Wicked Butcher

This is a great spot for dinner! Date night, special occasion, it's the perfect place! The ambiance is dimly lit, upscale.

I was here with a girlfriend because our husbands couldn't make it so we had a girls night. Our waitress was so sweet. The GM also came over and offered us champagne on the house, which was so nice. Our waitress also brought us some sort of appetizer as well, it was like a fried risotto ball, sooo good!

We ordered steak, me the filet mignon and my friend the wagyu. They even brought the cows certificate over, showing where it was from and that it was certified wagyu which was fun. We jokingly asked the GM if we can see a picture of the cow and he said he could text his contact and get it

Food was phenomenal. Steak cooked perfectly. Sides of Brussels sprouts, potatoes were amazing. We also got their chocolate dessert, unreal.

I highly recommend this place, everything was 10/10 for me!

We came here on a calm Sunday evening for my husband's birthday. Whilst this place is pricey, it is most def worth it! From start to finish, we had an absolutely wonderful experience from the hostess to the maître d'. Being a slow evening, it was nice and quiet. The retro decor is accompanied by a low-lit ambiance and table lights, and each staff member was well-groomed and professional.

Starting off at why our experience was so exceptional is Gentry. He is a newer server, but that did not affect his perfectly attentive and amiable service. He ensured we had a top-notch evening. Also, a kind server assistant never let our glasses be lacking in cucumber water. We were greeted with complimentary glasses of bubbly and amuse-bouche which are lovely touches! The amuse-bouche was a scrumptious bite of arancini with truffle, a perfect combo! For y'all who haven't had arancini, if you like risotto, cheese and fried things, it's time you try some! Included with your meal are some popovers (aka Yorkshire pudding) - again, if you haven't had these, you are missing out! Basically, they're bread cooked quickly in a high heat oil to make the outside crispy while the inside retains a more softer, delectable consistency. The ones we had were slightly overcooked, but we weren't too bothered as the inside had a delightful flavor and the accompanied rosemary honey butter put our souls into a state of bliss.

All 5 people at our table ordered steaks to our cooked preference, almost all of which were cooked perfectly! The only one that was slightly overcooked was my mom's who ordered a medium well and she was given well done (I know, I know.... medium well is not how a good cut of meat should be eaten, but we're working on her! haha). Each steak had a wonderful char on the exterior, and these were clearly, very very good cuts.

Side note: a bottle of the Nebbiolo from Piedmont, Italy accompanied these steaks nicely without breaking the bank.

Appetizers: Probably the BEST steak tartare I've had... the horseradish cream and truffle... ugh. I'm drooling again thinking about it. The Burrata was perfection, just like it should taste and just like I had in Italy. I would come back here just to eat these apps again.

We, also, ordered the wicked wedge, robuchon potatoes, mac & cheese and brussel sprouts. All were great especially the wicked wedge (large enough to split into 2 with a super yummy blue cheese dressing and perfectly crispy candied pecans) and the robuchon potatoes (I have requested to be buried with these amazingly butter packed, creamy potatoes). The brussels were a nice slightly spicy sweet with the chili orange glaze but could've been slightly crispier and the mac & cheese was good, but I expected more flavor for $16.

You know we had to have dessert! I chose the ice cream sundae with brownie bits as the complimentary dessert for my husband who happily ate every bite, and we, also, tried the chocolate tart with peanut butter - this was made with dark chocolate and when Gentry compared it to a peanut butter cup, he wasn't wrong. This is an upscale peanut butter cup though, with the peanut butter on the side! At the end we were brought chocolate chip cookie petit fours (a sweet, complimentary ending to your meal).

Overall, I would 100% come back here to spend our money. Definitely a regal experience! Keep it up guys!

Quick Traveler Review

-Get a steak. The restaurant cooks these steaks so perfectly, that they literally taste like butter when served. Menu has accompaniment sauces, but the steak doesn't really need it. I ordered my ribeye with Brussels sprouts, which were also delicious.

-I saw some people order different appetizers. They can be small so keep in mind.

-Spacious bar and restaurant is in attached/ in a hotel, though it's separated well.

I've been to Wicked Butcher a couple of times and am pretty pleased with every visit! I was also so happy when they started offering brunch! They always serve a complimentary glass of champagne and amuse-bouche which is a much appreciated treat. The last time I visited was for the Fourth of July! They hosted a rooftop party to view the Panther Island fireworks show and it was actually a great view! They have a wonderful rooftop to enjoy post-meal on any night.

The steak was okay, the mushrooms were amazing and the cocktails were amazing.
I was expecting better taste or more flavor for the price but the service was exceptional.

My partner and I were guests at the hotel and since experiencing the hotel restaurant is absolutely our jam, we made reservations for 9:30 on Valentines Day. We arrived at 9:30 on the dot and were greeted by a nice gentleman. The restaurant was busy and after about a 15 wait we were taken downstairs. The restaurant is dimly lit and warm. I had requested a booth and was pleasantly surprised by the size and comfort. Shortly thereafter we were greeted by our waiter Jacob. He was friendly and knowledgeable. The menu for the night was a special 3 course for $135 each. You could also do a wine pairing for $75. Since we received a complimentary glass of champagne upon seating and we knew we'd want to order different drinks, we skipped the wine pairing. I ordered Prosecco and my partner a Smoking Barrel.

The first course was dressed raw oysters which came in a pair. I'm partial to grilled oysters but I will say I was pleasantly surprised by the lightness of them. Outside of the slight grittiness, they were good. For second course, I chose the carpaccio and my partner the burrata with tomatoes and grilled bread. Chef's kiss! For the third course, I opted for the petite filet and my partner the lamb chops. Both were amazing but the filet absolutely stole the show! For dessert, mango cream brûlée and strawberry olive oil cake; both incredible.

We were both extremely happy with dinner, service and ambiance. Huge shout out to Jacob and John their hospitality. We'll definitely be back!

Such a sophisticated and lovely space!

Service 10/10, they couldn't have been more attentive and friendly! Our server offered a few tasty recommendations that we did order.
We ordered way too much, but everything was so good!
If we are ever in the area again, we'd definitely return!!

Not a lot open on Labor Day, to my luck right across the street from my hotel was Wicked Butcher.

Had the Wicked Eggs, Truffle Caesar and Chocolate Tart. All 3 executed to the highest level. Each item paired with a libation to pair.

I sat at the bar, went in around 5pm so expected it to be quiet, add that's it was a holiday I had the undivided attention of the bar staff and manager.

Spent 2 hours there in merriment immersed in conversations of food and travel.

Will 100% be back to try main course dishes.

The Wicked Butcher may be my favorite steakhouse in Texas. The service is impeccable and starts with a complimentary champagne toast, which was brought out by the manager, and a tiny little one bite appetizer. On both of our visits, the appetizer was different. This time it was a fried risotto bite.
We enjoyed the dressed oysters, hamachi crudo, and salmon tartare for appetizers. All three dishes were fresh and displayed lots of unique flavor combinations.
For our main course, we had the center cut filet and the bone-in strip, both with truffle butter. The truffle butter service was really cool and it added a nice touch of creaminess and flavor to the steais. The brussel sprouts were the typical fare.
For dessert we had a lavender creme brulee with a mango raisin chutney. My husband says it's his favorite creme brulee to date. The chocolate tart was served with a salty peanut butter cream that was decadent and delicious.
This was our second time dining here and we cannot wait to go back.
As far as steak houses go, it's superior and reasonably priced. Check them out for your next date night.

Sadly enough, I expected much more.

Positives:
Great design and decor.

Negatives:
Limited cocktail menu
Service was below par. We sat with empty cocktail glasses way too long whole we could see our waitress flirting with a table of men.
Food.

No comp bread so we didn't get a chance to enjoy what others report as good.

Fried artichoke appetizer was just ok. Over fried in our opinion.

Filet was luke warm and butter just sat on top and didn't even melt.

Brussel sprouts just, ok.

Chicken was good.

Like others have mentioned here, shame because this place could be all of that.