Urban Butcher

4.3 (385)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

8226 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

URBAN BUTCHER is an "alternative steakhouse" in a truly authentic space that sources meticulously and pushes flavors to the bold. Our menu of robust meats is complemented by dishes that make for a light dinner on their own.

With our welcoming patio, open-air dining room and upbeat sidewalk bar, we pride ourselves as much on the quality of our products as our vibrant atmosphere. An in-house meat cellar showcases an artisan charcuterie program while fun signature cocktails complement dishes like charred globe artichokes and beef tartare. And then there’s the steak. Local prime angus 60-day dry aged steaks and 30-day salt packed beef tenderloin are the robust stars of an encore-worthy show-- which is the best steak in the DC area.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Meat
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://www.urbanbutcher.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Raynold Mendizabal
Private party facilities
For large parties and private events, please send us a note@urbanbutcher.com

Location
8226 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Neighborhood
Silver Spring
Cross street
at Ripley Street
Parking details
Street and public lot parking available.
Public transit
Silver Spring Metro is just 2 blocks away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

4+ Years Ossabaw Ham
rubbed with sea salt and kissed by applewood and hickory smoke for three winters, this ham shows hints of toasted nuts, sweet barley and raw molasses
- 2oz$16.00
Chef Board$36.00
5 cures | 4 salami | 3 cheeses | 1 paté
Butcher Board$18.00
2 cures | 2 salami | 1 cheese | 1 paté
- Happy Hour$12.00

Raw

Beef Tartare$16.00
parmesan toast, tapenade, soft egg
- Happy Hour$12.00
Lamb in Moroccan Spices$16.00
hummus & grilled flat bread
- Happy Hour$12.00
Tuna$16.00
olives, herbs, calabrese pepper

Hot

Bone Marrow$16.00
gooseberry thyme jus
Charred Globe Artichoke$12.00
picatta butter with panteleria capers
Grilled Sardines$12.00
herbs & olive oil
- Happy Hour$10.00

Smoked

Rainbow Trout Brandade$12.00
gruyere, thyme
Pastrami$14.00
purple cabbage braised with dates, house mustard
- Happy Hour$10.00
Salmon$16.00
caper dressing, crème fraiche with lemon, pepper, vodka
- Happy Hour$12.00

Chilled

Foie Gras Torchón$18.00
habanero – black truffle & fig relish
Ricotta & Green Peas$12.00
lemon, olive oil, charred bread
Asparagus$8.00
lemony roasted garlic aioli
Bufala Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers$14.00
grape tomatoes in basil oil & aceto balsamico di modena
- Happy Hour$12.00
Cucumber & Strawberries with Horseradish$12.00
arugula, orange, red onion, goat cheese

Beef

Steaks 60+ Dry – Aged Beef

we push the aging process under our proprietary conditions to twice the standard, getting greater tenderness and concentration of flavors, along with that toffee-like, nutty urban butcher taste

Porterhouse
- 32oz$96.00
Ribeye
- 22oz$56.00
Striploin
- 16oz$42.00

30-day Salt Packing

we combine what we learned from curing and cellaring with dry-aging, to produce greater tenderness and concentration of flavors in cuts for which this was never before possible

Tenderloin$48.00
open cast iron with butter & garlic
Picanha
roasted with rosemary, lemon, hot peppers
- per lb$40.00

Butcher's Cuts

Steak & Fries$26.00
hanger cut, whipped smoked butter
- Happy Hour$20.00
Burger & Fries$16.00
- Happy Hour$12.00

Lamb

Chops$36.00
Top Round Steak$32.00
Lamb Neck Tagliatelle$28.00
oregano & green peas, pecorino romano
- Happy Hour$20.00
Saddles$38.00

Sea

Crispy Crab Cake W Herbs$28.00
arugula, lemony roasted garlic aioli
Grilled Sword$26.00
hazelnut romesco, pine nut & parsley pistou
Tigers$42.00
colossal whole prawns, crustacean mayonnaise
Salmon Filet in Pastrami Spices$26.00
pickled peppers & citrus dressing
- Happy Hour$20.00

For Two

Meat Mountain$96.00
Grilled meat grazing tower. 60+ day dry aged steak, pork chop, lamb patties, chicken sausages, charred vegetables, condiments
- Happy Hour$78.00
Whole Branzino$52.00
table service

Sides

Fries$6.00
Mixed Greens$8.00
Truffled Mac & Cheese$12.00
Y.G. Potato Purée$8.00
Blistered Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Charred Veggies$8.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Urban Butcher.

4.3

(385)

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.8Value

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385 Reviews

S
Steaklover
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Urban Butcher is an outstanding place for dinner. We heard a lot about it from our Son who has been there several times, but this was our first visit to celebrate my wife’s Birthday. From the moment we entered the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by the front attendant. We were promptly seated at our table and service began immediately. Our waiter (forgot his name) was there only one week, but you would swear he owned the place. He was very personable and informative and provided superior service for our dinner service. He even gave us a tour of the cooler aging room where the meats are aged, a very interesting experience. All of our steak entrees were incredible, some of the best rib-eye I have ever eaten. We can’t wait to return!
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Lawrence
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Urban Butcher knocked it out of the ballpark. The steak and charcuterie were very high quality, the execution was spot on, and the vibe is fun.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 22, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
No value food for the money
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philipb
Washington DC7 reviews
1.0
Dined on September 18, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The food was very expensive and not very good at all. Ordered steak and fish and pasta and everyone didn’t like it. The service was horrible. They forgot a whole dish then rushed it out and didn’t finish cooking it. I do not plan to go back and would not recommend it.
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JM2015 Gold
Washington DC30 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 14, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great place for beef and lamb as well as charcuterie.
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TristaW
Washington DC32 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 12, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the Meat Mountain, which is an incredible bargain. We had enough meat left over for two more meals for two. The aged steak was the best beef I've had in the U.S. Be sure to tip extra--the Meat Mountain is served on a cast-iron mini-stove with charcoals to keep the food warm. It looks extremely heavy. Bless the staff who carry it to and from tables.
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Epicurean
Washington DC29 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 7, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Love the new, revised menu. The original was good but loved the simplicity of the updated version. Lavender mojito is always a favorite. Chef's table assortment was very tasty though I did miss the labeling of the items on the board. Tuna ceviche was delicious and very well seasoned. Had a bite of the hubs Mac and cheese which was a beautiful twist on a favorite - cheesy but not gooey. Hubs enjoyed his food (can't remember how its spelt) and my bronzini which is often a favorite missed the mark with very little seasoning and no filler since I was led to believe it would be stuffed with jalapenos and some starch. All in all it was good. Still one of my favorites. BTW, love the new decor in the cosy room.
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Opal
New York City44 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 4, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, and the service was excellent. They were able to accommodate a table for 7 in the back where it was much more quiet. The doughnuts alone are a reason to go.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
2.0
Dined on September 2, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
All our steaks were underdone, they delivered the meals at different times, and the service was terrible.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on September 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great drinks !!!
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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Meat
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
https://www.urbanbutcher.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Raynold Mendizabal
Private party facilities
For large parties and private events, please send us a note@urbanbutcher.com

Location
8226 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Neighborhood
Silver Spring
Cross street
at Ripley Street
Parking details
Street and public lot parking available.
Public transit
Silver Spring Metro is just 2 blocks away.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Urban Butcher

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Meat Cellar

4+ Years Ossabaw Ham

Chef Board$36.00

Butcher Board$18.00

Raw

Beef Tartare$16.00

Lamb in Moroccan Spices$16.00

Tuna$16.00

Hot

Bone Marrow$16.00

Charred Globe Artichoke$12.00

Grilled Sardines$12.00

Smoked

Rainbow Trout Brandade$12.00

Pastrami$14.00

Salmon$16.00

Chilled

Foie Gras Torchón$18.00

Ricotta & Green Peas$12.00

Asparagus$8.00

Bufala Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers$14.00

Cucumber & Strawberries with Horseradish$12.00

Beef

Steaks 60+ Dry – Aged Beef

Porterhouse

Ribeye

Striploin

30-day Salt Packing

Tenderloin$48.00

Picanha

Butcher's Cuts

Steak & Fries$26.00

Burger & Fries$16.00

Lamb

Chops$36.00

Top Round Steak$32.00

Lamb Neck Tagliatelle$28.00

Saddles$38.00

Sea

Crispy Crab Cake W Herbs$28.00

Grilled Sword$26.00

Tigers$42.00

Salmon Filet in Pastrami Spices$26.00

For Two

Meat Mountain$96.00

Whole Branzino$52.00

Sides

Fries$6.00

Mixed Greens$8.00

Truffled Mac & Cheese$12.00

Y.G. Potato Purée$8.00

Blistered Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Charred Veggies$8.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable