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The Butcher Bar, Philadelphia, PA

The Butcher Bar

4.5
4.5
1591 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 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.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 1,591 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 "fun atmosphere" and "delicious food" with standout dishes like crispy potato gnocchi, Korean fried cauliflower, and the Ribeye cheesesteak. Patrons rave about the "great service" and "amazing bartenders." While some critique the noise level, the overall experience makes it "a nice spot for a relaxed evening out."

1,591 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  3. Helaine

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Justine

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 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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  5. Jessica

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 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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  6. Dave

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 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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  7. Matt

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 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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  8. Erika

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 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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  9. Renee

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the Eagles parade and Valentines Day!!!! Great dinner - will go back again! 💚🦅🖤❤️

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  10. Kelly

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was wonderful, and everything came out hot and quickly. The ribs were amazing and in a sauce that I have never tried before.

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FAQs

The Butcher Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1591 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 48 times today
Google Map for The Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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