Butcher and Banker NYC

Name: Butcher and Banker NYC
Address: 481 8th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10001
Telephone: (212) 268-8455
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1701)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
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.

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 1,701 people are saying

Butcher and Banker NYC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Butcher and Banker NYC offers a "very unique" dining experience inside a historic bank vault. Guests praise the "amazing atmosphere" and "excellent food and service," highlighting the "tender and flavorful" steaks and creative mocktails. Perfect for special occasions, this "hidden gem" is conveniently located near Madison Square Garden.

1,701 Reviews

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Doug
South Carolina2 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was poor, communication between waiter and myself was very bad. Which caused the poor meal.
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Jhoanna
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately when we checked in for our appointment, they don’t have us in their reservation and I had to show them my open table app and show my confirmation. Other than that, we had a lovely time
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Robert VIP
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. Perfectly cooked filet. Service was not nearly a good as usual. Waiter only stopped by once, brought the check without asking, and never even offered a dessert menu. Seemed like they wanted to rush us out
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Andy VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good service, great food. Unique dining experience.
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Michael VIP
New York City25 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A very enjoyable dinner. The service, food and wine exceeded expectations.
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David
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The moment you walk in, from underground, it’s amazing. The decor and the layout is stunning. The food was absolutely delicious. The servers were attentive and they kept on top of any need. Would 1000% go back again.
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Frank
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great Food. Best restaurant that is walking distance to MSG and Penn.
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Gregory VIP
Southwest Florida36 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cool space at the basement of the New Yorker hotel - in an old bank vault… food and service were amazing!! Porter house was huge and perfectly cooked and the creamed spinach was the best!!! They did call to remind us of the dress code but it did seem it wasn’t that adhered to…
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Francisco
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great !!! Place I love it !!! Very nice people & good food.
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Rose VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
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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Butcher and Banker NYC is rated 4.4 stars by 1701 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 16 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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Private dining

Private Dining

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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 1,701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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