Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3

1647 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
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
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
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

What 1,647 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

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Review summary

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Butcher and Banker NYC offers a unique dining experience inside an old bank vault, creating a "cool" and "romantic" atmosphere. Guests rave about the "amazing" food, especially the steaks and seafood. The "attentive" staff ensures a memorable visit. Perfect for special occasions near Madison Square Garden.

1,647 Reviews

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GlennB
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve eaten here before and it was pretty good. This time it wasn’t. I ordered a short rib dish. Somehow they made short ribs bland and tasteless.
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Anabananananana VIP
New York City46 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was a great place for a business mtg. thank you.
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Michelle
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was excellent! Glad we tried this place.
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Juliet VIP
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were good, but the experience was awkward. The manager was in the dining area the majority of our visit, spending copious amounts of time with every table except ours. Unsure of the reasoning because he wasn’t shy about visiting every other table and having lengthy conversations, but only glanced at us when our food came and said “bon appetite.” It felt strange and we were glad to leave when our meal was done.
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Gregc
New York City4 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good and tasty. Portions were decent size and definitely filling However, the meal seemingly took painstakingly forever to be served due to the lack of service and accessibility Literally had to get up twice to ask for water. If you’re gonna try to be premium, then be premium all the way. Waitor was too busy hanging out at the bar with their friends.
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Gerard
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food dining and experience my second time there
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Renee VIP
San Francisco16 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a one of a kind experience! Amazing food, great service, very classy!
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ann
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, ambiance, and service. Thank you so much! We look forward to returning!
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derek VIP
Philadelphia47 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall, it was very good. Oysters Rockefeller was a little on the cool side nice big Caesar salad. My wife had the seafood ravioli and was excellent. I had the New York strip asked for a chard medium rare came out charged medium well waiter said it’s very hard to get a medium rare when you charge it and walked away. The only reason it’s not five stars
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Eleni
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dining experience! The appetizers were unique and delicious, our entrees were perfectly prepared and the service was attentive and friendly. We highly recommend and will be back!
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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 1647 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

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 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
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

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

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Private dining

Private Dining

Custom inquiry

Menu

Starters

3 B&b Sliders$23.00

Banker's Bacon Double Thick$16.00

Butcher's Favorites

Porterhouse

Cowboy Bone in Rib Eye$56.00

Salads

Full Leaf Caesar Salad$14.00

Crisp Iceberg Wedge Salad$14.00

Kitchen Specialties

Pan Roasted Chicken Coq au Vin$29.00

Scottish Salmon Fillet$35.00

Vegetables

Jumbo Asparagus$13.00

Buttery Mashed Potatoes$11.00

What 1,647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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