Butter
Like its rich, indulgent namesake, this Village restaurant never really goes out of fashion.
(347) 706-1364
415 Lafayette St
(at Between West 4th Street and Astor Place)
New York,
NY
10003
40.7287
-73.9925
Neighborhoods: Downtown, NoHo
Hours:
Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Butter
The Owner
Butter
Owner
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.
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
In Short
Trendy restaurants are lucky if their "it" factor lasts a full year, but Butter has managed to keep the Blackberries of the velvet rope crowd buzzing since 2002. Much of this has to do with the still fresh, space-age forest design--the arched upstairs with its illuminated tree mural and the downstairs with its birch-lined walls. The New American menu, featuring dishes like caviar and potato salad, Hudson Valley duck breast and Montauk Point striped bass "au poivre," is merely icing on the debutante cake.
User Reviews
JBlahnik
June 10, 2009
The atmosphere is a story on its own. Very classy and trendy place. The food was delicious with perfect portion sizes. Exceptional place for a night out. Service was friendly and attentive.
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asmasam
May 07, 2009
I never write reviews, but was compelled to do so in this case. We had planned my friend's 40th birthday party at Butter last Saturday. We had people flying in from the west coast and had spoken with Alex, the chef and William, the Manager on several occasions about the menu, etc. When we arrived on Saturday, the host was extremely unfriendly and rude. We ended up having 10 people instead of 15, and within 30 minutes of our reservation time, everyone was there. I went to let the host know, and he rudely said "Why dont you go back and count your guests?". I did and told him we would be 10 for the night. I then saw them give away our table in front of my eyes and we were told it would be 20 minutes before we could get our table. 2 hours later we were seated. I wish they had just told us to leave - it would have been better. By the time we ate, no one was hungry, people had been drinking for 2 hours, and other guests had arrived and been downstairs on their own for at least 1 hour. It completely ruined my friend's birthday. It was incredibly upsetting, especially when the Manager offered us shots as compensation for waiting for the table. By the time we finished dinner, the music downstairs was winding down, so we had to leave and in the process half the group dispersed. I have never had such appalling treatment by any restaurant. I would never recommend this place to anyone. In this economy, they are sadly mistaken if they think they can treat people like this. I have since spoken with the chef and manager and they have apologized, but its too little, too late. They still insist that it was our fault for reducing our party and assembling them 30 minutes late. Even so, for a special occasion such as this, and spending well over $2000 at their restaurant, they should have treated us better. Dont go here.
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LeeLee74
February 25, 2009
The drinks are yummy, Bar is cool, saw several model-est looking people hanging out and the restaurant does have lots of fun funky looking people dining there but at its core the space is only a little better than average, the food is average, not worth the price. But I recommend for drinks
read full reviewThe Details on Butter
Where to Sit:
The upstairs decor is a bit more dramatic, though the downstairs offers a loungier scene, and a DJ plays after 10pm on weekends.
Bar Menu:
More casual fare like crab cakes and Kobe beef empanadas comprise the bar menu.
Prix Fixe Menu:
A five-course tasting menu costs $95 (or $140 with wine pairings).
What to Drink:
A $32 bottle of Gruner Veltliner complements the lighter New American fare well.
Category:
Traditional American, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, People Watching, Online Reservations, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Message from Butter
- Spectacular Cuisine
- Hip Bar Scene
- Great Atmosphere
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.
