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    Restaurant in New York City, United States

    Bufón

    100Pearl Points

    Flexible Dinner Spot

    Bufón, Restaurant in New York City

    About Bufón

    Bufón is worth considering for a Lower East Side dinner when the group wants steak, seafood, raw bar without committing to a formal tasting-menu format. For a more food-led New American meal, cross-shop Wildair; for drinks first, Bar Contra is the cleaner call.

    In New York City, Bufón is a dinner option when the brief is steak, seafood, raw bar in one place. With the confirmed details limited to cuisine, hours, a business-casual dress code, the safest read is this: consider it for a flexible dinner built around those categories, rather than for a highly documented destination meal.

    Steak, seafood, raw bar make this a flexible New York City choice

    The appeal here is the confirmed cuisine: steak, seafood, raw bar. That mix can work for a group because different diners can approach the meal differently, from seafood to a more substantial steak order. Specific dishes, menu format, takeout, delivery, service details are not confirmed here, so first-timers should rely on the verified basics and check directly with the restaurant for current offerings.

    Bufón should be treated as a New York City dinner choice with a business-casual dress code and evening hours throughout the week. It is open 5–10 PM on Monday and Sunday, 5–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday. With no confirmed awards, chef details, prices, or signature dishes available in the verified record, the case for booking rests on convenience, category fit, the steak, seafood, raw bar focus.

    Who should choose it, who should cross-shop

    Choose Bufón if the group wants a direct dinner option with steak, seafood, raw bar represented, does not need a named chef, fixed menu, or documented signature order to justify the night. Skip it if the decision hinges on published critical recognition, precise pricing, or a fully documented menu, because those details are not part of the confirmed information here.

    For cross-shopping, Wildair, Bar Contra, Russ & Daughters Cafe, 'inoteca, Le Jardin Bistro are other named options to compare depending on the kind of meal your group wants. For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, Our full New York City bars guide, or Our full New York City hotels guide if dinner is part of a longer city stay.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I eat at the bar at Bufón?

    Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified details. Bufón is a New York City dinner option focused on steak, seafood, raw bar, with hours from 5–10 PM on Monday and Sunday and 5–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday.

    What should a first-timer know about Bufón?

    Start here if your group wants one place that can cover steak, seafood, raw bar without relying on a fixed menu or documented signature order. Bufón runs daily in New York City, with slightly later hours Tuesday through Saturday, so it works best as an evening dinner plan.

    What should I order at Bufón?

    Specific dishes are not confirmed in the verified details. The grounded guidance is to expect a steak, seafood, raw bar focus, then check the current menu directly before you go if particular items matter to your group.

    What are alternatives to Bufón in New York City?

    Other named options to compare include Wildair, Bar Contra, Russ & Daughters Cafe, 'inoteca, Le Jardin Bistro. Choose based on the current menu, availability, the kind of dinner your group wants.

    What should I wear to Bufón?

    Bufón lists a business-casual dress code. A neat dinner outfit is the safest choice.

    Can Bufón accommodate groups?

    Group accommodation details are not confirmed in the verified information. The steak, seafood, raw bar focus may be useful for groups with different preferences, but check the venue's official channels for reservation size, seating, availability, especially during the 5–11 PM Tuesday through Saturday window.

    Location

    78 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002

    New York City, United States

    Compare Bufón

    Bufón NYC and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePrice
    BufónNew York CitySteak / seafood / raw bar,
    WildairNew York CityNew American,
    Bar ContraNew York CityCocktail Bar,
    Le Jardin BistroNew York City, ,
    'inotecaNew York City, ,
    Russ & Daughters CafeNew York CityJewish Appetizing, American$$

    How Bufón NYC compares with similar nearby venues.

    Where to go if Bufón is not the right fit

    If the group wants a more food-focused New American meal, book Wildair. If the night is centered on cocktails rather than dinner, choose Bar Contra. For a lower-risk daytime or appetizing-led option with clearer pricing, use Russ & Daughters Cafe.

    How Bufón compares in New York City

    Bufón is the more direct dinner choice if the table wants steak, seafood, raw bar in one stop. Wildair is a better fit for a New American meal where the food is the main reason to go, while Bar Contra should be the pick when cocktails matter more than a full dinner format.

    For value clarity, Russ & Daughters Cafe has the advantage because its $$ positioning gives diners a clearer expectation before committing. Bufón is harder to price-position from available details, so it works better for diners comfortable choosing by category and neighborhood rather than a published price signal.

    Le Jardin Bistro and 'inoteca are better cross-shops when the group wants a more bistro or wine-bar style night. Pick Bufón for meat-and-seafood flexibility; pick those peers when ambiance and pacing matter more than raw bar range.

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