Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3 (1691)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001

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2 people

May 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 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

What 1,691 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
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butcher and Banker NYC offers a "unique dining experience" in a historic bank vault, blending "classic steakhouse quality" with an intimate atmosphere. Diners praise the "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like steak and mocktails. Ideal for special occasions, it's a "hidden gem in Midtown" with a memorable ambiance.

1,691 Reviews

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Rose VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Really cool place and the food was amazing! The staff was very attentive and kind!
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Jodi VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and location if you are going to a show at MSG or anywhere in this area.
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Mikel VIP
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
10/10 experience. Made a last minute reservation, and couldn’t be happier. Atmosphere was great, and food was remarkable. Will definitely be back.
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Anthony VIP
Fort Lauderdale23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Food and service was very good. Noise was moderate, atmosphere is pretty neat being in an old bank vault
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Paul VIP
New York City4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I knew I was running late because of traffic and tried calling 6 times. Nobody picked up. Everything was great once we got there. Thought I may have lost my wallet there. Tried calling three times. Once again, nobody answered.
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Michael VIP
New York City24 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
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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Zach
Chicago / Illinois1 review
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
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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Debra-Ann
Ottawa1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
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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Liam VIP
Salt Lake City63 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service in a unique atmosphere.
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Susan VIP
San Francisco66 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was our second visit to Butcher and Banker. The food did not disappoint. It was excellent as were the drinks and wine. The wait staff is great. Only issue for me was the set up and where we sat...It was early and they sat us in the middle of the bar room. It seemed strange.
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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 1691 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

May 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

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

Butcher and Banker NYC

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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 1,691 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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