Evan G.
Yelp
My family and I came to The Buther Shop tonight to celebrate my brother's birthday. Now I hadn't been here in nineteen years, but this is where my brother really wanted to go. Upon walking in, you almost go back in time as you are presented with a decor that is reminiscent of the old mafia days. Red leather booths, dark wood walls, and brown carpet. It even had a vintage smell in the air.
We were greeted by the hostess and were seated within minutes of walking in the door. After being seated, we were greeted by our server roughly ten minutes later. We ordered some waters and drinks and while we waited for those to arrive, I looked over the menu. Upon opening the menu, I took notice that the prices they were charging for their steaks were on par with some of the most high end steak houses in San Dieho. We are talking $95 for a porterhouse, $75 for a 16oz prime rib, and $220 for a 48oz tomahawk steak.
With prices like these, I was expected prime cuts and an absolutely superb steak. My family and I placed our orders, which were the porterhouse, the salmon, and lamb chops. The salmon and lamb chops came with sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes.
After placing our orders, we sat there and enjoyed our drinks until they ran dry. We didn't get refills until our food had arrived later, and even after the food arrived and we were topped off on our drink, we didn't see our server until it was time for the bill. Service over all for our table was a 2 out of 5 stars.
The food arrived roughly fifteen - twenty minutes after ordering, and I have to say...it was a letdown from the moment they placed the plate in front of me. I ordered the lamb chops, and the overall presentation was that everything was just thrown onto a plate. A big dollop of mashed potatoes, the lamb chops thrown on top, and the vegetables.
The potatoes were okay, but the vegteables....I don't know where to begin. For one they were overcooked which you could tell by the fact that what I assume was cauliflower was gray, they were cold and overall tasted as though they were yesterday's vegetables that they heated back up tonight. The lambchops were cooked to the temperature that I requested but lacked flavor. Needed salt, and the chimichurri on top has zero flavor .
The overall reaction around the table was pretty much the same. The salmon dish lacked flavor and had the same old tasting vegetables and the $95 porterhouse just mediocre and definitely not a prime cut. Overall, it was a very disappointing dinner. For the prices that The Butcher Shop is charging, I was expecting service to be on point, but more so, the food to be quality. It just felt like I went to a local diner and ate. Can't recommend this place to anyone out there, and I personally don't see myself coming back. For the price, you're better off going to other notable steakhouses in San Diego.