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The Butcher Bar, Philadelphia, PA

The Butcher Bar

4.5
4.5
1558 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
BUTCHER BAR—the latest restaurant from the crew that brought you Varga Bar, Mercato and Valanni.
We invite you to our restaurant that playfully celebrates “meat lovers and comfort foods” complimented with a bar featuring 16 beers on tap, 6 draft wines, and a whiskey-based cocktail program. Brunch is offered all weekend and Lunch is available Wed-Fri. Book your next business dinner, happy hour or birthday in our year round patio.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:30 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00 Bar Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 563-6328
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We are available for special events and private parties.

Experiences

  • Lunch at Butcher Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for lunch every Wed-Fri, 11:30am-3pm. Our open kitchen invites guests to 'Meat, Drink & Be Merry' while tapping into Butcher Bar’s beverage menu, featuring 16 beers on tap 6 draught wines, 13 options for wines by-the-glass.

What 1,558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher Bar offers a lively atmosphere perfect for casual gatherings. Guests rave about the "great food and cocktails," with the "Nashville game hen" being a standout dish. While some find the noise level high and steaks inconsistent, the bar scene and service are consistently praised as "amazing" and "attentive."

1,558 Reviews
  1. andrew

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the outdoor, heated patio room. When I'm in Philly for business, I commonly take clients there. Relaxed atmosphere and able to have conversations without yelling. Great whiskey selection too.

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  2. Carolyn

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another hidden gem in Philadelphia. Everything was great! Food was amazing... well seasoned. Waitress Helen was very pleasant and knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Lawrence

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jules was a great server. Food was solid. Not too noisy

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  4. Dr. Nick

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent with the service to match. Highly recommend

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  5. James

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Everything was absolutely perfect

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  6. Michael

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and nice cozy ambience. It was a little noisy, but not too bad.

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  7. Vazeni

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a really great spot for girls' night. We had our eyes on the bone marrow toast, but we also ordered the gouda mac and cheese, the pork belly burnt ends, the octopus, and the 16 oz ribeye. The octopus was meatier than what we were used to as it is usually bouncier in texture. The bone marrow toast was the winner of the meal alongside the gouda mac and cheese. The toppings they paired the bone marrow with, and the buttery and crispy toast went so well together, and it was a delectable experience. The service was also attentive as well!

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  8. RickG

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty loud, but we were seated under the speakers.

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  9. Josh

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great vibes. Bartenders and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Their nashville game hen is one of the best meals in Philly. Best apple old fashioned I have ever had too.

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  10. Kyle

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a bad experience at The Butcher Bar. Great food and drinks, laid back service.

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FAQs

The Butcher Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1558 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Butcher Bar

2034 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30–15:30 Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00 Bar Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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