Butter Midtown

4.6 (6117)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

70 West 45th, New York, NY 10036

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Butter Midtown

4.6

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Midtown West

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for creative cocktails

BUTTER is located in Midtown Manhattan. Executive Chef, Alex Guarnaschelli offers traditional American fare highlighted and enhanced by subtle global influences with the grace notes of seasonality.

Please note that in accordance with the guidance provided by the City of New York, BUTTER will require proof of Vaccination for Covid-19 as well as a form of Identification for every guests who enters and stays on the premises.

BUTTER accommodates PRIVATE EVENTS for groups of 20 to 250. For more information please visit our website listed below.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(646) 719-1364
Website
http://www.butterrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Alexandra Guarnaschelli
Private party facilities
For Private Dining Inquiries please email Shayra Guaman at:Sguaman@butterrestaurant.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
70 West 45th, New York, NY 10036
Area
Midtown West
Cross street
45th street between 5th & 6th avenues
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Salmon TartareUSD 32.00
avocado, Mache, yellow pepper vinegar, mole oil
Thick-Cut Veal BaconUSD 18.00
red wine mustard
Hudson Valley Foie Gras CremeuxUSD 30.00
apricot gelee, burnt almond caramel, seeded brioche
Green& Red Oak Lettuce USD 23.00
fines herbs vinaigrette, marigolds
Chopped Tuscan Kale SaladUSD 23.00
oreganata breadcrumbs, Parmesan vinaigrette
Char-Grilled OctopusUSD 28.00
white bean salad, tahini, roasted peppers
Cavatappi PastaUSD 26.00
spicy lamb sausage, yellow tomato sauce
Gnocchi "Mac & Cheese"USD 22.00
melted Petit Basque, aged Cheddar
Di Palo's BurrataUSD 29.00
heirloom tomatoes, lovage & pistachio pesto

Large Plates

Herb-Rubbed Salmon USD 41.00
summer corn succotash, fresh chervil
Grilled White Cloud CauliflowerUSD 35.00
coconut milk, rutabaga, Marash pepper
Smoked Double-Cut Berkshire Pork ChopUSD 47.00
flat leaf kale, Freestone peach mostarda
Slow-Roasted Scattered Acres Farms ChickenUSD 42.00
Marsala, Torpedo shallots, cremini mushrooms
Pan-Seared BranzinoUSD 36.00
rainbow chard, lemon vinaigrette
Braised Boneless Beef Short RibsUSD 50.00
American polenta, aged balsamic, onion jam
Dry Aged Ribeye Steak USD 68.00
charred spring onions, green peppercorn sauce
Hudson Valley Duck BreastUSD 53.00
duck dirty rice, black plum barbecue

Sides

$14

House French Fries USD 16.00
Parsley Aioli
Braised EscaroleUSD 16.00
Garlic, Chili Flakes

Desserts

Kevin's Carrot Cake USD 17.00
cream cheese frosting, candied walnuts, salted caramel, cinnamon gelato
Raspberry BeignetsUSD 17.00
vanilla dipping sauce
Dark Chocolate Pudding USD 17.00
sour cherries, whipped creme fraiche, toasted cocoa nibs
Vegan blueberry Crisp USD 17.00
ginger streusel, oat milk gelato
Chef's Selections of Ice Cream & Sorbet
please ask your server for tonight's selections
- One ScoopUSD 5.00
- Three ScoopsUSD 10.00
Simply Roasted California Strawberries USD 15.00
rhubarb, lemongrass frozen yogurt

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Butter Midtown.

4.6

(6117)

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Contemporary American
Manhattan
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Butter Midtown offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal dinner" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "exceptional" service and "great atmosphere." Highlights include the pork chop, gnocchi mac & cheese, and branzino. The restaurant is perfect for pre-theater meals, offering a "fantastic" location with an "unpretentious vibe."

6,117 Reviews

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John
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
During my birthday celebration I visited before going to a show in the city. I started my order with a cognac green tea cocktail, the famous rolls, brussel sprouts salad, and cavatappi pasta and finished with the flourless olive oil cake. The service by our server and staff was very good...however I felt there was a longer than usual delay between the each course. The cocktail was excellent! I was expecting more from the parker house rolls. I do recommend the brussel sprouts salad if you enjoy brussel sprouts. My pasta was good with a pleasant spiciness. Finally, I was torn between the olive oil cake and the apple crisp. I selected the olive oil cake. The cake was drier than I expected...If I had to do over I would have chosen the apple crisp.
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Marie
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about the night was excellent - the atmosphere, the music, the lighting, the food, the food presentation, the friendly and professional service. I only wish the bar was open before the restaurant; we came from Long Island and waited a half hour outside to be let in for a 5 o' clock reservation. There were about 10 people waiting with us. I'm sure we would have all spent money at the bar while we waited to be seated.
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Fred
Atlanta8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was friendly and good. Nice ambiance. Best meal my wife and I had in Manhattan this trip. Bunch of guys seated at a large table near us were pretty loud
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John Gold
New York City24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were very good, noise level was above average (too loud) but it will return
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Lauren
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely experience! Our server, Janeth R, made excellent recommendations about the menu that enhanced our meal. Everything was delicious, especially the strawberry shortcake.
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Jacques
Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food & service. Really enjoyed the evening with friends.
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Larry Gold
Denver / Colorado19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were excited to be able to eat at Butter this trip to NY and we were underwhelmed. We started with the Veal Bacon which was good but had too much mustard sauce that overpowered the veal. The Gnocchi Mac and Cheese was the highlight of the meal but the Branzino was just ok. The crispy skin was good but the lemon vinaigrette was again almost overpowering.
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Brooke
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal dinner. The pork chop is probably one of the best entrees my husband and I have had. Service was amazing as well.
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Cindy Gold
Cincinnati / Dayton18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant, amazing meal. Everything we tried was delicious and service was top notch!
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john
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(646) 719-1364
Website
http://www.butterrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Alexandra Guarnaschelli
Private party facilities
For Private Dining Inquiries please email Shayra Guaman at:Sguaman@butterrestaurant.com
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
70 West 45th, New York, NY 10036
Area
Midtown West
Cross street
45th street between 5th & 6th avenues
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Business casual is the guide at Butter Midtown, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formal wear, and many guests do dress up a touch for anniversaries and special nights.

Butter Midtown offers a moody, refined dining room, a below‑ground space with rich dark‑wood finishes, dim intimate lighting and comfortable spacing between tables, perfect for a stylish dinner out.

Yes, Butter Midtown is a popular choice for special evenings; guests report celebrating anniversaries and Valentine’s dinners amid attentive service and a cozy, refined atmosphere.

For a quieter, more relaxed visit, head to Butter Midtown for lunch, late lunch around 1:30–2:00 pm (one guest cited a 1:45 pm reservation) when reviewers found the dining room very quiet.

Portions at Butter Midtown tend to be generous, guests frequently describe dishes as plentiful and say you won’t come away hungry.

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Butter Midtown

4.6

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Midtown West

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2 people

8 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 32 times today

Butter Midtown

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Butter Midtown

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Dinner

Parkerhouse Rolls

Parkerhouse Rolls

Small Plates

Salmon TartareUSD 32.00

Thick-Cut Veal BaconUSD 18.00

Hudson Valley Foie Gras CremeuxUSD 30.00

Green& Red Oak Lettuce USD 23.00

Chopped Tuscan Kale SaladUSD 23.00

Char-Grilled OctopusUSD 28.00

Cavatappi PastaUSD 26.00

Gnocchi "Mac & Cheese"USD 22.00

Di Palo's BurrataUSD 29.00

Large Plates

Herb-Rubbed Salmon USD 41.00

Grilled White Cloud CauliflowerUSD 35.00

Smoked Double-Cut Berkshire Pork ChopUSD 47.00

Slow-Roasted Scattered Acres Farms ChickenUSD 42.00

Pan-Seared BranzinoUSD 36.00

Braised Boneless Beef Short RibsUSD 50.00

Dry Aged Ribeye Steak USD 68.00

Hudson Valley Duck BreastUSD 53.00

Sides

House French Fries USD 16.00

Braised EscaroleUSD 16.00

Desserts

Kevin's Carrot Cake USD 17.00

Raspberry BeignetsUSD 17.00

Dark Chocolate Pudding USD 17.00

Vegan blueberry Crisp USD 17.00

Chef's Selections of Ice Cream & Sorbet

Simply Roasted California Strawberries USD 15.00

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