Butcher and Banker NYC

4.3

1623 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

3 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 29 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
Area
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 1,623 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

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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."

1,623 Reviews

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jenn
New York City
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 26 January 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 25 January 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 24 January 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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Mark
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The vault was a cool experience. Food and service were good.
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eric
VIP
San Francisco
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and Service was Excellent..Would certainly go back again
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Heather
New York City
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Price as a steakhouse I did not think the food met the quality of the steakhouse. Also the place was very dusty.
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Carole
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time dining here and as was with the first time the food was superb, service was excellent and the atmosphere was incredible dining in the old vault area! We will definitely be back!
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Marina
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was some of the best steakhouse food I’ve ever had, so much flavor and great ambiance
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William
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal. It was a little expensive but it is worth it.
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Paul
Las Vegas
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The place looks cool from the moment you step inside the lobby area. Overall the food and service were good, not great, and the steak that I shared with my husband was a bit too fatty. My main complaint is that both the men’s and women’s bathrooms were out of toilet paper, towels and soap, something unacceptable for a restaurant with a dress code.
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Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.3 stars by 1623 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

3 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 29 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
Area
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

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Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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Menu

Starters

3 B&b SlidersUS$23.00

Banker's Bacon Double ThickUS$16.00

Butcher's Favorites

Porterhouse

Cowboy Bone in Rib EyeUS$56.00

Salads

Full Leaf Caesar SaladUS$14.00

Crisp Iceberg Wedge SaladUS$14.00

Kitchen Specialties

Pan Roasted Chicken Coq au VinUS$29.00

Scottish Salmon FilletUS$35.00

Vegetables

Jumbo AsparagusUS$13.00

Buttery Mashed PotatoesUS$11.00

What 1,623 people are saying

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