I highly recommend this place - we met some friends here and I was skeptical given some of the (old) negative reviews, but do not worry - this place has it down pat now! First, it's beautiful inside. Darker walls. Eclectic art. There's no cookie-cutter stuff here. Every wall, every facade is nice to look at and you forget you're in an outdoor shopping plaza in Texas, which is hard to do around here! Second, service was great - no complaints there. A younger server named Jennifer I think saw to us and she was great - checked in, was prompt and pleasant. Third - food was GREAT! We all LOVED everything! Some old review said their mac and cheese was "the worst ever" while others have said the best - It's THE BEST! Very, very good! I had a filet which was a little different than others I've had which was excellent; most filets are a tight piece of meat but this was one was looser (I know that's weird to say) but whatever - it was delicious and I highly recommend it. Drinks were great. Their smoked old fashioned was worth it and the wines were great too. We don't live near here but would go back again if we are in the area for sure. Little worried about this particular shopping area as I saw two other restaurants with CLOSED permanently signs on them. Let's hope this place lasts! read more

We visited The Butcher's Cellar for a birthday celebration, and WOW -- what an incredible experience from start to finish. The ambiance alone sets the tone: warm, elevated, and festive, with beautiful holiday décor that immediately makes the whole place feel special. The cocktails were fantastic -- beautifully crafted, refreshing, and served with great attention to detail. But the star of the night for me was the food. Every dish we tried had its own personality, but the bao bun absolutely stole my heart. It was my first time trying one, and I honestly expected the texture to be strange... instead, it was pure heaven. Light, pillowy, flavorful -- I would go back for that alone. We also enjoyed several small plates, each presented beautifully and layered with flavor. You can tell the kitchen puts true care into every detail. Our server, Jacob, was the best! Friendly and he would cut up with our table. How fun! Service was warm, friendly, and perfectly paced, making the entire evening feel relaxed and celebratory. We were there to celebrate a birthday, and The Butcher's Cellar made it feel truly special. If you're looking for a unique dining experience with exceptional dishes, elegant atmosphere, and memorable service, this is absolutely the place. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Saturday evening with no reservations we were directly to the bar where there was adequate room but the buck stops there. We couldn't see inside the restaurant. We had specialty margaritas and appetizers which were delicious. The bacon was a hit. The service was satisfactory as was the ambience. Wish the manager would have said hello . read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Entryway - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

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Buckle of for a longer review because this place was astonishing, a real culinary experience. We arrived an hour early for our reservation so we had drinks at the bar and it was just transportive. The energy and decor of the bar and restaurant is just classic and lovely. You really can feel the love and dedication that went into the design of the restaurant. I loved the marble/ natural stone tops of the cocktail tables and the leather seats. Such elegance without making someone feel out of place. The wine menu is spectacular and I found a favorite at a very agreeable price. A wonderful job in selecting the wines. Jordan was our server when we were seated and we highly appreciated her dedication and attention to our service and experience. I really appreciate that she didn't rush us to order mains until after we had more time and overall her easiness in conversation was very relatable and we enjoyed getting to know her. Now the food, A+++ honestly the best appetizers I've had in a while with the right balance of flavor and spice! Both the dumplings and crispy rice were standouts on their own. The main filet dish and sides were all equally excellent. The streak was charred a little in the outside, which I love, with perfect medium temperature inside. Honestly spectacular. Dessert was just as wonderful and we finished every bite. This restaurant is wonderful and I hope you come back and experience it again. Such a great job! read more

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Absolutely delicious! Love the atmosphere. We started with the Torched and Pressed sushi and it was delicious. A little smoky with a great combo of flavors. We shared a baby gem salad which was covered in Parmesan and a delicious dressing. Then shared the Cowboy Ribeye and had a quandrum of how to order it. I like med rare and hubby likes med. They cooked it med rare plus and it was perfect for us both. The flavor in this steak is one of the best I've had and the roasted garlic with it was a bonus! The Brussels on the side, omg! Sweet, tangy, delish. We're trying to be good so didn't do dessert but we will be back! read more

We went to the Butcher's Cellar for date night and it was such a great experience! The ambiance was a perfect blend of modern rustic with a cozy feel. Our waitress Jenn was fantastic! She was very attentive and made us feel well taken care of all night. For food we started with the 1000 layered potatoes which was an interesting dish but we wished there was a bit of more seasoning on it. The Brussel sprouts were the star side dish-the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy and they were cooked nice and crispy. We opted to share the vodka pasta for our entree and it was the right choice because the portion sizes were huge. The sauce tastes just how a vodka sauce should: creamy, rich and flavorful. Sadly we were too full for dessert but will definitely be back to try them. Overall, this place is a wonderful hidden gem for fine dining in Waco and we are already excited to come back! read more

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Great food, great atmosphere, and amazing service. This was such a beautiful restaurant. I went with my family and we each enjoyed our meals. I had the redfish, my hubby had the pork, my daughter had the salmon, and my daughter had the steak frittas. Everything was A+!= read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

We were so excited to try this restaurant because we had gollowed thecareer of the chef. I was so hugely disappointed with the hospitality and the food I won't go back and I would not suggest to anyone I know to visit. I made reservations from their website for 2 people at 7 on a Saturday evening. Not being from the area we had some trouble finding the restaurant and arrived 5 minutes before our reservation. I advised the hostess who we were and they took us to our table, and I noticed we passed besutiful booths and lavish tables only to be sat at a wooden two top at the furthest point of the restaurant. As soon as we sat down it was apparent the table was not level. I went to get the manager and my husband starting moving our stuff to a similar table nearby. As I trailed the manager after explaining our plight and unlevel table she starts addressing my husband so loud from halfway across the dining room saying sir, sir. I was shocked she would do this so loudly. She came up chastised us for moving and left. My husband and I both looked at each other trying to determine if we should leave. Our waiter arrived and took our drink order and advised us the building is settling and that may have caused the table to move. We ordered drinks and the pork chop, scallops and brussel sprouts. Our food took about 25 minutes to arrive and I immediately noticed my scallops were cold and had been garnished with scallions (one had an odd undercooked feel) and dried onions. It was terrible. The menu made no mention of this and if it had I would have chosen something different because I'm not a fan of onions. The bone-in pork chop was three different temperatures as my husband tried to eat it. He said it was too large of a serving. The brussel sprouts were forgettable. We did watch a manager come over and push on the table then explain the tables are all self leveling. When he left I reached back to the table and showed husband it was still off by shaking it. Our waiter was great but not great enough to make up for our terrible experience. The drinks were not good. Heavy pours made them hard to drink as we like our beverages to be balanced. read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

This is the best food in Waco, period. We've been for dinner which was incredible. The Asian food is crazy good. Today we went for brunch and my goodness it was amazing. Wife and I split French toast, huevos rancheros, and the burger. French toast was some of the best I've had. Didn't even need syrup. Crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside. Huevos rancheros was also delicious. Loved the stacked crispy corn tortillas and heavy lime juice which we liked alot. Beans are excellent. The burger though, OMG! We'll be going back for dinner to get the dinner burger for sure. This burger was so damn juicy. Loved how they diced the onions and pickles. It was the first thing I ate and I wish we ordered 2. read more

The Butcher's Cellar - French Toast - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

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Definitely recommend. Food was good and drinks were even better. Service was also amazing. Atmosphere was on point! If I could give a recommendation it would be please enforce the dress code policy. I spent time making sure I adhered to it but then everyone else was in Fishing shirts and hoodies! Just felt out of place because I followed the dress code policy. Back to the food everything we had was perfect from the time we walked in till the end of dinner. Will be coming back 100% read more

The service was on point. Server was very attentive and made very good suggestions. The ambiance was upscale. Beautiful dining room with elegant decor. Every food item I ordered was delicious. I would highly suggest trying the butchers cellar. If you are a bourbon fan.....very good selection. Eagle rare, Blantons, and wellers were decently priced. read more

I have been to the Butcher's Cellar a few times now and I am thrilled to say they have been consistently excellent every time. Last night was no exception. Quick and professional service, attentive and friendly by several staff members. Tristan was our main server and he took great care of us. The decor is one of my favorite highlights. It lends to a feeling of adventure, as if stepping into a photographic diary of sorts. Last but not least , the FOOD! That's what really matters. And is does not disappoint. I have had steak and sides on prior visits (best in town) but this time we went for salad and appetizers. I didn't take any photos because honestly, we were too busy enjoying the fare before us Salad: the Wedge - it was perfect. A few surprises - chopped egg pieces in the dressing, which was delicious and generous in portion. And for the bacon, instead the little bits that always leaving you wanting more, they give you about a whole half a slice of their special side item and it makes the whole meal! Appetizers: 1000 layer potato Dumplings Torched and Pressed Sushi All of it amazing. Chefs knocking it out of the park! Drink: Italian Summer ... need I say more? Add this place to your list- it's a must read more

Pretty disappointing 10th anniversary dinner tonight being served raw steak. Sent two steaks back, they re-fired the same steaks, ended up not eating one, gaslit into believing that both of these steaks were cooked to medium rare by the assistant general manager. I get it, it's a Monday night and maybe they had a tough weekend by the grumblings from the employees, but don't be open on a Monday night if you can't show up the same way you do on a Friday or Saturday. read more

The Butcher's Cellar - These were both supposed to be medium rare. (They're not.) - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

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Excellent! We enjoyed every minute of it; we were happily surprised by our hosts who brought complimentary champagne to cheer on our special event! read more

Love it here! Been a few times for dinner and recently for brunch. Food is always good and service is even better. Lighting is not too dark like a lot of higher class restaurants so the ambiance is perfect. We first got the BC bacon, and it was not like their normal bacon they've had before, but that's our fault for not noticing. It was still very good, but just different. We also got the cinnamon crusted French toast and it was phenomenal. It was super sweet - but who wouldn't expect it to be. We definitely have sweet tooth's so it was perfect. We got the pancake and it was good, but not completely what we were expecting, which we didn't really know what to expect. Overall, another amazing experience. Now waiting to see what's opening next door! read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Only picture I got! Thick bacon slices and pancake. - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

Wonderful service and ambiance. Mac, corn ribs, steak, Texas red fish. Great selection of specialty cocktails. read more

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Our first time dining here and we were delighted with our experience! Our waiter was wonderful! The food was delicious! We will be coming back for sure. read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Delish appetizer, and yummy bottle of wine! - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

The best restaurant in Texas. After moving from Arizona, we haven't found good food in years. This place makes us feel like we are in high class Scottsdale. The severs are the best I've experienced as well. The service is great. Everyone makes you feel like you're in the top 1% of society. read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

I'm not sure how they have any bad reviews. We had one of the best meals I've ever had. The service was incredible and the food was amazing. The restaurant is so cute inside. Not at all what I was expecting when we pulled up. I can't wait to go back to Waco so I can eat here again. read more

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We made reservations ahead of time, just in case since it was a Friday evening. When we arrived, they had prepared our table with a high chair and accommodations for our baby. The staff were very friendly, kind and helpful to my family and I. The waitress recommended the bacon appetizer and it was probably the best I've ever eaten. The 16 oz steak was to die for and paired well with the dim lighting, calming atmosphere and great staff. Overall, wonderful experience. read more

The staff were super friendly, the atmosphere was nice and calming, and the decor was top notch (elegant, but when you look closely hilarious!). We got the 1000-layer potatoes. They were good, but fairly filling and slightly too greasy. The steak was hands down the best steak we've ever eaten and perfectly medium rare. The mashed potatoes and broccolini were delicious. We also got the short rib lo mien. It was delicious, but definitely took a backseat to the steak. We'll recommend and return read more

Service was great!! Literally the nicest server! I completely forgot her name but she is a cat mom All that to say.... it took an hour after ordering to get our food! I had the short rib lo-mein and it was pretty decent and my husband had a Filet 6oz with the Frites. The steak was burned on the outside and the fries were so salty... when we spoke to management she was nice but never really took responsibility and kept apologizing it wasn't to his liking... we ordered med. rare! She only offered 50% off and offered to recook a steak... but after the long wait we weren't interested in waiting that long again read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

We recently moved to the area and wanted a relaxing evening to celebrate our new home. We decided to try Butcher's Cellar and am so very glad we did. We started in the bar and I wanted something citrusy and refreshing. I told the bartender to surprise me. And boy, did she. She fixed me one of the best drinks I've ever had. It was crisp and tart and absolutely delicious. I know it had elder flower and was topped with time which gave it the best scent. Wonderful drink. The decor was warm and inviting and so beautiful. I was really impressed with the restrooms and the decor and hardware on the stalls. Every detail in design was perfect. Now the food.... We had the wagyu dumplings as suggested by our server Tyler. So delicious. The flavors were amazing as well as the heat. I had the shrimp scampi with udon noodles. The buttery lemon flavor was perfect with a hint of wine. And the shrimp were perfectly cooked. My husband had the prime steak and frites. The steak was one of the best I have tasted. And perfectly cooked. My husband loved the fries. We will gladly go back. One of the best dining experiences we've had in a while and so close to our new home. read more

We went for my husband's birthday, Sat night. He ordered the scallops and I ordered the lobster vodka pasta. Both were delicious! The appetizer, crab risotto balls were phenomenal. So good!! For sides we ordered the potato stack and also the mushrooms. Both were amazing. We will be coming back here for sure on special occasions. Jill, our server, was very attentive. Oh, and she mentioned to us that Alejandro, third place runner up, from Hell's Kitchen (2021), is the head chef! Also working with him is Alyssa from the same season. We got to meet her tonight. How wonderful. We watch every show and remembered both of them. Give this place a try! read more

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Went to The Butcher's Cellar for the first time yesterday for my birthday. This restaurant is so beautiful! The seating, the lighting and the decor is so pretty and the vibe was so relaxing. We dined from the Restaurant Week menu and also arrived in time for happy hour pricing for the cocktails. We have no complaints! From the person who seated us to the young man who brought our water to the staff who brought out our food and cocktails - the service was impeccable, attentive and professional. Our server Jill was perfection! She made the evening so special. The food was delicious! The only thing I didn't take a picture of was the complimentary glasses of bubbly for my birthday. What an amazing place! read more

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Fantastic service food and ambiance. One of the best meals I have had. Our server did an amazing job and recommended amazing food and drinks. I would highly recommend going here if you're in the area! read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

This place is a gem. From the wine and cocktail list, to the food, to the service and ambiance, it was an excellent experience through and through. Our group enjoyed it so much we were the last ones to leave. Highly recommend this place! read more

Great atmosphere! Food was spot on delicious. Make a reservation here. We enjoyed the experience! Very quiette.... We came here for our five year anniversary while in Waco traveling! read more

Service was disappointing and we left feeling irritated rather than satisfied despite a wonderful ambiance and great food. We agree with most of the one, two and three star reviews. For such an elegant interior and high-end menu, the wait staff's service should reflect that. There was no inquiry "is this your first time here?" or casual small talk that's normal for a fine dining establishment. I asked for a beer and left it up to our server to bring me a lager or something similar of his choice. I was a bit surprised when he set down a "Coors banquet" bottle in front of me and gave a canned IPA to my husband. Didn't offer a glass to pour it into - strange at such a nice restaurant but I figured maybe it was just one of those charming Texas things. We ordered a tomahawk steak medium rare and as most other underwhelmed reviews mentioned - it was overcooked. It was medium which wasn't what we ordered. A huge factor that differentiates mid steakhouses with great steakhouses is cooking the meat correctly. A $150 piece of meat needs to be cooked properly or you shouldn't bother to ask. That being said, the steak was delicious. I ordered a waygu burger and when it was brought out the server said "waygu burger, medium rare". It wasn't - it was actually well done but no one asked how I wanted my burger so it was interesting that he told me it was medium rare as if I ordered it that way. I think it's supposed to be medium rare but I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked, and it definitely wasn't medium rare (which was fine by me, it was still delicious.) Malted fries were fine, nothing special. Harissa honey Brussels sprouts were very good, we all liked them. My son enjoyed the 1000-layer potatoes. We ran out of water several times during our meal and were never asked if we wanted another drink (beer or otherwise). My husband and I both would have enjoyed a glass of wine with our meal but were never asked and it didn't feel right to flag down our waiter. The manager/maitre d' did stop by our table to ask if our meat was cooked to our liking and we appreciated that. However, what really ruined the experience for us was during our meal - my husband was mid-bite with steak and sides on his plate and fork in hand, steak still on the plank, sides with food still in the dishes - and a busboy started to remove his plate from him along with the tomahawk plank "are you done let me take this" - "no we're still eating." Then 45 seconds later our waiter arrived out of nowhere (we hadn't seen him at all during our meal) "y'all finished? After eating all that I'm sure you're too full for dessert." (WHAT!?!) and tried to take the steak plank and our plates. "No! We're still eating." Literally 30 seconds later another busboy came "are you finished let me get that out of your way" and all three of us yelled "NO! we're not finished." It was like we were being rushed out or they really needed that particular plank for another customer or something. It was really strange and unsettling because we were left with empty water glasses all evening and nobody checking back to see if we wanted wine or anything else to drink with our meal after we finished our beers, but as we were still eating our food they were coming at us every minute to grab our food out from under us while our water glasses remained empty. We probably would have spent an additional $30-$50 on drinks and dessert if we had been asked, but we weren't. We felt rushed during our meal despite it being a week night and it wasn't busy. Plenty of empty tables. We enjoyed the food but the pestering near the end of our meal made us feel unwanted and like our time was up despite spending $250 on dinner. read more

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Love everything! The unique bar drinks, the filets, 1,000 layer potatoes, and ANY dessert! Service is friendly and professional. Has a cool vibe on the SW side of Waco. read more

My first time experience here could be described as striking, robust, and unique. This is hands down the best fine dining experience I have had in Waco. Filet was comparable or better than Bob's steakhouse, Perry's, and Chamberlains. Perfectly cooked and tender. Wagyu burger was one of the most flavorful foods I've had in a while. Adorned with the caramelized onions and bacon jam to complement a perfectly cooked burger with the cheddar dripping off the sides... enough to send you to heaven and back. Our server was attentive and friendly and the ambience was an interesting cacophony classy yet eclectic. I highly recommend The Butcher's Cellar to anyone in the area. read more

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The place is beautiful. We loved the vibe. Very upscale for the area. We enjoyed our drinks. The purple reign specifically stood out. We tried several apps with mixed reviews. My husband's steak was perfect, if not a little rare. But, our friends' was thinner and mostly medium well. My scallops were cooked beautifully and delicious. Though I prefer a bit more lemon. I'd definitely order those again. And the 1000 layer potato was a crowd favorite. I think there could be some more expanding of the menu. My husband was disappointed no fish and chips since the onion ring was so good. The Mac and cheese looked nothing like the photo I saw online. It was tasty but not at all creamy. I did enjoy the s'mores dessert. I've never had anything like it. We also had the crème brûlée but wasn't as impressed. Overall a really nice experience. Service was great. read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere! All the service was great and we enjoyed all of our waiters recommendations. read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Half chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

This restaurant is AMAZING!!! The best meal and steak I have had in sooo long!! I could rave about this place forever it's incredible!! I got the filet and it was soo delicious!! read more

I've been twice. First time had the Ribeye steak which wasn't good for the premium price. No flavor, chewy, and no sear. Didn't plan to try another steak here until I saw they added a new menu option the Iron Table Flatiron Steak. Fantastic. Best steak in Waco and well worth the price. Service is great. Expect a bit of a wait once you're seated, but after your server visits your table it's top notch service from there. Decor is pretty wild and interesting. Take time to walk around the restaurant and bathrooms to see everything. read more

The new chicken fried steak was so good. Service was great and ambience was very nice. Our favorite place for dinner.

This was our first time here and it was amazing!! We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday and Jamii truly made the experience so enjoyable. You can really tell when someone enjoys where they work and that was her. The food was 12/10 and the drinks were amazing! The vibe was super cool. It felt almost like goth cowboy. I would highly recommend this place and plan on coming back soon! read more

The Butcher's Cellar - Chocolate Custard Tart - Steakhouses Near Me - Woodway, Texas

2nd night here trying different things and this places keeps hitting home runs! Opening night and things are running smooth with great service and great food I just want to keep coming here everyday read more

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We tried this place a second time after giving a not so great review the first time. It was incredible- we did their wine night and purchased two bottles! The food!! The service!!! The people!!! This place has really redeemed itself for us! read more

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Only the second weekend to offer brunch, some friends and I decided to try it out. OMG!! Let me just say....for appetizers we had bacon....so thick, cooked perfectly as well as a second appetizer, one pancake. And one was amazing! it was as high as a stacked set of pancakes and it was crazy giod! Enough for 4 people to have a huge serving. then on to the Chicken-fried steak and eggs....and so on. They offered some cocktails I'd never seen before... French Blonde, which, I learned, is Taylor Swift's fav cocktail. The waitstaff were perfect, as always. such a treat!!! read more