Easter brunch was amazing!!! Everything was on point!! The staff was so attentive! The food was hot and delicious!

My wife and I have been enjoying The Butcher's Son more often. It is not that often that we can make their early bird special but every now and then we can. It is a fantastic deal at $15. The special lets you choose from 10oz pork chop, 8oz stuffed chicken or a 6oz sirloin each with two sides included. This week I did the 10oz pork chop and went with their recommended cooked level of medium. It was juicy and tender. My sides were the cucumber salad and the mashed potato, both delicious! Anna was our server, and she couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Sometimes Early bird specials means the staff is not at their optimum but not at Butcher's Son! Our meals came out in a good amount of time. Five stars were earned on both the meal and the service! read more

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We enjoyed a tasty Early Bird Special dinner this evening. The Butcher's Son has a great menu. This week we opted for the 8oz chicken and 10oz pork chop as our proteins. Anna was our server, and she was friendly and attentive. She took time to review the dessert options and we were very satisfied with the Chocolate bourbon bread pudding with vanilla ice cream. It was a dessert more than enough for the two of us! We highly recommend it! The Butcher's Son has a wonderful casual vibe and it also offers an elevated celebratory atmosphere, too. read more

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The experience had several friction points worth noting, especially for solo diners and business travelers. I'm visiting family for a few weeks and wanted a quiet dinner while I catch up on work emails. I arrived dressed for a business dinner (wearing a dress, my hair was done, I had on makeup...I did not look like some bystander off the street) and requested a quiet corner table -- I was initially seated in the middle of the dining room and had to ask again to be moved. When I asked about the guest WiFi (literally named 'TBS Guest'), my waiter Joshua mentioned they'd had issues with people using it like a café and would need to check with the manager -- but never followed up. It felt really weird and accusatory, I'm assuming they might not get many corporate business travelers that dine solo. Bread and butter weren't offered to me until after I placed my entrée order, despite already having a drink and an appetizer -- yet the couple seated near me was offered bread immediately. As for the food, the loaded baked potato was dry and the steak was decent but nothing memorable for the price. For what this restaurant charges (to my understanding, this is a "nicer" restaurant and my expectations were similar to the kinds of restaurants I frequent in Richmond and DC for work), both the food and the front of house experience should be sharper. I travel often for work and have really enjoyed taking myself out to a nice dinner while I catch up on admin work stuff for an hour and was looking for a nice place to grab a drink and eat dinner. I wanted to love The Butcher's Son, but left feeling like it didn't quite earn five stars. read more

My husband and I came to The Butcher's Son for our anniversary and had such a great first experience. Lindsey took care of us and she was awesome--super attentive, easy to talk to, and gave solid recommendations that we were really happy with. You can tell this place takes pride in what they do. They focus on high quality ingredients and locally sourced vegetables, really leaning into the whole farm-to-table, support local mindset. We started with the BBQ nachos special as an appetizer and honestly... it was huge. Easily enough to share with 5-6 people. The portion of pulled pork surprised us (in a good way). The pico de gallo was fresh and garlicky, the BBQ sauce had a nice sweetness, and it all worked really well with the American cheese. For my entrée, I ordered the Bourbon Street Drums ($24) from the seasonal menu. It's bacon-wrapped chicken legs with a sweet BBQ sauce, served with broccolini and gouda mac and cheese. Everything on the plate was so good. I would've kept eating if I hadn't already filled up on the nachos. My husband got the French dip sandwich. Lindsey recommended adding the jalapeño bacon jam (which is also paired with their French dipping spring rolls appetizer), and he said it was a great call. It added a little extra kick and flavor that worked really well with the sandwich. He didn't care for the au jus too much, so the other sauce made up for it! Overall, such a good experience from start to finish. Great food, generous portions, and excellent service. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. read more

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This is such a delicious and classic steak restaurant. They have the best "early bird special" if you go Sunday-Thursday from 4-5:30. It's $15 for a steak, salmon or pork chop and 2 sides. All are delicious. Also they have the best steak butter or sauce choices that are to die for. I love the peppercorn one. You can't go wrong with any food selection here, it's all fresh and good! The service has always been top notch too, at least at the Chesapeake location. read more

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For St Patrick's Day, a couple of guys from work wanted to go here for dinner. We missed the happy hour Tuesday specials, but sat down to enjoy a cold IPA and heard the special of Tenerloin steak in Guinness with corn beef and some hash. Decided to go with the 12-oz and it was a solid plate. The potatoes were a little dry but the mixture of these were a perfect way to enjoy St Patty's without getting beer spilled on me! read more

The Butcher's Son - Guinness Steak, corned beef and hash - Steakhouses Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

The physical appearance looked good and also we had to wait 2 days to get a reservation, we were expecting much more. The food wasn't bad but was very average especially for the high prices. One of those "once and done" visits for there is definitely better value for the money elsewhere. read more

Made reservations to take the wife for Mother's Day brunch. It was definitely a let down. They charged $75 a person for my wife and I and then $20 for my 4 year old daughter who ate 3 bites of spaghetti. If the food been better, maybe they could justify the outrageous price, but the food was mediocre at best and the service was horrible. read more

This used to be our go to for great steaks and a premium dining experience, but lately it's been hit or miss and that's not a good thing. With places like Luce and Cork & Bull here now, you better up your game. read more

Came to the butchers son about a month or so ago and really enjoyed my meal and the atmosphere. It is often hard to find a restaurant that's open on Mondays, as most of them are closed. I made a reservation and not only were we seated immediately, but we had a tag on the table which was a nice touch. The restaurant is tucked in a shopping center, with a few other shops and restaurants. It is a pretty good size with a full bar in the back, tables, and booths. It is perfect for a date night. Everyone in the restaurant was very attentive. From the wait staff and even the chef, we were constantly checked on. The food was amazing with good portions. It is a little pricey but i do think it's worth the cost. I will definitely be back! read more

We recently had dinner at The Butcher's Son located on South Battlefield Boulevard in the heart of Great Bridge in Chesapeake. They have a fantastic Happy Hour menu and I opted for the Cheeseburger. It was cooked perfectly and it was very tasty. The staff is fantastic here and the food aside, they are reason enough to come back again and again... read more

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Food was nothing short of amazing! Everything came out in such perfect timing from the appetizers. The staff was super helpful and insanely welcoming! I personally ordered the Brian's Classic which was a delicious assortment of Surf & Turf with a perfectly baked potato and salad topped with just the right amount of toppings. read more

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Came for dinner with family on a Sunday evening so it wasn't crowded. Started with the French dip roll and calamari, the rolls were very tasty but the calamari was dry and less great. The portion size was less than expected. For dinner, I had the ribeye med rare and hubby had the filet special. Steaks were all cooked as ordered. Others had the sirloin and the steak pasta. Everyone enjoy their meal except for the person who ordered the French dip sandwich they said it was too salty and couldn't finish it. All in all good visit with good service. read more

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I am disappointed in this restaurant. I had eaten here before for my birthday a couple years ago and the service was nice and the food was decent. Not sure what changed. We had a reservation and were sat in the middle of the restaurant near a loud family (no offense to them) when there were multiple clean booths available. We requested one and had to wait 10 minutes to be seated at one. When we sat down there were crumbs in the seat. Then a group of 6 sat after us (party of 2) got acknowledged and served before us. I got up and left. read more

We had reservations for dinner on Father's Day. I wasn't the one who made them, so we were a bit surprised that it was only buffet for the night. Great buffet dinner though! They had prime rib, sirloin, pork loin, mac and cheese, salmon, green beans, shrimp, oysters, salad, assorted desserts. Everything was great. The service was even better! Can't wait to go again! read more

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We made reservations for NYE for 8 people. The service was absolutely horrible. This is our second time going there and it will be our last. It took our food almost an hour to come to our table, and still we were missing 3 orders. When the food did arrive it was "warm". The waitress rarely checked on us to see if we needed anything, and drinks were not refilled unless we flagged her down. The manager walked by our table several times and not once interacted with us or took the dishes that were liked in the table away. read more

Having a holiday birthday is tough and restaurants make it even worse. They can't be bothered with your birthday cause of all the holiday gatherings. And I get it but at least make an effort. We had a reservation and they were told it was a birthday. We're told they have no table for us so we waited which is fine. Then thy tried to shove us in the back banquet type room near the bathrooms which my husband wasn't happy about. He wanted to enjoy the beautiful main dining area. Well guess where they have all the huge parties so there are no table for us, a party of two. Why arnt the big parties in that back Room? I don't know. We ask for a seat in main dining room, immediately met with an attitude from hostess and told "well than it's gonna be at least another 45 mins". I wanted to leave right there. They also continued to sit and whisper at the stand all 5 of them. Ok fine. We get seated. Card on the table has my name spelled wrong. Waitress shows up 10 mins later. We get drinks and apps. She disappeared for 20 more mins, we finally get to order our food and she's gone again for at least more 30 mins. Food was cold but tasted very good . We were there for 2 hours! I say all this because December birthdays are hard enough, can you at least make an effort to care alittle. I should have gone with my gut and walked out cause the amount we paid was not worth how we were treated, all because we preferred to enjoy a romantic dinner in the main dining area for my birthday not Xmas! read more

The food was excellent. I ordered crabcakes and my husband ordered ribeye. We also had two appetizers, one of which was the double eggs and the other was the stuffed mushrooms. They were excellent as well. The service was spectacular and the ambience. Well, it's nice, but it isn't as nice as the food and the service read more

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I have been here on a number of occasions and continue to hope for the best. But yesterday was the last time. I ordered to-go. I have never seen them have food ready by time they say it will be done. It always takes at LEAST 15 minutes longer. Once it was 45 minutes longer. When I go in I am ignored once I say I am here for a pick-up. They just stand there and move onto the next person in line. Making me wait even longer after! Today I waited an additional 10 minutes after it already was 15 minutes over. There were two people standing there doing nothing and I had to ask twice if they would go see if my food was ready to come out before they even went to look. Then it was cold. The steak I ordered was not cooked. I ordered medium- not even close. I couldn't eat it and will have to cook it tomorrow when I get a chance. The burgers we ordered were very bland! The steak fries looked good but were so cold and stale like- old fries just aren't good! The green beans, mashed potatoes and rolls are however on point! That gets them 2 stars. I want to like this place. But the service, the delay, the cold food, I don't know if I'll return again. Every time I am frustrated! Even my kids asked if I could just cook next time because the food wasn't very good. read more

I am disappointed with my recent experience at this restaurant. The overall quality of the food has declined significantly. The calamari was overcooked and extremely tough, and the crab cakes were not enjoyable. The only dish that met expectations was the seafood mac and cheese. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I do not plan to return. read more

The atmosphere was good and the bartender wasn't bad. It was the food. The food was so bad. I wouldn't really care, if they didn't charge astronomical prices. I had the spinach & tomato risotto. Which tasted like air. The price of that was alright. The thing that really got us was the oysters. They charged us $4 an oyster. For an oyster the size of a dime. (Pictured) All I'm saying is, if you have your menu priced like a fine dining restaurant, you should have fine dining food, and not crap. read more

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The food was excellent, and the craft cocktails exceptional. Perfect choice for celebrating my birthday.

We go here often because we always have great service and the food is above par. We went about a week ago on a Sunday and it was so crowded. It took us two hours ... it was over an hour just to get our food and when it came out, it came out cold. This was an un normal thing because usually our meals come out hot and we don't have to wait that long for it. I don't know if they had a shortage in staff or I don't know if it's a normal Sunday thing but I will never go again on a Sunday because that was a horrible experience... I will definitely go back read more

Over all the experience was good. The service was lovely. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The interior is an updated steakhouse. It is definelty one of the nicer looking spots in the area. My cocktail was great, I got the seasonal strawberry picnic. Others at the table got different drinks to mixed reviews. The seasonal cocktails and bourbon drinks seemed to be hits at the table. Others not so much. The food did not shine. Nothing was horrible but nothing stood out as being absolutely amazing either, with the exception of the dinner rolls which I could eat them for every meal of the rest of my life. For the area it was an overall good experience. read more

This review is specifically for their thanksgiving dinner package. As a local, I've been coming here for 15 years. Foods, service, ambiance 5 stars 9 out of 10 times, but thanksgiving dinner!!! First the price was expensive, so you expect good food from a good steak joint. The big problem nearly everything was disgusting. I don't write reviews, but my wife reminded me of what happen last year and it still pissed me off so much I downloaded yelp to write this review. Yes this was 2024 thanksgiving but I'm still that mad about it. read more

Looked forward to eating at the Butchers Son in Chesapeake for a long time. I finally got there last week on my birthday. Server was very friendly and helpful. Food was not good. Our party ordered three of the early bird 6 ounce sirloin one medium rare one medium one medium well. They were all dry with no juice. Very tough veiny and hard to cut even with the steak knife. One of the worst steak experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. read more

CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE! Our steak was ordered medium and caME out rare as can be! Sent back and returned still rare. We were going to an event so we didn't have time to sit and wait for it to be redone AGAIN. It was also a summer day and they suggested we take it home and cook it ourself! They charged us for the entire meal both of them even when I didn't touch my plate but ONE bite bc I was waiting for my fiance to get his food to eat together. (I think they gave some discount but a discount on food that wasn't touched is mind boggling) They refused to comp the meals they clearly messed up and the customer service was horrible telling someone to take it home and cook it is insane at $70 a steak! We woulda paid for the Mac n cheese he took 3 bites of ( which had no flavor I used the salt of the rolls to salt it) but they didn't offer to comp even though our plates we clearly not touched and I was clearly frustrated. As anyone paying over $200 for food they didn't touch would be Diabolical to treat guest in such a way NEVER AGAIN GO TO ABERDEEN THEY ARE AMAZING STAFF AND FOOD AND NEVER ONCE HAD A PROBLEM DONT WASTE UR MONEY HERE THEY CLEARLY DONT VALUE OR CARE FOR CUSTOMERS TIME MONEY OR EVEN REVIEWS (Yelp or Google) WARNING SAVE UR MONEY read more

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Went here for my husband's birthday. Great customer service. Food came out fast! Husband didn't like the cucumber salad and I've had better lamb chops. Probably won't order that again the next time we come. Overall, the food, ambience, and service was good. Definitely worth coming back. read more

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Food was delicious. I didn't take a photo of the dessert, but the crème brûlée & bread pudding was PHENOMENAL. The server went above & beyond for us as well. Highly recommend! read more

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On a Wednesday night (party of six) the bar service was very good, a server is quick to the table and speedy w/ the drinks. Everyone enjoyed their cocktails and beers. I will also say the Tonic water is top-notch; tasty w/ lime for us teetotalers. Appetizers came out fast and hot. It was the meal service that went off the rails - the kitchen put our waitress in a tough spot. The entrees came out sporadically. Two served, followed by a 6-7 minute wait while some of us had food and some of us didn't. By the point everyone was served, the entrees arriving first had gone cold. Now part of that was down to manners - not eating until everyone had been served. The two very cold entrees were refired but that made the wait even longer for the rest of us. That's on the kitchen of course. Here's the main thing - the food is good, but not worthy of the prices charged. Example: $65 for 16oz prime rib that was closer to 12oz. No horse radish, but the au jus was fine and the beef was cooked very nicely to temperature. The sides were middling. I understand that the kitchen can have a rough night, no shows and the like, but it would have been nice had a manager stopped by the table and explained. The ambiance is family friendly. read more

5 stars as usual! Party of 4, 6:30 on a Thursday. Parking is always horrendous, but you just have to accept that and allow more time. Server Emily is the BEST, and we were thrilled to see her tonight, for a great dinner with old friends who recently moved back to the US after a couple years in Japan (military). * See my other reviews for more. read more

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I've dined at this restaurant about seven times over the years, usually with family or friends, drawn back each time by its consistently inviting ambience. The space is genuinely lovely--warm lighting, tasteful decor, and a lively yet comfortable atmosphere that makes it feel special for group gatherings. It's easy to see why people are willing to pay a premium for the setting alone. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the food or consistency in the kitchen. On our most recent visit, the service was truly outstanding: attentive, friendly, and professional throughout the evening. The staff deserves high praise for making us feel well looked after. The dishes themselves, however, fell short. My steak arrived barely warm, which was disappointing at this price point. More concerning was the striking inconsistency among identical orders: three friends who chose the same pasta dish received versions ranging from virtually no sauce to a modest amount to an overly generous pour. When the same plate can vary so dramatically at one table, it's hard to feel confident in the kitchen's attention to detail. Out of my seven visits, I've genuinely enjoyed the food only three times. The other occasions have ranged from acceptable to underwhelming. While the ambience and excellent service remain strong draws, the unreliable execution in the kitchen makes it difficult to recommend wholeheartedly. I'm not sure I'll return for an eighth try. For a restaurant that positions itself as upscale, the experience should be more consistently rewarding than this. If you go, go for the vibe and the service--but manage your expectations about the plate that arrives in front of you. read more

We were really excited about this for my birthday. I ordered the Cowboy Ribeye ($75) medium-rare. But it came out completely raw in the center. They took it back and it returned all mushy and was destroyed. The Manager was upset by this, comped us and we left hungry. This is the second time as well. read more

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1st of all our server Nick was amazing! My boyfriend got the shrimp cocktail and crabcakes dinner with asparagus and mashed potatoes. I got the house salade, she crab soup and the prime rib eggrolls. Everything was delicious At 1 point I wasn't a fan of the music but that's a small thing and Nick's awesome service and the great food made up for that. Definitely coming back. read more

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I had dinner here this past weekend with my dad, it was my fourth visit, and each time has been a great experience. The service is always incredible, and the food is consistently delicious. This time, my steak was slightly dry, but it still had great flavor, it could have even been me; maybe I was just a little off. The ambiance of the restaurant is one of my favorite parts, it's warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxing meal. And the crème brûlée was absolutely delicious. Looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

Had a girls' night out here last Saturday. Amazing! The Butcher's Son is a great place for that special occasion dinner. Anyway, we started off with cocktails. I asked the waiter to suggest a drink and he picked a martini for me. I can't remember what's in it, but it was fruity and good. We had the French dip spring rolls as our appetizer. Delicious, down to the dipping sauce and fried onions. For dinner, I ordered the night's special, which is a filet mignon with crabcake and bearnaise sauce. Filet mignon was cooked to perfection and the crabcake has lots of crabmeat.... Though a little bit under seasoned. My plate was clean. My friends enjoyed their steak and salmon dishes as well. Overall I had a great experience and would definitely come back. read more

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First time here. The wait staff (Erica) was superb. She made me feel special, even though I was only a party of two. The food was was. Dry food and well prepared. The atmosphere is perfect for the name. Coastal. Love this place. read more

Good food, though the 6 oz. sirloin could have been better, and good service. But our mixed drinks cost more than our entrees! We ordered a 100% agave tequila margarita (but who wouldn't) that cost a whopping $19. I've never paid that much for a margarita let alone any mixed drink. We'll probably be back, but we may skip the drinks. read more

Wow! What a great restaurant! Probably one of the best in Chesapeake. The salmon was easily the best salmon I've ever had. You have to try it! So juicy, cooked perfectly, falling apart, melting in your mouth style salmon. I've never had it quite like that before. This place is definitely on the pricier side, which makes it a good special occasion place. I'd say it's business casual. Some people seemed to dress fancier, others were pretty casual. If you don't let the prices scare you away, you are in for a treat! It is a full treat yourself experience. The entrees are pricey, but the cocktails and desserts are fairly priced. Service was great! Everyone was so pleased with the food and overall experience. It's a really special vibe. read more