Well-cooked steaks
Ribeye, sirloin and South African steaks are repeatedly praised for being tender, juicy and cooked to the requested doneness.
The Butcher Shop & Grill
Mirdif
The Butcher Shop & Grill is a South African steakhouse in Mirdif, centred on properly cooked steaks and a specialty butchery and deli. Reviews also point to a useful extra: you can buy items such as the restaurant’s famous sausage to take home.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
4,031 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several diners describe the main-course portions as generous, including the surf and turf and steak plates.
Useful sauces
Steaks come with savoury sauces available as sides, and the black pepper sauce was a standout pairing for ribeye.
Butchery option
The restaurant also lets diners purchase its famous sausage, adding a take-home option beyond the meal.
Family-friendly
Families can use the kids’ meal option, while one visit included colouring supplies to keep a child occupied.
Mall access
It is inside Mirdif City Centre Mall, with a review specifying level one and Parking C.
Tips for a Better Visit
State doneness. Repeat your preferred doneness when ordering and check the steak promptly, as some diners received the wrong level of cooking.
Check sides. If ordering potato cylinders, check they are cooked through before finishing your meal; one replacement still had a raw piece.
Check discounts. Before paying, check whether your Es’ad or Entertainer app offers a discount; diners specifically reported both as accepted.
Use Parking C. For the mall location, head to level one and use Parking C, according to a diner’s directions.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mirdif City Centre
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Chicken Espetadad
The Chicken Espetadad was described as juicy, flavourful and cooked to perfection.
African Suya Rib-eye
This named ribeye comes with a side salad, potato cylinders and peanut sauce.
Chocolate cake
A diner specifically singled out the chocolate cake alongside the juices and kids’ meal.
Common Concerns
Doneness misses
Two diners reported steaks ordered medium-rare or medium arriving well-done or close to raw, so consistency can vary.
Small salad
One takeaway Chimichurri Steak Salad was criticised for a surprisingly small portion and poor value.
Raw potatoes
A diner found the potato cylinders raw; after replacement, one of the three was still inedible.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
160AED
African Suya Rib-eye
“Ordered the African Suya Rib-eye, which wasn’t cheap at 160AED”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Butcher Shop & Grill is a South African steakhouse in Mirdif where the main draw is a properly cooked steak. Ribeye, sirloin, Australian striploin and South African steaks all appear in the reviews, with diners often noting tender meat, good seasoning and doneness handled to order. Sauces such as black pepper and peanut are available to add extra character.
There is more than steak on the menu. Reviews mention Chicken Espetadad, peri-peri chicken, surf and turf, Exotic Salad and a well-liked chocolate cake. The restaurant also has a specialty butchery and deli angle: one diner was shown how to buy the famous sausage from the restaurant.
Families have a kids’ meal, and a family visit included colouring supplies for a child. The setting is described as warm, rustic and western-style, with complimentary bread and tomato dip. It is inside Mirdif City Centre Mall; one review places it on level one near Parking C.
Service is widely described as attentive and friendly, but the kitchen has had occasional consistency problems. Two diners received steaks at the wrong doneness, and one found the potato cylinders raw even after a replacement. Check your steak and sides when they arrive, and ask about Es’ad or Entertainer discounts before paying.