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The Butcher Bar, Philadelphia, PA

The Butcher Bar

4.5
4.5
1576 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni.
We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 563-6328
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for special events and private parties.

What 1,576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher Bar offers a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere with a menu full of "great food and drinks." Diners rave about the "excellent" service and flavorful dishes like the ribeye cheesesteak and "gouda mac and cheese." Perfect for festive outings or relaxed evenings, it's a "fun and vibrant" dining spot.

1,576 Reviews
  1. Stephanie

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and drinks were excellent. We went for restaurant week and the menu options were great and portions big. Staff super friendly! We opted for indoor tables vs the heated patio bc it was 20 degrees out. We were still cold most of the time bc they kept the door open btwn the two sections and cold air was blowing in from the “heated” patio. We would go back for sure, but only during warm weather.

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  2. Margie

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was friendly and welcoming from the moment I walked in the door, and i loved the vibe and decor of an old-time butcher shop. I chose to order from the Restaurant Week menu and my dining companion ordered from the regular menu. I had the Wedge Salad (delicious!!) and Hot Chicken sandwich, and my companion had the French Dip. We both enjoyed our food and the service was very good. I'll definitely go back to this restaurant.

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  3. Lana

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I ordered a bourbon drink which was unique and delicious The meat and cheese platter was nice and more than enough for 2 people. Meatballs were so good! Came in a meat sauce that was delicious and had melty delicious cheese in the middle. Would love to give the ribs a try next time

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  4. Lou

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love this place! We try to get there once a month when possible, if we were closer it would be once a week. The bartenders are phenomenal, and the manager always goes out of his way to shake our hands and say hello. We go out a lot, and it is a level of service we just do not receive anywhere else in the city.

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! And Micheal! Thank you so MUCH!!! Absolutely adore this place and would reccomend it everyone!! Best service and best food!!

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  6. Joe

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, horrifically loud table that dominated the e entire space.

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  7. Josh

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredibly welcoming place. Always an amazing time. We love The Butcher Bar.

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  8. Dr. Nick

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad meal there and the service is excellent. Highly recommend

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  9. michael

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated right away and greeted by multiple staff. We are following a keto diet and the server easily substituted items for our meal without issue. We definitely recommend the spicy sausage!

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  10. stephanie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Rushed. Was salty. Burger was best thing in the menu, along with the Mac n cheese. In and out of there in an hour. Didn’t appreciate the food pushed out so fast.

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FAQs

The Butcher Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1576 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 70 times today
Google Map for The Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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