Butcher Shop Steakhouse - San Diego

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1. JB

   JackieB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Wonderful return experience for our anniversary. The scallop pasta and insane and we told the cook he was a wizard. I've never had such perfectly cooked scallops. The filet was also cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. We did express our sadness at the bland nature of the garlic mashed potatoes and they were super appreciative of the feedback.

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2. JM

   JosephM

   San Diego

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent but pricey

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3. W

   Wisegirl

   San Diego

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 11 May 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Retro steak house ambience and food. Great service and choices. Outstanding bar and wine list.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Central Coast

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 May 2022

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   I was told that they had an outdoor section according to this website and that was a lie, very dissatisfied with this reservation program

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5. HA

   HART

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 8 May 2022

   overall2food3service3ambience4

   Disappointed in the food and the service. Usually this is a wonderful place for special events but not this Mother’s Day.

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6. ED

   ElfriedeD

   Denver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 May 2022

   overall3food3service2ambience5

   Food was good! Waitress was probably the worst for such a beautiful place to eat. I have to give kudos to the Co-owner Gil, he was so apologetic and wanted to make it right. Was my birthday night and I had more fun celebrating lunch in Tijuana.

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 May 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Anniversary

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 1 May 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The old world ambience, service and generous helpings is still alive at the Butcher Shop. If you crave the 70-80’s style? This is the place to take your lady or party to see, eat and feel that certain breath of days past in a restaurant that lives up to expectations.

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9. LA

   LoriA

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 1 May 2022

   overall2food2service2ambience2

   So sad to see the decline of this previous family favorite. Salad drenched in dressing, no silverware with meal, no serving spoons in side dishes (that were also drenched in oil/butter/grease) We ordered steaks that cost from $142 to $65 and they were the quality of- black Angus or worse. Service was from a bartender that wreaked of smoke and admitted he did not ever do this before. Dishes were abruptly collected mid dining stream. After tonight I feel like I lost a best friend. No longer with the money and the class of the place has left.

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10. J

    John

    Las Vegas

    102 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    I was so happy they had reopened. Butcher shop always a must while working in that area of San Diego. I was greeted well by Pat at the bar. Had a good drink then sat in front of the fireplace. I ordered the 10 ounce prime rib cut, with baked potato. After my dinner salad, my meat came. I noticed immediately that it was certainly less than 10 ounce. At about 1/4”-3/8” thick, probably 7-8 ounce for $58! Then, cutting into it was a real feat! It was a very tough cut. Barely choice, probably less. I struggled with it, had to spit out a couple of bites because I couldn’t chew through it. This was comparable to a $24.95 cut you might find at a low end joint. I am very disappointed that they allowed that cut to go to a customer’s table. Potato and salad were par with Butcher Shop quality. Next time, Red Tracton’s or Bully’s for prime rib at $45-60 !!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 April 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3

    The service was soooooo slow and the place was more than half empty. My prime rib was meh and instead of a robust creamy horseradish I got sour cream. The taste and quality do not match the price tag. This will likely be a no go for me in the future.

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12. GM

    GeriM

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Never disappoints. Food is excellent.

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13. JE

    JoninEC

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great ambiance and service. Prime rib was decent. I’ve had better for half the price, but still good. Food portions were pretty sizable. We’ll dine there again, it’s just good food that is priced at a level one step higher than the quality.

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14. DT

    DottieT

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience1

    carpet VERY dirty!! Food overpriced! VERY DISAPPOINTED! We went for my birthday Sad! We have been going for years!

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15. ND

    NancyD

    San Diego

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 13 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Leticia our server . She initially was alone serving the entire restaurant. We were concerned but she was a star and handled everyone with efficiency and skill Then thank god another joined in. Steaks omg wonderful cut and charred to perfection Excellent filets . We know it’s expensive however we also know what’s going on with prices of meat and we loved every bite and well worth it

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16. MB

    MaryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 April 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We always love going to The Butcher Shop! It has wonderful ambiance and food. The service is always great!

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    ellieP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything that I ate was delicious and the service was fantastic?

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18. TF

    TFood

    New England

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience4

    Went here for Restaurant Week, which of course is a limited menu, but we thought it would be a good way to try out the place. Some of the food was excellent - the chicken, the bread, the dessert - and some was fine but not exceptional (the filet). The recommended wine pairings were also not fantastic. Service was fantastic. For the price, though, we didn't feel like we got our money's worth.

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19. FA

    FredaA

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Very disappointing. Waitress was not very good. Food was mediocre. And very expensive.

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20. S

    Susan1484

    San Diego

    314 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    314 reviews

    Dined on 30 March 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    I would like to see more variety in the menu. Paying $73 for a steak is still daunting. Service is always excellent. Would love to spend more time for dinners if there was a larger variety for those of us who are not big beef eaters.

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21. MC

    MonicaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant is always the most excellent in-service. The food is so delicious. Love it ! It so comfortable and romantic. Thank you !

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    For a birthday… was nice server was great… some dishes were over cooked but palatable

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2022

    overall3food5service4ambience4

    Great food as always but way over priced. Prices def gone up almost x2 what it was. But other then that amazing and great service.

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24. J

    Jazmin

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience2

    Request secluded seating hostess place us in a noisy room with a woman staring directly into our face for over an hour. Server took my beverage and never offered me a refill so once my main course came my husband and I had to share a glass of water. Pricing on menu also did not match actual bill. We were also marked as a no show for our reservation assume this is because the young lady didn’t actually care to look at our reservation’s notes before seating us.

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25. D

    Dilbert

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 17 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dinner was excellent. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. Our server was very helpful and knowledgeable about menu choices and how the items are prepared. All in all it was a very nice dinner and pleasant evening for us.

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    Diamond

    Palm Springs

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was my first time back since the early 90s when I used to work in San Diego and I was definitely glad not much has changed. We were celebrating my wife's birthday on this trip. The prime rib I had was done just as ordered and my wife had the shrimp scampi which was perfect. The servers are just great and very attentive but not hovering. I certainly recommend the Butcher Shop.

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27. JP

    JohnP

    New England

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience3

    Feel sorry for the Chef... Big management problem not enough staff to even get you seated let alone serve you. .. for such low quality service it brings down the food.

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28. G

    Ginger

    San Diego

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    I ordered beef Burgundy and was very disappointed. I was served a huge dish of mashed potatoes with a small amount of beef, one slice of carrot and one or two mushrooms. I ate more of the mashed potatoes than I wanted because I was afraid I wouldn’t have enough for dinner. I expected a better meal at the Butcher shop.

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29. G

    Gaga

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 March 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    All was great Except our chicken entree was just soso…. Service was impeccable!

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30. RP

    RaeleeP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful food Excellent service

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31. AR

    AnRa

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 4 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ribeye was melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The crab mac and cheese and the scallops and risotto were equally amazing. Portions were generous. We easily brought home enough for another meal each.

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32. RP

    R1stPony

    San Diego

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 2 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went to celebrate my Birthday. The food was its usual quality and taste. Service was attentive and friendly. Got a discount from their Birthday Club. Highly recommend joining so you can save on your meal.

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33. D

    Dianne

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service is very good and friendly! Steaks are aways cooked perfect. We have never had a bad experience at the Butcher Shop in Kedarny Mesa!!

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Old school service

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35. GZ

    GloriaZ

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 19 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food and sr ice was excellent! Love this restaurant!!

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36. S

    Sunny1

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed our lunch. the food (prime rib and steak were great. And our server was attentive but not over attentive. We will be back.

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    rbrob

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great place for lunch or dinner. The decor is what a steakhouse should look like. The service was excellent, and the food was very good. The only drawback was the room temperature. We had to ask it be turned up.

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38. KC

    KarenC

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Steak and Prime Rib were excellent. Salad crispy, baked potato good. I hope they open the bar again some day. Ambiance in the bar used to be very nice.

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39. JH

    JimH

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    I had 8 oz Prime Rib and my wife the 8 oz Prime Rib sandwich. Prime Rib cooked just the way we like it. Couldn't have asked for a better Prime Rib.

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40. ML

    MaryL

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Took an out of town colleague for dinner and it was excellent

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