We decided to try out The Arrogant Butcher last night for my husband's birthday. Unfortunately we made the decision last minute and couldn't make a reservation. If it hadn't been for the Josh Groban concert I'm sure we wouldn't have waited an hour for table.
However, even though we waited for an hour for a table, the food and service were pretty good. I would give the food 5 stars, the service 4 and the atmosphere 4.
We were worried the portion sizes would be small based on some reviews/pictures here, but we did not find that to be the case. We ended up taken half our food home because we couldn't finish it.
We ordered the soft pretzels with provolone dipping sauce, jambalaya and the beef short rib stew. All three were EXCELLENT. The kitchen/our server didn't get the soft pretzels out to us until after we were served our entrees but they were so good it didn't matter. Our food was out less than 15 minutes after ordering.
The cornbread that came with the stew was amazing. It was filled with corn and green chilies. It was a very sweet and savory corn bread and it was divine.
We don't drink, but it seemed like people were enjoying their drinks. The bar was packed and overflowing.
We will definitely be back - there are quite a few things I wouldn't mind trying including the desserts - warm peanut butter cup with chocolate gelato? Yes, please. We would have ordered it last night but we were so full we couldn't fathom eating another bite.
My advice - Make a reservation. The food is worth it.