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The Butcher's Son - Steakhouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia

The Butcher's Son

4.4 (2547 reviews)

500 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Steak house

About The Butcher's Son - steak house in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dark, stylish chophouse with select, organic steak & seafood meals, craft beers & Sunday brunch.

Customer Review Summary

The Butcher's Son offers a great environment and friendly service, making it ideal for date nights and special occasions. Customers praised the food quality, with standout dishes like the crab cakes, French dip spring rolls, and steaks, although some found certain items like the crab cake and mac and cheese underwhelming. Service was generally fast, but there were some minor errors with orders and bills. The atmosphere is enjoyable, albeit a bit dark for some patrons. Overall, guests expressed a strong desire to return despite a few hiccups.

Key Features

Service options

  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
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1709
4
435
3
182
2
93
1
128
Based on 2547 reviews

Britney Ramsey

2 weeks ago

We went here for Valentine’s Day and it was great. Loved the environment, the waitress was very friendly, the food came surprisingly fast despite how busy they were, and the food tasted phenomenal. They also gave out free samples to everyone who waited for their tables which was nice. I will definitely be returning!

Thaddeus Gray

3 weeks ago

Great place for dinner or a date night with that someone special. The she crab soup eas pretty good as well as the seafood nachos. The protein to chip ratio could use some work. The French Dip was also cooked well. Service was outstanding and ambiance while a bit dark for my liking did seem to fit the mood.

Stephanie Johnson

1 month ago

Had extremely high hopes due to name and reputation we had reservations, so seating was not a big deal the likely the very best part of it all i had crab cake.My significant had some type of prime rib we had crab dip as an appetizer and oysters Rockefeller some of our sides were risotto mashed potatoes and asparagus it was all just a solid three the waitress gave us the wrong ticket at first until we noticed that we didn't order any oatmeal cookies and other things that we personally would never have ordered plus that bill was a little bit over $200. for just the two of us, ours was not that far behind we drank water parking was great. The bathroom was clean perhaps we will try the virginia beach location in the far future.

Erica Friedman

1 month ago

Service was super fast and every dish was great! We got the pork belly for an appetizer and it was so good! Lamb chops were also a hit.

LaMarcus Oliver

1 month ago

Celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary here. Food was good, but didn't POP how I was hoping. Our waiter Preston was on point. The Atmosphere was nice.

Philip Freeman

4 months ago

Soccer season has finally ended and gave my wife and I time to enjoy each other’s company for a date night. I’ve been wanting to eat at The Butcher’s Son since we moved here. It didn’t disappoint. We started our meal with the French dip spring rolls with a bacon jam. Without the jam the spring rolls would have been overpowered with the prime rib, but with the jam it offsets the flavor hitting your tastebuds just right. For my main I had the steak and cake. I’ve been wanting a great steak and the filet they put it front melted in my mouth. It was cooked perfectly, had great flavor, and was tender. The crab cake was a little disappointing, unfortunately it had a very fishy flavor to me. I know that sounds weird ordering seafood, but the crab cake needed maybe a kick to it. The mashed potatoes were ok, and the asparagus needed to be trimmed a little better at the ends. My wife got the special, a tenderloin with carrot and beet risotto. I tasted her risotto and it was delicious. It had a bit of sweetness to it which could normally be off putting, but it had a good balance. For dessert I got the banana pudding. It’s my favorite dessert. The mason jar could have been a little bigger and a little less merengue, but its flavors good. My wife’s bourbon chocolate bread pudding was fantastic. The place was packed early on, but thinned out after 7-8 pm. It was good to see a mix of date nights, friends getting together, and whole families enjoying a good meal. Overall, we’ll definitely be coming back.

Gerald Peebles

5 months ago

The atmosphere was great, and the food was even better, but the service could have been a little better if I was honest. I got the tomahawk ribeye, and it was cooked to perfection. The only issue i came across was i ordered the scallops as a premium side. If you look closely on the plate, the one scallop you see is the only one that received.

Travis T

4 months ago

Definitely a laid back vibe. Great for date night, birthday party or a nice dinner. The steaks were amazing, the rolls will knock your socks off. I always try an Expresso Martini whenever possible. The one at this location was on the sweeter side. Not my preference but was still good!! My only complaint was the Mac and Cheese was not hot and a bit underwhelming. Otherwise the service, food, and ambiance was perfect. I will return for sure!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–10 PM
Monday 4–9 PM
Saturday 4–10 PM
Sunday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM

Price Range

$$