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Butter

415 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10003
nr. Astor Pl. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-253-2828 Send to Phone

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Reader Rating:
6.4 out of 10

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Cuisine: American Nouveau

Photo by Bill Durgin

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Hours

Mon-Sat, 5:30pm-11:30pm; Sun, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Astor Pl.; N, R, W at 8th St.-NYU

Prices

$17-$38

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Celeb-Spotting
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Notable Chef
Notable Wine List
Private Dining/Party Space
Romantic
Singles Scene
Design Standout

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

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Profile

With its lofted space packed with youthful scenesters and a pumping soundtrack, Butter has the trappings of a nightclub, but the spot also boasts an expert New American kitchen under the direction of Chef Alexandra Guarnaschelli, a Greenmarket devotee. An extensive wine list and specialty cocktails like puréed-blackberry margaritas further distract from the food, although there’s much to enjoy on the homey and hearty menu; dandelion greens provide a bitter counterpoint to smooth, and sweetened chicken liver crostini; Colorado rack of lamb comes with fresh chili-basil pesto, or a decadent mound of goat cheese and honey, depending on the season. The dining area is windowless with tables for two clustered in the center, and crescent-shaped booths along the sides. In lieu of a view there’s an illuminated photo of a birch forest in back, an arboreal motif that repeats in the exclusive Birch Room lounge downstairs. — Ethan Wolff

Recommended Dishes

Steak tartar, $19; rack of lamb, $36

Reader Ratings

6.4

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Really Great Restaurant Week Menu

mky84 from 47408 | Posted on 3/23/09

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	9

Décor:	10

Value:	10

I know this restaurant does not get rave reviews from critics like some other NYC restaurants, but in my opinion, it deserves to be mentioned alongside some of the great ones. The building itself is amazing with very intriguing interior design...Read More

Terrible Service

kchandler04 from 10028 | Posted on 2/12/09

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)


Food:	8
Service:	1

Décor:	6

Value:	4

A waiter provided the worst service I've ever had last night. He made no effort to hide the fact that he was disgusted by the fact that my friends and I were at Butter for Restaurant week, he barely deigned...Read More

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