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Butcher and Banker NYC

4.4 (1684)
$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
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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 on 2/5/2022.

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 1,684 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

                    4.4
                    4.4 based on recent ratings
                    • 4.4Food
                    • 4.3Service
                    • 4.5Ambience
                    • 4Value

                    Noise • Moderate

                    Review summary

                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                    Butcher and Banker NYC offers a "unique dining experience" inside an old bank vault, creating "a great atmosphere" for special occasions. The steaks are "delicious" and "cooked to perfection," while the service is often praised as "excellent." Ideal for those seeking a memorable meal in a "cool" setting.
                    1,685 Reviews

                    1. Michael VIP

                      New York City24 reviews

                      3.0

                      Dined 1 day ago

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 2
                      4. Ambience 1
                      The food is good as you would expect from a formal restaurant in NYC. The service was a bit slow and a bit choppy. The noise level was intolerable. The fact that you are in a vault is part of the issue. There were noisy tables and the echo in the location was awful. You cannot hear a thing at all. Not a good situation.

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                    2. Zach

                      Chicago1 review

                      3.0

                      Dined 3 days ago

                      1. Overall 3
                      2. Food 3
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 3
                      The food was decent, and there’s potential for this spot. You should definitely sit at the bar rather than in the vault—it’s very quiet in there, and you can clearly hear the manager talking to employees. Rating: B-

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                    3. Debra-Ann

                      Ottawa1 review

                      5.0

                      Dined 5 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Great hidden gem in Midtown! Butcher & Banker blends classic steakhouse quality with a unique vibe—it’s literally inside an old bank vault. The steak was tender and flavorful, mocktails were creative, and the cheesecake was the perfect finish. Pricey, but worth it for the atmosphere and service. Perfect for a date night or special occasion

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                    4. Liam VIP

                      Salt Lake City63 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 5 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Excellent food and service in a unique atmosphere.

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                    5. Mo

                      San Francisco2 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 5 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      This is a very unique and cool place to dine. It’s literally inside an old bank vault one flight down from street level. You first enter in the bar area and then step into the dining room through an original beautiful old round vault door. Our table was next to a wall lined with old safety deposit boxes, sadly they were all empty! 😊The service was excellent, it was our anniversary and we were greeted at our table by the manager who brought us each a glass of champagne. The food was delicious, (we both had steaks, perfectly cooked and very tender) and the homemade rolls served in a hot skillet with a side of soft onion butter were the bomb! Prices were in line with other steak houses in NYC. If you’re looking for a lovely meal in an intimate and unusual setting, then this is the place!

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                    6. Shelby

                      New York City2 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined 6 days ago

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Enger was a great server and attentive. Food was great and came out on time

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                    7. chuck VIP

                      New York City20 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on May 3, 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 5
                      This is an upscale Steak House near Penn Station in The New Yorker Hotel. Make sure you get a table in the old Safe Deposit Room of the former bank.

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                    8. Melissa

                      Denver7 reviews

                      4.0

                      Dined on May 3, 2025

                      1. Overall 4
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 4
                      4. Ambience 5
                      The vibe in this place was really cool. Food was good, service was attentive and we really enjoyed our meal.

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                    9. Stephen

                      Seattle13 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on May 2, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 5
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Superb food, presented beautifully, and paired skillfully. The vegetables received the same skillfully and care as the entrees. Highly recommended.

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                    10. Edward VIP

                      Palm Springs34 reviews

                      5.0

                      Dined on May 2, 2025

                      1. Overall 5
                      2. Food 4
                      3. Service 5
                      4. Ambience 5
                      Our server was funny and friendly he didn’t try to upsell to hard

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                    FAQs

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

                    Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.4 stars by 1684 OpenTable diners.

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

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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
                    • 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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