Columbus’ Butcher & Rose Reimagines the American Steakhouse

Columbus restaurateur Cameron Mitchell is no stranger to the steakhouse, but his newest eatery Butcher & Rose seeks to reinvigorate the concept with softer and brighter touches. The eatery opened in summer 2024 on the ground floor of the renovated Preston Centre in downtown Columbus. The former bank building was converted to apartments, while the street-level entrance was renovated as a sunken plaza with ponds, greenery and waterfalls.

“When people ask me what is Butcher & Rose, we like to describe ourselves as a modern steakhouse,” says general manager Laurie Kniess. “Everyone’s familiar with those traditional dark, masculine steakhouses. Ours is more romantic. It’s lighter. The Butcher is that raw side; the Rose is more modern flair.”

Upon entering, diners immediately notice the lavish, but softly colored, decorations. Giant chandeliers feature circular patterns, while pastel-colored flowers hang from the ceiling. All the artwork in the restaurant is from female artists, including a giant bull mural created by local artist Ellen Knolls.

“We still have those traditional steakhouse dishes that everyone knows and loves,” Kniess says of the menu. “But we’re putting a twist on traditions that you know.” 

Kniess says Butcher & Rose features cuts of meat from all over the world that you can’t find anywhere else in Columbus. She especially recommends the beef  Wellington, which she calls a “labor of love.”

Kniess also lauds the bakery and pastry teams at Butcher & Rose. They churn out fresh breads and desserts daily. 

“I try not to be a cheesecake person,” Kniess says, “but ours is fantastic. It has a pistachio crust and rose mousse on top.”

155 E. Broad St., Columbus 43215, 614/918-9819, butcherandrose.com

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