, Parmigiano, Crouton, Quail Egg, White Anchovy, Bacon

      • RadicchioCA$26.00

        Sliced Radicchio Varieties, Shallot, Orange, Chili, Pickled Ginger , Sherry Vinegar, Honey Walnut, Ricotta Salata

        • Artichoke CA$28.00

          Fresh Artichoke, Arugula, Marinated Pea, Lemon, Truffle, Olive Oil, Parmigianino, Pesto, Pickled Shallots

          • Crab & BeefCA$65.00

            Dry Aged Carpaccio, Spiced King Crab, Puffed Rice, Sesame Aioli, Chilli, Scallion, Herbs

            • Butcher CharcuterieCA$68.00

              Cured In House Meats, House Preserves, Toast Points, Cheese

              • Wagyu TartareCA$98.00

                Australian Wagyu Beef, Parmigiano, Frozen Lemon, Olive Oil, Fresh Truffle

                • Seared Foie GrasCA$62.00

                  5oz Quebec Foie Gras, Spiced Paris Breast, Roasted Calvados Apple

                  • Steak Tartare CA$58.00

                    Spiced Prime Tenderloin, Puffed Tendon, Sturgeon Caviar, Spiced Dressing

                    • Pea Soup & ScallopCA$45.00

                      Pea Puree, Smoked Scallop, Morel Mushroom, Pickled Shallot, Foie Gras, Brioche

                      Last updated: June 24, 2025

                      What 503 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

                      4.7
                      4.7 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.7Food
                      • 4.8Service
                      • 4.7Ambience
                      • 4.3Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • Old Toronto

                        Steakhouse

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      The Butcher Chef offers an upscale dining experience with "fantastic food and service." The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the steak is "cooked to absolute perfection." Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "top-notch offerings" like truffle raviolini. Though pricey, it's a "memorable dining experience" worth indulging in.
                      503 Reviews

                      1. Laura

                        Toronto / Ontario1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 3 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Amazing experience! The food was superb, and the service was over the top. 5 stars!

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                      2. Paul

                        Toronto / Ontario1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined 7 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Absolutely fantastic food and great service. Would recommend to everyone

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                      3. Samantha

                        Toronto / Ontario1 review

                        5.0

                        Dined on June 21, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, welcoming and upscale. The service was outstanding- friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about both menu and wine pairings. The steak was cooked to absolute perfection with a beautiful sear. I had the surf with turf, my favourite combination with succulent shrimp, scallop, lobster and wagyu. We finished our dinner off with the most delicious, silky chocolate mousse tart- I highly recommend this Steakhouse to everyone.

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                      4. Gina VIP

                        Toronto / Ontario69 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on June 12, 2025

                        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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                      5. mark

                        Vancouver / British Columbia4 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on June 11, 2025

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Very good food and service. Unfortunately, extremely expensive.

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                      6. Paul VIP

                        Phoenix / Arizona164 reviews

                        2.0

                        Dined on June 4, 2025

                        1. Overall 2
                        2. Food 2
                        3. Service 4
                        4. Ambience 2
                        Too focused on beef. Old school and traditional. Stuffy.

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                      7. Adele

                        Toronto / Ontario23 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on May 31, 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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                      8. Russ VIP

                        Toronto / Ontario11 reviews

                        5.0

                        Dined on May 29, 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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                      9. SarahR

                        Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

                        3.0

                        Dined on May 22, 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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                      10. Howard VIP

                        Toronto / Ontario11 reviews

                        1.0

                        Dined on May 17, 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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                      FAQs

                      The Butcher Chef offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (416) 223-2250.

                      The Butcher Chef is rated 4.7 stars by 503 OpenTable diners.

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

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

                      Make a reservation

                      2 people
                      7:00 PM
                      Booked 10 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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