Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 2165 reviews

What Howell Bogan doesn't like about The Butcher Shop:
Waited over minutes for drinks, over an hour for appetizer, and over two hours for our main course. Menu was nothing like the menu online, they had one hangar steak on the menu. Was disappointed as every other Barbara Lynch restaurant I’ve been to has been great. Pretty pathetic experience considering she was there that night View all feedback. What Courtney Cornelius likes about The Butcher Shop:
After all the hype, I was rather disappointed. For people that like steak tartare, I would definitely suggest going here. However, the rest of the food is just average for a restaurant of this level, and I would just going somewhere else. Good, but not impressive. View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 23 reviews
Alberto
07.10.2021 - 18:23

As expected, the accommodating staff, quality of food and overall consistency of Barbara Lynch’s restaurant always makes for a great dining experience. The kitc...

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Celine
07.10.2021 - 18:23

Love the new menu. Versatile, reasonably priced. Hope that it changes with the seasons to provide variety

Gideon
07.10.2021 - 18:23

Our first time there. The service was excellent and the food was great

Deangelo
07.10.2021 - 18:23

Outstanding food including the bread pudding with spiced prunes. Excellent wine. Relaxed atmosphere, well spaced tables, friendly but correct service, quiet wit...

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Roselyn
07.10.2021 - 18:23

Amazing food, especially crispy duck steak and osso bucco

The Butcher Shop in Boston has received mixed reviews from customers, ranging from disappointing experiences with long wait times and poor food quality to exceptional service and delicious meals. Some patrons were let down by the slow service and underwhelming food quality, while others praised the accommodating staff, great wine selection, and overall fantastic dining experience. Despite the mixed reviews, the restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere, well-spaced tables, and a variety of menu options to choose from. Whether you're looking for a good steak tartare or a delicious bread pudding, The Butcher Shop seems to have something for everyone. While some diners may have been disappointed, others found it to exceed their expectations with great food and friendly service. Ultimately, it seems like The Butcher Shop is worth a try for those looking for a unique dining experience in Boston.

Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 412 reviews
Omari
16.09.2023 - 05:00

You were closed. We came all the way for nothing to celebrate our anniversary . No one answers the phone or had the professionalism to inform us. Poor managemen...

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Andrew
16.09.2023 - 05:00

My first time at the Butcher Shop but I've had many recommendations. Fantastic experience all around. Great food and solid wine knowledge when it came to pairin...

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BrianM
16.09.2023 - 05:00

The food was excellent and the service was even better.

Modesto
16.09.2023 - 05:00

We really enjoyed our food and drinks but the service is really what sets this place apart from the many generic gastro pubs in Boston.

Alejandra
16.09.2023 - 05:00

Service was great, attentive, professional and informative. I ordered the bolognese a $30 entree with a small portion that wasn’t particularly hot when it arriv...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 1243 reviews
Katerina
06.02.2024 - 00:32

The Butcher Shop has been on our list of restaurants to eat in Boston. We finally tried it out last night and it exceeded our expectations! Shauna greeted us an...

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Marco
06.02.2024 - 00:32

Good food but wayyyyyy too expensive … this was a $300 for 2 people. This is not a top resturant where you spend those money. Outside seating… not great… tables...

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Ryan
06.02.2024 - 00:32

Passable but overpriced food and underwhelming service. I came in a weeknight evening while it was not busy and sat at the bar. Was served a bottle of beer, rea...

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Adam
06.02.2024 - 00:32

Pretty rough honestly. Ambience is really cool but the food just isn’t, especially for the price point. Expecting a place called The Butcher Shop to have a good...

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Bessie
06.02.2024 - 00:32

I went for Mother's Day. I had been in the past and I was looking forward to a delicious steak. I ordered the menu provided for Mother's Day which was the prime...

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Metroguide
4.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Allan
19.04.2023 - 05:16

After all this hype, I was quite disappointed. For people who like Steak-Tertare, I would definitely suggest going here. The rest of the food, however, is only...

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Courtney
10.04.2024 - 14:13

After all the hype, I was rather disappointed. For people that like steak tartare, I would definitely suggest going here. However, the rest of the food is just...

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Opentable
4.3 ★ from 509 reviews
Diningguide
3.0 ★ from 1 reviews

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