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The Butcher Bar, Philadelphia, PA
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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The Butcher Bar

4.5
4.5
1315 Reviews
$30 and under
American
BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni. We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Steak, Beer Garden

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 563-6328

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Private party facilities

    We are available for special events and private parties.

  • Private party contact

    Jennifer Margaretta: (877) 366-0598

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What 1,315 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. JoeS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome spot. Our server Shelby was great. Cannot wait to come back and sit outside when the weather warms up. 5 stars!
  2. Rafa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    Bad service……….. …………………………………………………………………………………..
  3. GlennR

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    pretzel bread was amazing, good cocktails and energy in the space.
  4. Momof2

    Philadelphia

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was superior. She made great recommendations and was an absolute joy.
  5. JordynK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The atmosphere was awesome...as soon as we walked in the door we were greeted by an awesome girl named Jordyn! Every staff member was kind, courteous, and helpful. The food was out of this world...HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
  6. Merry

    Philadelphia

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super nice waiter. Excellent food. Loved the whole experience. Will definitely go back .
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were pleasantly surprised with this restaurant. I did not know anyone who had been there previously and we just sort of booked it on a whim but it was outstanding. The food was phenomenal and the waiters and the staff were extremely nice.
  8. AnnetteH

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The restaurant has different areas to eat with different vibes although both are pretty loud. One area is cafeteria style and would be fine for a burger or sandwich but we were there for a nice dinner and when we asked to be seated in the nicer section we were told we couldn’t be accommodated even thought there were tables. The hostess said that people select that area when they reserve on Open Table but I did not see that option. I will say the food is good but the side and apps are n the heavier side and I did think that the steak was a little pricey for that kind of atmosphere.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    VDay- enjoyed the ribs, lamb chops, and the bread pudding was so good! Parking lot next to it if needed. Cool vibe. Would like to go back and try a burger
  10. Caroline

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my parents as they were visiting - food was great & service was wonderful! Ambience was super cute and fun
  11. MJTaylor

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Love the butterfly effect drink.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing! We ordered the mini trough and it was great! Fantastic waiter and pleasant atmosphere!
  13. VirginiaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Being there during restaurant week we had a limited menu, the choices were still delicious! We definitely will want to go back and experience more of their everyday menu.
  14. Kat213

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    When you put together good food, great service, and a really cool ambiance, you have a winner of a restaurant! Kudos to the whole team that makes this place work.
  15. BriaE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! The smoked Gouda Mac & cheese and the broccoli cheddar soup was AMAZING! Highly recommend!
  16. Earl

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good menu Everyone found something they liked.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Manager greeted me. The server was very attentive. The food was really good. I would definitely recommend this Restaurant. And it’s a Parking lot right next door.
  18. GirlFriends

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    We went during restaurant week and they did not give us the option of eating from the regular menu. The appetizers were ok but the main course was not hot and not tasty at all. The drinks were small and over priced.
  19. Dylan

    Atlantic City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We went for restaurant week and the food was very delicious and came out pretty quick. It was a little loud but the space is tight so there isn't much room and the sound bounces all around. Overall a great meal and service! We will definitely be back again soon!
  20. LLQuest

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Some friends and I went for Restaurant Week. The menu may have changed from what was advertised on the website, but the selections were still pretty good. Loved the atmosphere. If I had known the patio was enclosed and heated, I would have opted for seating there. The hostess was a bit brusque with us, but our waiter was fantastic. The best selections from that menu were the salmon, the arancini, and the chocolate moose. I would return to try some of their more popular items.
  21. BobF

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice night--great server and a cool spot--ribs were excellent
  22. MarkG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal. My brother visiting from the UK loves it. Thank you.
  23. JamilaL

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The service was great and the food was on point.. the drinks was delicious. The waiter was very helpful with selecting drink specials.
  24. JWMHH

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for restaurant week and loved it - the salmon was excellent and the cinnamon bun bread pudding was delish! Will definitely return!
  25. CynthiaMC

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for Restaurant Week, January 2023, and the food was AWESOME!!!. I had the ribs and the meat just fell off the bone and the cornbread was to die for!!! My husband had the burger and was also a fan. The food was great and the ambience was nice.
  26. ssiegel

    Philadelphia

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good menu for Restaurant Week. Food was terrific, service was attentive. We had a good time.
  27. Sparkie

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The restaurant should tell you in advance that in using a credit card they are adding the 3% onto your bill! Not a good practice. Please make that available on the website.
  28. silverphl

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Restaurant week meal was okay, but not their best choices
  29. maaa

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience5
    The food was great, our server was phenomenal, but the hostess ruined the dinner before it even started. She was unimaginably rude, never looked up from her phone, and refused to tell me where my table was in the restaurant even though half of my party had been seated by her less than 30 seconds prior. Wouldn’t come back solely due to not wanting to interact with this woman again.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious! We tried the burger and the game hen, both of which were excellent! The gouda mac and cheese is delicious and more than enough to share
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My mom and I had a wonderful experience with Rachel as our server! She was so kind and attentive and so was all of the other staff who passed by our table. It was our second time here and we will definitely be back! The Butterfly Effect is a delicious drink and the mac & cheese is amazing!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    not dim lighting but food was good and drinks aesthetic.
  33. NatalieC

    Philadelphia

    51 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Service was fantastic. However, corn bread was too sweet, baby back ribs didn’t have enough sauce, and the Korean short ribs had WAY too much fat and bone. Tad disappointing.
  34. StephenJ

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super! Arnold our server was great and attentive. 80’s music was blasting in the back area where we were sitting; sweet! 6oz filet cooked perfectly with mashed and the 2 cavatini-sausage dishes were fantastic. Thanks!
  35. Graybo

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Our meal was decent, but not excellent. Petit filet mignon was cooked as ordered and was tasty, but it’s not special. Smoked Gouda Mac and cheese was something you could easily make at home. The menu is also pretty limited, e.g., only one salad (wedge) option. Overall it was good, but not outstanding.
  36. DavidN

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Worst ribs I have ever had in my life. Definitely do not recommend. Best to stick with the burger. Bone marrow as an appetizer is also worth trying.
  37. Urbanite

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We dined here ahead of New Year’s Eve - the service was a tad bit slow but the food more than made up for it!
  38. SydneyAustralia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and cocktails were great, we were quickly served and the server checked in frequently with us. Overall great experience!
  39. NicolaS

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service!
  40. GeorgeL

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First visit and all went well. Seated immediately and very prompt, attentive service. Limited menu but very tasty and innovative selections. Flexible with customizing dishes to taste. Fair pricing and good size portions. We were there two days before Christmas and the mulled wine was amazing!

FAQs

The Butcher Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 563-6328.

The Butcher Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1315 OpenTable diners.

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 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Steak, Beer Garden

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (215) 563-6328

  • Private party facilities

    We are available for special events and private parties.

  • Private party contact

    Jennifer Margaretta: (877) 366-0598

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