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Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3
4.3
1666 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
  • Neighborhood
    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 StationLong Island Railroad to Penn StationNew Jersey Transit to Penn StationAmtrak to Penn Station

Private dining

Menu

Butcher and Banker NYC's menu was last updated 2022-02-05.

Starters

  • 3 B&b Sliders$23.00

    Fillet mignon topped with garlicky shrimp

    • Banker's Bacon Double Thick$16.00

      Serrano pepper-honey glaze, charred poblano

      Butcher's Favorites

      • Porterhouse

        • For 2$115.00

      • Cowboy Bone in Rib Eye$56.00

        Salads

        • Full Leaf Caesar Salad$14.00

          • Crisp Iceberg Wedge Salad$14.00

            Nuesky's bacon, Roquefort dressing

            Kitchen Specialties

            • Pan Roasted Chicken Coq au Vin$29.00

              Mshroom, shallots, lardons, red wine sauce, walnut wild rice

              • Scottish Salmon Fillet$35.00

                Chimichurri sauce, charred red pepper and braised leeks

                Vegetables

                • Jumbo Asparagus$13.00

                  Meyer lemon hollandaise

                  • Buttery Mashed Potatoes$11.00

                    Last updated: February 5, 2022

                    What 1,666 people are saying

                    Butcher and Banker NYC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Butcher and Banker NYC offers a distinctive dining experience in a historic bank vault setting. Guests rave about the "amazing ambiance" and "excellent steaks," making it a top spot for special occasions. While service experiences vary, the restaurant consistently provides "great food" and a "unique" atmosphere, ensuring a memorable visit.
                    1,666 Reviews

                    1. Alexis

                      Washington DC5 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great birthday experience and great service! My party enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back for the food and great service. Thank you again to everyone from the manager to our server!

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                    2. Phillip VIP

                      New York City136 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 2 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great experience as usual. food and drinks were on point as was the service. I would definitely recommend. 

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                    3. Jason

                      Richmond10 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on April 4, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Decor was very cool (inside of an old bank vault). Staff was very friendly, helpful, and informative. Food was excellent. Bourbon menu list was very good. Noise level was low, had plenty of time to enjoy the mean without feeling rushed but the server was always there when needed.

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                    4. Jill VIP

                      San Francisco8 reviews

                      3.0

                      Dined on April 2, 2025

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 2
                      4. Ambience 3
                      Wanted to try a new steakhouse in NYC. While the food was well prepared, served on hot plates, tasted wonderful, the service is without any connection. From the bartender who poured drinks only to get back to his phone, the waiter moved so quickly and offered little or no interaction with us. We didn’t want to chit chat but the personalization of food service, even brief, can make us want to return. We will keep trying out all that the city offers upon our next visit. So many options!

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                    5. Bryan VIP

                      Atlantic City14 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on April 1, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      This was my second time and the experience was as amazing as the first. It is a great atmosphere, complimented by great food, service, and wine choices.

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                    6. Travis

                      Salt Lake City1 review

                      5.0

                      Dined on March 31, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      The NY Strip and Ambience is great. Low key and not to loud.

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                    7. Jessica

                      New York City1 review

                      3.0

                      Dined on March 29, 2025

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 1
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Decent service but food was terrible overall. Manager was nice to take the calamari off the bill but didn’t have the heart to tell him it was all terrible. The staff was nice

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                    8. Marilyn

                      Caribbean4 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on March 29, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The meat was really good, the sides left me wanting. Overall experience, the service was great and the vibes.

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                    9. Jamie

                      New York City11 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on March 28, 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 4
                      Very disappointed to not be seated in vault. There were two open tables ALL night in vault but they were being saved for VIP.

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                    10. Rik VIP

                      Greater Boston3 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on March 28, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Amazing food, amazing atmosphere. Such a unique setting to enjoy a special occasion.

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                    FAQs

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

                    Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 1666 OpenTable diners.

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

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                    Booked 18 times today
                    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
                    • Neighborhood
                      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
                    • Delivery & takeout
                      Order direct
                    • 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
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