The Arrogant Butcher
Copper Square, Phoenix
Restaurant in Phoenix, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical downtown Phoenix choice when convenience and group flexibility matter more than a chef-led destination meal. The Arrogant Butcher is easiest to justify for lunch, dinner before nearby plans, or mixed-preference groups; cross-shop Pa'La Downtown for a more ingredient-led angle or Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails when cocktails and atmosphere carry the night.
About The Arrogant Butcher
The Arrogant Butcher is a Phoenix restaurant to consider when the practical details matter most. For a diner trying to make a simple plan, those basics still help narrow the field, especially when timing and attire are the first questions to settle.
Because specific details on cuisine style, chef, pricing, signature dishes, service format, address, and awards are not part of the profile, it is best to confirm those directly before planning around them. That extra check matters if your meal needs to suit a particular budget, craving, group dynamic, or celebration. Use the confirmed hours as the main planning anchor: Monday through Thursday and Sunday, 11 AM–9 PM; Friday and Saturday, 11 AM–10 PM.
A Phoenix choice with limited detail
The safest read is to treat The Arrogant Butcher as a Phoenix restaurant whose published planning details should be checked before you build a meal around a specific menu, dish, seating style, or occasion. In other words, it can remain on the shortlist when the location and schedule work, but the finer points should not be assumed. If you are comparing other dining options, you may also look at Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, Chico Malo, Pa'La Downtown, ROSSO ITALIAN, or Trophy Room, depending on what you want from the evening.
For now, the strongest confirmed planning notes are direct: The Arrogant Butcher is open daily from 11 AM, closes at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Smart casual dress is the dress-code guidance, which gives you a useful baseline without implying a more formal or more relaxed standard than the profile supports.
Who should choose it
Choose The Arrogant Butcher if its Phoenix location, daily schedule, and smart casual dress code fit your plans. It is especially straightforward to evaluate when your main constraints are when you want to eat and how you want to dress. If your decision depends on a specific cuisine, chef, dish, price point, awards history, bar setup, or dietary accommodation, verify those details directly before you go, since they are not confirmed here.
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Quick reference: The Arrogant Butcher is a Phoenix restaurant with daily hours from 11 AM and a smart casual dress code; confirm menu, pricing, service style, and other specifics directly before treating them as part of the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 E Jefferson St #150, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thearrogantbutcher.com
- Phone
- +16023248502
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Arrogant Butcher reads like a downtown steakhouse built to own an entertainment district corner. Its name is unapologetic and the copy leans into that confidence: this is a grill that expects to perform for mixed crowds and event nights. Sitting ground-floor on Jefferson Street near Chase Field, the room anchors the block and carries more register than it might in a denser dining strip. The overall personality is straightforward and substantial rather than fussy — a classic American-meets-grill presence that thrives on volume and urban energy rather than quiet refinement.
Best For
This is a go-to for evening plans tied to downtown activity: nights out before or after a game, post-convention dinners and busy weekend evenings. The Arrogant Butcher is geared to handle groups and the varied expectations of locals, visitors and arena crowds, so it suits business dinners that double as social evenings and celebratory group meals. Because the concept is built to turn tables on event nights while maintaining consistent quality, it’s especially dependable for dinner when the neighborhood is busiest.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s strengths: the heartier, classically American items. Start shareable with the Pretzel & Provolone Fondue, then move to substantial mains such as the Butcher’s Meatloaf or the Slow-Roasted Prime Rib. Expect bold, meaty preparations rather than delicate tasting menus. On arena or event nights, plan to arrive early or allow extra time — the dining room is designed to move at volume, and timing your visit around local events makes for a smoother experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and energetic with dim evening lighting, slightly upscale-casual vibe that gets noisy on event nights.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Butcher's Meatloaf
- Slow-Roasted Prime Rib
- Pretzel & Provolone Fondue
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 E Jefferson St #150, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Planning details
Location
2 E Jefferson St #150, Phoenix, AZ 85004 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- ROSSO ITALIAN, Notable alternative
- Chico Malo, Notable alternative
- Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, Notable alternative
- Pa'La Downtown, Notable alternative
- Trophy Room, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares downtown
ROSSO ITALIAN is the cleaner pick when the group specifically wants Italian, while The Arrogant Butcher is the safer generalist for mixed appetites and easier planning. Chico Malo is better for a livelier downtown night; choose The Arrogant Butcher when the meal needs to be more functional and less scene-driven.
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails should be the cross-shop when cocktails and a hotel-adjacent room are central to the plan. Pa'La Downtown is the better fit for diners who care more about an ingredient-led point of view, especially if sourcing is the deciding factor.
Trophy Room makes more sense when the bar experience is the main event. For value and booking ease, The Arrogant Butcher reads as the pragmatic downtown option: less specialized than its peers, but useful when the priority is getting a workable Phoenix table without overcomplicating the night.
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Compare The Arrogant Butcher
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Arrogant Butcher | Phoenix | No published awards |
| ROSSO ITALIAN | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Chico Malo | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Pa'La Downtown | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Trophy Room | Phoenix | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Arrogant Butcher accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details are not part of the profile. The confirmed planning details are that The Arrogant Butcher is in Phoenix, opens daily at 11 AM, closes at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Arrogant Butcher?
The hours show daily opening at 11 AM, with closing at 9 PM Sunday through Thursday and 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Confirm current service details directly if your plans depend on a particular meal period.
Can I eat at the bar at The Arrogant Butcher?
What should a first-timer know about The Arrogant Butcher?
Go in with the confirmed basics: The Arrogant Butcher is in Phoenix, the dress code is smart casual, and the listed hours are 11 AM–9 PM Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and 11 AM–10 PM Friday and Saturday.
What should I order at The Arrogant Butcher?
Named signature dishes and a fixed menu format are not part of the profile. Check the current menu directly before you go, especially if you are planning around a specific dish or dietary need.
What should I wear to The Arrogant Butcher?
The dress code is smart casual. That is the clearest guidance to follow for a visit to The Arrogant Butcher in Phoenix.
