The Butcher Chef

The Butcher Chef - Review - Toronto - The Infatuation

"This steakhouse near Scotiabank Arena is lined with magnums of California cab and anchored by a four-tier chandelier that whispers “expense account.” But the food lives up to that grandiosity, like a stellar caesar salad studded with honey bacon cubes so good we always order an extra side of them, and the dry-aged PEI prime steak cooked to a flawless medium-rare and served with a trio of salts. (There’s also a globe-trotting cow lineup spanning the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, and Japan.) The sides are scene-stealing, including mushrooms flambéed tableside with brandy, but our favorite part of a meal here might be the surprise bites they sneak in-between dishes, like a comforting three-bite turkey shepherd’s pie, or a tiny but mighty wagyu tartare tartlet. From the steaks down to the ultra-attentive service, this place makes you feel like you’ve arrived, even if it’s just from Union Station." - Renée Suen