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Butcher & Singer, Philadelphia, PA

Butcher & Singer

4.9
4.9
7973 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
Butcher & Singer, in the amazing historic location of 1500 Walnut, is an intimate and sophisticated dining experience in a relaxed clubhouse setting. We brought back the true classics from perfect Manhattans and Sidecars to hand-cut steaks and chops, and freshly caught fish. Timeless and fun for all in the continued age of the American chophouse.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 56 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Steakhouse, American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 732-4444

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Tim Blair

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact our Special Events Department for more information.

  • Private party contact

    Diane Farina diane@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3650

  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • Cross street

    15th Street

  • Parking details

    Our valet service is currently not operating at this time. We recommend guests park in one of two parking lots located closest to the restaurant. The closest parking lots are located on 15th Street between Walnut Street and Locust Street, and on 15th Street between Locust Street and Spruce Street.

  • Public transit

    Broad Street Line - Walnut Locust Station. Market-Frankford El – 15th Street stop (City Hall)

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,973 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Steak

  • Philadelphia

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia

    Best Ambiance

  • Philadelphia

    Romantic

  • Philadelphia

    Good for special occasions

  • Philadelphia

    Steak

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  1. ShannaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    For the price of the food, it was not all that or worth it!
  2. Reedo

    Miami

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Special restaurant for a special occasion. Glad we went there to celebrate our anniversary. Excellent steaks & sides, great service, attractive restaurant.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely outstanding. Our waiter Chris was the perfect amount of attentive and personable without being overbearing. The sommelier Michael personally brought our bottle of wine to the table. The 22oz porterhouse was easy to split for 2 and was one of the best steaks I’ve had. It lived up to the hype!
  4. JoyG

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went for my birthday. While pricey, the experience and food were excellent. I had a dry aged sirloin with truffle butter which took the steak to next level. Service was great.
  5. MichaelR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was very nice and the food was presented astonishingly. The waiter was very polite and provided great service. The interior was very clean and professional.
  6. Asdf

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Waiter knew what he was doing and was a pro at his job. I felt well taken care of by the whole staff. I expressed that I wanted a softer steak, but I think mine was still too hard to chew for me (Delmonico). So in the future, I'll make sure to get something else. Delmonico was cooked beautifully though. Carrot and mushroom sides were so good. Baked Alaska was delicious.
  7. Rich10

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. Prices are on the High Side. This place would be good for some special occasion. The only downside would be that they don’t offer a Happy Hour.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place can not be topped. Without a doubt the best steak house in the city. Thank you very much to Stacy (apologize if I misspelled.) We can’t wait to come back!!!
  9. JasonM

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal all around. Steaks were cooked perfectly and sauces were delicious. Loved the stuffed hash browns. And the chocolate peanut tart was a perfect ending.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great steak. Service was excellent! Will be back again.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely time with cocktails (blueberry cosmo) and steak. Great discovery in Philly and I understand why it is a fave among the locals!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing will recommend to more people so they can enjoy the taste of the steak and dessert was my favorite
  13. DiningDuo

    New England

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for a wonderful evening! The soft shell crab, porterhouse, & hash brown were some of the best we’ve ever had. The porterhouse for 2 was flavorful and cooked to perfection. Our bartender Zack, sever Jared, & sommelier Michael were spectacular and offered top notch hospitality. We will be back!
  14. BRENDAG

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is definitely worth EVERY penny. It was a birthday dinner for my boyfriend. We shared the 50 oz Tomahawk steak. We ordered the stuffed hashbrowns, mushrooms and onions, broccolini and mashed potatoes. We loved it!
  15. KariM

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the atmosphere was great
  16. SequoiaM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Classic Philly Steak House that hits all the notes proficiently. Great staff who balance attention and attunement to the vibes of different parties. Food is classic done well.
  17. TLF14

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner and service was once again, excellent! Butcher & Singer has the best dinner we’ve ever eaten. Service is consistently outstanding. Highly recommend
  18. YKim

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    What kind of server comes to clear your plates and them puts them back down on your table? Our server decided to take our dirty plates and silverware to then ask our party what we had ordered. The server should know what to take based off our tab. When we said we have our mains next, they put our USE silverware back on our table. Later, when they came with our sides, the server put his hand on one of our guest's shoulders and hushed him. Why? SO HE COULD EXPLAIN WHAT WE ORDERED. I was livid that at this quality of a restaurant, that the server hushes us so that they can talk. When we decided to leave without ordering dessert, the server has the nerve to say "I guess we did our job to fill you up. Would be upset if yall were still hungry." We came to celebrate my husband's graduation, and were blown away by.... how poor the service was.
  19. StayHungryMyFriend

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prepare to go back in time for a classic steakhouse experience. Fresh, well prepared food and impeccable service with a 1930’s vibe/esthetic. Every bite and sip was utterly delicious! Flaky hot biscuits. Oysters Rockafeller was herbaceous, crumbly and buttery. I had the lamb with truffle butter and companion had the surf and turf. For sides we had mashed potatoes and broccolini. The Manhattan was a great cocktail - 5 versions to choose from. We had baked Alaska for dessert; it was light and not to sweet. The meringue had a melty soft interior. A great meal from start to finish!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience definitely would go again I recommend this place to anybody
  21. robinf

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been here several times. Most amazing experience each time period the dominico stakes are to die for. The stuffed hash Browns are amazing. Service is top notch. They go above and beyond for you. Cannot wait to return here again. We came this time to celebrate my son's birthday my daughter's graduation from college and Mother's Day.
  22. Michelle

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have visited twice now and both were excellent. The service is top notch and the food is amazing. Definitely worth the money!
  23. SeanT

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service consistently outstanding!! Excellent with my daughter’s food allergies. Lobe the ambiance and cocktails also.
  24. StefaniaP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service - as always! Everyone in our party loved their meal.
  25. DavidO

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old school, classy, delicious.
  26. Naomi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. The food and ambiance of the restaurant was beyond my expectations. Will be coming here again!
  27. DawnG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! Highly recommend! Drinks, appetizers, steaks and sides all on point.
  28. TinaM

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Anniversary dinner was delicious. Our waitress Stacy was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the steaks and how they should be cooked. Everything was awesome.
  29. MiguelT

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Inviting bar and dining area. Slightly nostalgic of old steakhouses with dark wood and leather furniture. Spacing was great, service was very good. We were not rushed through dinner, entire event was very relaxed. Felt very removed from the outside surroundings of downtown Phila.
  30. Doug

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Only detractor is that it is in Philly.
  31. jack

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. Great old school steak house!
  32. samantha

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service , food and atmosphere. I already am planning on when I can come back!
  33. KimD

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Start to finish…. Incredible We will definitely be back.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, food & service
  35. JJBND

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The waiter Jeremy was phenomenal and made it an even better experience. Would definitely come back!
  36. JaneA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My husband and I were in Philadelphia for a business trip. We had reservations on a Friday night. We got to the restaurant around 15 minutes early in order to have a drink before dinner. The bar area is not very big but we were able to get a mall table. The waiter in the bar area came up right away and took our order. The drinks were very good - I had an Old Fashioned and my husband had a bourbon. When our table was ready and we were seated we were next to a large table. Our waiter, Ricky, had quite a few tables in the area including the large table. He was excellent - even with a large number of guests to serve he spent as much time as we needed going over the menu and making suggestions. I would highly recommend this restaurant not just as a meal but as an experience.
  37. Shellyeats

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to place for all occasions. The food was wonderful, the service excellent and the martini very dry. We had a wonderful time.
  38. CrisM

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    First time going to Butcher & Singer and the service was great! However, they did switch our steaks and the steaks were cooked incorrectly. Other than that everything was good.
  39. Davi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and even better food. A little pricey, but well worth it.
  40. amymark626

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    I used to live in Philly and Butcher & Singer was always a great place for business events: great ambience, reasonable noise level, good table spacing, plus really reliably good food with the Stephen Starr service touch. The last two were missing tonight, food was ok, service was terrible. Our table of 4 - for a business event- was consistently an afterthought; we were constantly having to flag down the waiter. Really a disappointment.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Butcher & Singer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 732-4444.

Butcher & Singer is rated 4.9 stars by 7973 OpenTable diners.

Butcher & Singer does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Butcher & Singer

1500 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Cross street

    15th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Steakhouse, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Our valet service is currently not operating at this time. We recommend guests park in one of two parking lots located closest to the restaurant. The closest parking lots are located on 15th Street between Walnut Street and Locust Street, and on 15th Street between Locust Street and Spruce Street.

  • Public transit

    Broad Street Line - Walnut Locust Station. Market-Frankford El – 15th Street stop (City Hall)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Tim Blair

  • Additional

    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (215) 732-4444

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact our Special Events Department for more information.

  • Private party contact

    Diane Farina diane@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3650

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