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Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3
4.3
1594 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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 StationLong Island Railroad to Penn StationNew Jersey Transit to Penn StationAmtrak to Penn Station

Menu

Starters

  • 3 B&b Sliders$23.00

    Fillet mignon topped with garlicky shrimp

    • Banker's Bacon Double Thick$16.00

      Serrano pepper-honey glaze, charred poblano

      Butcher's Favorites

      • Porterhouse

        • For 2$115.00

      • Cowboy Bone in Rib Eye$56.00

        Salads

        • Full Leaf Caesar Salad$14.00

          • Crisp Iceberg Wedge Salad$14.00

            Nuesky's bacon, Roquefort dressing

            Kitchen Specialties

            • Pan Roasted Chicken Coq au Vin$29.00

              Mshroom, shallots, lardons, red wine sauce, walnut wild rice

              • Scottish Salmon Fillet$35.00

                Chimichurri sauce, charred red pepper and braised leeks

                Vegetables

                • Jumbo Asparagus$13.00

                  Meyer lemon hollandaise

                  • Buttery Mashed Potatoes$11.00

                    Last updated: February 5, 2022

                    What 1,594 people are saying

                    Overall ratings and reviews

                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                    4.3
                    4.3 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.3Food
                    • 4.2Service
                    • 4.3Ambience
                    • 3.9Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Loved For

                    • New York City

                      Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

                    • Manhattan

                      Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

                    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.

                    1,594 Reviews

                    1. Edna

                      New York City

                      3 reviews

                      4.0

                      3 reviews

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Overall we had a great experience celebrating a birthday here. We were sat at a four top which gave us ample space to enjoy the oysters (delicious) and pork belly (delicious) apps. We opted for cocktails, the Rio Passion was fantastic and my partner enjoyed his mezcal drink. My partnered ordered the rib eye and I had the filet & both dishes were seasoned well and very yummy. The lobster Mac and cheese was probably my favorite part of the meal, creamy and very well seasoned. The courses did take a bit to come out but that’s to be expected for a Friday night! Would definitely come back again :)

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                    2. Gregg

                      New York City

                      1 review

                      3.0

                      1 review

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Expensive, needed a good cleaning. Bank vault is ok.

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                    3. Michael

                      Philadelphia

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined 2 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Took my kids here for dinner after shopping. Really cool place, average expense for a premium steakhouse in NYC.

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                    4. Andrea

                      VIP

                      Montreal

                      2 reviews

                      5.0

                      2 reviews

                      Dined 3 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Amazing!!!! Best steak I’ve ever had and the ambiance is very cool.

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                    5. James

                      Greater Boston

                      9 reviews

                      5.0

                      9 reviews

                      Dined 3 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      I was looking for a NYC steakhouse experience and was very happy with Butcher and Banker. Outstanding food, excellent service and very cool ambiance.

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                    6. Steve

                      Naples

                      4 reviews

                      5.0

                      4 reviews

                      Dined 4 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great experience. Awesome place. Staff very friendly and food exceptional

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                    7. Shannon

                      Perthshire

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined 4 days ago

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Food and service was great. We booked a table for 2 and were seated in a cosy booth. Offered a choice of water straight away, shortly followed by warm dinner rolls and a choice of butter. Appetisers came out quickly and the presentation was amazing. We ordered the porterhouse for two which was plenty of meat for each of us. Plus two side orders. We saw a lot of reviews complaining about the service, but we found no faults with it. Being British we felt the service was more akin to European service which we are used to, so this was no problem for us. Overall a great dining experience for a special occasion. The only thing we can fault is the rules of the establishment not being followed by other diners. There is a sign in the lobby stating no flash photography, yet a table near us was taking photos with flash on. The website also states a dress code, however we did not see this being enforced as there were other patrons wearing tennis shoes, hoodies, hats at the table etc.

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                    8. Kate-Lyne

                      New York City

                      1 review

                      4.0

                      1 review

                      Dined 4 days ago

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Great experience overall. Just a little bit too noisy.

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                    9. Blake

                      New York City

                      5 reviews

                      2.0

                      5 reviews

                      Dined 6 days ago

                      1. Overall 2
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 3
                      4. Ambience 2
                      Honestly, very underwhelming for the money. Everything feels old, even the service, I wouldn’t have fun in this environment normally. Nothing pulling me to go back.

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                    10. Jennifer

                      Las Vegas

                      1 review

                      5.0

                      1 review

                      Dined on December 21, 2024

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      We asked for a table inside the vault and they were happy to accommodate us. Food and drink were very good. I had the scallops, daughter had the steak (which was amazing), friend had the burger. All very tasty! Would go back. Wait staff was friendly.

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                    FAQs

                    Butcher and Banker NYC does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

                    Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 1594 OpenTable diners.

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

                    Make a reservation

                    2 people
                    7:00 PM
                    Booked 24 times today

                    Order delivery or takeout

                    Google Map for Butcher and Banker NYC

                    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
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