Reviews of Butcher's Bistro (Butcher Shop)

Matthew Hung

Good food. Outstanding service. Quick background knowledge on everything on your plate

David Mize

Great eclectic eatery... Food was amazing, will definitely return.

Bree Gensler

Try the beef jerky! A little pricy but so good! Will come sit down for an actual meal next time in town.

Jose Micheri

Went here for restaurant week. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. They provided options for the kids. The appetizers were very good. The portion was small; not sure if it was because of the rest week. Ordered the pork belly. It was very tender and juicy. I ordered the $50 wagyu rib eye. It was very tender and cooked how I ordered. I felt that it was bland. Not sure if it was by choice or a mistake. The stake came with a sauce on the side that was fantastic. It was very nice to eat them together. To me it was not worth $50 but I would definitely go back.

Gents Who Dine

The beginning of Fall meant that it was time for Gents to get back to what we do best, throwing dinner parties at Denver area restaurants. Given our later summer hiatus, we wanted to return to form with a bang and found the perfect host in Butcher's Bistro on Larimer. While we enjoy a locally foraged and micro-green adorned beet salad as much as the next, sometimes the primal callings of meat and charcuterie are too much resist. Butcher's Bistro graciously arranged a menu heavy on the items we like best: Cured meats, thoughtfully sourced cheeses, crispy pork and even a few greens for good measure. Other table favorites included a cheddar stuffed donut, beef bourguignon, and churros with a hearty chocolate sauce - all perfect dishes for the season. Although the meal was universally delicious it was paired with equally impressive service. Chef Russell and team treated us like long time regulars being welcomed into the dining room. And while we are always on the hunt for Denver's newest spots, Butcher's Bistro proves there are few substitutes for seasoned neighborhood favorites.

Sean McGrane

Food is great here, ambience is... unique. I'd definitely recommend for the steak. Want o go get dinner by yourself or with good friends? This is a great place. Want to take a girl for a first date? Maybe not so much.

M Walls

Great owner and service

Olivia Casa

Food is good but very expensive for what you get, the place is very charming.

David Carroll

Everything was absolutely amazing!!! Cannot recommend more If you’re in Denver, you NEED to check this place out

John Decker

Great selection of beer and fantastic food. Highly recommend!

Brian Froh

I've been coming here once a week for the past two years. The food is incredible and the staff are extremely friendly!

Vincent Vo

Great strong tasting beef fries and egg

Matt Packard

Delicious, perfect flavors every single time. Burger is one of the best in town and different every day. Go Here!

Alberto Cotton

Good food!

Ryan Herbert

Interesting menu of meat-inspired dishes - and yes, the Bison Ball is what you're afraid it is. Single-serving appetizers are cheap enough to get a couple. The steaks are expensive, but the quality of the meat and the preparation make it worth it.

BayBuilder Simulation Gamer

The best food in denver hands down. The chefs are amazing

Ezra Wickwire-George

Very niche and some of the best food I've had. Don't stray from ordering all the Amuse.

Nicole Williams

i give this place double thumbs up. i'll return family next time. this place has a cool atmosphere. they have a lot of good reviews for a reason.

Angel Torrado

Do you like meat? Was that a YES? GOOD! Because you are in for a treat! I do love meat, and this place fulfilled my highest expectations. Not only they have the greatest quality of meat, they are gonna cook to perfection, and when I say perfection, I mean whatever your cooking perfection point is. Look no further. The quality is well worth the price point!

Martha D'Ambrosio

This is a lovely place for dinner but I wish I had known some things before going. I'll explain the 3 stars. Their website is not clear about this but the choices for cuts of steak are limited. The waitress let us know they work their way down the animal. And clearly this must be something butchers do so that the offerings are spot on. And I would never argue with their pursuit of perfection but that means there were a total of two choices for steak. An 8 oz wagyu for $38 and a 24 oz T-bone for $120. Nothing in between. It was cooked perfectly, and a salmon dinner we also had was awesome. It is a cozy place and great wait staff. But this was a difficult price point and, had I known this ahead of time, because of the makeup of our group, we would have gone elsewhere. Know before you go so that you can make an informed choice.

Brian Nail

Friendly and welcoming staff served up gourmet meat-based options at a reasonable price. Pricing of appetizers are a little steep: i.e. one deviled egg was $3. Nonetheless, the overall quality of the food was great.

Dan Miller

Our food was outstanding, service was beyond compare. I'm coming back & I'm bringing friends. Thanks guys!

Victoria Pua

We came here for dinner. Their dinner menu is great. They offer meatloaf during the autumn/winter months and it was fantastic. Their steak was cooked perfectly and tasted great, too. I recommend their charcuterie board, too. We will definitely be back soon!

Mathias Steffen

Love the food here, great steaks

Jef Brown

Excellent food. Worth the money. However if you order deviled eggs you only get one.

Miriah Nunnaley

Fantastic food. Truly exceptional. Service was great. Cocktails and wine selection were great. This is an awesome spot for a date or dinner with friends.

Amy Ketterling

We had an amazing meal and the most fun, excellent service at Butcher's Bistro. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Make a reservation today!

Syed Farrukh Rizvi

Very good food and atmosphere is nice. Will be back here :) serving size can be small so for people who eat a lot, you may be disappointed. Prices are average on items and fall with in 20 - 25 bux per person for a good meal.

CORE

Chill atmosphere. Like the NYC OG feel. Fresh meats and great food selections. Great attitudes from staff. Overall this place is rad in my opinion. Check it out.

Brian M

This is one of my favorite places in Denver. The meat is absolutely incredible and the staff is a great bunch of people. I don't eat that much red meat, but I make sure to g here when I want some because it is the best in town!

Jacob Dean

Chef Russel is really showing his mastery of meat. Every dish was balanced and delicious

Heather Long

THE MEAT GUYS OF DENVER! Butcher's Bistro is a true nose-to-tail farm to table experience. These guys utilize nearly every part of the whole animals they butcher weekly. Everything you're served is house-made and locally sourced except the bread and the cheese...they even make their own pickles, mustard, and charcuterie! They serve up dry-aged Colorado-grown wagyu beef and you can order a whole pig's head, served deconstructed of course. The dining room is cozy and there's an old quaint bar to belly up to. Everyone on the staff super welcoming and very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do here! They even sell cuts of meat and their own jerky out of the front case. If you're in town looking for a truly unique local experience...this is the place!

Alondra Karwowski

Hands down one of the best filet I’ve ever had. Our server, Alex, was awesome and very knowledgeable about the meats they offered. We received a complimentary item that we would’ve never purchased ourselves and it was really good. Nice little place for a romantic dinner.

Kyle Baker

Excellent service, intimate atmosphere, and delicious, simple meat that pleases every taste bud. Whatever the cut-of-the day is, I recommend it. Will be back.

Patti Babiuch

Best burger! Easy to get to. Friendly staff and great service.

Scott J

Absolutely incredible food! The drinks were really good as well, but the meat was stupendous

Tony Galecki

Excellent food. Interesting that there's limited selections (only one beef option when I went) but prepared well. Lamb was possibly the best I've had. The price point does reflect the quality.

Karen La Mere

Evan the bartender was great & food was very good. Other employees were very nicer as will. No complaints at all. Thanks for excellent service.

Brian Antheunisse

At owners request, I’m elaborating on my three star review: Food was really good, but the favorite part was the fries and the bread on the sandwich. Why? Because there was barely any meat on the sandwiches, and on the poutine, so you couldn’t really get a feel for how delicious the meat might have been. The cheesesteak was great, that was the only one with a good enough amount of meat on it to really taste it. Also, service was really slow. Looked like there might have only been one server for he woke place on a Monday afternoon, but it took a while to get our order in.

Diane B

This was one of many stops we made on a food tour. We tried the pig head appetizer, very tasty and delicious. We got to meet the chef/owner and he talked to us about his business and how he uses every part of the animal in preparing his creations. I would definitely love to come back here when I return to Colorado.

Aaron Jenkins

Do not leave if it's busy, it is worth it. There was quick, helpful, and friendly service.

Adam Pearlman

Delicious.

Mae Santi

Great menu, good food.

CJ Rapp

Incredible! The #BravedBeef melts in your mouth ~ ♥

Michael Logoyda

Top 5 burgers in Denver.

Cy Fixen

Everything from the service to the selection of beer, wine, mixed drinks and especially the food was perfect! Well worth the price. 291 whiskey in any drink is phenomenal. Staff was very knowledgeable and offered great suggestions. We will definitely be going back!

Anthony Marlow

Best restaurant we have been to in a long time amazing one of a kind food brought a vegan friend with us and the chef Russell came out and offered all kinds of custom dishes for her. Amazing service amazing food

Cameron Klawiter

1 out of 10 would recommend to a friend. In the past it was a great place. It is currently on a Charles Barkley down swing. Talk about butchering a meal.

Matt Koz

The food was very good. Excellent even. But the review is 3 stars cause of a couple things. First, the our steaks were cold. This probably had a lot to do with the way it was plated. They pre-sliced the steak into a flower pattern, which resulted in it being cold by the time I got it. That brings me to the second fault, the portions are pretty small. The plan was clearly to sprawl a few slices of meat out to look like more than it was. I would estimate I was served about 4 ounces of steak. I won't be in a hurry back.

Kristel Marlin

The experience was phenomenal and the food we tried was delectable. Moreover, the service was fast and very accommodating.

Justin Noggle

I came with my girlfriend and had a fantastic experience. We easily made a reservation online for a 7:00 dinner on a Saturday night. When we arrived, we were greeted warmly by the manager and sat down at a table near the bar. Although the dining area isn't large, the seating is arranged quite comfortably. Our waitress greeted us promptly, and did an excelling job of answering our questions and offering us recommendations. She had a precise knowledge of the menu, and guided us through our order expertly. We drank the porter and the sour, both on tap, ordered some tapas and brussel sprouts to begin, and shared the Crispy Chicken and Collard Greens with Brown Rice (the portions are reasonably sized, we're just light eaters). The aesthetic is well thought through and the experience crafted. I'm happy to recommend Butcher's Bistro to any of my friends.

Carl Truong

This place blew my mind. We had the 5 course dinner special and you could tell, a lot of thought went into every little detail on each plate. The pig head amuse was the surprise of the night, bursting with flavor. Not far behind, was the liver paté which exceeded my expectations. Finally, the wagyu steak was so tender, it just melts in your mouth. Not only was the food phenomenal, the craft cocktails were excellent. But what really drove it home was the staff and execution. Each course was carefully prepared and timed perfectly, never arriving before we finished our current course and never long after either. Never change guys, never change!

thomas Jones

Awesome

Robert Keenan

Classy joint with some really delicious food and cocktails. A part I think is cool, is that they educate the staff about all the creative meals the chef devises.

Scott

Stopped in for dinner at the recommendation of a local bar tender. The food and atmosphere were awesome and the drinks where just as good. Definitely will be headed back when we visit Denver again

darren alexander

Great place. A little expensive but really tasty food. The sausage was excellent. The amuse are literally mouthful bites (amousebouche) The pigs head was really good. Recommended for meaty goodness

Andrew Sheets

Undoubtedly one of the best steaks I've had in my life. Inpecible service and tremendous cocktails.

Autumn McFarland

The meat was good. Everything else was subpar.

Heather Hohnholz

This is my second visit here, but certainly not the last. The menu is not expansive, but every item is well executed and thought out. The burger of the day is always a winner, and the best part is that if you order it medium-rare, it comes out medium-rare! Also a don't-miss item from the starter menu-the donut with smoked cheddar stuffing. It makes an amazing dessert for one, and is a perfect blend of sweet, savory, spicy, crispy, and creamy. I haven't had a chance to try the charcuterie, but it's on my list for the next visit. The bartender Kelly knows his stuff and will keep you well-taken care of. Don't miss this place!

Kevin Machnik

So. Good. Love the rotating steak options, and the appetizer sampler is AMAZING. Eat here.

Erin Loner

Food is amazing and drinks are so delicious. The service is always incredible.

Nathan Hart

Cool spot. Wanted to try everything on the menu. Unpretentious place to get a good piece of meat.

Joe

They always have an interesting menu. The chicken is on point everytime.

Corey Ayotte

The food was cooked to perfection and the drinks are very well made. Based on the decor of the restaurant and friendliness of the staff, it has a very casual feel but high-end quality food. One of my new favorites in Denver.

Rachel Adams

The Indecisive is a great dish to try some unusual bites! The boneless Ribeye was great! The Delmonico was not. Would not recommend that one!

Katy Roby

I am a vegetarian that walked into a restaurant called the Butcher's Bistro. Annoying I know. However I was kindly greeted by Andrew and Bryce and they served me the donuts and a veggie plate that was incredible. I WOULD ALSO BUY BOTTLES OF THAT FRY SAUCE. The chef also let me know that their food is from farms they know and visit to ensure all the meat is humanely reared and then later butchered on site. Long review but this place is great.

Ciara Cook

An absolutely stunning meal from start to finish! The pig head amuse started us off and it was so flavorful. I had the lamb and my boyfriend has the steak frites. Everything was cooked perfectly. I can't recommend this place enough to anyone in Denver.

Elisse Kenaley

Holy cow amazing! My husband gets their burgers every Wednesday through meal pal and I wish they would add it to their regular menu because they are the best burger I've ever had.

Zoli Csanadi

Our server Zachary was great very professional and friendly. They have a good selection of local beers. The Cut du Jour steak was one of the best I ever have, but a little bit small. The beer flavored sausage was not that tasty, but maybe just compared to the steak. The fries was really good too. Finished with an Espresso Martini which is highly recommended. Great overall experience.

Charles Newcomer

Great food and custom cocktails

Nita Worley

There was a 45 minute wait for a grilled chicken salad. The salad was $14 but it was only 7 bites. This was the worse experience I’ve had with a salad that wasn’t worth the money. The restaurant had one other table with 2 people seated, so there was absolutely no excuse for the slowness. This was the worst.

Jason Lerner

Amazing, amazing steak, decent cocktails and great service

Tim Koehler

Great food and atmosphere. We really enjoyed that the old bar and decoration is still there!

Jorge Huaman

Always my first stop when I visit Denver. Great food, drinks, and service!

Jessica Baumgart

We bring our food tours into this awesome, locally-owned and operated spot because the food's amazing, and the staff is friendly. Every time we come in, it feels like we're visiting friends. The steak's delicious, and we love their amuses, which offer you the option to try a lot of yummy bites. This is always my go-to for a nice steak dinner out and my recommendation to others looking for a great local spot!

Debra Alford

The food was delicious and fresh, the service was friendly and prompt, and there was parking right outside the door! We had an excellent lunch, and really appreciate that the meats are sourced locally and ethically.

Phil Stahlfeld

I can't say enough about the food. The variety and quality were beyond anything I expected. The we got the bison balls and bacon wrapped dates as starters and loved both.

Moses Carri

Went here for resteraunt week. All the dishes were cooked very well. Interesting menu and concepts

Angelica Srivoraphan

Came here while staying in Denver on business. Sat at the bar and they had a good selection of whiskey and beer. Loved the service, food was excellent. Really enjoyed to the small tastes. Will def go back to try more.

Tyler Moore

Haven't been to the restaurant or bar, but the butcher counter is excellent. Great quality meat and fantastic customer service. Give them a try!

Benjamin Feijóo

Very good food! Lamb T bone was delicious, excellent fries, nice wait staff, good environment! This was my first time and I'd definitely come back!

Patrick Coleman

Impressive and daring items on the menu- most that I had pulled it off excellently. As others have mentioned the pork chop is a real winner as was the pastrami salmon/beef heart/bison/pig head small plates. The smoked cheddar donut needs to leave the menu to make room for whatever else innovative/impressive I'm positive the chef could put in it's place. Quality cocktail program seems to be maturing. I enjoy both extensive and quality limited wine lists - this list was limited and sadly basic. Would love to see a wine list evolve here to match the quality of the chef's dishes.

Deb O'Neal

Phenomenal carnivore's heaven!!!!

Amy Ward

I've only been here a couple of times, but it's quite honestly my favorite restaurant right now. The sandwiches were incredible (the roasted chicken was so good that I finished it even after I was full). The cocktails were all awesome, and there were lots of surprising and interesting drinks - a wine cocktail that has Malbec and egg whites and is a good summer drink!? But it works. I never would've thought to order the shishito peppers on my own, but went with it because they were recommended - they were simple and excellent. The charcuterie boards are really good, focused on the meats all done in-house. For the adventurous eater, there are some meaty gems here. Pro tip: if it's warm enough, sit on the back patio. Best hidden patio in Denver.

Robinson Mario

I love the food and the service was pretty fast. I'll be back for more.

Hilary Vernon

All of the cocktails are on point.

Kyle Krenzer

Great experience top notch folks who care about what they do. We left with to go sandwiches and a lb of panchetta

Tim Maholic

These guys are absolute legends. Unbelievable food quality. Impeccable service. I go regularly and you should too.

Gwyn Rhoades

Absolutely delicious. We LOVED the roasted olives and the steak frites was phenomenal. Bring an open mind and an appetite!

Jeff Ferron

As a restaurant, amazing. Some of the best fries and burgers on the planet. Need to come back and check out the butcher shop!

Shawn C

Best spot in town!

AJ Baelish

Well I used to enjoy this place, but I just drove all the way across town, got there 1.5 hours before close, paid the meter, walk in and the guys say they’re closing early or as soon as we get our food. Thanks guys. Coulda posted that on your Instagram. Won’t be back, bc who knows if they’ll feel like working.

Charles Guttilla

This place is awesome. Great food, great atmosphere. Wait staff is very friendly. The menu is fun and its not overly expensive by any means.

Jose Luis Mena

Pretty great cuts but thought it was a bit pricey. Overall a good experience -- staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable and the food was tasty.

Amanda K.

Not only an amazing restaurant, but also a great butcher as well. Their wagyu is fantastic, both in the dishes they make and the cuts they sell at the front counter. I often have the burger of the day (made of wagyu) when I visit, and it’s always delicious.

Milton

Great food! Restaurant is nice and clean. Employees are very friendly. I had the Deviled Eggs and Steak Frites, both were excellent.

Art Hogarth

Hands down the best meal I have had in the downtown Denver area! The Marrow butter with smoked salt and herbs is outstanding. I ordered the Pork Chop which was juicy and cooked perfectly. It had more flavor than I could imagine. The real surprise eas the dessert. It was a play on a Charcuterie board but with chocolate, caramel, apples, plums, candied bacon, cheese, a brownie, and a fog preserve all served with some spiced waffer cookies. It was delicious!

Alison Powell

Try tyre pigs head appetizer its the best. Had the steak for dinner and it was also amazing. Great beer selection to go with a good cut of meat and fun atmosphere. Coming back to this place again, just can get a little pricy so more of a special occasion.

V Lay

Great place for a nice quiet date night or great for group of friends for good conversation. Friendly folks with great cuts of meat and creative preparations. Will go back

Jeff Szczerbinski

Hidden gem

MJ Pnc

Butchers Bistro provides an amazing experience from from the door to the final fork. With some of the best local meats and dishes prepared by artisan and master chef Russell Klase and exquisitely presented by an expert server true to his trade craft, Evan, patrons lucky enough to find this gem will not leave disappointed. Even the bar staff is true to form with their hand crafted cocktails. Couple all of this with a unique menu of flavor, superb choices of meat, & many amazing dishes, and this place could easily be a contender for one of the best restaurants in Denver.

thatspicerkid .

Delicious food, well crafted cocktails, friendly staff

ian pardo

Woo it was very amazing steak and service . The waiter was very friendly and provide great service .. I enjoyed this place . What a pity the steak of 8 oz was very small for me so I need to ordered sausage too .

Angela Clodfelter

Cute little restaurant. I love the salad selection and beer. Good for a casual dinner with friends or family. Great patio during the summer!

Janet Dybek

I visited then once before about two years ago and had their burger. It was one of those visit. Quick. But I noticed that they do love their meat. Like me me :) I'm a fan then and still am one. Recently as two weeks ago I went back and had their steak. A thick slab of meat good for two. I couldn't finish that even in my dreams. It was their wagyu ribeye with a side of fries. The fries was a really good sidekick to this behemoth. Crunchy and salty! The meat. Tender and juicy and treated very well like I wanted. No extra sauce covering it up. Just the meat in full glory! Amen! Simple decor. Just a few displays on the wall almost to remind you that you are indeed in a steakhouse.

Torin Hunter

Very good food and service, but the menu is rather narrow. But what they do have is top quality food that takes you out of your comfort zone.

Rachel Profitt

Mmmm....meat! Not a place to visit if youreya vegetarian. They do have some gluten free freindly options. The specials are amazing, and the service is freindly.

joel steinberg

Great apps! Smart bartender too.

Michelle Chow

Delicious food ♡

Brian Friedman

Just absolutely fantastic. We came for lunch and tried a few sandwiches and they were off the hook. Staff is amazing.

Reilly Loeb-Muth

I had the Cuban, my friend had the bratwurst sandwich, and my other friend had brussel sprouts. Everything was incredible! And we didn't have to wait. Mimosas were great too!

joseph rocha

Wow! Great service and food. Highly recommend! Staff on duty tonight we're on their A game. Would not hesitate to eat here again!

David Watanabe

Went this past Saturday at 7 pm. Reservation was on time and service was good. Ordered Bread & Beef Butter (did not taste any bone marrow in the butter), Bistro Salad (fresh and tasty), Steak Frites (shoulder, not a great cut for a petit steak in my opinion), and the Pork Chop (needed fat/seasoning/flavor). The dipping sauces (siracha and horseradish) were very good, but overall, my guest and I thought the meal was solidly average which is not what you really want when dining at this price point. Nothing really negative about any of it, but overall this particular experience was underwhelming and gave us little reason to consider returning in the future.

Mike

Menu is poor, prices are high.

Matthew Gehm

So amazingly good it hurts. I want to come here everyday.

Marc Chou

Excellent steak frites! Glad we stopped by.

Austin Bremers

SHADY AREA; lock your car. But also a great little place. Not everyday you see "Bison Balls," on the menu labeled as such. I would go back.

Josh Clement

Excellent - cocktails, snacks and steaks

Bridget Adams

Amazing preparation on the most choice meats, fish and poultry. Really unusual, delicious with the sides and veggies. Very sophisticated bar with inventive, but not weird/pretentious cocktails. And the owners and entire team are always A+++. For a great dining experience in a really comfortable atmosphere at reasonable prices, you cannot beat this place!

Jennifer Powell

OMG!!!! Scott and Mickey!!! These 2 guys took care of us at the bar... Amazing drinks... Food is unrivaled and the conversation and hospitality of these 2 guys was absolutely unparalleled... We will definitely be back again and again!!

leonie ngan

Be back for more!

Jay Mairley

The Butcher's Block meat dish was amazing. Ashley is the world's best server.

Christopher Updyke

Best Italian I have ever had. Great job!

Mary Camacho

Have been here twice and loved it both times. The starter bites are wonderful - love that you can try so much flavor but not get a giant plate of something. The meat cuts and preparations are excellent. Service has been good when they were packed on a weekend and also mid week when more slow. Last trip - I asked for a custom creative cocktail made from some combination of what I told them were my favorite ingredients and flavors. The result was divine!

Lucas Crostarosa

Really tender steaks highly recommended. I even overcooked my steak to medium well and it was still flavorful, soft, and tender. You've really gotta check this place out

Courtney Sisk

Oh my gosh!! So amazing!

Dave Weidinger

Simply the best steak I have ever had. Very friendly chef and staff. Could not recommend this place enough. Wonderful.

Leanne S.

Great food, pleasant atmosphere, good service.

Cord Montoya

Excellent house cocktails. The menu is innovative and original, love that every meal I've had has been a unique experience. Whenever I have guests I take them here. My favorite, if not best, restaurant in town.

John Pie

Friendly staff. In house butchered and smoked meats. Vegetarians and pescatarians can even find something here... if you don't see something on the menu that catches your eye ask and quite possibly they will have something they can make for you.

Fan Bay

Food is fantastic! Staff is spectacular! A unique menu that is updating regularly. It is still my favorite place in city after a year of dining!

Chuck Acquisto

One of my favorite places in Denver. Amazing plates, fun drinks, great service. I can't wait to go again!