Butcher Shop Steakhouse
Diners choose a filet and grill it to their liking at this do-it-yourself barbecue.
(865) 637-0204
806 Worlds Fair Park Dr
Knoxville,
TN
37902
35.9636
-83.9253
Neighborhood: Downtown Knoxville
What People Are Saying About Butcher Shop Steakhouse
The Owner
Butcher Shop Steakhouse
Owner
Since 1983, The Butcher Shop Steakhouse has proudly served grain-fed Midwestern beef grilled over an open pit with hickory charcoal for a truly unique dining experience. The Butcher Shop is owned and operated by two brothers native to Knoxville, Mike and Randy Clark. We warmly welcome you to our establishment and hope you have an enjoyable meal.
The menu includes a variety of steaks, cut daily, including: bacon wrapped filets, ribeyes, New York strips, t-bones, sirloins, pork chops, marinated chicken breasts, salads, fresh fish and daily specials. The restaurant is also available for Private Parties, Banquets, Awards Dinner, Business Meetings, Luncheons and Receptions. Our facilities can accommodate 100+ people seated or groups as small as 15. Of course our specialty is steaks, but we offer a wide range of alternatives to satisfy even the pickiest of appetites.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Dark woods, white tablecloths and the aroma of sizzling meat greet customers. Patrons can grill their dinner over hickory briquettes on a pit barbecue or let the chef cook it. The dining room grills are large enough to accommodate big groups. Steak choices vary from eight to 24 ounces and include tenderloin, T-bone, rib eye and New York and Kansas City strips. The kitchen also prepares chicken and seafood. Dessert options include a house-made cheesecake.
User Reviews
Northwestern
July 04, 2009
Is it possible to give less than one star? My family went to The Butcher Shop last night for our father's 60th birthday. We were expecting something special, like The Chop House or Shula's. The Butcher Shop's website led us to believe this is the kind of experience we'd get... false advertising doesn't even cover it. We arrived for our early evening reservation on time and were seated promptly... at a table right next to the grills that was noticeably slanted enough to make things slide from one side to the other. When we mentioned it to our bumbling server she didn't offer to seat up elsewhere in the nearly empty restaurant (which remained so for the entirety of our meal, by the way), she went to get matchbooks to shove under the table legs. Not only was this absurd, it didn't help at all. She took our drink order, but became confused and brought the wrong number and type of drinks. To her sole credit, our meal order went normally. I previously mentioned the proximity of our table to the grills, which would have been fine if while waiting for our salads we hadn't been swamped in smoke. I'm not sure if the ventilation fans weren't working properly or what the difficulty was but several of my family members were tearing up from the smoke and I had to use my rescue asthma inhaler. None of the staff seemed phased by this so perhaps it happens all the time. However, if that is the case I think it would be considerate of someone to mention we were in the 'smoking section' as it were. As for the food: it is entirely overpriced for the amount of fat on the steaks. No one should have to pay for a 30oz steak when only half of it is edible. I realize that The Butcher Shop is primarily a steakhouse, but the chicken breast was laughably emaciated. I'd expect that from Denny's but not from (what we thought was) a high-end steakhouse. The bright spot was the 12oz New York Strip, which while slightly fatty, was at least flavorful and juicy. After finishing our food we asked for a box to take the leftover meat home to our dogs since no human was interested in it. After ten minutes the aforementioned bumbler walked past the table and told us she'd have the box to us shortly. After another ten we reminded her as she passed again that we were still waiting for the box and the check. We handed her our credit card before she could even set down the mints; we were more than ready to leave. As soon as we exited we offered our apologies to my father for selecting so poorly. We really wanted to go somewhere special, to make a great memory and celebrate our father's life. If we'd known The Butcher Shop was an everyday, after work, throw on your flip-flops, sort of establishment we'd never have gone. As it is, we're never going back.
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dmcdermott21
May 31, 2009
My fiancee and I had dinner here and both of us ordered steak. I have been to many of the steak houses around Knoxville and I would have to say this was one of the best places to get a steak for the price. Both the steaks were perfectly cooked and the twice baked potato was excellent also. I usually eat steak sauce on any steak that I get (just personal preference), but I tried this steak both ways and ended up eating it without the sauce. Another thing that we liked about the restaurant was that we were seated immediately and the wait staff did a great job. This is a steak house that you have to go looking for, you will not just be driving down the road and find it, unless you are lost. We are planning on having our reception in their back room.
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jwsmith1935
February 09, 2009
I have eaten at the Butcher Shop a number of times and have never had a bad meal. I'm sure you might happen to catch a restaurant on a bad day and get poor service, or even a tough piece of meat but the people who run this place always are asking if everything is ok and they seem eager to please you when you are dining there. As for waiting for everyone to recieve their meal before anyone else eats when there's a snafoo and the management is fixing it for you, is just foolish and you should have had a cold meal. That's not the restaurant's fault. I used to manage a restaurant so I appreciate how much trouble it is to try to please everyone, and I must say these folks do an outstanding job. I recommend it to people who are looking for a good steak. I'm hoping to be able to dine there soon again. Also it's been my experience that people are much more apt to write a bad review moved by what they feel was a bad experience rather than praise someone for giving the service you usually expect when you go to a restaurant. In any case the best way to judge who's right is to eat there and see for yourself.
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The Extras:
The Butcher Shop hosts private parties. Call for catering prices and availability.
What to Drink:
The Butcher Shop has an extensive wine selection to match your meat. Vintages may vary by availability.
Category:
Steakhouse, Barbecue Restaurants, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Business Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Message from Butcher Shop Steakhouse
- Famous Hickory Grilled Steaks
- Casual Steakhouse Atmosphere
- Just Relax or Cook it Yourself
Since 1983, The Butcher Shop Steakhouse has proudly served grain-fed Midwestern beef grilled over an open pit with hickory charcoal for a truly unique dining experience. The Butcher Shop is owned and operated by two brothers native to Knoxville, Mike and Randy Clark. We warmly welcome you to our establishment and hope you have an enjoyable meal.
The menu includes a variety of steaks, cut daily, including: bacon wrapped filets, ribeyes, New York strips, t-bones, sirloins, pork chops, marinated chicken breasts, salads, fresh fish and daily specials. The restaurant is also available for Private Parties, Banquets, Awards Dinner, Business Meetings, Luncheons and Receptions. Our facilities can accommodate 100+ people seated or groups as small as 15. Of course our specialty is steaks, but we offer a wide range of alternatives to satisfy even the pickiest of appetites.
