The Butchers Block - West Long Branch

I cannot say enough about this restaurant. The food, staff, decor, all absolutely PERFECT!!! Ricky the manager is the absolute BEST!! Vinny and Art were our waiters and were absolutely phenomenal. Jack the butcher was so knowledgeable and kind. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. We will definitely be returning!!!

High end dining with a great vibe, hip and beautiful renovation. Be ready to spend. I don 't think you can peruse the menu, read the reviews and then complain about prices. You know what you 're getting into. You can choose to go only on special occasions or maybe just a cocktail and appetizer if you want the experience. All of which we found outstanding!! Food, atmosphere, service absolutely does not disappoint.However BUYER BEWARE on Gift Cards: We were given a 300 gift card and were unable to reach anyone for weeks to make a reservation in order to use the gift! I emailed, called and even tried Facebook posts. We finally had to DRIVE there (not convenient if you live over an hour away) and beg the hostess for a reservation for 5 weeks out! I understand they are trying a unique reservation system where they just don 't take them or you have to know someone but when you accept money for Gift Cards, you should provide either an email or phone with the Gift Card so that the recipient can actually use the gift. Poor decorum, bad business. Feels shady to accept customers and make it virtually impossible to use. I 'd like to think you 're few notches above that type of service and appreciate your customers more.

BB is definitely a great experience overall. You're getting what you pay for. The prices are high but the food was excellent and the steak delicious. We ate outdoors which I believe is the better way to go. You may have to wait some time after your reservation if you want to eat outside but we had nice weather and it was worth the wait. The atmosphere is a little tight on the one hand but overall comfortable and well done. The service at the check-in, the bar, and the table were all top notch. Our server was Mario and he was excellent. The staff is constantly topping off your water and explaining anything to you that you need. I feel they try to upsell you on additional food but they ended up being correct ultimately and they weren't pushy about it. Brussel sprouts and crispy potatoes are a must. They were both up there with some of the best I've eaten at any steakhouse. The wedge salad was amazing. It was more spicy than I expected but I enjoyed that. Thick cut bacon was delicious! The steak came out more rare than we ordered but it was acceptable and I'm sure if we said something about it they would have happily made an adjustment. We have no complaints and it was a great experience start to finish.

Some might criticize the prices, but the food and service are exceptional and well worth the cost. The staff is incredibly attentive and courteous. Every dish was delicious and expertly prepared. It's also nice that the dessert menu is limited to just two items, as you’ll likely be too full to enjoy more by the time dessert rolls around.

The food was excellent and well worth the price. Everything was top-notch, and the service was outstanding. I really loved the rustic ambiance. The porterhouse steak is a must-try. There are so many options that one visit isn’t enough! It definitely lived up to the expectations.