Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3

1557 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 53 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

Beneath the pulsing city lies a hidden dining destination. USDA Prime steaks from the finest Black Angus cattle. Bespoke cocktails. A restored Bank Vault from the 1930s. This is Butcher & Banker, a new "steakeasy" at the crossroads of Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Javits Center and Hudson Yards.

Butcher & Banker is no ordinary steakhouse. A dozen different steaks are on offer, but non-steak eaters will dine exceedingly well here.

Butcher & Banker pays homage to the New Yorker Hotel’s storied history. The New Yorker opened in 1930 at the height of the Great Depression as the then largest hotel in the city. It has attracted a who’s who of entertainers and dignitaries from around the world, including Muhammad Ali, JFK, Joan Crawford and Nikola Tesla.

Beneath the hotel, a bank vault and offices were occupied by the Manufacturers Trust Company until 1980. With the opening of Butcher & Banker, the public can see the vault for the first time in 37 years.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(212) 268-8455
Website
http://www.butcherandbankernyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Butcher and Banker can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator : (844) 229-8977

Location
481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
W. 34th & W. 35th Streets On 8th Avenue
Parking details
None
Public transit
A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to Penn Station<br />Long Island Railroad to Penn Station<br />New Jersey Transit to Penn Station<br />Amtrak to Penn Station

What 1,557 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butcher and Banker NYC offers a "unique dining experience" in a historic bank vault setting. Guests rave about its "amazing atmosphere," "delicious food," and "fabulous service." Perfect for a date night or special event, it combines "sexy ambiance" with top-quality steaks and cocktails. Despite some service inconsistencies, many diners describe it as a must-visit in NYC.

1,557 Reviews

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Keith
Nashville
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was amazing. The ambience in the vault is special and the steak was one of the best I’ve ever had.
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Vinnie
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was fine, and fairly priced. The Bacon appetizer and Lobster Mac and cheese were great. The service wasn’t great. I’m not sure if the server was oversat or just wasn’t very good, but our party was repeatedly left with empty drinks for extended periods periods of time and the waiter never came to check on how the food was. The manager came over at one point to check in on the table and we simply let him know things were fine and left it at that. It wasn’t worth getting into while we were having a nice conversation. While I don’t think you’ll be disappointed at this restaurant, I’m not sure I’d go back.
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Janet
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent. I can’t say more! Perfect filet mignon
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Michelle
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Reservations were at 9pm and we were rushed because the kitchen supposedly closes at 9:15. If you know your kitchen closes at that time, don’t seat people 15 minutes before it closes just to rush us. It’s rude and unprofessional. We didn’t even get the chance to go over the appetizers because he forced us to just order our entrees. Terrible service. One and done for this place!
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Brett
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience, the food and drinks were amazing, topped off with outstanding service!
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Horace
Miami
128 reviews
vip
5.0
128 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great, unique ambiance. Excellent top quality food. Very good service
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Rae
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Overcooked vegetables and inattentive service. Will not return.
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Cindy
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Spent thanksgiving dinner with family here in Butcher and Banker. Got Foods and service are great. Will definitely dine again.
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chris
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
If you’re looking for mediocre food and poor service full of mistakes this is the place for you. If not AVOID this restaurant.
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Danielle
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing!!! We ate in the vault. The service was so good! Steaks were perfect!
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Butcher and Banker NYC does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 1557 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 53 times today

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481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Additional information

Cross street
W. 34th & W. 35th Streets On 8th Avenue
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:30 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
A, C, E, 1, 2, 3 to Penn StationLong Island Railroad to Penn StationNew Jersey Transit to Penn StationAmtrak to Penn Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Website
http://www.butcherandbankernyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 268-8455
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Butcher and Banker can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator : (844) 229-8977

Butcher and Banker NYC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

Starters

3 B&b Sliders$23.00

Banker's Bacon Double Thick$16.00

Butcher's Favorites

Porterhouse

Cowboy Bone in Rib Eye$56.00

Salads

Full Leaf Caesar Salad$14.00

Crisp Iceberg Wedge Salad$14.00

Kitchen Specialties

Pan Roasted Chicken Coq au Vin$29.00

Scottish Salmon Fillet$35.00

Vegetables

Jumbo Asparagus$13.00

Buttery Mashed Potatoes$11.00

What 1,557 people are saying

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Review summary

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