Butcher Shop Steakhouse

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.

My husband treated me to dinner on my birthday 9/30/2006 and we chose the Butcher Shop (based on wonderful food and atmosphere experienced at the restaurants by the same name in Memphis and Nashville). We are new to Knoxville. The steaks (sirloin strips) were tough, grisly, and without flavor. The baked potato was cold and the only things we really enjoyed were the toasted garlic bread and the salad, which was just average. I had looked forward to this for a week and was greatly disappointed. I was also less than thrilled with the atmosphere which was noisy and open, opposed to the more intimate (but noisy) Memphis and Nashville restaurants. DO NOT waste your time or money. I can fix my own steak for the cost of one of these poorly cut and cooked steaks.

The Butcher Shop has been around for a long time and is truly one of Knoxville's hidden gems. You can choose your own collosal steak and either grill it yourself of have the chef cook it for you. We love going to the Butcher Shop with friends and for celebrations because it's unique, fun and delicious. Very Highly Recommend.