If you love great meat, a seriously good burger and a gourmet market you can easily get lost in, The Butchery in Manhattan Beach needs to be on your South Bay food list. The Butchery is part premium butcher shop, part gourmet market and part "I only came in for one thing and somehow bought dinner for the weekend." The meat cases are filled with gorgeous steaks, chops, roasts, sausages and beautifully marbled cuts that will make you immediately reconsider whatever you were planning to cook for dinner. And you can tell that quality is the whole point here. The cuts are beautiful, the selection is impressive, and the people behind the counter actually know their meat. This is definitely not a grab-a-random-steak-and-hope-for-the-best situation. Then there's the gourmet market. This is where things get dangerous. Specialty foods, cheeses, sauces, seasonings, pantry finds and all kinds of gourmet goodies you didn't know you needed until approximately three seconds after seeing them. The quality of the beef makes all the difference. It's incredibly flavorful with those crispy, caramelized smashed edges, then topped with perfectly melted white American cheese and garlic aioli. So yes, go to The Butchery in Manhattan Beach for the premium meats and gorgeous steaks. Go for the gourmet market and all the things you didn't know you needed. read more

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Usually I buy my meats from grocery stores-- whether it's 99 Ranch, Heart, Lazy Acres, Sprouts, Tokyo Central, Ralphs, Walmart-- I've been to them all! When the Butchery opened up a couple of years ago, I was curious. It took about 6 months after opening for me to step in. At first impression, I thought the store to be clean, organized, and just gives you the confidence that you're about to get some of the freshest, cleanest, and most high quality meats out there. I didn't buy anything though, instead, I ordered The Butchery Burger with a side of fries to go. In a world that is consumed by smashed burgers, the Butchery Burger is a restaurant quality burger, with a nice thick juicy patty. The burger bun was soft, pillowy, and sweet-- paired with some fresh arugula and tomatoes to cut the richness of that juicy beef patty. The burger comes with a side of beef tallow fries. Speaking of fries-- those beef tallow fries are some of the best I've ever had. Have you ever had a McDonald fry, where the end is a cubed, stubby nubbin. The texture is super crunchy, shatter-crisp, and golden brown. Now imagine that -- but instead of just the end piece, but rather a whole fry-- every single fry. It's salty, crispy, deliciousness with the warm buttery smell of beef tallow. Mmmm... simple perfection! ** Note, I'm sure these are likely one of the most unhealthy fries, but we all have to treat ourselves some time!*** All that on just the Butchery Burger and its fries. It was so good, I had to go back for more-- my 2nd time around, I got the smashed burger. The smashed burger was just as delicious as the Butchery Burger-- just very different. Since the burger came with grilled onions w/ cheese and a nice thick spread of garlic aioli, make sure to add pickles to your pickle to cut through some of that richness and decadence. Upon first bite, it didn't occur to me that the spread was garlic aioli; I actually thought it was a ton of mayo. But it had a garlic and oniony flavor with a bit of sweetness that left me confused and perplexed. I had to keep going back for more. Besides the smash burger, I also grabbed some frozen oxtail and some Argentine shrimp. everything looked super fresh and I can't wait to cook them up! The Butchery is definitely worth a trip-- even if you're not coming for the meat, check it out for the hot foods-- w/ the burgers and fries being the first item to try. You won't regret it! read more

the butchery is def south bay's best kept secret!! how it took this long for me to visit is beyond me.. it is a one stop shop for your cooking/grilling needs. i was not there for that. i wanted to visit the kitchen. i came for lunch. i ordered the house chicken sandwich and ordered a side of tallow fries. i took my order to go and ate at home bc i needed to get back to see my dad at the hospital. ngl, these fries are one of the best fries ever!!! i knew my mom didnt have lunch, so i went back to the butchery and ordered her the same sandwich and took it to the hospital so she could eat. this lady is so picky, but she ate it all up!! literally left no crumbs!!!! the market is really clean, organized and the entire staff are all so friendly!! prices are really fair. also picked up their potato and mac salad. both delish! parking: plenty of parking, but can be a hassle during peak times and wknds. read more

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This place has a large selection of meats butcher wise but fairly pricey. I came here to eat and got then house sandwich steak tips sandwich with fries. The sandwiches was good and I want to come back to try their pastrami. Their fries were kinda soggy and too soft. The tallow and salt was a good seasoning but disappointed with the fries. The staff was super friendly and nice and accommodating. The place has a plethora of bbq & sauces and spices. Not all encompassing but you can find some niche stuff there too. I recommend a visit at least. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - House Sandwich with fries - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

The Butchery is an amazing store, well im not sure why but I truly enjoyed this store. We ordered lunch from the deli, two smash burgers and fries - took them home and I must say they were delicious. After ordering we walked around the store and checked out their meat counter...great looking cuts of meats, a large wine selections, and lots of nic naks. The store employees were very nice and helpful. The price for two smash burgers (double patties) and fries were a little under $38.00 which is not bad at all these days. Lots of parking in front and around the store. read more

I've stopped into The Butchery before to pick up meat and wine for dinner, but this time I stayed for lunch--and I'm glad I did. Ordered the pastrami sandwich, and as you can see from the photo... I didn't make it very far before digging in. It was that good. The pastrami was rich and savory, piled generously, with melted cheese and great flavor in every bite. Service was quick and efficient (perfect because I came in hungry), and everything came out fresh. The ambiance is simple but comfortable--easy place to sit back and enjoy a solid meal. And once again, I found myself eyeing the wine selections on the way out... I'll definitely be back. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Pastrami sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Went in here after passing by it so many times. It's so cute and bright and full of so many wonderful things to look at. I was assisted by Randy when I ordered an Italian sandwich- it was so delightful. The bread was so soft. Cash helped me at the retail counter getting some goodies and gift cards. Lovely experience, I will be back. read more

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Clean, bright aisles of beautifully presented food items in what was formerly Lindbergh Nutrition. We ordered the burgers of course. High quality and the order appeared faster than expected. There's room for creativity with condiments. Prices for the burgers were reasonable. Friendly staff. Would come back. Parking in the smallish lot but I always find a spot. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - The last of the pastrami. Yum! - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came here for lunch today with a friend. I had the steak and fries. The stake was a little burned on the outside so I cut those parts off. Fries were good. My friend had the brisket sandwich which he enjoyed- the meat was sliced just right and the cole slaw was fresh. There was one thing I noticed that was concerning. An employee took his empty plastic water bottle and put the mouth of it where he directly drank from into the tip of water the dispenser. I told him that wasn't hygienic and he said that's what they all do because otherwise the water bottle won't fit. I told him again that's not hygienic and why and that a better option would be to fill a glass with water and the fill the water bottle. He did end up cleaning off the dispenser but if this is something that regularly occurs I wonder what other corners might be cut here. I'd at least steer clear of the water dispenser. read more

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Omg.. the steak and frites are to die for! Amazing amount of french fries and meat is so well cooked! I would probably get mine more medium rare next time, but still so delicious and well seasoned and I love that the french fries are beef tallow! must try! read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Steak and Frites - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Oh my gosh the smash burgers. So good. My husband got the Italian sandwich, which he loved, but honestly I didn't want to waste time or calories on more than a bite so I can just say it was good. The store part looks amazing but I was too full to consider any other snack or meal. I'll just have to come back. read more

This is a nice kinda trendy and upscale butcher shop. Beyond beef they offer fresh seafood fish crab shrimp as well as pork chicken sausages and cheeses as well as deli cold cuts It has a wide selection of craft beer and wine as well as gourmet snacks They have a kitchen that prepares fresh made to order custom cooked fresh food on their lunch menu averaging about $20 per entree It's a great spot read more

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Most of the reviews seem to be about the prepared foods, which looks amazing by the way! But I'm here to talk about the butcher/grocery side of the business. All the protein selections (meat, poultry, sea food & cold-cuts) are top quality and beautifully presented. The staff behind the counter is friendly and knowledgeable. They are very helpful with advice and recommendations. We came in for cold-cuts to make sandwiches at home and had some of the best roast beef I've ever had!!! In addition they also have a gourmet market section in the center of the store. If you are looking for any hard to find ingredients this is the place to find them. There is also a solid wine wall and large beverage selection. The entire shop is immaculate and there is plenty of parking in the large shared parking lot. The Butchery is going to be a regular grocery stop for my family :) read more

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I was told about this place a week ago and since I've had the steak tips and fries, which were fantastic! Also had the Italian sub yesterday for lunch which was good, just wish there was an option to add mustard or mayo or something. However, I was disappointed with today's order. Ordered steak tip medium rare. Not even close lol and that's TWO portions of steak tips. (Ordered a side of steak for my lunch tmrw in a salad... would have figured it would have been separated from the actual meal too). The fries are def different from the other day. They look and taste different. Look and taste like regular fries, not the beef tallow ones. read more

This is one of my favorite butcher shops. I come here twice a week Monday's and Thursday for their brisket sandwich. highly recommended. Additionally, I get my deli meat from here. I recommend going to Peter if he's behind the counter. Very professional and slices the meat perfectly and layers it by three to four pieces within the lb for sandwiches. He's consistent, respectful, and it'd always a pleasure when he provides me with customer service. Everyone one is welcoming but he goes absolve and beyond. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Brisket 1LB and roast beef 0.5Lb - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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So many reasons to come to Butchery. For the finest selection of hug quality meats. An impressive selection of cheese and salamis. Or specialty items like spices, chips, and sauces. Mason was super helpful showing me the items around the store. He also saw some children and handed out stickers to them. Service is excellent. read more

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No prestiditation, no joke...The Butchery in Manhattan Beach is here! The drive to the OC was a little cumbersome. It got to point where no matter how much we wanted provisions from The Butchery, we would go without because we simply didn't want to make the drive. Now we have The Butchery in our neighborhood! Excellent service, superb quality meat, poultry and seafood. And the cheese, oh Lord in heaven, the cheese is what dreams are made of. One could make a beautiful charcuterie and cheese board from the fantastic selection of crackers, sundried tomatoes, EVOO and salami options in the meat case. Wine, beer, and snacks, too. And if you have time, stop for a bite to eat in the café. Sandwiches, burgers, salads, fries cooked in tallow and a small selection of wine and beer on tap. Find an excuse to visit. If you can't find it here, you don't need it! read more

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Very nice, organized and clean site. Everything looks nicely placed, makes you want to buy everything. They have a lot of imported and upscale items, as well as your everyday things to be almost a one stop shop. We came for the sausages they make in house daily and the sandwiches. Hubby ordered the smash burger with beef tallow fries. Burger was nicely cooked and smashed and cheesy. Comes with crunchy beef tallow fries. I ordered the spicy house chicken sandwich. Comes with nicely grilled onions and jalapeños, cheese, and Serrano mayo. It was good, I would eat this again. We've been coming for their steaks and sausages. They have a great selection and their sausages are made in house. Good and fresh. Service is always nice and helpful. They always have smiles on their faces. It's also very close to our house, which is another plus! read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Smash burger (ate part of the burger and some fries) - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Stopped in just to check it out and it is a beautiful store with the product invitingly displayed - even if you didn't need it you wanted to buy it!!! This is your place if you are zhosting a great bbq or cooking a special meal - one stop shopping. We got a BTA sandwich to go and it was amazing!!! Keep on, keeping on! read more

Super cool full service butcher shop. They even offer limited groceries and the atmosphere is fun and energetic read more

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Good location to come by and grab a quick healthy bite. Went with the steak and tallow fries and a wagyu beef patty on the side. My lady got the smash burger and tallow fries and they both did not disappoint. I would definitely come back and try different items on the menu. Food was delicious and service was executional. Seating area is very spacious and the vibes are very welcoming. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Steak - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Unbelievable from the minute u walk into this account. CS is fantastic, Brandon was excellent, very helpful, considerate and very knowledgeable. As were the wonderful ladies taking care of the dining area and grocery check out area. Love the selection of every category. The House Chicken Sandwich was phenomenal as was the Pastrami Sandwich. Draft beer selection was excellent and chilled to perfection. Price are high but its products u can't find in most stores. Definitely going back to try their steaks, fish, chicken, etc. read more

Great service and food. Huge selection. Something for everyone. Prepared counter but grocer shelves and fresh counters offer wide selection.

I've been wanting to check this place out since a foodie friend of mine raved about the food, and told me that she came back 3 times this past week to eat. The Butchery has high end quality meats at the meat counter, an array of sundry items that you wouldn't find in your local grocery store (well maybe some items at Whole Foods), a nice wine offerings, and a nice selection of cheeses. They also offer a limited selection of hot and cold food items which I came to get. After checking out the menu and talking to the young guy at the counter, he suggested the tri tip steak and tallow fries, which is one of his favorites. So I went with his recommendation and ordered my steak medium. It took about 15 to 20 minutes to get my order, even when it wasn't busy. There's plenty of seating and table to dine within the store. My steak was more on the medium well side than medium. Next visit I'll order it medium rare. The tri tip was flavorful and juicy, finished with sprinkles of finishing salt. The tallow fries came fresh and piping hot. They were good, but I prefer my fries more on the crispy side. The serving size is on the smaller side, so if you're a big eater, this will not be enough for you. The price for the steak and fries were $18 and change, not including tip. I'll come back again to try some of the sandwich offerings. The staff is very nice, friendly and helpful. Parking is plentiful. On my next visit I'll do a bit of shopping and also grab a bite to eat. read more

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I'm so glad I found this terrific market/café before my foot surgery because it is the most handicap friendly place to eat I have found in the Southbay area! Not only are their hamburgers absolutely delicious as well as their other menu items and deli options, they have great seating, smooth floors with no tile that makes it easy to glide on a knee stroller and large handicap, friendly bathrooms, that the doors aren't so heavy a woman can't open and close them by herself. I appreciate they took the time to think about those who have disabilities to make it welcoming and easy to maneuver. read more

So so impressed the store is beautiful! Customer service amazing. The food I don't even have words. The best pastrami sandwich I've ever had. My husband had brisket and loved it along with the tallow fries read more

Extremely friendly staff, interesting pantry, charcuterie and baked goods. Shop to take home, order for lunch and enjoy the upbeat open seating in their wine section. I wasn't able to purchase meat so I can't speak to that, other than they had an impressive selection of well marbled items, but I did go crazy with with all the gourmet sauces, bread, had lunch and really enjoyed the unusual selection and staff. read more

Great place for a sandwich! Ordered the steak tip sandwich with tallow fries and the burger with the tallow fries. I like my fries a little crispier but there were acceptable. The steak tip sandwich reminded me of a great Philly cheese steak sandwich - delicious! Service - okay, there was a very long wait to order - took about 20 minutes. Ambiance - good- the new space was very nice! I highly recommend and looking forward to placing a new order! read more

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Shop is basically 5 stores in one, a premium butcher shop, a dine in limited menu restaurant, beer and wine shop, a deli and cheese shop and a grocery store. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, extensive selection of proteins, beef, pork, lamb, poultry and seafood. Good wine and beer selection, deli counter with cold cuts and cheeses, extensive sp seasoning and sauce selections, gourmet foods. Glad they finally opened in Manhattan Beach. Prices on some items are very reasonable and consistent with the larger chains, meats are better quality than supermarket but prices are reasonable for the quality and cuts. Restaurant prices for sandwiches and sides are reasonable. Went in "just to look" and ended up getting some rubs and some proteins for dinner. Nice clean store, fantastic selection and reasonable prices through our. Highly recommend read more

This place is SOLID. Great food quality at the quick service counter, clean and chill atmosphere with excellent customer service. There are three part to this place; the shop, the butcher, and the restaurant. The shop is pretty much the main attraction, tons of excellent food and packaged goods. If you're looking for something special and unique then you'll find what you're looking for here. The butcher counter looked pretty epic. Very.. expensive. There's no way around that. I only wish there was a more extensive menu at the food counter that featured some of the meats for sale. Seems like a missed opportunity, but maybe they'll expand their offerings. We came here for the sandwiches. I was hopeful it would bring back some memories of Mario's in Irvine, but the menu was limited. Delicious food and excellent service. I was craving a steak sandwich with some blue cheese sauce or something and didn't exactly get that option. The House Sandwich was a very good cheesesteak. Tallow fries I will be coming back for. read more

Amazing cooked to order food. Reasonable price. Give it a try especially the brisket sandwich. read more

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Absolutely unreal Taylor pork roll breakfast sandwich. $8 for a heap of crispy fried pork, melted white cheese, and a perfect fried egg on a large English muffin. The folks at the counter are super friendly and service was quick. They have a good little dining area to eat in the store too. I've also gotten steaks here a couple times and the cheaper prime steaks they have are a fair price and definitely better than what you can get at places like Costco or Whole Foods. They also sell snake River Farms, which is of course delicious but more for a special occasion. The grocery store more generally is really cool. They have everything you'd expect to see at a butcher, but they also have a little specialty food store in there that kind of reminds me of world market or a tiny slice of Eataly. IMO this spot is a very slept on gem in Manhattan Beach. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Taylor pork roll breakfast sandwich $8 - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Stellar! Not sure what else should be said! They are nailing it.....went for lunch, got hot pastrami sandwich, and it was right! Also the Mac salad was great. The French fries were good too, but just French fry's.... The store/restaurant is exactly what we need around here. Don't have enough proper deli's in this area....and this is just that! Lots of great imported meats and cheeses and all the parts need for a real sandwich. Didn't get any fresh steak or anything else like that but I will. This place is not cheap, so be prepared for that, but as far as I'm concerned, it's worth it. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Deli counter! Nice guy - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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We had some stunningly delicious food at the Butchery! Fresh meat cooked into the right texture on top of quality bread and sauce can be so life changing...will come back for the smash burger and hot pastrami sandwich :) read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - Hot pastrami sandwich - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Ok last time. I tried again horrible sandwiche and your staff sorry but so lame. I ordered a plain turkey sandwich got the one bacon and avacado did not order had to scrape off burnt bacon, avacado and a ton of lettuce. Really 15.00!!! Don't waste your money people read more

I went in with the intention of picking up some steaks. It is expensive. Well they definitely had some pieces that were worthwhile. For example, the dry aged meat. The other steaks looked good, for the price seemed high and there weren't many out. It seemed a bit empty. There are lots of shelves with a lot of products that are unique in the middle of the store. Pretty cool. So after deciding that the steaks were a bit too expensive we looked over at their kitchen. The menu is small, which is unfortunate because the food was excellent. We had the house sandwich and the brisket sandwich. Both of them full of flavor very good very tasty. The french fries were amazing. Service was wonderful. The only downside is I don't think they have their mojo quite figured out on spacing and layout. It did feel empty, unfortunately, but it was clean. read more

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The pastrami sandwich is just one of the best i ever ate!! Great service and great selectiom of goodies.

Prices for meat are crazy expensive but damn it's worth it. Sandwiches here are some of the best I've ever had. Service was really good. There's plenty of spots to eat and drink a beverage. The place is really nice. Had the Turkey Club with Tallow Fries. Top 3 sandwiches ever. read more

The Butchery Quality Meats - So Good - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

We love coming here! The sandwiches are amazing, everybody who works there is helpful and it is great to get a beer or glass of wine. I usually get the Mexican lager or a glass of the rose. Plus, the French fries are delicious. They taste fresh, crispy and hot. Also, they have a great selection of wines, great cuts of meats, including the best goat cheese sausages and yummy treats. read more

I came here for the sandwiches. I stayed for the incredible selection of food related items. And I'm not talking about your run-of the-mill "gourmet" items you might find at a Sur la Table or Williams Sonoma. I'm talking about hard to find spices and rubs and high end soy sauces and meats and cheeses and so on. Where else could you find Smithey cast iron pans, hand made wood cutting boards, flock chicken skin crisps, tomahawk steaks, and ... John Taylor's Pork Roll (yep!) all under one relatively small roof? It's a beautifully laid out store and the service was incredibly courteous and helpful. I did finally order the sandwiches. I tried the Classic Italian and the Spicy House Chicken sandwich. Both were excellent. Lots of tasty fillings served on a nice hoagie roll (locally made) that was both soft and chewy but also able to hold up to the fillings without falling apart. This is a worthy store and I look forward to coming back often. read more

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