Butter Midtown
New American Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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"Awesome for Restaurant Week."(10 Tips)
"Hudson Valley Foie Gras & Raspberry Beignets were to die for!"(9 Tips)
"Brussel sprout salad and Veal bacon are a must!"(7 Tips)
"Owner and chef Alex Guarnaschelli"(4 Tips)
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EaterDecember 5, 2013Butter Midtown has a menu that's full of hearty dishes, many of which are cooked in a wood-fired oven. Standouts include the Welsh rarebit, the roasted chicken, and the monster Tomahawk steak for two.
Rayshawn WilliamsMay 27, 2016The grilled double cut pork chop is amazing! Everything on this plate including the collard green sauerkraut was flavorful. This dish is a must. Have it prepared medium, great stuff!
Kt LacasseJanuary 6, 2015The bread is toasted to perfection, but its sea salt crusted top is the real showstopper. Absolutely divine. For an appetizer, order the Brussels sprouts with homemade ricotta
Jorge CastroJanuary 25, 2018Nice place, all the food was perfect (we tried the shrimp, NY steak, Mac and cheese, beignets). Our host was so nice! Expensive and noisy, but the food is worth it.
Jessica de OliveiraDecember 15, 2015The interior decor is enough to check this place out. I have gone for restaurant week but the service is always fantastic and they will give you as much bread and fancy butter as your heart desires
Karan TamhaneJanuary 12, 2016The entrees were amazing! Get the NY strip steak. Raspberry beignets were pretty good too, although a tad too tart. The veal bacon wasn't too great, mostly due to the sour mustard sauce.
Susan S.January 8, 2016The raspberry beignets were outstanding! The vanilla dipping sauce took them to the next level. Everything on the dessert menu looked amazing.
Berk KapiciogluJune 28, 2015The pan-seared branzino was delicious. Butter-cut beef fillet was legendary. A great spot for a romantic dinner. Also, a beautiful decor and a relatively quiet restaurant.
Marcos LoredoDecember 1, 2015The Pork Chop Ribs are so tasty. But the Halibut is a most. We share both an it was a great decision to be able to try it. The key lime ice pie was almost perfect.
Trae FMay 13, 2017Great prix fixe lunch for $35. The chicken liver toasts are excellent and so was the salmon special.
Alexandra MackeyJune 30, 2013This place is definitely special. Try the pear cocktail - to die for. Also, the raspberry beignets are their signature dessert for a reason. Take your time here. Enjoy every bite.- Leigh FerreiraMarch 27, 2014came 4 a work dinner & can honestly say we ordered everything on the menu! nettle ravioli and the cobbler were standouts. sooo good.
- Rayshawn WilliamsMay 27, 2016Try the veal bacon. This and the primitvo wine mustard on top definitely gives pork bacon a run for its money.
Paula BuzzoMay 6, 2018Service is suuuuper slow but the food is tasty. Ask for Salmon with cranberry potatoes and a side of broccoli.
- Igor LevitApril 12, 2015Definitely exceeded expectations. I'm with everyone about that Brussels sprouts appetizer...excellent. Cocktails are also great, but they better be at those prices.
Dave ReedAugust 8, 2015Don't miss out on the private garden in the back, perfect for a summer night!
Ashley AlvarezApril 23, 2016Drinks run a bit pricey, so your best bet is to split a bottle of wine at the bar and an order of very good fries.
Meaghan SmithNovember 23, 2014Came for restaurant week. Great food and our large party was treated well. Definitely recommend, whether it's restaurant week or not!
Harumi UAugust 23, 2014Venue is big and gorgeous. With Alex Guarnaschelli's name, it doesn't have a problem filling that space. Meal food is great but I was not quite satisfied with desserts...
Colin McAlpineJune 2, 2016The meal, the service, the staff, the ale and the food. Glorious food! Outstanding
- Michael Fox-RabinovitzJuly 28, 2015Veal bacon is awesome beignets delicious. Nice decor, pleasant atmosphere, polite if slightly excessive service
Lauren SmylaJuly 29, 2021Parkerhouse rolls are amazing! Also get the Gnocchi Mac and Cheese, you won't regret it!
Lydia BuckiusMay 31, 2015butter is a fine dining experience. I do however advise it make a reservation it gets busy but defiantly worth the wait
Gina FelicianoApril 28, 2013As much as I love the ambiance here the place is starting to feel dated. Unimaginative cocktail list needs help. Why do the straws come with paper on top? Is this a diner??
The Corcoran GroupNovember 6, 2010This used to be a playground for celebrities, now it’s a fun place to have a fancy dinner, especially if you get seated downstairs.
- Rayshawn WilliamsMay 27, 2016If you're lucky, you might catch Iron Chef Guarnaschelli there. If not, you can always get an autographed photo.
Alec DadismanAugust 16, 2015The French toast is HUGE, delicious, and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the Brussels sprouts.
Danger GrayNovember 20, 2011Great ambiance, great music, great food, great service, great choice. Very pleased. Specialty cakes you can preorder for special occasions are delicious.- Tracey ChurrayMay 11, 2014Very good dinner overall. DO not miss the veal bacon to start and the beignets for dessert.
- Alexandra MackeyFebruary 15, 2015Everything is incredible. Don't miss the brussel sprout toasts and raspberry beignets for dessert.
- Keith KerrDecember 31, 2017Brussel sprout salad and Veal bacon are a must! Lovely atmosphere and service.
Ben HazelkornApril 9, 2016Food was good, the subtle use of just the potato skin with the fries gave a different texture to good house fries.- Rayshawn WilliamsMay 27, 2016The chicken breast is very moist. Not a single dry piece. Just the way I like it.
- Andrew ChoiJune 15, 2012wasn't impressed with their food during restaurant week, BUT holy crap when we came back for their normal menu, we were blown away! Hudson Valley Foie Gras & Raspberry Beignets were to die for!
Gilt CityMarch 15, 2011Didn't make it out for Monday night? Go for dinner any other day of the week—it will more than make up for it. Chef Guarnaschelli definitely know's her way around a menu.
Food NetworkJanuary 12, 2011Food Network chef, Alex Guarnaschelli focuses on local, seasonal ingredients at the celeb favorite, Butter, in New York, NY.
Andrew CFebruary 8, 2020Celebrity chef or not, I say its overrated... the lamb bacon and gnocchi mac 'n cheese app were the best items, that's it!!! For the price, go somewhere else that has better main course choices
Emily GrossMarch 24, 2011Don't get the rabbit, everything else looks amazing, duck was awesome, skip the rabbit ant you'll leave more than satisfied! Raspberry beignets are mindblowing!!
Chris PolloneOctober 26, 2016Decent pre-fixe for lunch. Cauliflower entree was unique and good. Skate wing was served pretty cold & needed a side dish to make it a meal. Loud. Not great for conversation.
Stephanie OrmeJanuary 9, 2015The raspberry beignets are a MUST. Polished off the plate in less than 3 minutes.
Tiffany LangstonJanuary 17, 2015Chic and popular hangout. Food will cost a pretty penny but it's worth it.
can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but what shines is the ghost margarita and the beignets
Serious EatsDecember 2, 2013The midtown outpost of chef Alex Guarnaschelli's downtown American restaurant.
Roula HannaSeptember 24, 2016I guess I did not have the same experience as others. The veal bacon was 95% pure fat. The tuna steak was overcooked and dry. The server didn't feel like working and it showed. Disappointed.
KamMay 29, 2013Have to ask for bread and butter, and you will be glad you did it melts in your mouth :)
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Butter Restaurant has maintained an exclusive niche restaurant scene for stylish Manhattanites since its initial inception. The American restaurant is helmed by Food Network star and Executive Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, who uses greenmarket offerings to create a seasonal menu. Butter began as Guarn...
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
(212) 253-2828
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