Butter
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Restaurants, New American Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants
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$$$$, Bar Scene, Celeb Hangout, Online Reservations, People Watching
Restaurants, New American Restaurants, Mediterranean Restaurants
$$$$, Bar Scene, Celeb Hangout, Online Reservations, People Watching
There is so much more to Butter than the scene. Yes - everyone knows that it is still a hip place to be, but come and taste for yourself. With amazing decor, spectacular new american cuisine and a knowledgable staff, it is deserving of the hype! It's not hard to believe that butter has been around as long as it has. With a classy clientelle and food that deserves the attention, Butter is smooth. Do yourself a favor, come see what it's all about.
Inspiring Chef.... we thoroughly enjoyed it!
by jacky20s
We were referred by some friends who reccommended the chef's tasting, and our meal was dynamite! We like Butter because its the only place in the city where you can get a tasting that accomodates your own personal tastes, while is still derived from the main menu. Truly unique experience!
Pros: Chef, personable wait staff, great food
Posted 03/07/07
Oh My Gawd
by sbunny
Expectations were high. We were a party of three. The best part of Butter is the booth we sat in. Comfy and acoustically well situated. Except for the waitress stapling behind us for a good 10 minutes.
I digress...Reservation: Lost? Or bad attitude of the hosting staff - 3 people floundered to find our reservation - should they know we were coming? ... They asked us go to the bar to "wait"...which is odd since it wasn't busy. When no order was placed at the bar our table was suddenly ready.
Service: Very pleasant. BUT our waitress touched one of the guests in a knowing fashion and kept winking at us. Hmmm...if this is a physical condition then my sincere apologies (the winking).
Decor: Upstairs...Lots of details and ideas yet brought together poorly and way overdone. Some element needed to take charge. Going downstairs was like entering a different establishment. Yes there was a DJ and lots o'red lights but where is the congruity with the upstairs? Since you had to go down there to use the restrooms. Very jarring - no elements brought the 2 spaces together. The modern bathrooms were poorly maintained (I was under the impression this was an upside to using modern materials.) Where was I Wenceslas Square?
Food: This being 2007 Restaurant Week it's fun to see what's offered in the city. We ordered from the pre-fixe menu from RW. Sloppy, soupy, slimy, soggy, saute...ahhhhhh I get it now BUTTER! The base ingredients seem to be of quality and handled well: yet were lost on the melange. Tastes were confused and compromised. As they said of Amadeus, " too many notes".
A revisit is not likely.
Pros: comfy booths
Cons: food
Posted 02/27/07
Imprressive
by jeffy48123
Hadn't dined there in a few years and was impressed it was still really busy. We just had bar food; a well-sized brea cheese sandwich and beef carpacio from the regular menu. Food was great and the bartender was very charasmatic.
Pros: Great Bar Food
Posted 02/24/07
ALMOST Perfect!
by cinamincat
We are regulars at Gotham, Daniel, Per se, Gramercy, for years! You name it, i've ate it! Let me break this restaurant down for you; its on par with the best of the best EXCEPT for their coat check system. Seating was prompt, service and food both outstanding BUT my night was ruined by that imbasil of a coat check girl, taking FOREVER to find my coat. That unintelligent woman ruining such a stunning restaurant, I told the management and they said she is out!
Pros: Stunning space, experience on par with the best in the city
Cons: Get a clue coat check girl!!
Posted 02/23/07
Hooked to a restaurant my 18 year old daughter reccommended!
by leefenn
We live in the area and my daughter had her 18th bday at Butter for about 30 people. They treated my daughter and her friends so well that I decided to give the restaurant a try. I was pleasantly surprised how consistent the food and service were, and the ambience really sells itself. Now I dine there every week with my business partners...and it's always great. I've never been treated so well or received such a warm welcomed at a restaurant before in my life.
Posted 02/23/07
New Fav!!!
by katiedunklap
Dined at Butter for the first time last night....the food was absolutely amazing and the service was fabulous.! Highly reccommend this place, best meal I have had in a long long time! Everything was Georg
Pros: Omg the food, fabulous experience, attractive crowd (weeknights)
Cons: That I hadn't dined there before!
Posted 02/23/07
great spot
by snich83
Walked into butter after driving in from CT. We wanted to grab a bite before seeing the blue man group, accross the street. We were impressed by everything about our experience. From the the decor to the food, everything oozed with class. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we went back, after the show, for drinks and dessert!
Pros: classy, close to theaters
Cons: parking
Posted 02/19/07
Butter is consistent with all my hotel guests
by giomena
I am the head concierge at Exclusive Resorts in New York and Butter has consistently shown my guests (who are from all over the world) a perfect dining experience since they opened. We have a million restaurants in the city to choose from and Butter never ceases to amaze me... they go above and beyond with each guest that walks through their doors.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Honestly....not one
Posted 02/16/07
Loyal Customer!
by damonmil25
Butter has never ceased to satisfy us. Always great atmosphere, food and service. Their latest cocktails-The Blackberry Margarita and that Wildberry Lychee Martini are to die for. We sometimes go just for their Warm Carrot Cake dessert. Noho is lucky to have them because there aren't really any good restaurants down there, except for Bond Street. They accomodated us for an early dinner on Valentines day, we sat in a booth upstairs and had a great time with our children.
Pros: Great food, service and bar
Cons: Bad area
Posted 02/16/07
Butter; service A, food A+
by maxine544
I just went to Butter for winter restaurant week. The food was excellent and our server was very friendly and prompt. I'll definitely go back.
Posted 02/16/07
Absolutely Positive experience.......just awesome
by stevyhawker
Great food, great service, great ambience.....What else can I say but Greaaaaatttt!!!!! I recommend the tasting menu and wine paring. The chef was very creative as the food had really good presentation and good tastes. The wine paring totally completed the food too. Our server Gretchen had extensive knowledge of the wine she served...she described how each would taste after the first and third sip, and recommended a fabulous bottle of wine. She was just outstanding, right on target with Daniel. This cozy little restuarant is definetely worth a try.
Pros: Everything
Cons: low occupancy
Posted 02/14/07
promising
by jennykani
What a nice little restaurant that tries so hard to please. Attentive service staff and host. Large beautiful space in the upstairs dining room and the food was very creative. We will definitely go back again.
Pros: great service, good value
Cons: reservations
Posted 02/14/07
Simply the best on Lafayette
by jackishivaski
North of Houston Street there are several great restaurants. Butter is one of them. Great food, romantic, just a great allover dining experience.
Pros: Space, food, service
Cons: no cabs
Posted 02/14/07
Superb Maitre'd
by blakebellinger
I work for Bloomberg and we have our own restaurant review website which I go on every now and then. I had heard consistent positive things about Butter's Maitre'd for the past two years so I decided to give the restaurant a try. We were greated immediately, coats were checked immediately, and I was given the best table in the house. I have never met such a charasmatic individual in the restuarant industry, and the food and service are on par. Great experience!
Pros: Maitre'd and dining experience
Cons: no celebs
Posted 02/14/07
Most Romantic in New York!
by aarontaylorbaird
My boyfriend reccommended Butter to me after dining there a few times, so we went for Valentines Day. I'm glad we did! We were both blown away and everything about our experience was memorable. The restaurant is intimate and the service is impeccible. I had the duck with apple and cherbil salad.... beautiful presentation, my boyfriend had the filet and was reluctant to share! The prefix was very pricey but well worth it. Thank you Butter for making our evening so special!
Pros: food, wine list, service, romantic
Cons: price
Posted 02/14/07
long wait time....
by scottgerber
There were 5 of us with no reservation and we waited about an hour before we sat down. Service was attentive and food was pretty good too. The chef came out and send us complimentary desserts which was very thoughtful. I would go back if I didn't have to wait an hour for the meal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros: beautiful people, service
Cons: long wait
Posted 02/14/07
Perfect Valentines
by sandyadunc
Went for Valentines day. Five course menu. Everything was perfect, the food, the waitress, the mood. Did I mention the food! We'll be back!
Pros: Romantic
Cons: the weather, not their fault!
Posted 02/13/07
Great party, Better food!
by dsellcpa
As a regular at ?Parkay,? Butter?s Monday night party, I?ve enjoyed the space and vibe for years. Monday night that all changed. I decided to take my date for dinner before the party. I don?t know why I didn?t eat there before. I let the waitress pick the wine. I?m not into wine, but she got us a pinot noir, and my date said it was excellent. I love lamb so I got the pasta with lamb sausage to start. Really good, curly pasta, and a creamy yellow sauce. I then had the Lamb Chop. Done medium rare. It?s hard to find a place that knows how to cook meat! It was just the way I like it. We split the raspberry donuts for dessert. There were three, and we fought over the last one. I split it cause I?m a gentleman. My date said her shrimp with eggplant was also cooked well. They were tender and not ?Rubbery.? I think it?s going to be a Monday night tradition from now on. My only regret was that I didn?t discover the food before.
Pros: well cooked food, good wine
Posted 02/12/07
Exceeded expectations
by elenapraskin4
Went to Butter during NY Restaurant Week, despite lukewarm reviews on the site. Was pleasantly surprised by the food and service - much better than expected! We had beet salad and goat cheese salad (OK) and butternut soup (great!) to start, grouper and duck for entrees (both excellent) and passion fruit flan (delicious) / apple crisp pie (only average) for dessert. The waiter was caring and helpful - we never felt snubbed, even though Restaurant Week service in other restaurants generally comes with an attitutde. Would recommend this restaurant to others.
Pros: Soup, Entrees, and Delicious Desser, Server, Ambience
Cons: none
Posted 02/11/07
Meh.
by ernski
I should make clear up front that my boyfriend and I have no interest in "scene," we're just looking for good food. Which wasn't at Butter. The food wasn't so much BAD as it was just PLAIN. I had a fish dish that involved bacon and even that lacked flavor. How can bacon lack flavor? I was bored, every dish was edible and well cooked... but there was no surprise, no diversity of flavor... nothing that said "here is something passionate."
On the plus side, I liked the atmosphere (even where we sat in the basement) and our waitress was overwhelmingly sweet and helpful.
Pros: Nice idea, trees on the wall.
Cons: Food that didn't seem to care about itself.
Posted 02/11/07
Can't wait to go back!
by querrellemaitred
This place was great and the ostridge was tasty, but expensive. Best ostridge i've had in the city!
Pros: Everything
Cons: Expensive ostridge
Posted 02/11/07
like butter baby...
by sophisticatedpalate79
The service was great, the food was excellent, and the dessert was ridiculously delicious! It was a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable meal. My table had calamri, two fish dishes (halibut and snapper), and two desserts - all of which were excellent. Very fresh. The space is beautiful... I felt like I was in an airy forest in the middle of the city.
Pros: Dessert, Food, Space, Drinks, Attentive Service
Cons: N/A yet...
Posted 02/11/07
Speechless....
by cliftonmiamicafeteria
Genuinely, I am left with so much to say. It's simply wonderful. Atmosphere, food, service; all amazing.. I was quite excited to go, despite my frustrations about Butter being closed on Sundays, went, and was subsequently perfect including the dessert!
Pros: Ambience Downstairs
Cons: not one thing
Posted 02/11/07
What A Night
by sandrews10035
Let's get one thing straight, I?ve never been inspired to write a review. After our experience last night, I felt I needed to share. My co-workers and I work around the corner from butter, yet none of us had been. I?m so glad we did. First off, we were greeted by the most gracious host staff, who treated us like celebrities even though we didn?t have a reservation. We were given a comfy banquet upstairs that fit all five of us perfectly. After we ordered, we were greeted with a little spoon with a creamy risotto ball on it. A great way to start the meal. Our appetizers were perfectly portioned. The hands down favorite was the Lobster Roll. Big chunks of lobster, lightly dressed, atop a buttery freshly made roll. As you can tell, I?m a fish lover. My entree was the halibut. A perfectly cooked peice of fresh fish, over grilled asparagus with a light saffron sauce. My friend the carnivore raved about the steak. We ended the meal with a selection of their desserts. The best was a spin on apple crisp. A crispy oat cookie topped with caramelized apples and whipped cream. Served with a milk shake. A MILK SHAKE, that was so smart! Butter ends the meal in style, giving homemade butter rum chocolates. I wanted to buy a box! This was by far, the best meal I?ve have had this year. Anytime I work late, I will be stopping by. This place has it down from soup to nuts!
Pros: Host Staff, fresh food, classy service
Cons: None so far
Posted 02/08/07
Twice in one week!
by bjohnson007
My husband and I went to butter last week for their restaurant week special. We were blown away by everything about it, from the attentive service, to the stunning decor, and of course the food. Normally restaurant week meals are small and not impressive. Not so here. My shrimp appitizer was delightful with a tasty sauce with a hint of nuts. The beef short ribs were perfect for the cold weather. I topped the meal off with a warm apple crisp, that put my mother to shame. We were so thrilled with our meals that, when we had out of town friends in last night, we knew right where to go. Once again butter delivered. Some of the high points, the wine list, the tuna, and the carrot cake. I think we found our new favorite place! My only warning is, this is a true dining experience, if you're looking for a quick bite, look somewhere else. If you're looking for an evening of fantastic food and great service, look no further.
Pros: Great Fish, Amazing Desserts, Charming Staff
Cons: Hard to get a table on the weekends
Posted 02/05/07
I will be honest
by wedineout
Out of sheer curiousity I came to butter-
The decor is well done but the bathrooms were broken down
and ratty. A surprise for the price you pay for a meal.
I was ignored by the front desk So i made my way to the
Bar upstairs and was glad i did.
Being a weekend night i was surprised at how attentive- warm-
and charming my dinner at the busy bar was.
The food was.... good- but not great.
What will make me return and tell a friend was
the bartender- that made me feel I can sit there- eat, drink, talk-
and not feel rushed or ignored.
I admit- a nice surprise.
Pros: a rare personable charming bartender
Cons: the bathrooms seemed like they have seen better days
Posted 02/05/07
Great Wine list, impeccable service
by joandevine88
There are so many wonderful things to say about this place. To begin, the atmosphere is breathtaking. We sat downstairs in a comfortable banquet for 3. The place is trendy, but doesn't try too hard. The food is outstanding, I had the braised short ribs which were well seasoned and filling. The wine list is very extensive, perfectly selected, and reasonably priced. The only con is that we had to wait 20 minutes for our table, but we had a few drinks and they have two cool bars.
Pros: Wine, Food and Service
Cons: A little wait
Posted 02/04/07
Best Dining Experience in years...
by joewilliams67
We were referred to Butter by my daughter who raved about the place and ended up having the best dining experience we've had in a very long time. We were given a warm greating by the maitre'd and our server was so charming, and reccomended a fabulous red wine from Rozak Ranch. The display, portion size, and flavor of the Halibut were dynamic and wonderfully displayed, the best Halibut I have ever had. I found out the chef is from Daniel, and the pastry chef (go for the chocolate cake) is from Per Se, and Butter topped them both, with a casual elegance that I have never experienced anywhere else in the city. We will be back!!!
Pros: Service, Food, Floor staff
Cons: nothing
Posted 02/04/07
the waiter was very rude :(
by nc1029
I visited butter during resteraunt week. It's decor is beautiful, the food was descent, the shrimp appetizer was the only thing i ate as well as the teaspoon sized apple crisp with a shot of milk. However, the service was undeniably horrible. I suppose the waiter thought he was too good in his over 6 foot frame to serve us. He barely spoke to us nor did he smile. The only time he repeatedly came (approximately every 20 seconds) was when he gave us the check. When we finally had our money ready, he took it from my friend's hand and left without a good night or thanks for coming. Too bad tip was included in the check because for the first time in my entire life i was ready to not leave a tip. Or i just wish i could have given the money to the deserving bus boys, they were sweet and helpful.
Posted 02/03/07
Solid NY Dining at its Finest!!!
by helfer123456789
I had to come home and write this review because I haven't had such a great meal in years. I was especially pleased with the cavatappi appetizer. I know that sausage in general can overpower a dish, but this cavatappi was the perfect blend. The sauce was light yet tasty, and the LAMB sausage was the perfect meat to blend into the pasta. I then ordered the duck, which I almost never eat. However, I felt like I was eating filet mignot showered with cherry demi glace, cooked perfectly. We also sprung for the beef carpaccio appetizer, which melted in my mouth.
To add to my great mood, upon my request the chef/sommelier Alex recommended the Selby Pinot Noir which matched perfectly with the duck and cherry flavors. The meal was topped off with a delicious apple crisp appropriately accompanied by a simple yet satiating glass of milk. All in all, the decor and service rounded off a wonderful dining experience,
If you're looking for fresh ingredients matched with sprawling, earthy , and beautiful environs, this is the place to eat.
Pros: fresh creative selections, beautiful decor, Chef masterly doubles as sommelier
Cons: slightly pricy, but aren't the best things in life
Posted 02/01/07
Great steak beautiful design
by jcly
I went to Butter last week for restaurant week and was surprised at how good the food was. I always read about it in the paper as being a "hotspot" and decided to fianally check it out with my girlfriend. Although i was disappointed that there werent any celebrities i was delightfully surprised at how good the food was and the service was great too. I highly recommend it. And the design was amazing to boot!
Pros: ambience and food
Cons: none
Posted 01/31/07
Not Good
by stanjo
We had a reservation here on a Tuesday night and they made us wait an additional 20 minutes for a bad table downstairs which is the equivalent of a loud bad lounge. If they walk you down there refuse the table. The attitude up front is as if the place is Per Se when it is just a wannabe 'me-too' attempt at a trendy restaurant. The food was fine but the non-kitchen staff are really doing the chefs and owners a disservice.
Cons: downstairs tables are awful, attitude, overpriced, had to wait, wannabe scene
Posted 01/30/07
Service and attitude are a big turn-off...
by cynthiakay
My experience was during the Summer 2006 Restaurant Week. The food was very good but the service was terrible -- up to 20 minutes to get acknowledged, and long waits between courses. No one ever asked if I wanted a drink or coffee. And the temperature was freezing! The worst part was an automatic 20% tip policy. I sent my comments to the restaurant through its website, and in a letter to the general manager. Consistent with their past behavior, they never acknowledged me and my comments. I will never go back.
Cons: terrible service and bad attitude...
Posted 01/21/07
Avoid monday nights!
by shabu
This Place needs to get a grip. Me and my wonderful boyfriend waited in line to get in on Monday for a damn drink but unfortunately we could not because of the doorman who turned out to be a scumbag. He was letting mainly guys in which was pretty pathetic. I am really mad because this has been my first experience not getting in a New York bar.
New York City is one of the most beautiful and friendly places where people like the doorman(Matt) should not be working in such environment. Making a couple wait for 2 hours in the cold was ridiculous. I know we should have left after 20 minutes of waiting but I wanted to see how long this guy would make us wait. I have complained to the corporate office but unfortunately they were not able to help me. I recommend people Please Avoid this place as I had a horrible experience with this unfriendly location!
Pros: Thumbs down for everything!
Posted 01/21/07
Average Food, but Atmosphere & Ambience Make up for it
by ahazelrigg
The restaurant is absolutely beautiful - wonderful atmosphere and just an overal cool environment. The food was very average, but there was one thing that made the entire dinner worthwhile - The RASBERRY BEIGNETS!!! Wow, our entire table went nuts for these and ordered another round - probably one of the most amazing tasting things I've ever put in my mouth. I would go back if only for those! If you are looking for an amazing culinary experience, this is not the restaurant, but if you're looking for a cool restaurant with a great atmosphere and one of the best deserts ever - this is it.
Pros: Decor, environment, ambience - RASBERRY BEIGNETS!!!
Cons: Nobody was that happy with their entree's
Posted 01/13/07
Not worth the price
by honestk
Butter was a highly anticipated night for me and my boyfriend on his birthday. Much to our delight the Ambiance was pure bliss, the host and waitress were both very nice, but not helpful when pairing the wine with the meals we ordered. In the end my anticipation turned to disappointment. We ended up overpaying for over cooked Venison and unimpressive sides. Dont waste a big night out on a place that wont please you in the end.
Pros: Romantic
Cons: Overpriced and Unsatisfactory
Posted 12/16/06
WE HAD SQUASH SOUP W/SIDE OF POPCORN ON THANKSGIVING EVE. IT WAS AWESOME!!!
by ctonkovich
BUTTER WAS AWESOME. THE DECOR IS UNIQUE AND THE SERVICE WAS IMPECCABLE. THE FOOD WAS GREAT AND I WOULD DEFINITELY HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT.
Pros: AMBIENCE, SERVICE
Cons: KIND OF HIDDEN AWAY ON LAFAYETTE ST. W/CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AROUND
Posted 11/27/06
Great place for people watching.
by envymeny
A fun, hip place. I wasn't too crazy about the food. Had the pasta and chicken pie as an appetizer and thought it was just okay. For entree I had their grilled halibut, and I tried my friend's lamb. Both were good, but not amazing. I can't remember what I had for dessert but it was something chocolate-like. Not sure if I would go back for the food.
Posted 11/09/06
Why is this place so trendy now?
by anon45
I ate here years ago when it opened and barely remember it. The food was mediocre and the atmosphere was nice, but nothing to write home about. I have been shocked recently to keep hearing that it is now a celebrity hotspot. My experience was that it was a nice, passable restaurant that I wouldn't go back to (too many others in NYC I like better.)
Posted 11/06/06
Good ostrich
by farrell_79
If you can spend a little extra this place really has it all.. From the decour to the food its really a top nich place.. I urge you to try the grilled ostrich its out of this world..!
Posted 10/31/06
Delicious!
by nutbut303
The food was delicious. I had the pate to start and the cod as my main course, both were amazing. I also had a sip of my friend's lobster bisque and it was incredible. We ordered two bottles of wine both complimented our food very well. Gratuity was included in the check and honestly for the great service and yummy food we would have paid just as much, perhaps more. I read some of the negative reviews and am amazed to see the ridiculous reasons for the bad reviews. If your party is late YES your table will not wait for you. If you go dine at a nice restaurant YES you will have to pay the price. HIGHLY recommended.
Pros: Ambience
Cons: Parking
Posted 10/29/06
Great experience!
by taga
My girlfriends and I were visiting NY from out of town. We had heard a lot about Butter and decided to try it out. We sat downstairs and had a great waiter. He was very nice and attentive. They have a DJ downstairs playing music - which was nice because it was a Saturday night and we were going out after dinner. It just seems to keep the mood very upbeat and exciting. Our food was fabulous - everything we tried had such an amazing taste. The food is not too light or too heavy. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
Posted 10/27/06
I've had Butter...
by umathurman
Butter is a beautiful restaurant and is certainly worth a visit. The food is wonderful, ambiance is pretty and romantic and downstairs lounge is trendy for after dinner drinks or late night socializing. The only thing that was sub-par here was the service. Very attentive and knowledgeable at times, and then forgetful and absent at others. Try it for yourself- it was a nice experience but not the greatest dining I've had in New York.
Pros: Food, Decor, Ambiance
Cons: Service at times
Posted 10/08/06
Amazing!...(Long Review, but Worth the Read)
by mts21c
I went to Butter this past weekend and truly had one of the best, if not the best ever, dining experiences of my life, and make no mistake; I am no stranger to dining. I have visited some of the greatest restaurants in the world--from Paris to Los Angeles, Milan to Chicago and in my very own New York.
I took a special guest to the restaurant on a Saturday night for a celebration, and we decided to partake of the chef's tasting menu. The waitress asked us about our likes and dislikes, as expected, but in a couple of moments Executive Chef Alex Guarnaschelli was at our table side, asking in person our likes, dislikes and preferences. We decided to let the chef take total control and also went with her suggested wine pairings to be served with each course.
What was supposed to be a 5 course tasting actually turned into 7 courses, and my guest and I each had a completely different dish for each course. Over the span of three hours, we had some amazing culinary experiences. I kept uttering, "divine, so innovative and genius." At points I had to close my eyes and completely savor the magnificent flavors being experienced, as did my guest.
After dinner, the chef returned to our table and we had a wonderful in-depth conversation. She was so happy that we found all of intricate hints and thoughts she had wanted to convey. She asked me to take her contact information so that the next time I visited, she could buy and prepare something special.
The staff was attentive, informed, fun and above all completely professional. We were never rushed and never treated poorly.
As for the blast of negative reviews, people are free to form their own opinions, but I would urge one to do so on their own accord, not by reading a review that may have been written by someone who was bent on having a bad time from the beginning of the evening.
Pros: Menu, Staff, Decor
Cons: None
Posted 09/03/06
Great Restaurant
by abeseg3
I usually dine at Butter about three times a month and have to say, and I really enjoy it! The food is consistenly great, wine and atmosphere... everything.
Posted 08/01/06
I have a new favorite
by kathybos
We selected Butter for its location, not its reviews. We'd been to Gramercy Tavern the night before. Well, were we surprised to have our favorite meal, friendly service, absolutely beautiful surroundings ...a new favorite restaurant! The food was amazing. And we're foodies, so we have eaten in many of the world's finest restaurants. The wait staff was friendly and there when we needed them, but disappeared when we didn't. I will definitely put this at the top of the list when we return to NYC in July and again in October! This is a "not to be missed" experience!
Pros: Friendly attractive wait staff, food
Cons: none
Posted 08/01/06
My best anniversary was at butter, great service, amazing meal
by ryanhag
The attractive dinning room and kind, attentive maitre'd made a great first impression, but I fell in love at the first coarse. If it is on the menu (the waiter mentioned that the menu changes frequently to reflect what is fresh in the current market) you have to try the stuffed soft shell crab appitizer. For the main coarse my wife loved the halibit but I couldn't get away from my veal. The waitstaff was extreemly friendly; I couldnt be happier with the service. Ohhh and don't forget to try the butter marttini, it rocked! (I think thats what they called it, maybe the butterttini) It was a bit pricy but worth every cent.
Pros: Amazing cuisine/drinks, Great Service
Cons: price
Posted 07/30/06
Well worth the wait!
by idatule
Flew in for the weekend from Miami and was referred by the Soho Grand. Butter went above and beyond. We waited about 20 minutes because I wanted to sit upstairs in a more formal setting, it was our anniverary. The Maitre'd granted my request and asked us if we were happy with our table and indeed I was. We were showered with champange and a midcourse, and the filet with the maitre'd butter melted in my mouth. The server acted like she enjoyed working there and was very detail oriented. I have no complaints.
Pros: Friendly staff, ambience, food
Posted 07/29/06
What a disappointment
by dmclaude
It was the worst restaurant experience I have had in the last seven years of living in New York City. We were there 10 minutes early for our reservation. After waiting 45 minutes at the bar (during this time three other couples who came after us were seated) I complained and I was told that this was New York City and I should get used to it. " Have you ever been to Tao?" one of the maitre d' assistants asked me. Apparently they are aspiring to be like Tao by seating their reservations half an hour or more late. Needless to say we just left at that point.
Posted 07/25/06
There are alot better places in nyc
by alinoelle78
So I decided to try this supposedly great spot for restaurant week. We sat down , decided to order from the ala carte menu since we didnt like anything on the price fixe (which ended up to be the same amount) ordered cesar salad and sea bass (which ended up tasting more like sea a**) cesar dressing was more like mustard dressing , they wouldnt give us any more bread - said they didnt have any more - it took them about 45 min to deliver us our salad- the waiter was nice and bought us a drink but seriously restaurant week or not if you cant keep up in nyc then dont be in the business. The sea bass came finally by an hr and a half later and it was exactly how i said- sea a**!! I never tasted more disgusting fish, it was very fishy - I only ate the sides and proceeded to complain to the waiter who was very nice and only charged us for the drinks we had- but i def dont recommend eating there- the service and food wasnt that great - there are so many other great places in this city =def dont need to go there
Pros: yummy drinks
Cons: slow service, bad food
Posted 07/20/06