Great steak! I ordered the ribeye with mashed potatoes, and I enjoyed every bit of it. I'll have to try the porterhouse next time. They had a salad bar with a good amount of selections. I ended up making a salad with just lettuce, croutons, cherry tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and thousand island dressing--it worked for me. The salad bar also had good bread (one loaf had raisins), and I had my fair share. Service was great, and the waiter was friendly. I highly recommend eating here when you come to Plattsburgh. read more

This place was amazing! Good drinks, great service, nice people. I even loved the feel & look of interior. It was very inviting with many seating areas. When I went it was pretty packed but that didn't stop me from enjoying "tini" Tuesday & some yummy food! Only problem was the lobster was very dry. But that's it! Everything else was great. Definitely going back & I highly recommend the calamari! read more

Went here for dinner for our first anniversary. The food was phenomenal, I had the lobster Mac n cheese and my husband had the T-bone. The salad bar is great with lots of choices, and everything was fresh. The cream of mushroom soup was fabulous and tasty, not overly rich. My husband had a shrimp cocktail with jumbo shrimp, and the moscato I had was nice. My only complaint is the small booth we had, which felt cramped and in a high traffic area, but we didn't ask for anything special either. read more

We went with great expectations and ordered one of the recommended dishes which was the fillet of swordfish and the Thia BBQ Chicken. The swordfish was extremely dry and no taste, the Thia bbq chicken did not have much of a Thia taste. We asked for a knife and Tabasco sauce to be add a little flavor. Well we waited for 5 minutes to get a knife, finally I got up and went to an empty table to get a knife. After another 15 minutes the waitress finally brought the Tabasco sauce and said sorry I forgot. We were so discussed about the whole experience we asked for the check, paid and left. Explained everything to the manager on the way out and again we received an apology and a 15% discount. Discount and apology don't add up to a good experience. read more

Four stars for the food, was a really good. But I would definitely give two or three stars for the prices. Ridiculously over priced for the same kind of food that you can literally get at Perkins read more

Came here for lunch. First time here was great! I had the salad bar which was yummy with a main (vegetarian quesadillas with cheese), they were good and spicy. Waitress was very friendly too. Cozy place. read more

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Love the butcher block, I come here so often because the food is great, fresh, never disappoints me! I would argue it's the best restaurant in the whole area. Come here and don't worry about leaving hungry! Salad bar is awesome too read more

"Butcher Block"...sounds great for vegetarians, right? Actually, it is! I have been here twice now with a group. We sit in the bar area - more relaxed atmosphere and lower prices. They have a good selection of beers and good service. Lots of tasty appetizers. Now as for the vegetarian part: I asked if they could make one of their specialty burgers with a portobello mushroom instead of the beef patty and they could. Delicious! read more

This place straight up is bad. Don't get the fish tacos, to much slaw not enough fish. Fries were over done and dry. Broccoli boiled beyond soft. This place needs a restaurant rescue. read more

Food is grossly overpriced, Ordered the Surf n Turf prime rib with shrimp(4) for $46... yes you read that right $46 the prime rib was ok nothing special fairly bland with little to no fat on it, the shrimp were so overcooked and hard/chewy, the "garlic butter" had so much lemon in it that you couldn't taste anything else, the restaurant itself is nice and the service was good but its not worth the price I was really hoping and expecting more read more

I used to enjoy going here. My boyfriend and I took my mother there for a belated Mother's Day. Very disappointed with the service tonight, one of the appetizers we were told they were out of, but they brought it anyways, then said it was the other appetizer that they were out of. Then my mother ordered a cheese quesadilla, she got a chicken cheese quesadilla, that tasted like a bad rotisserie chicken. I realize that this is SUNY Plattsburgh Graduation and Queen Victoria's weekend, but this should be your best game, not your worst. read more

My husband and I often travel from our home south of Albany to Montreal. In the past we frequently stop at the Butcher Block restaurant in Plattsburgh. The last two times however have been a disappointment. On a night featuring prime rib, we were told it was sold out, only to hear 5 munites later another waiter being told they were almost sold out and get the order in quickly. When my husband questioned our waitress, with no apology, she responded "I thought it was gone". Another time we were with family visiting from France and the waitress we had could not open the bottle of wine. Today on our way back from Montreal we stopped for lunch. Then headed home. After 2 hours of driving, I realized I left my wallet. I called and asked if they could overnight it to me at my expense. The person on the phone said they could not do it and the manager I would have to speak with would not be in till the next day. My wallet had my divers license, passport and credit cards. What annoyed and amazed me is that there was no way for me or anyone else to contact a manager to resolve this today. Apparently no one within that organization understands the concept of management and its responsibilities. Left with no alternative, I was forced to turn around, drive 2 hours to get my wallet then preceed to begin my 4 hour drive home again. It seems like over the years the level of service has fallen dramatically, so much so that I will not be returning here again. read more

No no NO! Don't go here! Save yourself! Eat at the 99!! Way too pricey for the quality. The waiter, Kevin was really nice though. read more

What's not to love about Butcher Block? Look, this place is exactly what it is, and nothing more. Yah, the center room is dark, but that's nice when you're sitting at a bar. The service is genuine. Sometimes people forget things, but when they apologize and have a great attitude about it, I will let it slide. Don't any of you talk nasty about my salad bar. For whatever reason, I just LOVE that salad bar. It's not THAT big, or THAT diverse, but boy, it draws a crowd. Food - good. Price - good. Salad Bar - gooood. Don't go expecting gourmet cuisine or 5-star service. Go for fun and good food. Just go. read more

This is a great place to go for lunch if you are a fan of salad bars. Butcher Block does a great salad bar with soup, salad and bread. Generally I will fill up on the salad bar and take my meal home for dinner. They have traditional American fare- sandwiches, burgers, steak and the like. The food isn't out of the park amazing, but its pretty good. They are in a really great location, right off the highway, so if you're cheap and hungry its a good stop. The service is average like the food, and the too dark interior. Not so bad as to avoid, but definitely not a destination spot. read more

I've been to this establishment a few times and I like the food and the service. My family enjoyed it too. One of the times I had the escargots and it was alright, I did not expect them to already be de-shelled, that's part of the fun of eating snails, pulling them out of their homes and devouring the goodness that lurks with in. I've gotten the whiskey chicken, and that was alright. The main thing this place has is the soup and salad bar, which is pretty good and you can get it whenever as long as you order an entree. My friend ordered the steaks and his mom from down state even insisted on being brought back some rib tips because they are so good. read more

Second time in a month showing up for prime rib with none left after sitting for dinner and drinks. I wish they would let you know what they are out of before serving beverages when they are out so often.... read more

I found this place to be very chill and with a cool decor. The booth in which we sat in was inside a brick structure and it was just fun to be at a different place that was not trying to be modern but rustic. The food was good and the bread was especially good. I got the Chicken Philly and it was very flavorful and a big portion so come hungry. We came here for lunch and we got the salad/soup bar as part of our meal. I made a salad and they had all kinds of toppings and items so I enjoyed it because it was well stocked and everything looked fresh. The last part of the salad bar was the bread section and they had this amazing wheat honey bread that was to die for so I had plenty of that. Our server was very nice and helped us out with the menu, which was great. read more

Great service, and pretty good food. The salad bar is what you expect of any salad bar, til you see the bread bar section. Pewter plates, several fresh selections of bread, fresh churned local butter. This part put the salad bar a bit above average. The entree foods were all tasty. Ordered the mustard sauce ribs, rib eye steak, prime rib, garlic sauce mussels, sweet potato fries, Salmon of all styles; all of it was mouth watering. Selection of local beers and the knowledge behind each one gives them more extra points. It is rare to find barkeeps that actually know the tastes, origins, and background of each beer. The wait staff is fantastic. Patient, fun loving, and always willing to to the extra mile for the patron are hallmarks of good customer service. I even asked some of my waiters about the schooling of the kitchen staff, which they promptly asked nearly every cook and chef, and came back with in depth information about the cooking institutions each came from and recommendations of culinary art schools. I have yet to order a burger here personally, however the friends and family I know that have give it a thumbs up. Definitely a fan here, and will be back anytime I'm in the area. read more

I was in town staying at a nearby hotel and this place was walkable so we gave it a shot (ignoring the bad reviews.) First off, my beers were terrible. Tasteless and flat. We ordered the fried pickles BUT I didn't see any pickles in them... you're literally just eating batter. Worst fried pickles ever! My burger was plain, dry and also tasteless. So pretty much, the fries were the best part. Well, I also liked the decor. $52.00 for a whole lot of gross. BOOOO!!! read more

Ok from out of town, wanted a steak and a Yelp review said this place was good! Mine was great! The most flavor able rib eye East of Chicago! Baked Potato was outstanding! Good pour from the bar keep and Gwen my waitress was delightful! read more

Very disappointed in how we were treated today at The Butcher Block. We walked in & were directed to the patio by a waitress, she informed us that the dining room didn't open until 4 (it was 3pm). After sitting there for 10 minutes we had to go request menus. During this time another couple sat, and were greeted before us, after we had requested the menus for the patio tables. Having waited another 10 minutes with no service, I again, got up & asked the woman who gave us menus if they had table service. She was visibly upset with me for bothering her, and very aggressively told me she was on her way. We all felt so uncomfortable after that interaction that we decided to bring our business elsewhere. We were chased out the front door, I'm thoroughly disappointed as we always eat here when we are in town. read more

I have been going to the Butcher Block a few times a year for decades. It is a great place to go for lunch. The sandwiches and salad bar are very good and consistent. I especially like the Rueben. It's messy, but good. If you order a sandwich, you get soup and salad bar included for only a few bucks more than just the salad bar. The items on the salad bar are usually fresh if you get there early. If you are late for lunch, the items are sometimes mixed together from diners dropping one item into another as they build their salads. The staff are friendly and attentive to customer while maybe not as much to the salad bar. The place is rarely crowded at lunch except for the Xmas holidays. Dining there for dinner is another story. Once you wait for your table and fight your way past the overly crowded bar or salad bar, both bottlenecks, you will find slightly over-crowded dining areas; too many tables for the space. The staff are often too rushed and the food is a crapshoot. One reviewer complained about the fish tacos. Really! What did you expect from a STEAKHOUSE this far from the coast? They don't do seafood well. You shouldn't expect that. But you should be able to expect a good steak. You might get one and you might not. The quality of the meat is not consistent. The meat is often overcooked. The vegetable sides are often cold and flavorless. Their ribs, smothered in an overly sweet sauce, tasted like sauce, not pork. I have given up on thinking anything but a high end steakhouse can cook pork of any kind. I have also given up on the Butcher Block for dinner. They have a couple of meeting rooms for large and small groups. My experience at lunch with a small group was good, since we ordered off the menu. With a large group, the service was good, but as with most large group dining, the food was generic and cooked to please the kitchen, not the customers. Stick to lunchtime and you won't likely be disappointed. read more

This place rivals good Montreal steakhouses. The waiters are always friendly, the steak is excellent and you'll love the variety of drinks. Unless you're between 18 and 21. In that case, just stay in Montreal. The salad bar is pretty good, and for some reason American cottage cheese tastes much better than the one in Québec. Very odd. But in a tasty way. There's not that much variety, but it doesn't really matter because you can't go wrong with the steak. If you're in the area, definitely check it out. read more

This is another favorite place to go with co-workers when the boss is visiting us (and paying for dinner). They have a wonderful salad/soup bar which usually fills you up so that by the time dinner comes you might as well tell them to wrap it! I haven't tried any other steak besides the prime rib and wasn't to impressed with it but I have pretty high standards for my steak. Last time I went I got a filet of sole that was stuffed with crab meat and hazelnuts which wasn't to bad it was an interesting combo, one co-worker got the butternut squash ravioli and recommended it. So, for the area its pretty good as far as steak houses go. read more

Really enjoyed their food when visiting the Plattsburgh area. We did a take out dinner due to COVID. I noticed people inside but well distanced from each other but preferred takeout . All the food was fresh and hot. When I told them we would not use their salad bar during COVID even though there were plastic shields around it, they brought me a fresh salad that had been made in the kitchen. Food was delicious and they were very accommodating. read more

After waiting 15-20 minutes without seeing a wait person we were about to leave. There were employees everywhere talking and BSing. Finally a waitress came over and took our order. The food was subpar at best. The stuffed haddock was dry and over cooked and my medium steak was still mooing. I have to say that the steak I had a couple of nights ago at Texas Road House was far superior. After reading all of the positive reviews this was a disappointment. read more

Came here with a group after an event. After some initial confusion at the door (we wanted to sit in the bar area and eat, for a more casual experience, one girl said that's fine and started to put a couple tables together in bar area. Another girl came up and said no, you have to go to a table in dining area... I'm not sure why, maybe to even the seating out for the servers?) anyway, we are easy going and went to the dining area...great service and good food. No one disappointed in the 7 meals we ordered. read more

I spent a decent amount of money to buy a gift card online and selected the option of having it mailed to the recipient's house, they literally just stole my money and never mailed the gift card? read more

Amazing visit here, staff was super friendly especially Wendy who made our dinner extra fun. The stuffed haddock is fantastic along with the calamari and mussels. Very reasonable pricing and 18 beers on tap. Very impressive given the shortage due to the pandemic. Highly recommend going here. read more

Dinner is always great and I love going for drinks the buffet is good, I love the salad bar and soups!

Service was great. Staff does a great job. The food is ok. They are big into their own sauces on everything. I had ribs. Very very vinegary. Salad bar is good. Pricey for the taste. read more

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Brides and anyone else planning an event DO NOT use this establishment! They will give what will seem like good choices for food then when the event happens give you crap for the meal. Bait and switch at is horrible finest! They ruined my daughter's wedding reception with the dish they served, it was supposed to be Beef Wellington, when we complained because our own dishes were not anywhere near the dish they had presented at the tasting the management said " well that is a hard dish to serve to a group". Then why did they offer it as a choice! Oh so they could charge us thousands of dollars and then serve what the guest described to us as "boiled liver"! They also said that no one had complained during the reception. We talked to several close friends that told us the meal was awful and they would have sent it back if they were paying for the meal but since they were guest they did not feel comfortable complaining. Please don't subject your guest to this, don't waste your money, don't set yourself up to be embarrassed on your special day! Talk to anyone that has been to an event there and see what they have to say about the food, it won't be good. read more

I might not have gone here because of their three star review. But the front desk employee at the Hampton suggested it. I had a burger and fries. The burger was so worth it! (I'm counting points on Weight Watchers and I could have chosen "healthier" options.) Super friendly service. I'll eat here every time I am in town. I look forward to visiting again! read more

This restaurant is too expensive for the quality of food. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. Both my husband and I had the lobster Mac & Cheese and it was good but a bit under-seasoned. The salad bar was fresh and worth the price. Next time I'll skip the entree and just go straight for the salad bar and get a bottle of wine. read more

Amazing ambience - log hut cozy feel. Good food. Liked their I house bread. Value for money. read more

Butcher Block - Steakhouses Near Me - Plattsburgh, New York

We stopped because a friend said Dinner was excellent. We arrived during lunch hours and opted for the Soup & Salad Bar $8.95 . Food was good for the price but not great . Service was polite but not quick . There are better choices in the area . read more

My wife and I gave this place a shot after not patronizing it for quite some time. Now I remember why we haven't been back for a few years. We both ordered steaks medium rare. Her filet and myself the New York sirloin. Not a stitch of salt and pepper were used on the steaks and they were both medium well. The side of green beans were literally the equivalent of two bites. Paying over $100 for two meals and they're skimping on veggies? Sadly, the frozen mass produced French fries were the best thing on the plate. We won't make this mistake again. read more

Second time we stop here after driving back from Montreal Canada, both times were amazing! Food was delicious, service was great! You get 2 for 1 beers and drinks for happy hour and you get tokens for the free beers that if you don't use that same day you can use it another time! We held on to ours for a year and it was still valid, great spot definitely recommend!! read more

I graduated psu in 1988. Started coming back a few years ago as my son is there now. Usually a very friendly staff. Last nights waitress was about as unfriendly as you could be. Had to wait for meal after appetizer for some time. She couldn't understand that I wanted the app first and then the rest of our order. I even tried to prompt a hello. If you want to know who she was I was in the bar area around 8 . Bill was 57 and I tipped her 10. read more