For more than 20 years, The Butcher Shop & Grill has been as much a part of Mouille Point as the well-loved promenade and crashing waves. As much as this restaurant has become a must for every Cape Town foodie, it is also an establishment widely cherished by families. Having established its flagship store in Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, the Butcher Shop & Grill team expanded its horizons and opened its second trendy restaurant at 125 Beach Road, Mouille Point. As a real estate agency with their finger on the pulse of Mouille Point, Seeff provides a taste of what The Butcher Shop & Grill has to offer.
Highlights of the menu
The menu is divided into separate lunch and dinner menus, as well as a separate steak menu, and there's enough to tantalise your taste buds to keep you coming back again and again.
The lunch menu boasts some unusual options such as Asian tuna and avo tartar, as well as the Famous Pretzel Chops. The Asian tuna and avo tartar is a mouthwatering blend of raw tuna, crushed avocado, crispy shallots and ponzu sauce. The pretzel chops, dubbed "famous" for good reason, consist of thinly sliced lamb chops served with chips and your choice of a Texan steakhouse or lemon and rosemary sauce.
Highlights of the main menu include slow-roasted lamb and Izimbambo Zemvu, which is a traditional South African dish of grilled salted lamb ribs and neck. If you're in the mood for pork, you can sample the Butcher Shop's delectable spare ribs or chops. There are various chicken and venison dishes on the menu, as well as - as you would expect from a great restaurant in Cape Town - an extensive selection of seafood. Vegetarians are catered for with a delicious veggie platter, a plant-based burger and fresh ravioli of the day.
If you're ordering a steak, you'll start by selecting the exact cut that you want at the counter, and then you'll get to discuss how you want it cooked with the expert chefs. You don't have to take our word for it that this is one of the best steaks we've ever eaten - many Google reviewers share this opinion.
Be sure to save space for dessert, because the wide range of sweet treats on offer will make your mouth water. Chocoholics will love the "death by chocolate" brownie, while fans of something a little different would do well to choose the halva ice cream. Halva is an Eastern European confectionary that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream. Cheesecake, carrot cake, lemon meringue pie and tiramisu are all well-loved items on the dessert menu.
From the wine cellar
The wine list at The Butcher Shop & Grill will please every connoisseur with its range. From cabernet sauvignons, Shirazes, merlots and chardonnays to pinotages and other red and white varietals, there is something on this wine list to please every palate.
Why residents of Mouille Point rate this their favourite restaurant
"Consistent quality", "professional and courteous service" and "definitely one of the best steak houses in Cape Town" are some of the phrases you'll see in the reviews for The Butcher Shop & Grill. From the time you arrive to the time you leave, you'll get to enjoy a great atmosphere and service from staff that is aptly described as "more than helpful".
Over and above the ambience, the steaks truly are out of this world. As one reviewer on TripAdvisor said, "the cutting method and grill technique create a perfect taste experience." In a nutshell, the delectable food, great array of drinks and spectacular service make The Butcher Shop & Grill one of Cape Town's best-loved steakhouses.
The vibrant restaurant scene is just one of the many good reasons to make Mouille Point your home. For more information about this area and the properties available to buy or rent, contact Seeff today.