Butcher’s Block is an avant-garde wood-fire dining experience, expressing the elemental affinity and finesse of cooking with wood-fire. Helmed by new Chef de Cuisine Jordan Keao, who was born and raised in Hawaii, where cooking, fishing, hunting, and farming are a part of everyday life, it exhibits the highest quality of produce, meats, and seafood from around the world translated through fire.
The unique interior decor and the relaxed, cozy atmosphere attract the patrons. The staff is well-dressed, friendly, well-mannered, and always ready to serve you. At Butcher’s Block, see specially curated produce proudly showcased in The Larder before watching their chefs transform these ingredients on custom-built ovens and grills in an Open Kitchen setting.
The Butcher Block menu includes Steakhouse, Burgers, Grill, Chicken, Dessert, Breakfast, Pasta, Salad, Kids, Dinner, and American Items. The service is quick. The taste is great. Overall, it is a go-to restaurant in South Africa.
Marinated grilled chicken wings smothered in honey, ginger, and soya sauce.
R80
Chicken Livers
Chicken livers pan-fried in onion, garlic, peri-peri spices, and Napoli sauce.
R95
Panko Chicken Wings
Panko crumbed winglets, flash-fried and dunked in a choice of peri-peri, BBQ, or lemon and herb sauce.
R110
Three Cheese Prawns
Plump peeled prawns baked in a creamy garlic and mascarpone cheese sauce, topped with mature cheddar and grated parmigiana cheese.
R135
Boerewors
Grilled South African sausage served on a skewer with African pap, drizzled with chakalaka sauce.
R100
Garlic & Herb Snail
Sizzling snails baked in roasted garlic and herb butter.
R110
Black Mushrooms
Black mushrooms topped with creamed spinach and garlic sauce, oven-baked with mature cheddar, mozzarella, and feta cheese.
R130
Prawn Cocktail
Plump prawns served on a bed of crisp lettuce with fresh avocado and our tangy homemade Marie-Rose sauce.
R135
Snails – Roquefort
Sizzling snails baked in a creamy Roquefort sauce.
R130
Beef Carpaccio
Paper-thin slices of raw beef fillet drizzled with olive oil, capers, rocket, and parmigiana shavings.
R110
Calamari
Calamari tubes lightly grilled in either lemon butter, garlic butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R110
Halloumi
Grilled halloumi skewer served with a sweet plum dipping sauce.
R95
Panko Prawns
Malaysian prawn tails coated in breadcrumbs, deep-fried and served with a sweet chili sauce.
R130
Marrow Bones
Oven-roasted with fresh thyme, rosemary, and garlic, served with a red wine and herb jus and sourdough.
R130
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks, deep-fried in panko breadcrumbs, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
R110
Biltong
Butcher Block’s homemade biltong.
R115
Mussel Pot
Fresh Knysna Mussels, pan-fried in a creamy garlic & chardonnay sauce, served with a toasted baguette.
R120
Wagyu Meatballs
Premium wagyu beef is slow-roasted and served in a Napoli sauce with parmigiana cheese.
R160
Butcher Block Salads
Salad
Description
Price (R)
Greek Salad (Main)
Crisp salad greens, cucumber, bell tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
R100
Mediterranean Salad
Cajun grilled chicken strips, crisp salad greens, chargrilled peppers and aubergine, crumbled feta, avocado, crispy carrot ribbons, and a fresh honey balsamic dressing.
R140
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chargrilled chicken breast, cos lettuce, baby spinach, boiled egg, crispy Parma ham, parmigiana shavings, and Caesar dressing.
R140
Cajun Chicken Salad
Chargrilled chicken strips tossed in Cajun spice, crisp salad greens, sundried tomatoes, peppadews®, avo, and a fresh honey balsamic dressing.
R140
Beach Salad
Grilled calamari, chicken strips, prawns, red onion, and cucumber tossed in a sweet Thai chili jam served on a bed of crispy spinach and dressed with fresh lime wedges and coriander.
R160
Prawn & Papaya Salad
Plump steamed prawn tails, fresh slices of papaya, crisp salad greens, red onion, cucumber, mixed peppers, and Bella tomatoes drizzled with a fresh citrus and ginger dressing.
R160
Butcher Block Poultry Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Flattie
Spring chicken, chargrilled and basted with either lemon and herb, peri-peri, or sweet sticky BBQ sauce.
R210
Chicken Schnitzel
It was chargrilled and basted with lemon, herb, peri-peri, or sweet sticky BBQ sauce.
R180
Chicken Fillet
Chicken fillet marinated and chargrilled, basted with either lemon and herb, peri-peri, or sweet sticky BBQ sauce.
R185
Chicken Wings
Chargrilled and basted with lemon, herb, peri-peri, or sweet sticky BBQ sauce.
R210
Chicken Espetada
Chargrilled chicken thighs marinated and skewered with sundried tomatoes and onion, basted with either lemon and herb, peri-peri, or sweet sticky BBQ sauce.
R190
Chicken Florentine
Chicken fillets pan-fried and stuffed with creamed spinach and feta cheese, wrapped in Parma ham, topped with Napoli sauce and mozzarella cheese, baked.
R200
Butcher Block Combos
Combo
Description
Price (R)
Rib + Flattie
Rack of ribs and ½ Hattie basted with either sweet sticky BBQ, lemon and herb, or peri-peri sauce.
R320
Rib + Chop
½ saddle of lamb chops and a rack of ribs.
R320
Rib + Steak
Rack of ribs and 200g grilled rump or sirloin.
R320
Rib + Wings
Rack of ribs and chargrilled chicken wings basted with either lemon and herb, peri-peri, or sweet sticky BBQ sauce.
R320
Rib + Calamari
Rack of ribs and calamari tubes lightly grilled in lemon butter, garlic butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R320
Rib + Prawn
Rack of ribs and grilled prawns served with garlic butter, lemon butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R320
Flattie + Prawn
½ flattie basted with either sweet sticky BBQ, lemon and herb, or peri-peri sauce and grilled prawns served with garlic butter, lemon butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R260
Steak + Prawn
200g rump or sirloin and grilled prawns served with garlic butter, lemon butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R295
Steak + Calamari
200g rump, sirloin, and calamari tubes are lightly grilled in lemon butter, garlic butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R260
Steak + Wings
200g rump or sirloin and chargrilled chicken wings basted with either lemon and herb, peri-peri, or sweet sticky BBQ sauce.
R265
Butcher Block Surf & Turf Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Lamb Chops
Chargrilled loin chops, marinated in fresh rosemary, garlic, and olive oil, basted in our signature basting sauce.
R270
Oxtail
Cooked the traditional way, gently simmered in Guinness, plum tomatoes, carrots, haricot beans, and a hint of garlic, served with mashed potatoes.
R285
Pot Roast Lamb Shank
Tender lamb shank pot-roasted in Pinotage, olive oil, and rosemary, served with mashed potatoes and caramelized baby carrots.
R335
Kingklip
Filleted, lightly floured, and grilled in lemon and herb butter.
R285
Calamari
Calamari tubes lightly grilled in either lemon butter, garlic butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R270
Eisbein
Salted pork hock grilled to a crisp served with sauerkraut, mustard mash and apple sauce.
R215
King Prawns
King prawns grilled in garlic butter, lemon butter, or peri-peri sauce.
From R315
Chicken + Prawn Curry
Island-style medium curry flavored with coconut milk served with basmati rice, sambals, and poppadum.
R215
Teriyaki Salmon
Seared teriyaki salmon served with egg noodles and stir-fry vegetables.
R370
Queen’s Seafood Platter
Grilled prawns, hake, creamy garlic mussels, and calamari tubes served with chips and savory rice, garlic butter, lemon butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R380
King’s Seafood Platter
Grilled king prawns, kingklip, creamy garlic mussels, and calamari tubes served with chips and savory rice, garlic butter, lemon butter, or peri-peri sauce.
R520
Chalmar Beef Curry
Aged beef, slowly simmered in a traditional Durban curry style, served with basmati rice, sambals, and poppadum.
R190
Butcher Block Premium Burgers
Burger
Description
Price (R)
Plain Jane Burger
Caramelized onion, dill pickle, and tangy mayo. Served with a choice of side.
From R130
Mushroom Burger
Cheddar cheese and mushroom sauce. Served with a choice of side.
From R140
Big Cheese Burger
Loaded with melted cheese. Served with a choice of side.
From R140
Old Skool Dagwood
Pan-fried bacon loaded with melted cheddar cheese and served with a choice of sides.
From R145
American Classic Burger
Pan-fried bacon loaded with melted cheddar cheese and served with a choice of sides.
From R145
Butcher Block Burger
Caramelized onion, peppadews®, bacon, cheddar, and mozzarella cheese. Served with a choice of side.
From R155
Crispy Chick Avo Burger
Plant-based patty, topped with a slice of cheddar cheese, baby gem lettuce, honeyed tomatoes, and caramelized onion and served with a choice of side.
R145
The Veggie Burger
Grilled brown mushrooms, topped with halloumi cheese, grilled brinjal, baby gem lettuce, honeyed tomatoes, basil pesto, and caramelized onions. Served with a choice of side.
R145
Beyond Burger
Plant-based patty, topped with a slice of cheddar cheese, baby gem lettuce, honeyed tomatoes, and caramelized onion. Served with a choice of side.
R165
Ostrich Burger
Ostrich patty, topped with melted cheddar cheese, baby gem lettuce, and crispy onion rings. Served with a choice of side.
R165
Wagyu Burger
Ostrich patty, topped with melted cheddar cheese, baby gem lettuce, and crispy onion rings and served with a choice of side.
R165
Butcher Block Choice Cuts – Grain Fed Beef
Steak Cut
Description
Price (R)
Rump
Our beef is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days; all steaks are chargrilled and basted with our unique basting, served with a complimentary side: baked or mashed potato, veg, chips, savory rice, pap, and chakalaka or side salad.
From R225
Sirloin
Our beef is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days; all steaks are chargrilled and basted with our unique basting, served with a complimentary side: baked or mashed potato, veg, chips, savory rice, pap, and chakalaka or side salad.
From R240
Fillet
Our beef is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days; all steaks are chargrilled and basted with our unique basting, served with a complimentary side: baked or mashed potato, veg, chips, savory rice, pap, and chakalaka or side salad.
From R260
Rib Eye
Our beef is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days; all steaks are chargrilled and basted with our unique basting, served with a complimentary side: baked or mashed potato, veg, chips, savory rice, pap, and chakalaka or side salad.
R325
T-Bone
Our beef is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days; all steaks are chargrilled and basted with our unique basting, served with a complimentary side: baked or mashed potato, veg, chips, savory rice, pap, and chakalaka or side salad.
R325
Prime Rib
Our beef is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days; all steaks are chargrilled and basted with our unique basting, served with a complimentary side: baked or mashed potato, veg, chips, savory rice, pap, and chakalaka or side salad.
R325
Tomahawk Steak
Our beef is wet-aged for a minimum of 21 days; all steaks are chargrilled and basted with our unique basting, served with a complimentary side: baked or mashed potato, veg, chips, savory rice, pap, and chakalaka or side salad.
R382
Butcher Block Spare Ribs
Rib
Description
Price (R)
Rib Rage Pork Spare Ribs
Basted with our famous sweet, sticky BBQ basting.
From R295
Chalmar Beef Spare Ribs
Basted with our famous sweet, sticky BBQ basting.
From R255
Karoo Lamb Spare Ribs
Basted with honey and soy.
R315
Butcher Block Shisa Nyama Boards
Board Type
Description
Price (R)
Queen’s Shisa Nyama Board
Chargrilled boerewors, chicken wings, brisket, chuck, and short rib, served with pap, chakalaka, and three-bean salad.
R320
King’s Shisa Nyama Board
Chargrilled boerewors, 500g beef or pork spare ribs, chicken wings, brisket, chuck, and short rib, served with pap, chakalaka, and three-bean salad.
R620
Butcher Block’s Choice of Delicacies
Item
Description
Price (R)
Camembert & Bacon
Pan-fried bacon and camembert cheese topped with a green peppercorn sauce. A choice of either Rump or Sirloin served with a choice of one side.
R290
Biltong Bacon & Cheddar
Pan-fried bacon and biltong shavings topped with melted mature cheddar and mozzarella cheese. A choice of either Rump or Sirloin served with a choice of one side.
R290
Honey Mustard + Avo
Honey and Dijon mustard sauce topped with fresh avo. A choice of either Rump or Sirloin served with a choice of one side.
R290
Surf + Turf
Garlic and white wine sauce topped with grilled prawns. A choice of either Rump or Sirloin served with a choice of one side.
R300
Wild Mushroom + Prawns
A creamy sherry and wild mushroom sauce infused with reduced stock, topped with prawn tails. A choice of either Rump or Sirloin served with a choice of one side.
R300
Butcher’s Supreme
Pan-fried bacon, biltong, mushrooms, and onions topped with red wine and herb juice. A choice of either Rump or Sirloin served with a choice of one side.
R300
Blue Cheese + Jalapeño
Pan-fried bacon, topped with a creamy blue cheese sauce, chunks of local blue cheese, and jalapenos. A choice of either Rump or Sirloin served with a choice of one side.
R300
Butcher Block Designer Pizzas
Pizza Type
Description
Price (R)
Vegetarian Pizza
Mozzarella, homemade Napolitana tomato sauce, and prawn tails simmered in creamy garlic and onion sauce topped with fresh rocket and parmigiana shavings.
R160
Prawn Fiesta Pizza
Mozzarella, homemade Napolitana tomato sauce, and prawn tails simmered in creamy garlic and onion sauce topped with fresh rocket and parmigiana shavings.
R220
Lamb Shanker Pizza
Mozzarella, homemade Napolitana tomato sauce, shredded lamb shank pot-roasted in Pinotage, olive oil and rosemary, Danish feta, caramelized red onion topped with fresh rocket.
R220
Jerk Chicken Pizza
Mozzarella, homemade Napolitana tomato sauce, pulled spiced chicken fillet, Danish feta, and peppadews topped with peri-peri sauce.
R195
The Meat Eater Pizza
Mozzarella, homemade Napolitana tomato sauce, tender beef strips sautéed in garlic and Worcestershire sauce, Parma ham, pulled chicken fillet, Kalamata olives, blackened peppers, and chili.
R220
Butcher Block’s Inspirational Pasta
Pasta
Description
Price (R)
Arrabiata Pasta
Napolitana tomato sauce, olives, baby marrow, and chili tossed with penne pasta.
R135
Penne Chicken Pasta
Grilled chicken strips, mushroom, chives, garlic, and cream tossed with penne pasta.
R165
Something Different Pasta
Aged Chalmar beef pan-fried in a mild curry-flavored sauce tossed with penne pasta.
R185
Butcher Block’s Sides Menu
Side Dish
Price (R)
Garlic Bread
R35
Garlic Bread With Cheese
R45
Fries – Rustic Cut
R50
Baked Potato
R45
Battered Onion Rings
R55
Pap & Chakalaka
R55
Savoury Rice
R45
Mashed Potato
R50
Sweet Potato Crisps
R45
Fresh Potato Crisps
R45
Creamed Spinach
R50
Sautéed Mushrooms
R50
Seasonal Vegetables
R40
Green Salad (Side)
R35
Greek Salad (Side)
R50
Butcher Block’s Sauces
Sauce Type
Price (R)
Garlic Sauce
R50
Jalapeño & Biltong Sauce
R70
Green Peppercorn Sauce
R40
Mushroom Sauce
R45
Bordelaise Sauce
R40
Cheese Sauce
R40
Roquefort Sauce
R45
Honey & Dijon Sauce
R40
Peri-Peri Sauce
R30
Monkeygland Sauce
R40
Butcher Block’s Kiddies Menu
Kiddies Dish
Price (R)
Kiddies Burger & Chips
R79
Kiddies Crumbed Chicken Strips & Chips
R79
Kiddies Ribs & Chips
R89
Kiddies Plain Chips
R39
Butcher Block For the Love of Sweetness
Dessert
Description
Price (R)
Deep Fried Oreos
Deep-fried cookies served with vanilla ice cream.
R85
Malva Pudding
Cape Malay style served with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream.
R85
Kahlua + Ice Cream Crepes
Homemade, poached apples baked in a sponge cake batter served hot or cold with fresh or vanilla ice cream.
R90
Cheese Cake
Served baked or fridged
R105
Ice Cream & Bar One Chocolate Sauce
Ice Cream & Bar One Chocolate Sauce
R70
Gooey Chocolate Brownies
Triple chocolate brownies topped with flamed marshmallows served with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream
R94
Apple Tart
Homemade, poached apples baked in a sponge cake batter served hot or cold with fresh cream or vanilla ice cream.
R105
Mississippi Mud Pie
Rich chocolate brownie base blended with seasonal tree nuts, buried under a thick layer of decadent hazelnut and chocolate mousse.
