The Chop Shop Butchery – Steakhouse
This artisanal destination celebrates the raw artistry of the butcher’s craft, where the air is rich with the savory scent of cold-smoked pork and the rhythmic sound of expert knife work. Diners discover a world of specialized cuts, from the deep, marbled richness of slow-braised beef cheeks to the tender, flame-kissed elegance of picanha and bavette steaks. It is a place where rustic charm meets culinary precision, offering a primal yet sophisticated experience that honors the tradition of nose-to-tail dining.
100 Charlotte Street, Asheville NC 28801 https://chopshopbutchery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Chop Shop Butchery
Dairy-Free at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 25 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chuck Eye Steak, Pork Chops - Boneless and Chicken Thighs - Boneless Skinless. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 26 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chuck Eye Steak, Pork Chops - Boneless and Chicken Thighs - Boneless Skinless. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spices & Rubs, Local Eggs and Fermented Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chuck Eye Steak, Local Eggs and Ground Chicken. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 8 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chuck Eye Steak, Local Eggs and Cheddar Jalapeño Bratwurst - Smoked. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 10 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chuck Eye Steak, Chicken Thighs - Boneless Skinless and Whole Green Circle Chickens. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 6 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chuck Eye Steak, Local Eggs and Carolina Classic - Raw Linked. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Chop Shop Butchery
The Chop Shop Butchery in Asheville has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spices & Rubs, Fermented Vegetables and Firewalker Hot Sauce. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Chop Shop Butchery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Chuck Eye Steak | 0 g | 54.6 g |
| Cross Cut Shanks | 57.7 g | 28.5 g |
| Ground Chicken | 43.1 g | 16.1 g |
| Local Eggs | 0 g | 15.3 g |
| Coulotte/Picanha | 1.2 g | 14.9 g |
| Carolina Classic - Raw Linked | 0.7 g | 10.6 g |
| Pork Bones | 52.5 g | 9.1 g |
| Pork Cheek | 52.5 g | 9.1 g |
| Cheddar Jalapeño Bratwurst - Smoked | 0.7 g | 9 g |
| Spices & Rubs | — | 7.1 g |
| Pork Belly | 0 g | 7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the succulent steak dishes, frequently highlighting the kitchen's clear pride in preparation and flavor. Guests love the pleasant ambiance and often praise the welcoming, timely service that ensures a smooth and enjoyable dining experience. Celebrated for its high-quality cuisine and inviting atmosphere, this spot is a favorite for those seeking a well-crafted meal in a comfortable setting.
Menu
Apple Brandy Beef
Local Hereford/Angus Beef, Dry-Aged for 21 days from Wilkesboro, NC.
- Bavette: Local Hereford/Angus Beef, Dry-Aged for 21 days Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Cheeks: Local Hereford/Angus Beef, Dry-Aged for 21 days Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chuck Eye Steak: Local Hereford/Angus Beef, Dry-Aged for 21 days Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chuck Roast: Local Hereford/Angus Beef, Dry-Aged for 21 days Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coulotte/Picanha: Local Hereford/Angus Beef, Dry-Aged for 21 days Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cross Cut Shanks: Local Hereford/Angus Beef, Dry-Aged for 21 days Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Western North Carolina Pork
Fresh, Local, Delicious Heritage Breed Pork from Hickory Nut Gap farms and Warren Wilson College.
- Pork Belly: Heritage Breed Pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Bones: Heritage Breed Pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Cheek: Heritage Breed Pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - Cold Smoked: Heritage Breed Pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - Boneless: Heritage Breed Pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chops - Bone-IN: Heritage Breed Pork Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Poultry
Animal Welfare Certified, Air Chilled Chicken, Duck and more.
- Whole Duck: Animal Welfare Certified, Air Chilled Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Breast: Animal Welfare Certified, Air Chilled Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Green Circle Chickens: Animal Welfare Certified, Air Chilled Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings: Animal Welfare Certified, Air Chilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Thighs - Boneless Skinless: Animal Welfare Certified, Air Chilled Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Chicken: Animal Welfare Certified, Air Chilled Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sausage
Hand Crafted Fresh and Smoked Sausages.
- Andouille - Smoked: Hand Crafted Smoked Sausage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Hot Dog - Smoked: Hand Crafted Smoked Sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bratwurst - Raw Linked: Hand Crafted Fresh Sausage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Sausage - Bulk: Hand Crafted Fresh Sausage Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Carolina Classic - Raw Linked: Hand Crafted Fresh Sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheddar Jalapeño Bratwurst - Smoked: Hand Crafted Smoked Sausage Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Pantry & Provisions
Locally sourced pantry staples and accompaniments.
- Local Eggs: Dry Ridge Farm Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Local Cheese: Looking Glass Creamery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lusty Monk Mustard: Mustard from Candler, NC Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Beans and Grains: Marsh Hen Mill Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fermented Vegetables: Serotonin Ferments Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firewalker Hot Sauce: Asheville, NC Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Spices & Rubs: Spicewalla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Chop Shop Butchery
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 4.0/5 rating, guests recommend this steakhouse for special occasions due to its pleasant ambiance, welcoming service, and high-quality cuisine.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Beef Cheeks, Whole Green Circle Chickens, Chuck Roast, and Cross Cut Shanks all satisfy keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo diets.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- The Chop Shop Butchery specializes in steakhouse cuisine, featuring artisanal cuts like picanha, bavette steaks, beef cheeks, and smoked pork.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Meat lovers and health-conscious diners on high-protein, keto, or paleo diets would most enjoy this artisanal steakhouse's specialized cuts.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This 4.0/5 rated steakhouse stands out for its artisanal butchery, specialized cuts like picanha, and extensive dietary options including keto and carnivore.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests praise the pleasant, inviting ambiance and comfortable setting, which combines rustic charm with a sophisticated, artisanal steakhouse atmosphere.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners rave about the succulent steak dishes, high-quality cuisine, pleasant ambiance, and welcoming, timely service that ensures a smooth experience.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features specialized cuts like bavette, picanha, and beef cheeks, accommodating 38 dietary tags including keto, paleo, and gluten-free.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.0/5 rating, guests celebrate the high-quality steak dishes and welcoming service.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact The Chop Shop Butchery by visiting their official website at https://chopshopbutchery.com/ for more information.
- Is The Chop Shop Butchery dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Chop Shop Butchery has 25 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chuck Eye Steak, Pork Chops - Boneless and Chicken Thighs - Boneless Skinless.
- What can I eat at The Chop Shop Butchery on a dairy-free diet?
- Chuck Eye Steak, Pork Chops - Boneless and Chicken Thighs - Boneless Skinless carry the dairy-free tag, out of 25 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Chop Shop Butchery have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Spices & Rubs and Fermented Vegetables.
- Is The Chop Shop Butchery gluten-free?
- 26 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Chop Shop Butchery?
- Chicken Wings, at roughly 57.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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