Butter is located in downtown Manhattan.Our Executive Chef, Food Network favorite Alexandra Guarnaschelli, offers traditional American Fare highlighted and enhanced by subtle global influences with the grace notes of seasonality.
"Not a big fan of a hostess in a nearly empty restaurant suggesting that two of us wait at the bar until our other two guests arrived (seems like a ploy to boost the bar bill), and that should have been a clue as to what the experience would be like. The whole experience was expensive and disappointing. The service was uneven, the waitstaff uninformed and reluctant to deviate from some playbook ("The chef doesn't like us to take an appetizer order until you're also ready to order your entrees . . . it will cause delays"), and two of the three bottles of wine I tried to order were not stocked. The food was only okay, and all in all I felt like Butter is a place with an absent celebrity chef, not a place to celebrate a b'day. Chop it."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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"There are many better restaurants in NYC at this price point. Some dishes were good others were overcooked and loaded with salt and sugar (to the point of not tasting the food). That said, the space is beautiful and I would certainly stop in again for a cocktail at the bar or lounge."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"I knew when I made Reservations that it was going to be a great dining experience. The food was fantastic and the service was very good. I felt pampered the whole time. I highly recommend Butter for a Special Occasion or a romantic night out. The lighting and decor was very suttle and it made it feel romantic. I would not go there with children as the menu is very adult and I like that because I got to enjoy my dinner. Not to offend people with children, but it seemed very adult there."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Octopus appetizer was room temperature. Had expected it to be warm. For my entree I ordered the Pork Milanese. While it was very tasty, I didn't expect to the pork to be so thin and the breading to overpower the meat. My server was very informative and friendly. Atmosphere was lovely. Overall it was a nice dining experience just a little below my expectations."
Dined on 5/02/2013
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"Our experience at Butter was excellent. The service was very good and the food was delicious. Only a couple of quibbles: one is that the plate that my octopus came on was lipless and the sauce spilled onto the dining cloth as I ate, which was unsightly during the rest of the meal. The second was that we decided to have a drink at the bar before dinner, since we got there early and the maitre de had us settle up at the bar before going to the table. The restaurant isn't that big, I've been in far bigger that allowed one to transfer the tab from the bar to the table.
Other than that the Foie Gras was delicious, as was the Octopus. The rosemary biscuit bread was to die for. The fillet of beef I had was perfectly done. Excellent."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Excellent restaurant experience. There was a private party in one of the rooms which made our wait for food a little long but other than that, everything was excellent. Overall, an amazing experience."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Visiting from VT, we came because we had heard of Butter and wanted a special evening out in NYC for mom, dad, and teen daughter. We loved the ambience, service was friendly and efficient. We considered the tasting menu but decided against it, opting to choose from the menu ourselves and sharing vs. putting the chef in the driver's seat. The couple seated next to us chose the tasting menu and definitely sampled things that were not on the menu.
A few hits and misses. Loved the wild salmon and cavatappi pasta appetizers. The sea bass w/romesco sauce was tasty, but there was an insane amount of romesco sauce on my plate. The pork milanese was flavorful, but very heavy. Raspberry beignets to die for.
Diners mostly tourists."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"It was all hype!! I was really looking forward to butter but it was a huge disappointment. The service was slow, food was way too buttery. Huge let down"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
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"Everything about the restaurant was fantastic. The food was excellent, we had the duck and the chicken, all cooked to perfection. The service was great too, with friendly and attentive staff. Great spot for a romantic dinner!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Our server Tony was very polite and was helpful in menu choices. The food was all prepared perfectly and cooked to perfection. My girlfriend and I will absolutely be back again for what I'm sure will be another wonderful night at Butter"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We loved Butter...the food was to die for, the service was attentive, friendly and "educated" in a beautiful space. We will go back and would highly recommend,"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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"Great experience at Butter. The food was excellent. The lamb was amazing. My girlfriend loved the filet. Service wa excellent. Did not care for the loud and intoxicated group next to us. Other than that, we had a great time."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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"A little disappointed in the Customer service (the waitstaff was great) as I had a special request and after a few calls and promises that the mAnager would call, which never happened"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Our only complaint was that we were seated downstairs rather than in the upstairs dining area. Didn't realize until after the fact that upstairs was much more hip and energetic. Request that!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, hot spot
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"Food was very delicious. Cocktails were very nice as well. But when we were seated we waited for about 5 minutes before we were given water. Service was polite."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2012
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"Very disappointing. The restaurant wasn't busy, but the service was terrible. We had to find our waiter to order apps, then dinner, then a refill of wine, then the check. Moreover, the waiter asked if we would like some dessert or coffee after our apps (before our entrees were served!). He forgot to order our meals, thus we had to wait for our meal for far too long, and we were a group of six. I had the ravioli, which was mushy and flavorless.
Being someone working in the television industry and entertaining often, I was embarraased to have brought a group here and do not recommend it to others."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
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"It was a great experience for a nice night out at a swanky restaurant in NYC. Met my expectations almost entirely (one appetizer was slightly disappointing, still decent) and was a fun place to start Saturday night. It was amazing to see Alex Guarnaschelli come out into the dining room and say hello to people - that made my night for sure."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"On the surface it looks appealing, but the ground floor is horrible. A low diner-style divide separated us from a very loud couple who yelled at teach other just to be heard over the noise in the restaurant. By 10pm the hostesses took retreat to the quieter front of the entry to escape the noise. The bartender was incompetently slow and overwhelmed when there were few orders to be made. Our waiter tried to please but the kitchen couldn't keep up with demand. Why they were busy, I'll never understand. The food was just okay. The grilled frois gras was delicious, but not much else. We skipped desert so we could leave. The patrons were the oddest mix of people. Butter is not for foodies... Best for Food Network wannabes."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
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"Our experience at Butter exceeded our already high expectations. The decor was striking-modern, but soothing. My octopus appetizer was very tender with just enough heat from the aleppo pepper & chilies and a texture & flavor burst from the roe. The snapper was very crisp, but perfectly moist and soft inside-love the beet vinagrette! The Blood Orange Creme Brulee' was the best any of us have had. All of our group completely enjoyed their meal-the adverturous and not-so-adventurous! I would love to work my way through the menu!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Food was subpar, fish was over done, the pork chop was dry. The lamb was good but plate lacked finesse. Prices were too high for what we got. Servers were very nice though. The ambiance in the place was the best thing. However wouldn't recommend to friends."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"We really enjoyed our meal at Butter -- our last night in New York. My daughter's allergies were very nicely accommodated, and the food was excellent. The room was beautiful and relaxing. A great way to end our wonderful visit to New York City."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"I have never reviewed a restaurant, but been in nyc for a long time and dine out a lot however, have never gone here. Went for reasons of family wanting to try and it was really disappointing. Quality of ingredients was good. But the food was so incredibly salty I could barely finish it. It was burning my mouth it was so bad. Scallops and prime filet of beef both extremely salty I can't even describe. Never in my life/experience at nice restaurants has this happened. Not really "Iron Chef" quality I would say, pretty shocking that salt and peppering 101 was a bust at a place this expensive. Never will go back."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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"Food was very good, drinks were as well. Service was fair but trying to be good, never quite got there. Waiter didn't know the specials and didn't listen when asked NOT bring the food quickly. The appetizers were out in less than five minutes."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2001
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"I had the tasting menu and it was extraordinary. Every dish seemed better than the last. Plenty to eat and great variety. Service was near perfect. Needed a little tutelage on how to serve shared plates."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"This is my fifth visit to Butter. From my perspective this is the best restaurant in New York. From the quality of the service to the consistent excellence of the food, I have yet to find another that rivals it. I recommend Butter to anyone that wants an outstanding dining experience."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Butter was "melt in your mouth" delicious!!! The restaurant was beautiful inside. We loved every bite of our wonderful dinner! We both had the most sensational, succulent lamb chops with glazed carrots and parsnips. We started with the tastiest appetizer of mushroom and ricotta crostada and a lovely Caesar salad. It was all "love at first bite.""
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"Slightly odd mix of trendy and fine dining. Nice setting, good food and solid service. Was good for taking some out of town guests for a NYC dinner out."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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"We had dinner for 4 at Butter. The appetizers were wonderful. Most of the entrees were excellent. The chicken with white beans was just okay. However, the greens on top were so tough that I couldn't cut or chew them and nearly choked trying to eat the first bite. After I discarded the greens, the chicken was okay. All other entrees were excellent (fish, a giant steak, and the ravioli). Desserts were phenomenal (chocolate semifredo and beignets)."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"We went for a small brithday celebration with 4 adults and 1 child. Although we brought our own booster seat, they were very accommodating and made sure our child was comfy. The food was great, as should be expected from Chef Guarnaschelli."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, special occasion
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"The food was delicious. We had an 8:00 reservation, checked in at 8:05 and were seated around 8:15...not too bad for a Saturday night. If I had to pick something negative, I would have to point out the noise. I wish it was just a tiny bit quieter...that is me being uber picky, though. I will be back."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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"Extremely slow service, for the second time our fish was just mediocre. Loved the duck. Dissappointed with pasta serving size. Main thing was service - if that was great it may have been worth the price."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
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"I was soooo excited to go to this restaurant. When I arrived in NYC, our plans had changed and Butter was most cooperative in assisting with the change of reservations. The meal started out with a bang - fantastic food, great service - very attentive. However, after the entrees were served - service went out the window. It's like they forgot about us. There was no follow up. After waiting for at least 30 minutes after we were done with our entrees, we had to ask for the check. No follow up for coffee, dessert, nothing. So although the food was fantastic, with the poor service, it was really a disappointment."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"We had a 30 year reunion of sorts where 4 girlfriends from high school met in New York City. This was recommended to us by someone who wants to go there themselves but has never been. We had a wonderful time. The food and drinks were very good. The waiter was awesome as was the ambiance. I would recommend it."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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