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Restaurants · American · Steakhouse · Downtown · $$$

Butcher and Barrel

Family-owned K Street steakhouse with prime steaks cut in house, a 50 oz Wagyu tomahawk for two, and a weekday happy hour.

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About Butcher and Barrel

Butcher and Barrel is a family-owned steakhouse on K Street in Downtown Sacramento. Steaks are Prime grade or better and hand-cut in house, from an 8 oz top sirloin to a 21-day dry-aged ribeye and a 50 oz Wagyu tomahawk for two that comes with a choice of sauces. The rest of the menu covers starters like ahi tuna tartare and Dungeness crab stuffed mushrooms, house pappardelle Bolognese, halibut, short rib and a burger made from ribeye and New York strip.

The bar pours cocktails, whiskey, wine and beer, with ports and cognac after dinner. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM with $10 small plates and a two-martini BFF Dinner. Reservations are on OpenTable, and the restaurant also hosts private parties.

  • Family Owned
  • Happy Hour
  • Reservations
  • Private Parties
  • Whiskey Selection

Menu

Shareables

  • House-Made Focaccia $8 Pear compote, stracciatella
  • Maple Bourbon Pork Belly $18 Cucumber kimchi, pickled cabbage
  • Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls $18 Prime steak, provolone, peppers, mushroom, chipotle aioli
  • Spinach Artichoke Dip $18 Three cheeses, jalapeño, house tortilla chips
  • Ahi Tuna Tartare $22 Avocado, mint, ponzu, seaweed salad, wonton chips
  • Coconut Shrimp $22 Sweet chili lime sauce
  • Dungeness Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $22 Lemon mascarpone, fig balsamic gastrique
  • Tsar Nicoulai Classic Caviar $125 1 oz, crème fraîche, egg, shallots, chives, blini

First Course

Add top sirloin 4 oz +$19 or Mary's chicken breast +$12

  • Caesar Salad $16 Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons
  • Classic Wedge $16 Tomato, red onion, Point Reyes blue cheese, bacon, house ranch
  • House Salad $12 Mixed greens, croutons, Pecorino Romano, cucumber, grape tomato, red wine vinaigrette
  • French Onion Soup $12 Leeks, shallots, sourdough, Gruyère

Entrées

  • Butcher's Burger $23 Prime ribeye and New York strip blend, American cheese, bacon marmalade, fries or salad
  • Pappardelle Bolognese $32 House pasta, prime beef, Italian sausage, San Marzano tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Blackened Airline Chicken $32 Sweet potato purée, bourbon apple gastrique, baby carrots
  • Boneless Short Rib $44 Mashed potatoes, carrots, red wine reduction
  • Wild Alaskan Halibut $48 Sweet potato purée, crispy onions, lemon herb butter
  • Lamb Lollipops $54 Sun-dried tomato mascarpone crust, mashed potatoes, demi-glace

Steaks

Prime grade or better, hand-cut in house. Sauces +$4.

  • Top Sirloin (8 oz) $38
  • New York (14 oz) $56
  • Filet Mignon (8 oz) $58
  • Ribeye (14 oz) $62
  • 21-Day Dry Aged Ribeye (14 oz) $95
  • Wagyu Ribeye (14 oz) $125
  • Delmonico Ribeye (24 oz) $135
  • Wagyu Tomahawk (50 oz, serves two) $250 Choice of two steak sauces
  • Lobster Tail (8/10 oz) add-on +$44
  • Wild Gulf Shrimp (8 oz) add-on +$18

A La Carte

  • House-Cut Fries $12 Chipperbec potatoes, parsley
  • Seasonal Vegetables $12 Locally sourced
  • Brussels Sprouts $14 Bacon, maple bourbon glaze
  • Button Mushrooms $14 Garlic, shallots, tamari, Worcestershire, paprika
  • Creamed Spinach $14 Cream cheese, parmesan crust
  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes $14 Garlic herb butter, bacon and sour cream on the side
  • Butcher's Mashed Potatoes $14 Crème fraîche, chives
  • B&B Mac $14 Cheddar, jack, fontina

Happy Hour

Mon–Fri 4–6 PM

  • BFF Dinner $28 Two martinis, fries, Caesar salad
  • House Cut Fries $10 Kennebec potatoes, parsley
  • Deviled Eggs (2) $10 Whipped yolk, smoked paprika, chives
  • Short Rib Sliders $10 Horseradish cream, BBQ sauce
  • Street Tacos (3) $10 Chef's choice
  • Mac & Cheese Croquette $10 Chipotle aioli
  • Reuben Egg Rolls $12 Russian dressing
  • Ceviche $18 Shrimp, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, citrus
  • Tsar Nicoulai Classic Caviar $98 Crème fraîche, egg, shallots, chives, chips

Desserts

  • Flourless Chocolate Torte $12 White chocolate mousse, cherry compote, shortbread crumble
  • New York Cheesecake $12 Poached pear, pear coulis
  • Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding $14 Toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream
  • Crème Brûlée $12 Seasonal fruit
  • Affogato $10 Vanilla ice cream, espresso
  • Butcher 'Boozy' Affogato $19 With Kahlúa, Baileys, Borghetti or bourbon cream (21+)

Dessert Wines & Ports

  • Graham's 10 YR Tawny Port $14
  • Castelnau Suduiraut 2020 Sauternes $16
  • Casa Manoel Boullosa 'Quinta dos Pesos' Vinho Licoroso $17
  • Donnafugata Ben Rye $18
  • Graham's 20 YR Tawny Port $18
  • Dolce by Far Niente $22
  • Gonzalez Byass Noé Sherry 30 YR $24
  • Sandeman 30 YR Tawny Port $32
  • Sandeman 40 YR Tawny Port $46
  • Sandeman 50 YR Tawny Port $60

Cognac

  • Hennessy $14
  • Rémy Martin VSOP $22
  • Rémy Martin 1738 $22
  • Rémy Martin Tercet $44
  • Michael Franzese Armenian Brandy 30yr $55
  • Rémy XO $66
  • Rémy Martin Louis XIII $215 / $315 / $415 1 oz / 1.5 oz / 2 oz

Their own menus

Food Drinks Specials

Written out from Butcher and Barrel’s menu, checked Oct 25, 2026. Prices and items can change.

Happy Hour

  • Mon–Thu · 4 PM–6 PM
  • Fri · 4 PM–6 PM
  • BFF Dinner (two martinis, fries, Caesar salad)$28
  • House Cut Fries$10
  • Deviled Eggs (2)$10

Drinks are not priced separately on the happy hour menu.

Checked Oct 26, 2026 · their menuMore happy hours

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