Butcher Shop
(617) 423-4800
552 Tremont St
Boston,
MA
02118
42.3439
-71.0715
Neighborhoods: South End, Shawmut
What People Are Saying About Butcher Shop
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
After providing Boston with a nationally acclaimed dining destination (No. 9 Park) and a cutting-edge raw bar (B&G Oysters), culinary maven Barbara Lynch opened this full-service butcher shop that doubles as a sleek wine bar and eatery. By day, most patrons swing by to take home venison sausages and veal cutlets, while nighttime sees well-dressed couples huddling around the butcher's block, waiting for a seat at the diminutive, candlelit bar. Ultra-knowledgeable waiters eagerly discuss the exceptionally adventurous wine list's intricacies.
The Food
From popular charcuterie plates that seemingly top every table to indulgent "sweet plates" of eclectic desserts, quality is off the charts (not surprising, since everything is prepared in-house). The tapas-like menu (there are no entrees) features meats and cheeses from local farms. After nibbling on the charcuterie plate's tender rabbit and savory boar, discerning palates note the freshness. Even non-meat dishes (honey-poached figs with earthy Marcona almonds) manage to inspire.
Photo courtesy of The Butcher Shop
User Reviews
HYBondDude
September 21, 2008
Simply outstanding food, wine and service. I was impressed how the manager and staff are real foodies and love discussing the food. The wine was paired nicely as well. For what you get, the price was not bad at all. If you want to pay dog food prices, you'll get food that tastes like dog food. This is the real deal and well worth the moderate price and wait!
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mcwil19
September 09, 2008
This place was so cool. Great atmosphere in a great area. Good wine list. But then they raised the prices of the food to an absolutely absurd level for the portion sizes. Have a drink there and move on to somewhere else for dinner.
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travelgirl727
September 30, 2007
I went here with a friend and I really enjoyed it. It is quite small, but has a nice crowd and good ambiance. The food was delicious. My only complaint would be that our waiter wasn't the best. I expected a little bit better service since it isn't the cheapest place around. We may have just fell on a bad waiter or perhaps he was having a bad night. The food was great though. My wine was average though--they need a better wine menu. But, I would check this place out, as the food is wonderful and different.
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Save Money:
Though the shop's prices may make you blush, it's still cheaper to take some meats home than to enjoy a few plates at the bar.
When to Go:
No reservations are taken. Arrive either early or after the dinner rush, or expect to wait an hour for one of the few tables.
Where to Sit:
If it's available, grab a stool by the front window to enjoy an exceptional people-watching vantage point.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Travelers Check
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, View Dining, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
