Butcher and Banker NYC

Name: Butcher and Banker NYC
Address: 481 8th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10001
Telephone: (212) 268-8455
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1565 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

7:00 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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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
Area
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 1,565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York City
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Review summary

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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.

1,565 Reviews

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Aubrey
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and experience was amazing! We had the filet and shared the creamed spinach and it was the best filet and creamed spinach we have ever had! We will definitely be going back before we leave NYC!
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Rodolfo
Monterrey
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was perfect!! Excellent service! We have to go back next time at NYC
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Asterios
West Palm Beach
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience of being in an old bank vault. Unbelievable food all made on premises from scratch.
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Liz
Washington DC
26 reviews
vip
1.0
26 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Horrible service; and way overpriced. The waiter and manager were literally arguing in front of our table.
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Brian
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great dinner! Service was fantastic! Being located in an underground retired bank vault was also cool! Will definitely recommend and go back next trip to NYC!
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Natalee
Denver
22 reviews
vip
2.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
This was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in the city or anywhere. The manager came over upon us being seated and asked if we wanted a cocktail. I asked if he had a mocktail menu and he spun on his heel and walked away. The food was sub-par (we sent two items back and I NEVER send food back) and he came back around to ask how it was and we confessed we didn’t like one of the dishes. He then asked me if I’d ever had that food before (um yes, many times). He argued with me and kept asking why I didn’t like it. I was shocked by his aggressive behavior when he came over and asked what we thought. The only redeeming part of the restaurant was our server. I’ll never go back - way too many great choices to waste our time here again.
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Elliot
New York City
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
If you’re looking for a quiet place for dinner with no scene then this place is for you. Tucked away in the basement of the New Yorker hotel in what was once a bank vault is a NYC gem.
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Keith
Nashville
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
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 on 3 December 2024
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 on 2 December 2024
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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Butcher and Banker NYC does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 1565 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

12 Dec 2024

7:00 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
Area
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

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Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

Starters

3 B&b SlidersUSD 23.00

Banker's Bacon Double ThickUSD 16.00

Butcher's Favorites

Porterhouse

Cowboy Bone in Rib EyeUSD 56.00

Salads

Full Leaf Caesar SaladUSD 14.00

Crisp Iceberg Wedge SaladUSD 14.00

Kitchen Specialties

Pan Roasted Chicken Coq au VinUSD 29.00

Scottish Salmon FilletUSD 35.00

Vegetables

Jumbo AsparagusUSD 13.00

Buttery Mashed PotatoesUSD 11.00

What 1,565 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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