The Butcher's Barrel

Stopped by on a Friday for happy hour. Jessica and Katie were very welcoming behind the bar. We started with the Butcher's Balls and Bang Bang Shrimp, both of which were delicious and came out pretty quick. Then we got a cup of the French Onion Soup which was also great. The bread/crouton stayed crunchy somehow even though it was soaked in broth. We were going to get the flank steak but Jessica recommended the flat iron so we went with her recommendation. The steak came out over the temp we requested but the flavors were good. Didn't have room for dessert, but we were told about the limoncillo cake and biscoff cheesecake that we will be returning to try. Overall I would recommend.

Great food! I had the lamb chops and they were seasoned to perfection. The chef was very pleasant. He came out to ensure we were enjoying our meal and we were!

Lovely little spot -- really friendly and just wow on the food!!! Did not expect such a sophisticated menu, and everything on that table was phenomenal. The staff were amazing and engaging, the atmosphere was awesome. Wish I lived closer because I think I'd probably be there all the time!!

The Butcher's Barrel offers an array of meat cuts. We were surprised that the inside seating is limited but comfortable with well spaced tables. They also offer outdoor seating. The onion soup was a good comfortable broth with lots on onion and a good amount of baked cheese. I was surprised how quickly it came out of the kitchen after being ordered, but it was enjoyable. All 3 entrées were tasty and no complaints. Too bad they do not have some applesauce to serve with the pork chops. The "burnt ends" mac and cheese was very comforting and I was able to order the meat as desired (medium rare). The chicken burger was reported as very good. We didn't have desserts but the offers sounded good -- we were headed to an Art Fusion showing just up the block and knew they would have some tasty treats. If looking for reasonable menu pricing and good cuts of meat, you should definitely consider The Butcher's Barrel.

My friend and I visited the BB yesterday afternoon, close to Happy Hour. Ryan greeted us at the bar, poured a generous glass of wine for my friend and I enjoyed a beer, at half price. Ryan told us about a salmon soup, which sounded so delicious that I ordered a cup. A fish sauce base, some potato and carrot, perfectly cooked leeks, then large chunks of salmon. Incredible! We also sampled his stuffed pepper soup, which was equally delicious. I highly recommend a visit to this casual, no frills corner family restaurant. I can’t wait to try more of Ryan’s creations!

Where do I begin?!The steak was succulent, the lobster tail was tender, the mashed potatoes whipped & creamy, the Brussel sprouts perfect combo of sweet & savory! Paired with a perfect bottle of wine- the white bordeaux is my fave!! As always, Ryan & and the team are beyond hospitable to every guest that enters!

Butcher's Barrel is one of my favorite places! The food and the service are always on point. Very reasonable prices for the quality. Ryan is always whipping up something new and tasty! Also, all his soups are always amazing! I highly recommend this hidden little gem!

The Butcher’s Barrel is a wonderful experience. Upon entering you think that you’re entering some generic brewpub- but do not let looks deceive you! This place has some of the most thoughtfully crafted food in the area. After being seated, I was presented with the extensive wine list, which our server (also manager) Ryan gave many recommendations and even some samples. I really appreciated how he tried to tailor our wine choice to what we were thinking about ordering for entrees. Anyways, on to the food. Now this is a MEAT place, keep that in mind. I ordered the Steak Frites and was informed that this place is more “traditional” and a medium rare is cooked to 125. The steak was fantastic, tender, flavorful and the fries were great as well. Overall, if you’re looking for an elevated steak and wine place, look no further. I would not bring vegetarians or beer drinkers here, but this spot is perfect for a date night or intimate gathering. I will be back!

My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Butcher Barrel tonight, and I can honestly say this was one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time! From the moment we walked in, Ryan made us feel right at home. His warm and welcoming personality was the perfect start to our evening. He took the time to walk us through the menu, and his and all of his recommendations were spot-on. We kicked off with his the Hungarian Goulash, just outstanding on a cold night like tonight. After this we had Deviled Eggs, Butcher Balls (hands down, the moistest meatballs we've ever had!), and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. Each Dish was better than the last. Dining on the patio was exceptional, just a great little spot. We genuinely can't wait to come back and bring all of our friends and family. We've been to many top-tier restaurants, and Butcher Barrel ranks easily in our top 5. Thank you so much, Ryan, for making this such a memorable experience! We'll definitely be back soon!

Yes, I liked this place a lot. It was a blend of cool and casual with an appreciation of carne and you got to love that... I did the bar seat- solo- as I was traveling through SoFla. This whole area is supper cool and liked everyone who worked around here.

The Butcher's Barrel delivered an unforgettable dining experience! Starting with the wings, they were absolutely perfect--tender, falling right off the bone. The combination of baking and deep frying created a delightful texture, while the homemade hot sauce added just the right amount of heat and flavor. Every bite was heavenly. The thin-cut fries on the side were another highlight. Lightly salted and wonderfully soft, they paired perfectly with the wings, adding to the overall experience. The lollipop lamb was nothing short of spectacular. The smoky flavor deeply penetrated the meat, creating a rich, mouth-watering taste. Seasoned to perfection, each bite was a flavor explosion. The pita and hummus on the side were the perfect complements to this dish, making it even more enjoyable. If you're looking for a place where every dish leaves a lasting impression, The Butcher's Barrel is it! Highly recommended. As for the service, except EXCELLENT customer service. The waiter/bartender was always making sure we were comfortable & enjoying the food. We did go early on a Saturday, so the ambiance was quiet and chill. It is definitely a casual place and inside was kind of smaller than what we expected but it was still comfortable enough for us. They also have outside seating if that's your thing. They do have Happy Hour & would LOVE to come back and see what they have. (I definitely will by the way). More pictures and reviews on my instagram - @foodznbrewzz

This place has been on my go to list for a while, and finally on Friday night, my husband and I decided to eat dinner here before walking over to Funky Buddha. It's a small restaurant with a large U shaped bar. There's a seating area outside as well. We went a little for early dinner around 5:15pm. Whiles the tables were all empty, the bar had several people sitting at it. We were greeted right away, and both the bartender/server and chef/owner (maybe?) were friendly and helpful. We each got a glass of wine and ordered the French onion soup for an appetizer by recommendation. The soup was beyond amazing. It had a nice touch of sweetness too it and was not salty like some French onion soups can be. The bread in it still had a good crunch to it. The chef came by and explained how he made the soup. For meals, my husband got the bison burger, which he loved. It came with broccoli that was super crisp. I got the burnt ends mac and cheese. It came with homemade bar-b-que sauce, and everything was SO good. Honestly, everything we ate and drank was delicious. I can't wait to go back.

Yes, another 5 star in Oakland Park's culinary district! Three of us had dinner at The Butcher's Barrel. It is a combo butcher shop (although I did not see meat displayed any where) restaurant, bar and wine tasting room. It's been open for several years now. They open at 5 pm. We arrived at 5 as the first patrons. By the time we left, at 6:30 the place was full. They have a steady and faithful clientele. The bartender was also the butcher. He told us the flat iron steak was the special that night. It was 8 ounces sliced nicely with grilled onions and a chimichurri sauce on top. It came with French fries. We ordered 3 of them, medium rare (although I'd say they came medium well). Very tender and the chimichurri was absolutely delicious. A very good entree for $30. We also ordered roasted broccoli and blackened brussel sprouts. The sides were large enough for 3 of us. They were excellent. We had draft beers from local breweries. Although we did not order wine, we inquired about the selection. They had some very good wine country bottles from vineyards we have visited. The bottle prices were reasonable - a popular red blend for $35 and more fancy Cabernets for $80. No gouging here! In the future, they are looking to host a beef and wine tasting with samples of the proper beef cuts for each wine. Sounds interesting! Overall, we had a delightful experience and I will definitely be back.

Came here twice and the first time was excellent! From service to food and ambiance. Our server had told us about a special menu they'd be offering the following week and told us to follow on their social media for updates. A few days later, We saw the menu she had mentioned on their IG. We asked in the post if menu would be offered on a certain day that week and they replied yes. So we made plans to go and brought along two more guests with us. When we arrived the server on this occasion did not offer the special menu to us and when we asked she didn't know what we were talking about. When I mentioned the post on IG she went back inside to inquire only to come back out and say sorry we're not offering it today. We decided to order other items since this changed our plans last minute and most of what we ordered came out pretty bad. Maybe it was an off night for them, but it left a sour taste in our mouth. We let our server know of our disappointment in our meals and each time they tried to rectify it there was little to no improvement. We probably would have declined it but there was also no offer of a comp dessert or anything to offset all the issues we experienced. I'm not still sure if we'd return.

Food is great. The meats are amazing and the prices are moderate. The quality you get is much better than at any similar BBQ place that's a dump. This place is a great find !

Loved the food wanted to support fellow Jamaican owned business . The food was amazing . Some of the best macaroni and cheese and spare ribs tips I have ever had .

YUM! Sliders and house pinot noir were delicious, service was wonderful. Would recommend!

Great casual environment with very friendly service and delicious fresh food. Nice wine too. A full bar would have been nice but could not have been a better experience.

What a hidden gem! This place was 10/10. Came here for a birthday dinner with friends. Ryan took care of us and was amazing. We had the brisket burger, 10oz ribeye and chicken wings. The meat was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Chicken wings were a home run. Homemade sauces. Just an amazing experience. We'll be back!

They were an establishment that was just opened but it looks like it will be a success in the future. I was a little taken back account my husband and I saw it on Deco Drive and we wanted to go, but maybe it was our error because we came dressed up and the people, most were not but the service and food excellent.

I was visiting in the area and went 45 mins before their closing time but the staff accepted me with a warm welcome and I received a prompt service. I ordered their lamb lollipops that came with hummus and warm pita. It was really delicious. The lamb was cooked perfect. There is parking right in front of the restaurant. It is a good steak place available at an affordable price.

Steaks, burgers, daily soups, wings and so much more are exceptional. You don't have to go to a big steak house to get the best steak in south Florida, come here!! Ryan and team are amazing and the owner Pat is first class!

The menu is to the point and food and service is on point! They specialize in meat that is cooked to perfection. The beef sliders, burnt ends, and steak were on fire! Great selection of beer and wine. Been here twice and love the indoor/outdoor seating. Looking forward to more visits.

A group of eight of us dined at The Butcher's Barrel last week. We all agreed that this place is a real treasure and are planning another gathering together to continue exploring the awesome menu items. On this particular night several of us ordered the smoked prime rib. It was outstanding. Others had burgers, salads, and the burnt ends over mac n cheese. The table became very quiet as the group devoured everything on their plates and servings are generous! Ryan, our server, was off the chart WONDERFUL! He takes time to provide details about the menu, recommends wines to accompany the meal, has a warm, friendly spirit, and checks in throughout the dining experience. While writing this I received a text from one of my friends. "You want to go to The Butcher's Barrel for the Thursday burger special tonight?" Well, of course!

Come here and eat whatever they put in front of you! The people are great, the food is stellar and the atmosphere is intimate and friendly. You're welcome.

Visited at 6:30 on a Saturday. Relatively small place. The bar area was full and lively without being annoyingly so. The tables were plentiful when we walked in but filled in decently while we there. We enjoyed the bison burger and French dip. With onion rings and Brussels sprouts as sides. The onion rings were thick and the batter/coating was flavorful. The Brussels sprouts were very food. Both entrees were well cooked and tasty. Staff was attentive without being overly so.

When we arrived on a Tuesday evening there was a large group having a meeting so sat outside. It was very warm but bearable. Our waiter was Ryan and he was the best. He told us how things were prepared. Food was amazing! Our friends were impressed and said they were very thankful we brought them. Maybe an extra fan or two outside would be nice. We'll be back and recommending to our friends.

Always good. The Brussels sprouts are to die for. My grandkids scarf them down along with the burnt ends Mac and cheese. Everything else is fabulous really.

Best restaurant in town Hidden gem from wine to dinner menu with great selections Service is great ryan and Jessie do a great job

Ryan is the best! The steak is good too. Definitely go! Dinner was great. They also sell frozen meat to go. Every meal I've had here has been perfect.

I can turn into a real carnivore. I love the flavors of meat, being the meat itself, so other than salt and pepper, without sauces or other enhancements they may distract from the meat flavor. I also like it done rare, Pittsburgh style with a bloody red center. And I admit that now and then, with blood dripping from my lips I could be mistaken for a vampire. LOL! So, one evening when I caught myself hankering for some really tasty meat, I headed over to The Butcher's Barrel and darn glad I did. The Butcher's Barrel is way different in concept than a Capital Grille, a Morton's, or a Ruth Chris. It's a casual cross between a wine and beer bar, a meat market and a restaurant. I found it to be spotlessly clean, laid back, very informal with a simple but eye pleasing interior design. And though the floor is cement it's all rather comfy as everything extends out onto a rather pleasant patio dining area. The menu is rather small, but coupled with blackboard offerings more than adequate. In fact, with such board offerings as foie gras, stone crab, lobster roll, jambalaya as well as meats, also unique. For my meal I started off with a Caesar. Unfortunately, they were out of anchovy, but even without, tasty enough with a good crisp romaine. For my main, I ignored the board meat selections and went straight to the butcher's counter where I selected a great looking near pound of thick cut Mishma Reserve Wagyu, a wonderful meat totally rich in meat flavors and one not served anywhere else that I know about.  Though they don't have the high heat ovens to do a true Pittsburgh style, the did a wonderful charred sear that left a bloody red center, just the way I asked it to be done. And for this great cut at price of $25.84 represented a bargain. I might add that they do offer the real thing, A5 Wagyu, but at $130/pound; pero no soy un hombre tan rico. Overall, I really liked the The Butcher's Barrel with its wonderfully great unique meat, friendly staff and spacious seating. Though basic, no table cloth or frills, it's the foods that count.

We have been wanting to check this place for some time now, so walked over after visiting one of the local breweries. There is a small butcher shop area with retail and a great selection of wines when you first walk in. We selected a bottle of Italian red off the wall and brought it over to one of the tables to dine in (they also have outdoor seating). We ordered the lamb lollipops with hummus and warm pita (which were so good we had a second order of them), meatballs, brussel sprouts, burnt ends, tom/mozz, escargot and seared tuna which were all delicious! The service was amazing! We will definitely be back to try a steak next time!

I'd read about this restaurant. And we had driven by it on the way to the nearby coffee shop last month. We decided to come for dinner as we were in the neighborhood. They've only been open a few months. The menus change as they are working out different dishes and seeing what is popular. Even with a different limited menu (than we'd seen online), we were able to find a couple items we wanted - and it wasn't easy choosing which to order. The prices are quite reasonable. This is the kind of place where it will be soon discovered. Or so we thought...because as we were there, every table and chair in the small restaurant was suddenly filled! Guess it's already been found. They only had two servers plus the chef/kitchen staff so the two gals were quite busy. There are 4 tables inside, and 10-12 chairs at the counter/bar. In addition, there are some larger tables out on the patio. The garage doors are open to the patio seating. Several patrons had brought their (well-behaved) dogs. Attached to the restaurant is another room with the butcher cases showing off meats (with prices), a wall of wines (some very decent prices for bottles, BTW), and on the other wall shelves of everything from olive oils to pasta, etc. Even if you aren't planning on buying a bottle of wine or a steak, make sure you browse through. We were going to order something "meaty", but as we were debating in front of the server, she told us that the crab cakes were excellent. So that is what we ordered along with a Caesar salad. We decided to share everything. The kitchen was a bit slow (they were slammed) and the chef even came out to apologize. We were hungry, but this is the kind of place where you feel comfortable just sitting. And everyone is so nice and friendly. The Caesar salad was good - with lots of thin shredded cheese on top - served with some mini bread sticks. The crab cakes were excellent --- no filler - and very tasty. At home, we tried their limoncello cake, which was light and airy and lemony. A good bit of a sweet ending, but not too heavy. This is a place we want to return to again. Soon. We saw some folks having steaks (on the menu) and a burger (off the menu?) that looked great. Next time. And there definitely will be one.

The food here is amazing! The beef stroganoff soup had many delicious layers of flavor. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The prime rib burnt ends appetizer had so much flavor! There are many things I want to try on this menu, so I will definitely be back!

Downtown Oakland Park is trending up and restaurants like Butcher's Barrel are leading the way. If you want some meat why not dine at a butcher? The concept seems to work. Quality steaks, some decent wines and friendly servers: check. The Butchers Barrel has both inside and outside dining and the outside space is very nice. Overall, a good experience.

iiiiiiiiiii loooooove this plaaaaaace (sung to the tune of the old "I Love New York" tourism ads). Not to be like the Russian judge for the Moscow figure skater at the Olympics, but these folks get my first 6-star rating across the board. Off-the-charts fantastic for food, service and ambience. They're also brand new, which makes it even more impressive that they were so perfect. Food was incredibly good. Saturdays and Sundays they have a limited menu with a bigger range of choices on weekdays. I broke my "maximum one red meat per month" rule and got a grilled steak. This was Smith and Wollensky's quality at a tiny fraction of the price. The corn chowder starter was incredible too. It's a combination butcher shop, wine shop, bar and cafe...a unique mixture that really, really works. Service is like the perfect neighborhood cafe from a movie. The friendly server also mans the bar. The man who grills your steak before your eyes on the outdoor grill also seems to be the owner. He even came by with the raw meats on platter to show them to us and get the thumbs up that these were OK before he went to the grill. The lady in the back chopping up things waves and says hello. Everyone there makes sure all is good multiple times. You can tell from the many regulars at the bar that this behavior is genuine, and not just because you're a new face. I was humming the "Cheers" theme song by the time we left. Ambience for the spot inside and out is also terrific. Inside there's polished concrete and open ceiling, nicely displayed wine bottles, an actual butcher counter and a slick bar. Outside you can sit under an overhang and watch the world drive by, walk by and come through on a train. It's in the new/old stretch of "downtown" Oakland Park next to the railroad, just south of City Hall. The neighborhood is a rapidly changing food/beverage hot spot, with Funky Buddha just north, Kith's Coffee south, Tatts & Tacos farther south and even a couple of long-time places like Big Dog Station. There's loads of parking and it's bicycle friendly. Just like Ah-nuld in the Terminator, Ah'll be baaach!

It is said to make $1 million in the restaurant business you need to start with $2 million. The Butcher's Barrel is an attempt to upgrade the "culinary district" of Oakland Park - and it needs the revival. The restaurant feels like a neighborhood bar and has plenty of outside seating. Inside it has decorative garage doors which can open and provide good air flow. The restaurant is designed with polished cement floors and is very bright and welcoming. There are some mouth watering offerings including short ribs, pork chops and goat cheese pecan truffles. The meats are generally served with polenta or mashed potatoes. There are some good wine and beer options including beer from Wynwood Brewing Company. Overall, I believe the Barrel is a work in progress as it addresses some opening kinks. What appears to be missing are any warm green vegetables (I know this is a butcher shop). Some spinach, carrots or broccoli would do the trick. Also, there were a few service hiccups including providing unclean utensils. These can be easily resolved. This place is worth a visit and a show of support for the Oakland Park culinary area.

We've been wanting to check this place out for far too long, so we finally did today. The space is small but not cramped, fresh, warm, and friendly. The patio is super cute for comfortable days dining al fresco. The team at The Butcher's Barrel is genuine, friendly, and generous with their time and knowledge of food. We arrived at a lull with just one other table of diners and had the luxury of time with the attentive fellas there. They filled us in on the different proteins that TBB offers, as well as favorite preparations. They overheard us talking about the brussels sprouts and highly recommended them and also said they were putting in another starter for us but it would be a surprise. Shortly after we began sipping our cold beers, a beautiful plate of crispy, flavorful brussels and a gorgeous plate of juicy burnt ends arrived. This could be a complete meal. They were both incredible. Flavorful. Just salty enough. Piping hot. It couldn't have been better, particularly with the beer. After a tour of the menu, which changes roughly monthly, we decided on the wings, extra hot, with tots and the wagyu hot dog with kraut and fries. The wings are insane. The best I've had in Florida and probably anywhere to be honest. They're baked, cooled, breaded, cooled and then flash fried and tossed in sauce. This makes for hot crispy wings that are tender and juicy inside. And they aren't greasy at all. The sauce was hot but not palette destroying. The blue cheese dressing is cold, delicious, and house made. The tots were the crispy, crunchy, salty kind. The wagyu dog was so meaty and delicious. Super juicy on a lightly warmed, soft bun with warm sauerkraut. That's a damn good dog. The fries were hot and crispy. As if that wasn't enough, the chef brought out a slate board with thinly sliced rare beef with coarse salt thoughtfully sprinkled on top. Simple. Delicious. He said that's one of the perks of eating at a butcher & provisions shop during a lull in the day. They find unique and tasty ways of using all of their high quality proteins. Their wine selection is impressive. Ranging from $19 to $200+ they're all quality. A collection that's dry, not sweet with a range from full-bodied and bold to bright easy blends. We were gifted a healthy sample of Typesetter. It was a well-rounded red with an earthy nose and sumptuous mouth feel. A little over $30 per bottle, the markup is much lower than you'll find at most restaurants. As we were wrapping up our meal and good conversation with the fellas (that were super easy on the eyes) they brought out a small plate with two beautiful pieces of peppercorn crusted tuna with micro greens and edible flowers. Yowza, I love peppercorn crusted tuna. Unfortunately there was no room for dessert but the key lime pie, chocolate layer cake, and pecan pie with brownie crust all sounded great. Next time. TBB also has a wing special every Wednesday and a burger special every Thursday...and both specials on Sundays! I cannot guarantee that you'll get all of the extra time, conversation, wine tastings and food compliments of the chef but the meal itself was absolutely worth the trip. Everything is extremely thoughtful and well priced. We will definitely go again soon. Thanks for the experience guys!

Their burger is the best in town, which is impossible to prove but a feeling one can only experience. They've made us feel like one of their own countless times, including giving us a 12-pack of cheap beer for fun.

Butcher's Barrel is a great new spot in the newly claimed "downtown OP"! They're right down the street from Buddha and city hall, in a great spot with an awesome outdoor patio. Ambiance on point and dog friendly! I've been a few times and while their food is simple without a lot of "frills" the quality is very very good. On my most recent visit, I decided to try their daily burger special which was a wagyu beef burger with mushrooms. Was not a huge fan of the bun they chose (should have been brioche) and there was no sauce making the whole burger sort of dry. I couldn't bring myself to add ketchup since the meat was so delicious by itself but some kind of jam or other sauce that complimented the ingredients to lightly go on the bun would have been a plus. Their shoestring fries are also really good! Also tried their butchers balls which was a meatball with a tomato type sauce, placed on top of a piece of French bread with (not fresh) parmesan cheese sprinkles. Should have used real shredded parm. They have a wine membership (similar to Coopers Hawk) and a great selection of local beers which they could definitely expand on. Their most impressive offering is their meat market. While I haven't purchased anything (yet) they have very unique meats. I'm not familiar with how pricing of these types of products goes or if they're more/less than what you'd get at a stand-alone meat market but definitely worth checking out. While I wasn't overwhelmed with the food on my recent visit, the overall vibe and staff were fantastic. I have several friends who have been that can't say enough about their other dishes like the chicken sandwich and burrata so maybe I've been ordering the wrong thing. This is a local family owned spot so I will definitely be back to try more.

Walked in to check out there selection of meat and stumbled into a party. We had no idea this place served food. But the atmosphere was what got us right of the top. A lot of talking and people enjoying themselves. Walked up to the bar that we had no idea was also inside and was greeted by the bartender. He picked us out as "never been here before" right away. He filled us in on what the place had to offer. Great selection of wines, beer and food. Great food from what we could see. We ordered escargot, beef tips and choch fritters. All 3 we're delicious. We also got a bottle of Rioja off the wall to have opened. Wines are sold at retail price and you can take it with you or drink it there. Before the bartender opened our wine he gave us an option. "I get you much better bottle for 4 bucks more. And if you don't think it is a much better bottle of wine I will take it back and sell you the bottle you picked". We took his challenge. The wine was perfect. We drank his suggestion. Also need to note this place is a functioning Butcher Shop. And a good one at that. Pat, our Bartender, is also the owner. Very cool man. I walked back to the Buther Shop to check out their meats. Pat met me back there. We talked about their certificated Wagyu Beef, their Dry Aged Prime Rib and it turns out Pat is a "you need it I can get it" type of owner. West Coast oysters, seafood from anywhere and, of course, meats, fowl and so forth. Another cool thing they do there is you can go into the butcher shop and order the steak you want to have cooked right there. This is an added service on top of their already great menu. Sit at the bar, grab a bottle of wine off the wall and enjoy some appetizers. Or just come in and get a table. The entrees that were going by us looked amazing and the appetizers we had were very good. This is an original and we'll run operation. There was a very "local" feel at the bar. You could tell by the conversation going on that people sitting at the bar at the very least recognized one another from coming to this restaurant. Try this place. It's a one of a kind. And it is very well done.

This restaurants has SO much to offer I don't even know where to begin! They are a fairly new and young small business with a fantastic menu, great seating, amazing wine selection and many years ahead of them. I was @ the Butcher's Barrel a few months ago and I couldn't write my review then...but I wanted to keep my promise to the owners. A few months ago, there were still many hurdles to climb over with the issues these businesses face with hiring staff, keeping staff or the employee just simply staying home and living off of government subsidies. You see, no one wants to work. The wife of the chef, the owners, had to come in to help their staff since they were shorthanded and she was at least 6 months pregnant at the time! Whew! Incredible. I saw her working her bu** off, with a smile on her face and attending to as many tables as she could. She even took the time out to have a quick conversation with me and shared her experiences she is having with her chef husband. Turns out, that he had quite the injury and apparently sliced much of one hand up which required an entire heavily bandaged hand. But he managed to still turn out beautiful tasty meals, one handedly to everyone. You can get a pretty epic table outside. Which is SO cool! They really planned for it rather than it being a necessity. The open format from the bar seating area to the dining room to the tables outside reminds me of houses that have stackable, slide-able patio glass doors that stack up to one side of the opening or the other and open up the living room of the house to the backyard. There's a fantastic, relaxed, cool, hip, on trend vibe everywhere and you can just see that people are happy and relaxed. The locals bring their souped-up baby carriers and baby rollers and you see them going for a stroll outside the restaurant while you are dining. This is sometimes.. I didn't see a filet mignon dish on their menu but since they have access to pretty much ANY cut of steak you want... You just ASK. More than likely they can fulfil your wishes. Call ahead if its a party of 3 or more. Check with them and organize what you want. The flexibility and the accommodation of the owners to your needs is hard to come by. It doesn't FEEL like a steakhouse..but it is. Without all the pomp & frills. In fact, you can go to this restaurant and have steak EVERY DAY and it wouldn't break the bank. I LOVE THE PEOPLE who own this place and I LOVE THE PEOPLE who go to this place. They're a cool crowd ;-

What a find. One of the best steaks I've had other than NYY Steak and 1 or 2 others. Love the decor & atmosphere. The food is spot on. My NY Strip was cooked absolutely perfect & was seasoned just perfectly. The lobster bisque was awesome and so was the elote. The service is great. Not rushed at all. This place really knows what they are doing. Come one, come all. You will love it.

Such a fun place Got to pick our own cheeses for a charcuterie board - pick our own wine and our own meat. Pat the owner was very friendly. Def recommend this spot.

Good food & good service. Bday celebration. There were 10 of us. Steaks were cooked perfectly.

Always drive by meaning to try this place. Finally I decided to go and it was great. We started with burnt ends and skewered shrimps. Had steaks for dinner and the dessert was so good! Definitely recommend this place.

Great experience!! Selected my own cheeses for a cheese board and wine with friends. Then I had a New York Strip special ! Yumm Best place to hang with friends

The Butcher's Barrel is a butcher shop, fresh market and restaurant all in one small location. There is seating outside and a large bar with a few tables inside. My husband and I came on a busy Wednesday evening (keep in mind they open at 5 for dinner). There were only two servers but they did their best to keep up. There is no menu for drinks our server explained but several bottles of wine for sale that you can re-cork and take home. I ordered a bottle of Rosé for $20. My husband had the Funky Buddha Floridian on draft. We split the Caesar salad as our appetizer, it was plenty for two people. For dinner I ordered the Cowboy Burger with frites, it was cooked a perfect medium. My husband ordered the Korean Short Ribs (they were out of the Jambalaya) and they were so tender!!! No dessert as they only had Limoncello cake and chocolate cake (they were sold out of Key Lime Pie). Overall a great experience. I would love to come back for a special occasion to pick a custom cut of Japanese Wagyu from the butcher case for them to cook.

Excellent food and good wine selection. Attentive service. Found it by coincidence and have returned. Highly recommended.

Drive here from Sawgrass area because Yelp shows Saturday Hours from 12noon open. Get here at 2pm and chairs on tables Not Open. Maybe update your hours so potential customers don't waste time driving across town!!

Excellent service, wine and food! This place is a hidden gem in Oakland Park. The steak was delicious and the wine outstanding. I will definitely go back! Oh, try the Brussels sprouts, too. You won't regret.

Always excellent, and even though they were down 2 people tonight it still did NOT disappoint. Food was great as always and everyone busted their behind to ensure everything was perfect and everyone got what they needed. Such a gem!!! We love this place and the people who consistently make it great. Thank YOU!!!!

This had to be among the worst food I've ever had in a restaurant and I go to different restaurants every day. The whole experience was so strange and so bizarelly amateurish. We were standing at the door for a few minutes when finally a waitress told us to sit wherever we want. Then we sat down for more than ten minutes when a different waitress yelled out from accross the restaurant "do you want menus"? Whoa. Really Whoa! Okay, we are in a restaurant sitting down and usually ..... you know you get menus.... because that's where you find out what to order. My instincts told me to get out but I made the mistake of staying. When I asked about suggested items the waitress told me her favorites only to then tell me they were out. The appetizers were terrible with the deviled eggs being the worst. I figured I would then play it safe and get a burger (it is a butcher shop) and we also ordered the chicken sandwich. I have to say.... hands down, this was the worst chicken sandwich I've ever had. It was so hard and tough that after an attempt at a bite I decided I would rather keep my incisors than fight with this awful sandwich. Like the chicken sandwich the burger was also one of the worst I've ever had. It was a dull, dry strange blend of bad beef that had no flavor and a tough texture. I often find good things to say about a restaurant, i.e., service, location or find one good item to redeem an awful review - but this is one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to.

We were staying nearby and read good reviews so we popped in. Wow are we glad we did! Great staff, fantastic food! We tried a number of dishes: meatballs (wow!), brussel sprouts, hanger steak, onion rings. Loved every bite. Nice selection of beers (and wine).

Last week my dinner group had our first annual holiday party at The Butcher's Barrel in Oakland Park with just under 40 guests. With so many of us missing out on the work holiday parties that were cancelled again for this year due to covid, it was a really fun and welcoming event. We had the entire inside of the restaurant and tables of four for social distancing. The evening started with an assortment of appetizers. This included a plentiful and beautiful charcuterie board, barrel balls (premium meatballs), deviled eggs with bacon crumbles, shrimp cocktail and crostinis with freshly made bruscetta. All high quality, all delicious. For dinner, Pat (the owner) provided us with a fixed menu that had a good variety to choose from, not just 3 items as is usually customary for parties. Dinner choices included Steak Frites (NY Strip), Ribeye, the Barrel Burger, the Cowboy Burger (both a short-rib/brisket blend) Short Ribs, Lamb Lollipops, Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich, Andouille Sausage Gumbo, House Caesar Salad and Roasted Brussel Sprouts. For drinks, we had the options of a good selection of beer and wines at the bar by the glass or bottle. For by the bottle option, they have a butcher and wine shop attached, so you can go into the cute little wine shop to browse and choose your bottle. My wine loving friends were pleased with the variety and pricing, no restaurant markup and there is no corkage fee. Need wine for yourself or a holiday gift, stop by any time to pick up a bottle, or 10 . Dessert choices were a super light lemoncello cake with homemade whipped cream and a chocolate cake, both big in flavors but not heavy. Additionally, we had a few cookie trays that we brought in. All of the food we had was excellent, reasonably priced especially for the high quality, everything was delicious and well prepared. Service was oustanding, Pat and his entire staff are super personable and extremely accommodating. We the perfect amount of servers for the party and they were very enthusiastic and diligent. I have eaten at the Butcher's Barrel many times and have ALWAYS had a super positive experience. This is definitely a great place to have a party, shower or event as well as being a fabulous restaurant for lunch or dinners, they really did a FANTASTIC event for us !!

The food is good. It's really affordable and the wine choices are really good. So why does it get two stars? There are two doors into the place, one with a logo that takes you into the small retail area and the other is unmarked and looks like a patio entrance. Once inside we wondered around trying to figure out how to get someone's attention to sit. Awkward. Next up, the food. I have celiac. Every restaurant is a crap shoot. Our waitress was super nice and helpful and clarified that I couldn't have anything from the fryers. I substituted roasted Brussels sprouts for the fries. What I got was fries touching my food. When I said it's touching my food, a woman rolled her eyes and took my plate. A few minutes later, the same burger was presented to me. They served me a gluten-contaminated meal... on purpose. For this, two stars. I get to feel like I have the flu for a couple weeks now because someone was put out by their own mistake. Never again. If you have any food issues, stay away.

This little gem is a nice change for Fort Lauderdale/Wilton Manors/Oakland Park. It's a combination restaurant/butcher shop. Last night was our first time here and Kelly was very helpful in giving us the lay of the land. Pat is the owner and could be seen cooking in his Havana hat!! Molly was our server and did a great job. They have a band here every Thursday. You pick out your bottle of wine on the butcher side. It was some wines I've never had before and they were delish! We started with the charcuterie which was perfect for the three of us. Each of us got one of the burgers that were cooked to perfection. The tater tots and fries were really good. The Brussel sprouts were very tasty. I would definitely go back. I would have loved if they had a filet on the menu. I just may have to try the filet tartar next time! Sorry no food porn. We were hungry girls