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The Butcher Bar

Name: The Butcher Bar
Address: 2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 563-6328
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1261 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 33 times today

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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
Website
http://www.butcherbarphilly.com/
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

Location
2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pretzel Monkey Bread$8.00
spicy mustard, housemade beer cheese sauce
Confit Duck Wings$12.00
sweet chili glaze, sesame seeds, scallions
Housemade Beef Jerky$12.00
flank steak, chipotle-honey marinade
Sloppy Joe Poutine$13.00
house-cut fries, cheddar cheese sauce, chives
Housemade Applewood Smoked Slab of Bacon$13.00
hot-honey glaze

Starters

The Butcher Wedge$13.00
applewood smoked bacon, iceberg, hard boiled egg, tomatoes, red onions, warm garlic croutons, blue cheese dressing
Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts$14.00
parmesan, lemon, balsamic reduction
Coffee Rubbed Smoked Leg of Lamb Toast$16.00
tzatziki, red onion, cucumber, feta, tomato
Roasted Bone Marrow$14.00
truffle duxelles, herb bread crumb, veal jus

Butcher Board

Butcher Board$34.00
selection of cured meats & cheeses, pickled vegetables, sliced baguette, truffled honey, fresh fruit

From the Fire

Grilled Korean Short Ribs$27.00
housemade sriracha slaw
Royale with Cheese$17.00
two 4oz LaFrieda patties, american cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions, special sauce, fries
1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs$29.00
chipotle-peach BBQ sauce, jalapeño cornbread
Grilled Octopus$28.00
roasted fingerligs, chorizo, sundried tomatoes, smoked chimichurri
Dry Aged Prime 8oz Burger$24.00
applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, black truffle hollandaise, fries
Rotisserie Game Hen$29.00
poblano rice, baby carrots, mole

Cuts

Served with seasonal vegetables. Sauces +$4 each: cognac peppercorn cream, argentinian chimichurri, bleu cheese chive butter, black truffle hollandaise

6oz Petite Filet$39.00
16oz Dry Aged Ribeye$58.00
12oz Strip Steak$38.00

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese$11.00
sweet potato crust
Jalapeño Cornbread$6.00
maple syrup & ginger
Roasted Portabellos$10.00
garlic butter
Buttery Mashed Potatoes$10.00
Crispy Parmesan Garlic Bread$6.00
Cheddar & Applewood Smoked Bacon Buttermilk Biscuits$11.00
honey butter, sea salt
House-Cut Fries$7.00

Meatballs & Sausage

IPA Italian Sausage$12.00
sauteed peppers & onions, melted provolone, pesto
The Italian$13.00
pork, veal, beef, fontina stuffed, slow roasted pork gravy, pecorino romano, basil
The Hipster$12.00
roasted eggplant & mozzarella, burrata, spicy masala marinara

House Pastas

Rigatoni$22.00
w/ broccoli rabe, italian sausage, olive oil, garlic-parmesan broth; can be made vegetarian
Linguini & Meatballs$23.00
roasted pork gravy, pecorino romano

Trough

The Trough$350.00
rotisserie game hen, IPA sausgaes, baby back ribs, royale sliders, chef's choice of meat, house-smoked bacon, confit duck wings, roasted bone marrow, korean short ribs, house-cut parmesan truffle fries; Advance Notice Required; Serves Up To 8 ppl
Mini Trough$175.00
Serves 3-4 ppl; Subject to Availability

What 1,261 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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KeithG
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great experience - they do a great job with their steaks. The drinks were nice as well!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere for a date
D
frankD
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was incredible from apps to dessert. We were hesitant to eat on the patio in cold weather but it was warm and cozy and perfect.
LM
LizzyM
Philadelphia
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Service was excellent. A fun date night location 😊
KP
KPNP
Cleveland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great variety of options, that were exceptional!!
J
Jamesg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The environment was exceptional the staff was friendly and attentive The dry aged steak!!!! Was absolutely delicious requested it cooked at medium temp and was cooked to perfection. Over great experience and will be returning
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great spot before a show at the church
JB
JeffB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food, service and and the back patio is a fantastic place for a meal.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You should go here
HK
HomeKooc
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Really good burgers! A little annoyed by the wine glass style. I get you’re trying to be different but it’s not as enjoyable an experience - maybe it’s just psychological. LOL.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Good food! Service , experience and facilities were great.
p
phillyflan
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
Cool place. Pretty empty on a Sunday night. Menu is a hybrid of high and low tech. I prefer one or the other (don't wish to use both). Good specialty cocktail choices. Just so-so wine choices. Starters were very good but..... My dry aged rib-eye was priced at $68 and this was no $68 dollar steak. In fact, it wasn't a great piece of meat at all. Although the establishment was not busy, my order was missing a key item (mashed potatoes to go with the steak). I nearly finished my meal when the mashed potatoes come. Servers were friendly but absent. Would have had another glass of the so-so wine but...not to be.
C
Chris
Indiana
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Excellent service, at bar and at table. Good food. Drinks were also excellent. As expected, very busy and very loud, but at multiple points room become so loud we couldn’t even hear each other. All in all I’d recommend it to anyone, but not for a quiet or romantic evening.
R
Remy
Philadelphia
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Get the house jerky. Then get some to take home.
CD
ClaudiaD
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, loved the ambiance too! I would definitely recommend!
LJ
LavernJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
Food was amazing...will be returning to diner there again
AF
AmyF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Mixed drinks and beers on tap were great. Food is slightly pricey but honestly worth it, delicious. We sat on the upper level next to big open windows overlooking the street front. Our server was very attentive. It was perfect for taking my BF out for a cute and quaint anniversary dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was good Food decent price
DH
DebH
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome night…had the prime rib burger and it was fantastic!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super friendly staff, great atmosphere, AMAZING FOOD.
SB
StefB
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
This was restaurant week. Food was good. A little chilly where we sat (next to outside area) where door was open. Otherwise nice experience overall. Will be back in the future.
A
Autumn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was so amazing, especially the monkey pretzel bread and the gouda mac. The people working there were so friendly.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Solid food.
J
Jordan
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Food was ok, my main course was the burger and all I tasted was char. It was very disappointing, I had high hopes for the place. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff was very friendly. Almost seemed forced at times. But that’s fine with me.
GD
GladyceD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a very nice experience. We will definitely come back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The food was great. My family and I really enjoyed our time and the interior of the restaurant was so fun! It is loud in there but not overbearing, my family and I could still hear each other. The drinks and the service were good. We will be coming back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience5
Host wasn’t at the hostess stand, so we got a drink at the bar first. We arrived a few minutes early to our reservation but couldn’t check in just to let them know we were there since he wasn’t present. Bartender was very nice & had really good knowledge of all the drink choices. Waitress was nice, but she didn’t speak up and it was a little loud inside.
V
Viretarmis
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Great pub and grub for 20 and 30 somethings. Be prepared for a liquor tax as well as the sales tax and a credit card surcharge. (Most places roll the liquor tax in with the price of the drink) I don't know how common a credit card surcharge is, but this is the first one I've noticed. Do they want us to go back to cash? I suspect so, as it shields their $$ from tax authorities.
LC
LeticiaC
Philadelphia
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Came for restaurant week, and had a pleasant experience. The service was great, and the portions were generous. I really enjoyed the cauliflower/brussel sprout app, but was disappointed with the salmon entree. The fist was overcooked for my liking. Overall, it was a nice Philly outing.
j
jackr
Philadelphia
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience2
Went for restaurant week. Food was mediocre at best. Steak was over cooked and dry. Salad dressing on the wedge was gloppy. I know it was a $40 price fix dinner but this was not a good advertisement for coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience3
Restaurant week deal was fantastic. I got the Brussel sprouts and cauliflower as an app and the salmon for my entree. Both were outstanding. My partners steak was cooked to perfection and the peppercorn sauce was very good. Interesting music choices, mostly playing rap/hip hop. Service left a lot to be desired. Drinks took a long time to get to us. Would probably try again as the stellar food made up for any problems.
GD
GeorgeD
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Overall pretty good. Not impressed with any of the food. Don’t get me wrong it was good! Just nothing amazing. The drinks were the standout! Incredible drinks. Server was very nice but VERY SLOW. overall good time but expected better.
O
Olivia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful vibes, wonderful food, and super friendly and helpful staff.
LL
LateefahL
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
They made our 1st anniversary special by giving us a glass of champagne.
BC
BreC
Atlantic City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
Food was mediocre. Quality was not good and the upstairs seated is cramped.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fun spot to grab a drink and a bite to eat.
L
Luvtoeatout
Philadelphia
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was really great but the noise level is crazy. I would go back again even though its noist
A
Ades
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
My steak was not cooked to how I wanted it , we went there for restaurant week and they were out of things that we really wanted on the menu and it was only the first day of restaurant week.
j
jeffreyb
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
i was an ok outing could have been better service and food
ON
jONATHANf
Atlanta
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place. Good selection of bourbon!!! Good food!!

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

The Butcher Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 1261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 3, 2022

8:30 PM

Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.butcherbarphilly.com/
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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This restaurant now offers Takeout

The Butcher Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The Best Wings in Philadelphia

Confit Duck Wings

Roasted Cauliflower &amp Brussels Sprouts

Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese

Snacks

Pretzel Monkey Bread$8.00

Confit Duck Wings$12.00

Housemade Beef Jerky$12.00

Sloppy Joe Poutine$13.00

Housemade Applewood Smoked Slab of Bacon$13.00

Starters

The Butcher Wedge$13.00

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Coffee Rubbed Smoked Leg of Lamb Toast$16.00

Roasted Bone Marrow$14.00

Butcher Board

Butcher Board$34.00

From the Fire

Grilled Korean Short Ribs$27.00

Royale with Cheese$17.00

1/2 Rack of Baby Back Ribs$29.00

Grilled Octopus$28.00

Dry Aged Prime 8oz Burger$24.00

Rotisserie Game Hen$29.00

Cuts

6oz Petite Filet$39.00

16oz Dry Aged Ribeye$58.00

12oz Strip Steak$38.00

Sides

Smoked Gouda Mac N Cheese$11.00

Jalapeño Cornbread$6.00

Roasted Portabellos$10.00

Buttery Mashed Potatoes$10.00

Crispy Parmesan Garlic Bread$6.00

Cheddar & Applewood Smoked Bacon Buttermilk Biscuits$11.00

House-Cut Fries$7.00

Meatballs & Sausage

IPA Italian Sausage$12.00

The Italian$13.00

The Hipster$12.00

House Pastas

Rigatoni$22.00

Linguini & Meatballs$23.00

Trough

The Trough$350.00

Mini Trough$175.00

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