The Butcher’s Block

What a find! I did not know about this place until I started looking for a replacement for Publix meats, that are disappointing. I only buy the Greenwise, but still it’s not that good. Now I found a great place to buy meats, and they even sell Prime! Also, wonderful selection of cheese and special items. Great prices for superior products in my opinion.

Although The Butcher Block carries a wide array of meats and condiments; it is lacking in public relations. I wanted to return a cryovac sausage package in exchange for meat from behind the counter. My husband bought the wrong item for a recipe that I was making. He bought Chorizo Sausage instead of Andouille Sausage. I don’t even know how much it cost but I can’t imagine it was much. I was told they could not take it back as they weren’t sure that I had not tampered with the package and they could not resell it. I certainly understand their concern but I have been a long time customer and I was insulted. Even Publix, Whole Foods and Mortons take back sealed items. I have spent quiet a lot of money in that store. We buy meat there all the time and we buy cases of wine there. We attend their wine events under the tent and purchase wine at these events. You would think that they would have taken back the wrong purchase of a few dollars to keep the good will of a customer. How much could they have lost in doing so. Quiet a lot, I am afraid. I told my husband and we will no longer purchase meat or attend the wine events as well as buying wine on a regular basis. Too bad for them. I hope they will re think their policy for future customers. I will also pass the word among my friends that attend the wine event with us.

At Christmas time my mother ordered a Crown Roast from here after hearing such wonderful things about them.
Upon our arrival we were promptly greeted with smiles and friendliness. After waiting for about 10 minutes we started to realize something was wrong. People were getting frustrated and had confused looks on their faces. We were then told that apparently our roast was accidentally given to another customer with a similar last name. The owner was very upset over the mixup and apologized profusely but told us he could not make a new one as they take so long to prepare and he just did not have anymore. Disappointment sets in. He then offered us anything in the vast cases to replace the roast. We chose some amazing looking Porketta. He cut off enough to feed our very large group, wrapped it up and said, «No charge.» My mother didn’t want to accept all this expensive meat without paying but he insisted. We wanted to buy SOMETHING so we selected a few things for appetizers and then thanked him for his kindness and left.
It was such amazing customer service. And the pork was absolutely delicious! It was eaten so fast by all at the dinner.
I definitely recommend this butcher for all your meat needs as well as produce and cheeses!!! Two thumbs way up!!!

We purchased a 4 lb. prime rib for New Year’s dinner and were very disappointed with the flavor and quality. At $ 80.00 we expected a delicious flavor and less fat and gristle even though it was cooked perfectly.

Not Good but great selection of Steak, Beef, Chuck, Lamb Chops pâté, Cheese etc… Other cuts like Liver available & a superb wine selection,
Tremendous choices compared to mass supermarkets, well worth the trip & we will be back often.

First thing I wanted to do after we moved from Michigan to this area was to find a meat market. I do not like to buy grocery store prepackaged meat. My first trip here I met Scott. The meat from fresh ground chuck to rib steaks to pork chop and bacon is fantastic. The next time back Scott remembered me and created a place I love to come back to. I highly recommend the rib steaks.

Best selection of wines in Sarasota. …see Scott!
Stan, and his son Scott, have created a wine lover’s paradise here. They have great wines, at very fair prices. They gat the winemakers to come in for private tastings to their elite clientele.
Plus, the best butcher and gourmet foods shop in town.

I was on the northern end of Sarasota and needed curing salt and hog casings and they delivered. Besides Geiers on the south end and Butchers block up north they are the two staples for Sarasota’s butchers. They have a vast selection of different choices for the grill as well as items that just need a little heat in order to consider dinner a done deal.

Love this shop. Their selection of wines is incredible, the deli is great and the items freshly made. When I’m there I pick up uncooked Chicken Cordon Blue and cook it at home. If they don’t have it, they make it for me right on the spot!