Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3

1631 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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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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

What 1,631 people are saying

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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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butcher and Banker NYC offers a unique dining experience in an old bank vault, highlighted by "great food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is "very cool," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the flavorful steaks and memorable atmosphere ensure it's "worth every penny."

1,631 Reviews

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Larry
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice. Service was a little slow. But staff was very accommodating with my reservation change. Restaurant was a bit too warm. Everyone in our party was hot. BUT, we would definitely come back, nonetheless.
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Eric
VIP
Tahoe
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall very nice! The Service was very good! I would highly recommend.
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fred
VIP
Atlantic City
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food that was served well. I recommend for Pre-MSG meals.
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Alena
VIP
Edmonton
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place. Scallops were fantastic. Servers are awesome.
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Dinor
VIP
New York City
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A truly hidden gem, a classic "speak easy" type restaurant, was highly surprised and delighted.
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Patrick
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst service I’ve had in a long time. I can’t believe how rude the staff was. They also served warm draft beers. And then at the end they had the audacity to ask for a big tip. Do yourself a favour and stay away from this place at all costs.
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Billy
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great spot to have dinner in a more relaxed atmosphere before the Knicks game. Food was great and they got us through dinner in time for tip off!
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jenn
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My meal entree was embarrassing in terms of quality. Skirt dyeak frites. Salad and appetizer was v good. Service was good tho not great.. servers were not as versed as they could be and no knowledge of who ordered what when approaching table with items. Much room for improvement
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Sharon
VIP
New York City
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant! Very cool to eat in the vault. Steaks were delicious! Excellent service.
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Salvatore
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ottime pietanze , cotte bene e di qualità, servizio cordiale e professionale
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Butcher and Banker NYC does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 1631 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

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 31 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

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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 1,631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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