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St Jamestown Steak & Chops
Category: Food Specialty Food Meat Shops Meat Shops [Edit]
516 Parliament StToronto, ON M4X 1P4
Neighbourhood: Cabbagetown
(416) 925-7665
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for St Jamestown Steak & Chops
5 reviews in English
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Review from The Vong Choice I.
Toronto, ON
6/30/2011
I had the pleasure of taking part in a steak tasting at St. Jamestown Steak and Chops hosted by owner Mark Michelin by invitation of esteem foodie Joel Solish(@foodie411) from Community Foodis. Not only was it a gorgeous night to hang out on the patio of this local , cabbagetown gem while experiencing some decadent food with good company of fellow foodies.
The challenge as I understand it started with a bet between Mark and Joel about if anybody can tell the different between wet age and dry aged steak. I understand the difference is very subtle and almost undetectable.
Both the roasts were served to us - and were both flavoured equally - simply coated in butter, salt, and pepper before going into the oven.
They were both rare and flavourful. I was trying to eat a mouthful, cleanse my pallet with a cab franc and then have the next mouthful. They were so tender and juicy. It was hard to figure out but I chose 'A' which the majority seemed to pick. Mark Michelin later revealed afterwards that A = wet-aged and B = dry-aged which proves that really these subtle differences between the meat can't be detected too well!!
Seriously one of the best tastings in my limited culninary career and a huge thanks to Mark Michelin and Joel for a wonderful night!! -
Review from Peter B.
Toronto, ON
5/1/2012
What has changed here?
Have gone here for great steaks etc and been very pleased.
Today I picked up a couple steaks...$27...not so great.
Actually the past few purchases have been less than satisfactory.
Back to Cumbraes. -
Review from Chris P.
This is a great little butcher in Cabbagetown. Not only do they have a great selection of meats they have the accessories you need too. You can't have a steak without potatoes so you can get those here, and maybe some fresh fruit for dessert. Behind the counter they have a decent selection of rubs and marinades to go with your meat.
I'll let you know how the ribs taste...Listed in: The best of YYZ, Meat Love, Cabbagetown
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Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
12/5/2008
The St.Jamestown Steak and Chops is what you want from a butcher. The
shop is set up with two long glass cases all with delicious looking meat
lined up and waiting to be bought. The one thing that both surprised
and impressed me was their shrimp. Now there are shrimp and then there
are the things they have at St. Jamestown Steak and Chops. I have seen
many a shrimp in my day (and the all you can eat shrimp special at Red
Lobster can attest to that) but I've never seen shrimp as big as these.
With only slight exaggeration these shrimp were the size of small cats,
and had they been alive they probably could have beat up a toy poodle.
The store also has a produce section but it is small and seems like an
after thought. I would definitely recommend this store for anyone
looking for good meat and giant prawns.
Like the review? Check out the link to my blog on my profile. -
Review from Bryan C.
Toronto, ON
2/2/2010
When I first moved into the area one of the first things I looked for was a butcher. Grocery store meat is okay, but still pales in comparison to a good butcher.
I am a carnivore and very far from being a tree hugger, but I do generally prefer my meat to be organic as there tends to be a lot more flavour. Unfortunately that is not on the menu at St Jamestown Steak & Chops. In fact, there is not much selection of meats at all. It is very possible that I have been spoiled by larger shops with anything you can imagine at the tip of the butcher's blade, but I was not impressed at all. In total there is not more than 25 different cuts of meat with only 6 types of sausage. Want a good piece of lamb? You have two options. Ribs? Back, side, short, that's it. Steak? Maybe 3-4 different cuts. Anything a little more exotic like rabbit or venison and you are just completely out of luck.
That all being said, the selections that they do have is of great quality. I suppose it is better to sacrifice having a quantity of different cuts to have only fresh quality cuts on hand. Other than the severe lack of consistency in the cut thickness of the short ribs, everything I have purchased has been of exceptional quality.
The staff are all friendly and know their meats well. I don't think I have ever been served by the same face more than once, but it is always service with a smile no matter who is behind the counter. I would recommend them because they are the only place in the area to get a good piece of meat, but if you want something different you will have to venture out of the area a little.
