Butcher Shop Steakhouse

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.

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.

I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant as I have lived in Knoxville for 6 years and never eaten here. My old college roommate used to work here! I am from Memphis and have visited both locations in my hometown several times. The service was fine except for one minor mistake. Our server switched my entree with my fiance's. While we waited on his entree to arrive (which was actually mine) everyone else's steak turned cold (we don't eat until everyone has been served their entree). Besides being cold, the steak was very bland in favor and tough and it's the first time I wished for steak sauce at a steakhouse! The manager seemed very uninterested in our concerns and even commented that he agreed the sirloin was tough! We then waited for our checks for 15 minutes, finally retreating to the patio to watch the 4th of July fireworks at the Worlds Fair Park. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with my first visit and will probably not return. I can't say that I will recommend this restaurant to anyone.

The atmosphere is a lot of fun at the Butcher Shop. I like the option of being able to cook my own steak or to have it cooked for me. I think the strip steak is delicious and have a hard time ordering anything else each time we go. I have tried the chicken and fish though and both were delicious. The staff is friendly and the food is good. I'd definitley recommend checking it out.

I think the food here is excellent. I love that we have the option to cook our own steaks or let one of the cooks do it for us. It's nice that you can view all the cuts of meat and pick the exact one you want. I absolutely love the strip steak, it's always excellent. The chicken never disappoints either. The environment supports a night out with friends or dinner with your spouse/family. Our kids love to hang out by the grill and watch what is going on and help cook garlic bread. I'd definitely recommend the Butcher Shop if you are looking for a fun atmosphere and great food.