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The Butcher Bar, Philadelphia, PA

The Butcher Bar

4.5
4.5
1593 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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 1,593 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher Bar offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like the "royale burger" and "Nashville fried game hen." Known for its "amazing service" and "great cocktails," it provides a vibrant atmosphere with attentive staff. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains "our favorite spot" for brunch and dinner.

1,593 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good meal and ambiance. Entrees and drinks were all good

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  2. Chris

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven't been in for months, bartender and manager still remembered my name. Exceptional level of customer service. Killer draft list, best bar vibe in Rittenhouse.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was Ard. I had better. I got the shrimp salad and onion rings. The shrimp was hard not enough dressing. Onion rings was not crispy, but the flavor was there.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and server! 2nd time here definitely get the butcher block. Treated us extra special for our 19th wedding anniversary. Thanks again!

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  5. Helaine

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Fun vibe. The Bloody Mary cocktail came garnished with a skewer that had a mini waffle, an olive, strips of bacon and a meatball on top. Just perfect for the person who ordered it and such a playful aspect of the butcher Bar theme. Our waiter couldn’t have been nicer. We sat upstairs on the second floor and appreciated the quieter surroundings.

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  6. Justine

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! It was slightly small and tight for sitting arrangements. Plus outside makes you think it’s scary but inside is nice

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  7. Jessica

    Washington DC12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good, well seasoned. Service was subpar.

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  8. Dave

    Washington DC13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We met up with some close friends and had a very enjoyable and leisurely time. The food, especially the baby back ribs, was delicious. Good value on the carafes of wine. Seems like a nice local place!

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  9. Matt

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner ! The Tomahawk was a little pricey but overall had a fantastic experience . Can’t wait to go back !

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  10. Erika VIP

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and service. We ordered the ribs and they were over done and had too much of this tomato based sauce on it.

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FAQs

The Butcher Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1593 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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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