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The Butcher Chef

Fine DiningToronto$$$$

The Butcher Chef is one of the best fine dining restaurants in Toronto for special occasion, especially if you want a strong option in Toronto.

The Butcher Chef didn't begin as a restaurant — it was supposed to be a butcher shop, a wholesale operation feeding meat to co-owner Michael Dabic's other venues.

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Rating (Google) 9.2
582 reviews
Toronto
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9.2
Rating
Based on 582 reviews
Best for
special occasion and tasting menu
Price and pace
Splurge territory
Neighborhood
Toronto · 8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1, Canada
Price
Splurge territory
Google rating
9.2 from 582 reviews
Address
Toronto | 8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1, Canada
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What to order

Signature dishes at The Butcher Chef

Dry-Aged PEI Prime Steak with trio of salts
Truffle Raviolini filled with wagyu
Caesar Salad with honey bacon cubes
Tableside flambéed mushrooms with brandy
Why go

What makes The Butcher Chef worth the move

The Butcher Chef makes more sense on nights when you want the reservation to carry some weight. Dry-Aged PEI Prime Steak with trio of salts and Truffle Raviolini filled with wagyu also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 582 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.2 from 582 Google reviews
Best for
special occasion and tasting menu
Style
Fine Dining in Toronto
Spend
Splurge territory

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Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 582 reviews
Price point: $$$$
Popular dishes: Dry-Aged PEI Prime Steak with trio of salts, Truffle Raviolini filled with wagyu, Caesar Salad with honey bacon cubes
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Google snapshot
9.2 from 582 reviews
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For now, The Butcher Chef holds a 9.2 rating across 582 Google reviews.

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Address
8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1, Canada
Price
$$$$
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.2 (582 reviews)
Neighborhood
Toronto

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does The Butcher Chef serve?

The Butcher Chef is a Fine Dining restaurant located in Toronto, Toronto. The Butcher Chef didn't begin as a restaurant — it was supposed to be a butcher shop, a wholesale operation feeding meat to co-owner Michael Dabic's other venues.

What is The Butcher Chef best for?

The Butcher Chef is best for tasting menu, special occasion, fine dining. The Butcher Chef makes more sense on nights when you want the reservation to carry some weight. Dry-Aged PEI Prime Steak with trio of salts and Truffle Raviolini filled with wagyu also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 582 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at The Butcher Chef?

The Butcher Chef is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.2 from 582 reviews

What should I order at The Butcher Chef?

Start with Dry-Aged PEI Prime Steak with trio of salts, Truffle Raviolini filled with wagyu, Caesar Salad with honey bacon cubes and Tableside flambéed mushrooms with brandy. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is The Butcher Chef worth visiting?

The Butcher Chef holds a 9.2 Google rating from 582 reviews. The Butcher Chef makes more sense on nights when you want the reservation to carry some weight. Dry-Aged PEI Prime Steak with trio of salts and Truffle Raviolini filled with wagyu also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 582 Google reviews.

Where is The Butcher Chef located?

The Butcher Chef is located at 8 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 3B1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does The Butcher Chef take reservations?

Yes, The Butcher Chef accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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