The butchers cellar

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1outawayBear
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2:40p, 4/28/24
New steakhouse in Woodway..same location as oak and ivy

https://butcherscellar.com/

Seems like they've been doing construction on it for at least a year…
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10:58a, 4/30/24
Scheduled to open May 17.
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In reply to Snuf • 11:01a, 4/30/24
Snuf said:
Scheduled to open May 17.


What on earth took the construction so long they began breaking ground nearly two full years ago!
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11:38a, 4/30/24
Great family behind this. BU alum and good BU supporter through the years.
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12:34a, 5/1/24
It's owned by the family that owns the findery
Was over by the building the other day looks really nice. Excited to try.
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In reply to 1outawayBear • 11:22a, 5/3/24
1outawayBear said:
Snuf said:
Scheduled to open May 17.


What on earth took the construction so long they began breaking ground nearly two full years ago!
restaurant permitting can be brutal and time consuming
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In reply to bularry • 10:01p, 5/3/24
Not only permitting, but the entire supply chain of development is a major challenge. Most FF&E will come from China which slows things down. Lack of quality subs on job sites is also huge challenge.

Factor in the time needed for a businesses to hire and train a staff; it's not for the faint of heart.

People that have never borrowed a dollar, built a building and hired/trained a new staff are truly clueless on this front.

It's nice to be a complaining consumer these days!
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In reply to bankerbear • 10:13p, 5/3/24
bankerbear said:
Not only permitting, but the entire supply chain of development is a major challenge. Most FF&E will come from China which slows things down. Lack of quality subs on job sites is also huge challenge.

Factor in the time needed for a businesses to hire and train a staff; it's not for the faint of heart.

People that have never borrowed a dollar, built a building and hired/trained a new staff are truly clueless on this front.

It's nice to be a complaining consumer these days!


The building has been built for a long time, but the owner (the Stewman's) told me 2.5 years ago it's going to be a high end steak house. I used to office out of the top floor of the building that looks over it. I just wish it could've finished before I moved office locations lol
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In reply to 1outawayBear • 10:17p, 5/3/24
It was just an empty shell. I'm sure it took the Architect and ID 9-12 months to finalize plans etc. Odds are a "custom" project like this had lots of changes along the way too.

Hopefully it will be a great addition to our Woodway.
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In reply to bankerbear • 11:09p, 5/3/24
bankerbear said:
It was just an empty shell. I'm sure it took the Architect and ID 9-12 months to finalize plans etc. Odds are a "custom" project like this had lots of changes along the way too.

Hopefully it will be a great addition to our Woodway.


I just hope they'll be the first "high end " steakhouse to be open on Sunday. Really pisses me off I can't get a nice steak on a Sunday evening in Waco
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In reply to 1outawayBear • 2:21a, 5/4/24
1outawayBear said:
bankerbear said:
It was just an empty shell. I'm sure it took the Architect and ID 9-12 months to finalize plans etc. Odds are a "custom" project like this had lots of changes along the way too.

Hopefully it will be a great addition to our Woodway.


I just hope they'll be the first "high end " steakhouse to be open on Sunday. Really pisses me off I can't get a nice steak on a Sunday evening in Waco


And just try finding an 8 pc and waffle fries for lunch on a Sunday!
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In reply to BearVerdad • 5:18p, 5/4/24
BearVerdad said:
1outawayBear said:
bankerbear said:
It was just an empty shell. I'm sure it took the Architect and ID 9-12 months to finalize plans etc. Odds are a "custom" project like this had lots of changes along the way too.

Hopefully it will be a great addition to our Woodway.


I just hope they'll be the first "high end " steakhouse to be open on Sunday. Really pisses me off I can't get a nice steak on a Sunday evening in Waco


And just try finding an 8 pc and waffle fries for lunch on a Sunday!


Go to Dallas Austin or Houston and there are tons of high end steakhouses open Sunday
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In reply to 1outawayBear • 5:40p, 5/4/24
1outawayBear said:
BearVerdad said:
1outawayBear said:
bankerbear said:
It was just an empty shell. I'm sure it took the Architect and ID 9-12 months to finalize plans etc. Odds are a "custom" project like this had lots of changes along the way too.

Hopefully it will be a great addition to our Woodway.


I just hope they'll be the first "high end " steakhouse to be open on Sunday. Really pisses me off I can't get a nice steak on a Sunday evening in Waco


And just try finding an 8 pc and waffle fries for lunch on a Sunday!


Go to Dallas Austin or Houston and there are tons of high end steakhouses open Sunday


Very true, I was just laying down one more Sunday issue. Lots of after church biz, so you'd think someone would
offer good steaks on Sunday
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In reply to BearVerdad • 6:00p, 5/4/24
BLVD is open on Sunday. As is red herring
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In reply to Plumb-line • 9:17p, 5/4/24
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BLVD is open on Sunday. As is red herring


Hotel steak place on the ****ty end of town doesn't count as high end in my book
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In reply to 1outawayBear • 7:58a, 5/5/24
1outawayBear said:

Hotel steak place on the ****ty end of town doesn't count as high end in my book
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In reply to 1outawayBear • 8:18a, 5/5/24
1outawayBear said:
Plumb-line said:
BLVD is open on Sunday. As is red herring


Hotel steak place on the ****ty end of town doesn't count as high end in my book

Smug much?
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In reply to 1outawayBear • 8:56a, 5/5/24
Maybe what you meant to convey is that you don't like to leave Hewitt after dark.

Wife and I were at BLVD last Friday, it was hopping. They have live music on Friday nights (former Restless Heart member plays piano) and the scene is festive. Lots of out of towners which is pretty cool.

I'll put the eateries north of Hwy 6, aka, the sh**y side of town, against all the others.
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In reply to beerman • 2:58p, 5/6/24
beerman said:
the sh**y side of town
You mean the CtPaTown

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In reply to FrankFallonCalling • 11:26a, 5/7/24
holy cow how have I never seen that! hilarious
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In reply to FrankFallonCalling • 9:19p, 5/7/24
FrankFallonCalling said:
beerman said:
the sh**y side of town
You mean the CtPaTown



Wed Wobster lmao
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In reply to CammoTX • 6:40a, 5/8/24
CammoTX said:
FrankFallonCalling said:
beerman said:
the sh**y side of town
You mean the CtPaTown



Wed Wobster lmao

You seem like more of a SoDoSoPa guy, TBH.

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9:20a, 5/8/24
I think it's amazing that there are enough decent places to eat in Waco now that we can have a discussion like this one. Who'da thunk it.
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10:44p, 5/10/24
Red Herring has a great piano player that plays all night.

Can't wait until the oyster bar opens.

I also love the BLVD.

But my two favs are still 135 Prime and 1424.
"Smarter than the Average Bear."
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12:02p, 5/15/24
I had the opportunity to attend a preview night at the Butcher's Cellar last night. Atmosphere and ambiance is very high-end, from the furniture and decor to the lighting and amenities. This type of restaurant is much-needed in Waco ... it was the complete package (food and atmosphere).

Food was a traditional steakhouse, serving prime and Wagyu, but with a different flair with the appetizers and side dishes. You can tell the lead chefs are professionally trained and top-shelf. My steak was cooked perfectly, and you have to order the thrice-cooked fries.

A definite must-try. I think the official first night is this Friday.

Be sure to check out the hidden gems on the walls. And we sat under a moose named Howie.
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12:04p, 5/15/24
We've got an 8:30pm reservation for Friday. I'm pumped!

P.S. That's way too late, but I'm excited anyway.
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In reply to GoldenBear03 • 12:07p, 5/15/24
Be sure to check out the bacon small dish.
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12:34p, 5/15/24
7:30 Friday. Can't wait! Pics to come
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2:16p, 5/15/24
Heard similar good reports from others who were invited last night. Looking forward to trying it but will probably give them a couple weeks to work out any bugs in service and dishes that usually accompany a new opening.
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In reply to jason_cook • 11:53a, 5/16/24
jason_cook said:
I had the opportunity to attend a preview night at the Butcher's Cellar last night. Atmosphere and ambiance is very high-end, from the furniture and decor to the lighting and amenities. This type of restaurant is much-needed in Waco ... it was the complete package (food and atmosphere).

Food was a traditional steakhouse, serving prime and Wagyu, but with a different flair with the appetizers and side dishes. You can tell the lead chefs are professionally trained and top-shelf. My steak was cooked perfectly, and you have to order the thrice-cooked fries.

A definite must-try. I think the official first night is this Friday.

Be sure to check out the hidden gems on the walls. And we sat under a moose named Howie.
But are the chefs award winners? Because you know OkC has two and therefore that makes that city better than any in Texas.....
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9:22p, 5/20/24
Any reviews? Apparenlty one of the exe. chefs finished top3 on gordon ramsay's hells kitchen
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In reply to BylrFan • 10:53a, 5/21/24
BylrFan said:
Any reviews? Apparenlty one of the exe. chefs finished top3 on gordon ramsay's hells kitchen
I thought both of them were?
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9:26p, 5/21/24
Pork tomahawk
Shrimp toast (amazing!)
Mac n cheese
Chicken parm



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In reply to southtexasbear • 10:30p, 5/21/24
southtexasbear said:
Pork tomahawk
Shrimp toast (amazing!)
Mac n cheese
Chicken parm



looks good
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In reply to southtexasbear • 9:12a, 5/22/24
Looks outstanding.

Gonna have to get over there.
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