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Butcher and Banker NYC

4.2
4.2
1577 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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Butcher and Banker NYC

4.2
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Midtown West

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  • New York City

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  • Manhattan

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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.

1,577 Reviews
  1. Carolina

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I would like to start by saying that the food was delicious. However, the service was terrible. The server an older white gentleman was very sarcastic and rude from the moment we sat down. Every question was met with a rude sarcastic response. He snatched the food out of my hands to place it where he wanted after it was put down on the table, even though it was my order. He did it in a very aggressive manner and said no to requests that were reasonable in regards to dinner and told us he would do it when he wanted to. It was a very expensive bad experience. He was still tipped well because my response was a reflection of who I am and not how rude, condescending and disrespectful he was. He should learn how to be respectful to customers no matter the background and skin color. I saw how he treated other customers and it seems he took a disliking to us as soon as we sat down. I loved this place and it was one of my favorite restaurants in NYC and it was ruined by him. It is disappointing that management allows that type of service.

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  2. Brandon

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good sized portions. Very fast service.

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  3. Alice913

    New York City

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to Butcher and Banker on many occasions. On this visit it was with my two teen grandsons. They were impressed with being able to dine in the “vault”. The meal was very good but I must say that the entire experience was extremely rushed. Not something that I am used to there.

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  4. Virginia

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was a little slow, but waiter was very nice! Food was just ok for price point. Bathroom was messy with trash overflowing. 20% gratuity automatically added to check, which we did not realize until waiter told us as we were walking out the door. (There was only four of us) Won’t go back.

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  5. angela

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool vibe here. Food was excellent and ambiance was very cool. Excellent cocktails.

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  6. Bethany

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! The vibe was incredible and everything was spectacular

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  7. Michelle

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Food Was a 10/10 the service was 10/10 I will be going back ! Such a cute place

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  8. Holly

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Food was OK. Not a great atmosphere, felt very soulless. Our server wasn't amazing but also not terrible. Manager wasn't warm or welcoming.

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  9. gerard

    New York City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Seeing the big vault was very cool. Food was typical for a steak place…. Good. Sadly wait staff was poor and the maître D Ws just ok. No one smiled. For 150pp. - crack a smile once in a while.

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  10. Sean

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Decor was great. Service was good, except our server never filled our wine glasses. It was fine since it was just two buddies, but still. Also, the Brunello was a 2016 but they brought out 2019–went back and found the last 2016. Steak was great. Mine was totally overcooked but the flavor was still amazing. They’d have definitely prepared another one for me but it wasn’t necessary. Mac and cheese and broccoli rabe were both excellent. Overall it was really good. Prices were pretty reasonable too for a nice steakhouse.

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FAQs

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

Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.2 stars by 1577 OpenTable diners.

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

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Butcher and Banker NYC

4.2
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Midtown West

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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