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The Butcher’s Cellar: Waco’s New Culinary Gem

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Hayden Walker
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Waco, Texas, has a new epicurean jewel: The Butcher’s Cellar. This sophisticated restaurant is already making waves with its exquisite small plates, succulent seafood dishes, and unique take on classic steakhouse offerings featuring the highest quality beef. Adding to its allure, The Butcher’s Cellar has launched enticing Happy Hour specials and elegant private dining options, setting a new standard for dining in the area.

A Happy Hour to Remember

From Monday through Saturday, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, The Butcher’s Cellar invites guests to unwind with exclusive Happy Hour deals. Enjoy $4 off specialty and house cocktails, glasses of wine, select appetizers, and $3.50 off beers. The culinary creations, crafted by Executive Chef Alejandro Najar and Chef de Cuisine Alyssa Osinga, include:

  • 1000 Layer Potato: Crème fraîche, trout roe, and chives
  • Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice: Tuna tartare, spicy mayo, pickled serrano, and chives
  • BC Onion Rings: Served with fancy sauce
  • Lobster Taco: Crispy wonton, pickled daikon, spicy mayo, and puffed mustard seed
  • Oysters: Tangerine mignonette, herb oil, and pickled Fresno chile
  • Baby Gem Salad: Bread crumb, pickled onion, parmesan, and Calabrian chili Caesar dressing

Sipping in Style

Head Bartender Ali Lindsey has curated a selection of imaginative cocktails to complement the Happy Hour experience. Signature drinks include:

  • The Lyss: Hard Truth Toasted Coconut Rum, Plantation Isle Fiji Rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, and Turbo
  • Carajillo: Licor 43, Plantation Rum, Bailey’s, and espresso
  • Summer Fling: Greenhouse Gin, Solerno Blood Orange, simple syrup, and prosecco
  • Purple Reign: Greenhouse Gin, Empress Gin, crème de violette, honey syrup, lemon juice, and tonic
  • Honey Basil Lemonade: Basil lemon vodka, Limoncello, lemon juice, honey syrup, and soda
  • New York Sour: Sazerac Rye, simple syrup, lemon juice, egg white, and red wine
  • Spicy Strawberry Margarita: Lalo Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, agave, strawberries, and jalapeno
  • The Filthy Al: Chopin vodka, olive juice, and olives
  • Classic cocktails like the Manhattan and Old Fashioned

Exclusive Private Dining Experience

For those seeking an intimate and personalized dining experience, The Butcher’s Cellar now offers an exquisite 311-square-foot private dining space. Perfect for special occasions, corporate events, and intimate gatherings, this space accommodates groups of up to 16 guests. Available Monday through Saturday, with arrival times from 5 PM to 8 PM, the packages start at $1,000, ensuring a unique and memorable experience.

Visit The Butcher’s Cellar

Located at 13701 Woodway Drive, Bldg. 5 in Woodway, Texas, The Butcher’s Cellar is poised to become a favorite among food enthusiasts. For reservations and more information, visit www.butcherscellar.com and stay updated on social media at @butcherscellartx.

Hayden Walker

Hayden Walker is the Editor in Chief and Director of Operations for Austin Food Magazine

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