Butter Restaurant

qwikthinkher 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Butter more like Margarine – Went to Butter on Monday evening and was gravely disappointed. Had an 8pm reservation and was not seated till 9pm. Hostess was very rude and did not even offer us a drink for our troubles. The menu featured typical american fare and was not worth the price of admission. One thing worth noting that it was definetely a place to be seen and people watch! 

blackdahlia73 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Don't believe the hype – After hearing all the buzz and reading the great reviews, my friend and I couldn't wait to try this celebrity haunt. We got there 15 minutes early for our noon reservation. The restrooms hadn't been cleaned from the night before and paper was scarce. Our waitress was very cordial, and attended to us throughout the meal. We chose selections from the prixe fix menu that sounded appetizing, but lacked any taste appeal. The lobster ravioli was generously filled, but the sweet roasted pepper sauce did not... read more

ilikeyouok 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

I was lied to by the staff! – i made reservations for monday july 30th because when i called a couple of weeks ago, they said the restaurant week promotion was extended until the end of the month. however, when we showed up for dinner tonight, we were told by the waiter that the week was over. the waiter then asked the manager who said the promotion was only going on tuesday and wednesday of this week... random! so not only did they lie to me over the phone, but they were extremely unapologetic about it when i called them ou... read more

Justin Hartung 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Like its rich, indulgent namesake, this Village restaurant never really goes out of fashion. – 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... read more

darial 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Great experience – Went to Butter for dinner after a show at The Public down the block. Had the strawberry and arugula salad and the duck. Really fresh. really seasonal. Dessert was just as good. Really surprising find. The waiter was funny and smart. Even more surprising. Unpretentious. Would definitely go back for some more good eats. 

watchdog_2020 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Overrated, overpriced – What a disappointment. With all the hype surrounding this place, you would think the food would be at least good. I got the sense that the manager is extremely profit focused and pushes all the wait staff to focus hard on the bottom line. They were constantly trying to push me to ?plus up? my order. If I didn?t get dessert, they were disappointed. Lame and too transparent. Also a lot of cutting corners. The food is expensive, but the dishes are small. A calamari dish is packed with pinto beans as fill... read more

mark 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Fun, Romantic and Tasty – We had heard and read positive things about Butter and decided to give it a try. First impression was poor as the bartender was slow and she had a bad attiude. The host saved us and offered a new cocktail after he observed her behavior. Our waiter Jesse was great. He offered a variety of suggestions and our meal beat expectations. The crispy duck and aragula salad was the better choice of our two salads and would be ordered again. Our entrees were the Seared Bass and Hudson Valley Duck which were ou... read more

your_pal_al 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Your pal Al highly recommends... – Go to butter. Trust me, after all it's Your Pal Al, and remember, I may not be the best driver in the world but I'd never steer you wrong...mmmm steer. 

jo_se 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

butter, really did make it better – According to the editor, "Butter's dining room is beautiful and airy, with high arched ceilings and a giant back-lit photo of a birch forest. Though sentinels guard the door, the decor is almost enough to reassure you that this is a serious restaurant. Service is warm and knowledgeable, if at times forgetful". I concur.