Food: where to begin?! We had the pate, Camembert cheese, roasted beets, potato gratin, cheeseburger, and Wagyu ribeye. We didn't care for the cheeseburger, but everything else blew our socks off. We went to Japan last year, and I'm pretty sure the Wagyu was on par with what we had there. Service: friendly, timely, and attentive Ambiance: it's a casual and comfortable bistro inside a butcher shop read more

BEAST AND CLEAVER - Roasted beets--my favorite dish! - Butcher Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This review is for the Beastro, an intimate dining experience at Beast and Cleaver, a small butcher shop nested in a corner of Loyal Heights. I would recommend getting a reservation, as the dining room is very small and intimate. Inside the dining room are a few small tables and a bar that can seat 4-5 people. The Beastro is an open-kitchen layout, and you can see the cooks work on each dish before it comes out. The menu is well-composed, with thoughtful appetizers that get you excited for the main courses. For main courses, my group got the London royale and porterhouse steaks. The London royale was delicious, it's served rare atop a delicious sauce with crisped baguette slices. The meat really melts in your mouth. The porterhouse was also very good, and they were able to cook both the filet & strip to perfection. If you're able to get a reservation the Beastro is a great place to celebrate a special occasion or go on a date night. The vibe is super intimate so the setting won't be loud or distracting. read more

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This place was amazing. We 3 arrived a bit early and were seated after a few minutes. It was cozy and not too bright. Besides the bar there were only a couple tables. We ordered a few cocktails and discussed our game plan as B&C serves family style. We chose a bottle of wine and.. We started with the Fennel salad. Traditionally, I'm not a fan of fennel but the combination of fennel, apple and nuts (hazelnuts?) really opened my eyes to the potential of that flavor. Ridiculous. The Paté en Croute was next and also stellar with a tiny blob of mustard we devoured it happily. Nice. Next, some A5 Wagyu. Fatty and delicious. Truly decadent and worth every penny. Some aged ribeye was next and it was fantastic. Hard to follow Wagyu but super solid. We savored our wine and enjoyed the Floating Island dessert. I had one bite but it was good. Ha! One of my dining companions wished there had been a bit more vegetables like a simple salad or some kind of "broccoli dish". But, I reminded said companion that this was a butcher shop during the week but still wondered for a moment about that. Service was friendly and helpful. We chatted with the owner/chef on his way out and enjoyed the nicely casual but very upscale vibes. ALSO: The playlist was so good I thought for a moment my phone had connected to their speakers. The Specials, Toots and The Maytals, Led Zeppelin .. I paid the bill ($$$) and silently congratulated myself on another successful food adventure. 10/10. Go here. Thank me later. read more

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Friendly staff and owner. Food and drinks tasty but definitely a special occasion type place given the price per person. We went for BF's birthday and he really enjoyed it. read more

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Beast and Cleaver offers a quaint and intimate evening dining experience with a bespoke rotating menu that honors the owner's British heritage. They are famous for their pate en croute (admittedly French) which was delightfully savory with hints of acidity from the included stone fruit and the perfect amount of crunch from the pistachios. True to their butchershop roots, their meat dishes did not disappoint- their pork cheek confit was beautifully tender and their NY strip was smoked to absolute perfection. Their dessert was a British-style steamed pudding which had a delectable texture, it felt like eating a warm, sweet and fluffy cloud. Overall would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique and special dining experience read more

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An honest to god butcher shop that cares about quality. Hard thing to find in this day and age. Can't wait to try The Little Beast! Great place to stop by before a holiday or special occasion. The boxes they put together are a good value as well, especially considering the quality. read more

Ordered the rib eye and, pate with duck and potatos. Place is located in a butcher shop.

On Saturday and Sunday nights, they transform into a quaint little restaurant with just 4-5 tables and this was hands down the best meal I've had in Seattle from start to finish. The menu changes based on their farmers, and everything we had was incredible. The New York strip was insane, the kind of steak that just melts in your mouth and leaves you wanting more. The peach salad and mushroom focaccia were both top tier, perfectly balanced and packed with flavor. They have a small but thoughtful wine selection, I especially loved the rosé with the peach salad. The chef here is truly talented, every dish showed such skill and creativity that it's clear they'll leave big shoes to fill when we try the sister restaurants. All in all, this place is a must-try and makes for a fantastic date night. I've officially found my new favorite spot in Seattle and can't wait to go back. read more

Taste: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Presentation: 5/5 Service: 10/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Cornbread and london royale are must tries!!! Love this place! read more

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Wonderful butcher shop with a varied, but always delicious selection of meats. Friendly service. Decent prices. Highly recommend.

Hands down this is one of my favorite restaurants in Seattle. If Seattle was the on Michelin guide, the food here should be like one Michelin star. Bummed that the chef didn't win at least a James Beard because the food here is top notch! I've been here twice for the peasant dinner and I was impressed and satisfied first time and not disappointed the second time either. Quality and taste remains consistent. They put so much thought and work into every dish and it's executed with perfection! I was so impressed first time when I had the best onions I've ever had, some that were smoked in their small custom smoker for 4 hours. Dang that's dedication! The signature dish is their Pâté with pork belly and foie gras, which is the fruit of the labor of love. The dishes seem "humble" but they are filled with aged and smoked meats from the butcher shop that are cooked to perfection with care. Second time, we had goose on the menu! I've never had goose meat before but it was amazing and probably the best goose I will ever have. I imagine it would be gamey and chewy if I had it anywhere else but because Beast and Cleaver did it right, I'm happy to explore and eat whatever they serve me here. I didn't get the wine pairing second time but even that is fun and filled with unique great tasting wines. This place is SUCH a hidden gem. The food here reminds me of the food at Off Alley but execution is miles better, better format, and fairly priced. Only thing I'm miffed about is they don't give new utensils with each course and there have been times where I had to hold onto my dirty fork and other times where my spoon was cleared away by accident and I was out utensils for dessert. It's a very small inconvenience and I'm splitting hairs at this point. Amazing talented chef, amazing meals. It's one of my favorite "fine dining" tasting menu restaurants in Seattle (other ones being LTD Sushi, Taneda, and Wa'z). read more

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This is specific to their sausage rolls, which they serve on Saturday mornings until they run out. (Best to call and check though!) I think they're $12 and worth every penny. Juicy, a little spicy from the pepper, and very tense. Two ppl can eat this easily! Order at the butcher counter and don't show up too late after they sell out! Oh also they are an amazing butchery and nighttime restaurant, but that's for another review! read more

BEAST AND CLEAVER - Sausage roll - Butcher Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had another amazing meal at Beast & Cleaver. When I tell you this place does NOT disappoint. I mean it NEVER disappoints. My favorites tonight were the Foie Gras Terrine, white chocolate & orange zest. The slow roasted cabbage, classic beurre blanc & crispy garlic. The pork chop, from Pure Country Farm, Wa. The Foie gras was served with toasted bread and a cranberry sauce. The words to describe the Foie gras escape me. Just know that the joy escaped my lips more than once while at the dinner table. IF you have been to Beast and Clever, you know how intimate the space is. Everyone there knew how much not only I enjoyed that dish, but everyone at our table. It was so divine, we ordered some to go from The butchers case. My brother even drove some over to his friends house because when food is that good, you share the love. Now when we ordered the cabbage and the pork, we didn't expect them to serve to us together but oh my heavens. Doing this was the best experience ever. The pork was tender and flavorful and perfectly pan roasted. I swear they always have just the right amount of salt on their meat here. And the cabbage with the sauce - speechless. Perfectly cooked! The A5 Wagyu is divine here too. Cooked medium rare and it was just like butter. The most intense pack of flavor without any the work you expect in typically eating beef. Amazing! And let's not leave out how great the staff is here. They are so warm and friendly. I never feel anything less than family or a close friend coming here. read more

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What an experience! We did the tasting and sat at the chef's counter, which made the experience so much more fun and personable. The food was absolutely delicious and creative. At times we couldn't believe what we were eating. The way the chef paired flavors and textured was outstanding. It is a small space, but makes for a very intimate dinner experience. Loved it. Would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

Another location where I'm very late to the party, despite all the amazing Yelp and IG posts. A true carnivore's paradise! Great smash burgers where folks line up. Chef's curated multi course dinners. Yes, I've missed out for so long. The FTR was since 1/4/2020 well before the pandemic! I have never visited until earlier this morning (11/4/22). I had been searching for bockwurst for months. Not even my neighborhood Town& Country/Central Market in Shoreline had bockwurst. Saw their instagram sausage offerings...omg bockwurst, yes I'm totally there! Managed to find nearby street parking, good job parallel parking along a very busy thoroughfare. Murphy's Law, on the day of my first ever visit, my cell phone ran out of internal memory. No interior photos taken...the meat cases, the menu items and specials on the chalkboard. Sigh. I was able to purchase six bockwurst links for $18.12! All set for tonight's UW Huskies or Sunday's Seahawks game. Worthy butcher shop destination for high quality meat selection (farm fresh eggs, curated wines too) with friendly counter staff. read more

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Bought some black pudding for Christmas. It was fantastic and I recently had English breakfasts for a month. Will be back!! read more

Service always amazing so much variety in meat you can tell it is very high quality would completely recommend for Christmas or thanksgiving meals read more

The Best place. Best meats, pate and porchetta anywhere. Hopefully opening in QA soon!

I came here with a friend and was not disappointed!! It is incredibly small - only 2 tables, plus 2 spots at window for the "wine bar". Not the most comfortable but the food kept the rating at 5 stars. We enjoyed a bread & butter starter (copious giant salt in the butter), and then pork rabbit pate that was divine. Yum! Then came the slow roasted cabbage - the sauce made this cabbage I can get behind... But we all came for the meat... the Bavette was simply incredible - perfectly cooked with huge flavor - I'd put above a $70 steak at Daniel's. The London Royale was different but absolutely delicious - a slight chewy texture, but amazing flavor. Solid overall experience read more

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I haven't dined here so I can't speak to dining experience. I stopped by Beast and Cleaver to pick up some beef tenderloin to make beef Wellington and it did not disappoint! They have a wide variety of high quality meats and most of them seem to be grass fed which is an added bonus. Service was great and attentive, initially I couldn't find what I was looking for and one of the butchers came to help me get exactly what I needed. For those who are curious, the beef was superb and the Wellington came out perfect! I definitely will be back. read more

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I went here for the wine bar seating, which is exclusive to weekday dinners (I think Tuesday and Wednesday) which features a la carte options as well as a nice selection of wines and other alcohol. We somewhat got lucky as we were able to snag a reservation less than a week in advance, as usually even the wine bar gets booked out a month or so in advance. I wished we were seated at the actual bar where we can see the action, but we were still able to see it as we looked at the meat selection, and where we sat was brighter and has an open view to the outside. We shared the Dairy Cow steak tartare, crispy wonton & onion ranch; smoked beef ribs, house mustard & pickles; sausage; and Dairy Cow London Royale Steak tartare: the beef is so fresh and does not have the beef aftertaste that I would usually encounter in lower quality steak tartare. It is diced rather than grounded. The ranch is quite subtle in flavor which is great as it does not overpower the lightly flavored beef. Wonton is a creative addition to the dish, and is very crispy. You lightly break the wonton and then use the fragments to scoop up some of the tartare. Smoked beef ribs: nice smoky flavor, a little bit fatty but the amount of meat vs fat is good. This is prepared like dry smoked rather than with sauce, which I prefer. Sausage: I forgot the name of this but it had coriander seed and white wine. This is one of the best sausages I have had, as it was also so juicy. London Royale: this is the muscles of the thigh so it is, by nature, very tough. They did a great job preparing the dish as it is also quite chewy more than tough. It is very buttery and slightly earthy. I recommend getting this dish as they execute this part of the cow quite well and there are not many restaurants that offer this type of dish. Service is amazing - we were greeted warmly with slight humor (checking the computer for the reservation aka a folded piece of paper) and the changes of utensils and pacing of the dishes are punctual. We also ordered 1 glass of wine each (red, sparkling) and for $15, while pricey, they gave generous pours. The wine bar is definitely the way to go to experience the high quality cuts of meat here at a more affordable price (they also have The Peasant tasting menu for around $180+ per person). Our bill after tax and tip was about $75 per person. read more

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Highly recommend Beast and Cleaver. Every dish was prepared really well and having it in the butcher shop was an interesting experience. I really appreciate the attention to detail on each dish. The wine pairing actually did enhance the meal. Service was good, each dish was explained in detailed. Would definitely come back the next time I'm in town. read more

Excellent service and such knowledgeable staff! Their products are fresh and thoughtfully curated for your grill and dinner table. I cant wait to go back for wine and a chef dinner whenever that is offered. read more

BEAST AND CLEAVER - Butcher Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After reading about this spot money best butchers in America list, I decided it was time to make the pilgrimage to this meat laden heaven! This small, local shop sits on a corner off of 85th and while the place isn't huge, they are serving up some really good cuts of meat! They make all of their charcuterie in house and there were six or seven different options that range from standard type roast beef and salami options, all the way up to some pretty impressive duck and pate offerings. They had six or seven different types of sausage available, tons of pork and beef offerings, and some delectable lamb! They also had a pretty impressive wine selection that included a number of different Italian and French offerings. They also have a counter that one can eat at. They look to be serving a number of different burger, sandwich and small plate options. There were only three or four seats at the counter, but they had two or three tables at the front of the restaurant. It would be a nice spot to jump into for lunch. The guys behind the counter were all very helpful and knowledgeable, making for quite the enjoyable trip inside. It's easy to see where this is a go to spot in the area! read more

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We came here and got 2 ribeye steaks for dinner party we were having. Everyone loved it and it was a hit! Fresh and good!

Last minute impulsive Beastro reservation that was delicious. Got the London Royale per the chef and potatoes. The onion jam on the steak was great. read more

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today i spent my lunch break here for a burger pop up and it was the best decision i had the opportunity to try a 300 day dry aged wagyu burger that had smocked bacon, american cheese, dill pickles and ketchup. this burger was phenomenal! read more

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This is a butcher shop by day and small restaurant by night with a limited menu. The food was terrific and prepared to perfection. We loved the focaccia and mushroom app - the sauce was out of this world and the focaccia was pillow soft. For dinner we had a Japanese cut of meat aged with rice (Koji steak) in a (sorry I forget exactly) brown sauce that you could drink. So good. We also had beef tallow potatoes. The cost is $$$ but you are paying for quality product and practices. There are 2 tables in the front, then counter seating at the front window and in back area. It is casual and remember this is a butcher shop but the food is unique and really good. read more

They know their steak well! Honestly I think every item we tried is great. People there are nice and love to talk about their dishes. Nice and friendly. The space is limited but definitely worth booking ahead to secure a table. Will 100% go back. Street parking is easy and free. read more

BEAST AND CLEAVER - Denver - Butcher Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We are visiting from out of state and went here with our son. On first visit we ordered some filets. Cooked them on the grill that evening. They were outstanding. Then on a second visit bought some hamburgers and brats for the 4th of July. The brats were very good. The hamburgers were unbelievably great. Best hamburger I ever ate! Service is very professional and knowledgeable in responding to any questions. This is a cool setting as an old time butcher shop. Anything we had was far superior to what you could buy at a supermarket. read more

A stunningly superb butcher shop. Exceptional quality meat, from grass fed beef with excellent marbling genetics to both US and Japanese wagyu, and pork, lamb, and more, more, more. All of the best quality. They also have in house made charcuterie, with a great selection. Don't see something? They probably have it. Just ask. Need a certain cut or certain preparation. Again, just ask. That's what they are there for. Very helpful and very friendly. Narrow space, but doing a great job on COVID-19 protocols. I live over an hour from here, and this is still the place I am going to drive when I want the best meat or something a bit more rare (pun intended). Butcher shops don't get any better than this. read more

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Amazing food and service!!! Everyone was just have a great time with great food. Greta vibes read more

I still haven't tried the sandwiches, let alone come in for the supper club. And I'm already very much hooked. It's tiiiiny, but the meat case is so highly specialized, with so many offbeat novel ideas for sausages, pates, tureens, all kinds of stuff. We packed the fridge after one visit. Prices are pretty damn fair for the super-high level of quality you get here. The folks working are super nice and friendly, and love talking about both what's on sale now and the cool stuff they have coming up. It's definitely not the kind of place that just has the exact same stuff month after month. I will have much more to add when I'm not just visiting it as a butcher shop, but I live quite a ways from here and already plan to come back often. read more

I cannot compliment this establishment enough. Other Yelpers have remarked on its charms for good reason; if you're lucky enough to find yourself here on a Friday night, you're in a postage-stamp of a butcher shop, eating amazing food prepared right in front of you, by the butcher himself, Mr. Smith. For "Peasant," which is their prix fixe menu offered a couple of nights per week, there are only 12-14 seats available on any given night, so reservations are at a premium. I scored one off of the Tock waitlist - I do recommend trying that if you can't get one otherwise. The prix fixe is $180/pp inclusive of wine pairings (which are poured very generously!); if you prefer no pairings, the dinner price drops down to $135/pp. If you do imbibe, the pairings are terrific and worth every penny imo. The wines are thoughtful compliments to each of the dishes that are served - and it was fine to discover some new ones (the Lambrusco served with the pate en croute was a cracker). I've posted photos of each course - they were each a delight. Kevin Smith is a wunderkind of pate en croute - he has been honing his craft for years, and it really shows. Every element of the interior is distinct and harmonious - you can taste all of the different components, but they don't fight each other. And that pastry - so beautiful. Bravo, sir. I hope you win it all in Montreal one day! The smoked onion/dumpling/trotter/nduja dish didn't photograph well for me, but it was my other favorite of the night. I wound up splashing the broth all over the plate, which was a shame because it was too delicious to waste. Terrific service all around; it was fun interacting with the staff and toddling home with additional purchases (and some contraband pate en croute, thank you, chef ). We'll definitely be back! read more

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I ordered some stuff them that they had to bring in, so I was kind of obligated to buy it; but THEN I shopped around a little and discovered they were more than twice as much as other shops. Ouch! read more

Well worth the wait for the Peasant Menu! The attention to detail in our meal was incredible. I didn't think I liked lamb but the spring lamb tartare was so delicate and flavorful its made me a believer. The highest attention was given to each and every dish. Staff was friendly and engaging. Cant wait to go back! read more

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The meat and sandwiches are good, but the service is terrible. Their older staff that left was much friendlier. The current guys are cold and indifferent. read more

I've lost count of how many times I've been here. I really like their pate en croute. The pastry itself is a little dense (as opposed to flakey), but the fillings are always really good. The jambon and other charcuterie can be a little salty. Their scrapple is solid (and I'm married to someone from the scrapple loving state of PA) and their sausages are good too. As a Viet person, I can say their pho sausage is pretty legit. Their meat selection is very nice. I've loved their duck, rabbit, and beef offerings. I wish there was a better way to track what was in stock / available before coming in, since it's a bit of a drive for me (over 30 minutes), but it's a small business and I'm still happy to come here. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I've also eaten at their restaurant The Peasant once, and if there was a more Covid-19 safe way to dine, I'd love to come back for their wine bar. read more

BEAST AND CLEAVER - Selection of items available on a Friday afternoon - Butcher Near Me - Seattle, Washington

B&C: 5/5 B&C is my always to-go butcher shop in Ballard! They are wonderful sausages like Pho, cheeseburger! They also have amazing steak to-go too Review is for their restaurant the Peasant: 3/5 I was really excited and waited for 2 months for the Peasant - expecting there would be great cuts of meat since their a Butcher shop after all and it was $150 per person with 20% service charge. I got disappointed with it is only 2 meat + 2 veggie + 1 dessert and the brisket was really lean either. What got this review save was the wine pairing and the dessert- both were amazing and for wine, you can always ask for more! But I wish there will be featured ribeye steak in there like the wine night on Instagram! :) I'm looking forward to join wine night and experience that too! read more

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This is a review for The Peasant dinner they offer a few times a week. It's not easy to get a reservation but after going I know why. It's a really small place which makes the experience that much better. The food was amazing. Everything was really good but the beet, onions and cheese plate and the custard dessert were the highlights for me. The wine was good but I could have skipped it. The food was perfect without. The service was wonderful and the chef was amazing to talk to. We got lucky to be at the counter so we were able to talk to him and ask questions. He was so nice. Definitely go! Worth the price. read more

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