Butcher & SingerAll around excellentThe waiter was PHENOMENAL! He was so attentive, gave real advice on what my family would like best (rather than what would be most expensive), and made great conversation with all of us. We came for my university graduation dinner and couldn't have been more pleased. For four we ordered the Delmonico, the Porterhouse for two, the hash browns, and creamed spinach. The food was more than enough, the steaks were amazingly tender and very very flavorful. Our waiter even kindly gave us a Baked Alaska on the house as a congratulations gift! Overall an amazing dinner with amazing staff.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMPricingOur waitress did not explain the pricing if I substitute swordfish instead of Filet Mignon, when I ordered she just said "u can order how ever u want" but I would of felt better if she explained the change in pricing & told that that she would order everything separate.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMawesome place!Amazing food and service!!!! Loved the dimly lit setting, very romantic. Excellect wine choice and the filet was the beat I've ever had!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGood NightEverything about this restaurant says "old school steakhouse". The steaks were perfectly cooked, drinks were great, and the service was very good.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMYeah, I love the porterhouse.The food is amazing, service to match.
My wife and I live the twin lobster tails and the dry aged
Porterhouse. We order both every time we go.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMBeautiful Restaurant...butMy wife and I went here on a Saturday night for our wedding Anniversary. The restaurant is beautiful, dark woods, high ceilings, Sinatra music playing in the background. It is very dark. We got started with vodka martinis and raw oysters. The combination was heavenly. The Butcher salad was great too.
Service was quite simply outstanding yet non obtrusive. We ordered the Porterhouse steak for two, and asked if it could be grilled with peppercorns and served with cognac cream sauce. A few problems here. Instead of large peppercorns coating both sides of the steak, there were medium / fine granules of pepper applied HEAVILY to the steak. The sauce did not taste like the one my wife had tried in France. Everything else - outstanding.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of my favorites in PhillyWent to Butcher and Singer for a graduation dinner. Though we had to wait a half an hour for our reservation, the hostess and then the manager kept us well informed of the reason and made up for it by offering complimentary champagne and dessert. The food was excellent (definitely the best steak in town). The ambiance and the service were great.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMFavorite SteakhouseWe have been to B&S, and most of the other Starr restaurants; many times. It was nice that the manager acknowledged that by coming over to the table to introduce himself. At this restaurant's price point the food should be spectacular and the service should be impeccable. We were not disappointed. Our crab, oyster and salad starters were all very good and when the entrees arrived; my NY Strip, daughter's Filet and wife's Halibut were all wonderful and the shared brussels sprouts and stuffed hash browns were fantastic too. This is our favorite place for steak and may be my fovorite restaurant overall, certainly top five. It is expensive, but worth it.5/9/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat steakhouse.A great space with some of the best food I have tasted in Philadelphia.5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMRemarkable experienceIncredible steaks, friendly & attentive wait service, excellent music and ambiance. Butcher & Singer is at the top of my list of dining experiences!5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMTop class service...good foodThe service was excellent and the food was really good. My Delmonico steak was excellent well done like I like my steaks and still juicy. You MUST try the stuffed hash browns, I have never had anything like that in my life ...it was really good. I made a reservation and asked for a good table because I was celebrating a birthday and I got just that! The staff was so attentive.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMHeavenly..Really, if I had to describe the experience, it would be simply stated as "Heavenly." Starting with the the first view as you walk in, the lighting is warm and romantic with shades of red and rich wood. With the wait staff in crisp tuxedos, the patrons dressed beautifully, you instantly feel as if you were stepping back in time. Our waiter Brian was wonderful, helping us to choose our cocktails when we asked him what he recommended and even what to order as he described the menu in such a way it was hard to decide. But it didnt take much to convince me to order the Delmonico - Oscar style and the first bite made me close my eyes in bliss. Our experience was wonderful and needless to say - Delicious! I will be returning soon.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMFabulous food & excellent service!I took several friends who were visiting me from out-of-town to Butcher & Singer on Saturday night. The restaurant was very busy when we arrived for our reservation but we were seated immediately and greeted by Brian – our server. I can’t say enough good things about Brian; he was extremely personable, knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive - anticipating our every need and want. Definitely the best service I have had in a while. Just like the service, the food exceeded our expectations. We thoroughly enjoyed our appetizers, steaks, and sides. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted delicious! (The stuffed hash-browns were amazing!) I will definitely return again and again.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMBusiness GemThis place reminds me of the 21 Club in NYC, only with better food. I have nothing but great things to say. Amazing Oysters!5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMTasty, but.....Food was good, on the salty side. Both meat selections (Porterhouse and Pork Chop) were top quality, cooked to perfection, but I was a little disappointed that everything was very salty and had a heavy buttery taste. Our server Brian was amazing, recommended a great wine! Overall, a nice (expensive) experience.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMOur waiter, Bill made ourOur waiter, Bill made our dining experience 1st class. His explanation of the menu was clear, his recommendations were right on target.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always, outstanding foorAs always, outstanding foor and very good service. Somewhat crowded and noisy, but that's OK it 7 PM on a Friday night, it "should" be that way. A bit pricey, but again, I don't mind if I am getting value for what I am paying. And I always do at B&S. Loved it, will be back again and again. The steaks are outstanding!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful night outAmazing food & service!! After casually mentioning that we were there celebrating a birthday, our server brought out our dessert with "Happy Birthday" written on the plate & a lit candle. So thoughtful & unexpected. Very impressed with everything at this restaurant & would absolutely recommend.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and service.Excellent food and service. Everyone in my party (7 of us) was very satisfied.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMRemarkable Top 5-10 ContenderB & S serves one of the best steaks in the country and has a top-shelf bar and wine list to match it. Service is superb at both bar and table. Everything served on time and never rushed. I have eaten at most of the Top 100 steakhouses in the country--B & S is Top 10--perhaps, Top 5.4/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe didn't think that the foodWe didn't think that the food was up to the usual Stephen Starr quality. We expect Starr restaurants to "wow" us with tastes, but Butcher and Singer was just good. The service was outstanding, however, which we always receive at Starr restaurants.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful evening! Wasn'tWonderful evening! Wasn't quite prepared for the dim lighting (coming from the bright outdoors) but adjusted quickly.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was great, as wasThe food was great, as was the service. We had a great meal that was served promptly, and my dining partner loved the Chocolate Manhattan.4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMCame here with my husbandCame here with my husband to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Very impressed with decor of restaurant. Excellent service by Brandy without being too pushy. Highly recommend!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything was delicious fromEverything was delicious from start to finish. The service was excellent. Slightly darker than I'd like it, but the candles did make a mood. It felt special as soon as we were seated. This will be a real family favorite! Lots if birthdays going on, including mine. Nice place for celebrating.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always, the service wasAs always, the service was impeccable, and the food was amazing .4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMPorterhouse was out of thisPorterhouse was out of this world. The veggies were extrememly fresh. People rave about the stuffed hash brown. I found it over cooked and average at best.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful food, ambience andWonderful food, ambience and service. Couldn't ask for anything more4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was great. Brussel SproutsFood was great. Brussel Sprouts - out of this world, and how many times can you say that about brussel sprouts? Great cocktails, although the bar service was sub-par. Bartenders standing around talking while we tried to get their attention.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were out for our anniversaryWe were out for our anniversary and treated great from the moment we walked in the door. Tim took very good care of us and made great suggestions on the food and wine. We had a great table and the food was wonderful we enjoyed a perfect porter house the hash brown potato dish and creamed spinach was wonderful. We finished with a wonderful slice of cheese cake. We will be back in the near future. Thank you for a wonderful evening.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMlove this placethis place never disappoints. if you are a burger person or an occasional burger person the lunch time buger simply cannot be topped. but you dont have to be a carnivore to love this place. thhere is something for everyone on their menu and the wait staff and chef could not be more accommodating. we love the whole experience of being in their space. an outstanding choice for any reason!4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMStellar Service! DelmonicoStellar Service! Delmonico was a little tougher than I like but others at the table had the large filet and said it was great.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMThe best desert in town (bakedThe best desert in town (baked alaska); steak was good too!!4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMBest side-dish ever = stuffedBest side-dish ever = stuffed hashbrowns! I'd come back just for these! My steak was the best I've had in a while! Everything was perfect!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMEvery element of this mealEvery element of this meal was very good. It was very pricey (everything is a la cart) but the food was high quality and the service was fantastic. Highlights of the meal were truffled asparagus salad and carrot cake. The halibut was also very good.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMOne member of our party (someoneOne member of our party (someone who is particularly hard to impress) said it was the best steak of his life!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMVery consistent...good cleanVery consistent...good clean food and very professional service! The beautiful room, nice ambience!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMVery consistent...good cleanVery consistent...good clean food and very professional service! The beautiful room, nice ambience!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMRepeat Visitor not disappointed....Frequent visitor to the area and Butcher & Singer has not disappointed me on any visit.
They are very service oriented, so ask if you need something.
I have had wonderful seafood and steaks, both excellent.
The shrimp and crab salad I never tried, before this visit, and I was very impressed and would order that again.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious birthday dinnerWent for my birthday. Pink French sparkling wine only $44... Great deal! Oysters, crab shrimp Louie salad, porterhouse, delmonico, hash browns, to die for Brussel sprouts, cognac sauce ( be sure to ask about sauces as they are not on the menu), baked Alaska, two glasses of red wine and one cocktail. $320 with tip for two.... Pricey yes but deeeeelish! Plenty left over for a nice lunch. The have nice booths like the Brown Derby for romantic dining.4/8/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service were great.Food and service were great. Recommend the Baked Alaska for dessert.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was a recommendationThis was a recommendation from a friend. Delicious food, fabulous waiter called Bill. Portions slightly oversized, but as it was delicious managed to strugglge throuhh!4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat spot for a special occasion.Great spot for a special occasion. Very expensive.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMIt wasby far one of the bestIt wasby far one of the best dinners we have had ata steak restaurant. The space is wonderful and the food is exceptional. Our waiter was so charming and well informed and really made our evening special - he is a real asset to the restaurant.
Don't miss the hash brown/baked potato side dish nor the baked Alaska..wish I had an extra stomach to eat it all.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a delight! WonderfulAlways a delight! Wonderful food and attentive service.4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMMust try Philly SteakhouseAnother great Starr restaurant with some great Philly history as well. Service was outstanding. See if you can sit in Tim's station.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMButcher and Singer is a fabulousButcher and Singer is a fabulous place to eat. The food is great and matched by the ambiance. Our server was attentive yet unobtrusive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The menu is fairly standard so if you are looking for something new you won't find it here. If you want a quality meal prepared to perfection than you are in the right place. Butcher and Singer is a must if you haven't yet visited. With so many restaurants to enjoy in Philadelphia, this is one worth repeating before you complete your list.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMWe were seated at the peripheralWe were seated at the peripheral tables that had 2 chairs and one love seat. The love seat was interesting, but I felt that it was a bit low and difficult to get in and out from.
The service was excellent! Our waiter Bill was very well trained and provided excellent service.
I would definitely go back!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMStopped by quickly duringStopped by quickly during Restaurant Week and just HAD to return for the full dining/menu experience - Did not disappoint!
Had a group of six, we were seated on time, everyone raved about pretty much everything - Left full and happy!
Definitely my favorite steakhouse in a city full of them - Great find, and we will definitely be back!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMButcher & Singer is your typicalButcher & Singer is your typical steak house. The porterhouse was delicious and cooked perfectly. It was a tad over seasoned, but did not take away from the overall flavor. The service was fantastic and so were the hand cut fries. The caesar salad was good but not worth $13.50. The bar was very skimpy on the pours. The scotch I had was good, but it's pour size was about the size of a shot. The wine pour was pretty skimpy also considering the price for both these drinks. There are a lot of great steak houses in the city, I would only recommend this place if all the other steak houses don't have seating.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AM