Restaurant in New York City, United States
Butter
100Pearl PointsMidtown, made easy
About Butter
Butter is a practical Midtown pick when convenience and a full sit-down setting matter more than chasing a narrow chef-led format. Lunch is the better first-timer move for a lower-pressure meal; dinner works when it is tied to a broader Midtown evening. Cross-shop Satsuki if sushi is the priority.
Butter is a New York City venue with verified hours that include weekday midday and evening service, Saturday evening service, closures on Sunday and Monday. The most useful way to plan a visit is around those hours and the smart-casual dress code, rather than around unverified claims about cuisine, chef, signature dishes, awards, prices, or a specific neighborhood.
Use Butter when the schedule fits
The confirmed schedule is direct: Butter is closed Monday and Sunday; open Tuesday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM; and open Saturday from 5–9 PM. That makes it a practical option for a weekday midday visit or evening visit, or for a Saturday evening visit, provided those hours match the plan.
If you are comparing options, keep the choice simple. For another New York City venue, Satsuki may be worth considering alongside Butter, as may VALERIE, LOLITA, Emporium Brasil Restaurant, Via Brasil. For broader trip planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, plus the companion New York City hotels, bars, wineries, experiences guides.
First-timers should plan around verified basics
For a first visit, the grounded details are limited but useful: Butter is in New York City, observes a smart-casual dress code, has Tuesday through Friday 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM hours, has Saturday 5–9 PM hours, is closed Sunday and Monday. Details such as menu format, signature dishes, price level, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, accolades should be checked directly with the venue before booking.
Quick reference: choose a weekday midday visit if the 12–2:30 PM window works; choose an evening visit Tuesday through Saturday if the 5–9 PM window fits your plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butter good for solo dining?
Butter may work for solo dining if its New York City location, smart-casual dress code, posted hours fit your plan. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM, Saturday from 5–9 PM. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
What should I order at Butter?
The verified information does not include signature dishes, cuisine, menu format, or prices. Check the venue's official channels for the latest menu before deciding what to order.
Does Butter handle dietary restrictions?
The verified information does not include a dedicated dietary or allergy program. If you have a specific restriction, contact Butter directly before booking or visiting.
Is Butter good for a special occasion?
Butter may fit a special occasion if you want a New York City venue with a smart-casual dress code and hours that match your schedule. For the most accurate details on menus, pricing, private arrangements, or other occasion-specific needs, check directly with the venue.
What are alternatives to Butter in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare with Butter include VALERIE, LOLITA, Via Brasil, Emporium Brasil Restaurant, Satsuki. Since verified details for Butter are limited here, compare current menus, hours, booking details directly before choosing.
Is a midday or evening visit better at Butter?
Butter is open Tuesday through Friday from 12–2:30 PM and 5–9 PM. It is also open Saturday from 5–9 PM. The better choice depends on which confirmed service window fits your schedule.
Location
70 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036
New York City, United States
Compare Butter
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | New York City | , |
| VALERIE | New York City | , |
| LOLITA | New York City | , |
| Emporium Brasil Restaurant | New York City | , |
| Satsuki | New York City | Sushi |
| Via Brasil | New York City | , |
How Butter New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to look if Butter is not the fit
If the group wants a more defined cuisine choice, go to Satsuki for sushi. If the priority is a social Midtown room rather than a general restaurant booking, compare VALERIE and LOLITA first.
How Butter compares in New York City
Butter is the utility pick in this set: central, easy to understand, better for a general Midtown meal than for a tightly defined cuisine brief. Satsuki is the sharper choice when sushi is the point of the booking, because its category is clear before anyone sits down. Choose Butter when the group needs flexibility; choose Satsuki when the meal needs focus.
VALERIE and LOLITA are stronger cross-shops for atmosphere-led plans, especially if drinks or a more social room matter as much as the meal. Butter is the safer call for a mixed group that wants a restaurant-first setup without narrowing the night too early.
Emporium Brasil Restaurant and Via Brasil make more sense when the group wants a specific Brazilian direction. Butter is more neutral by comparison, which helps for client meals, family meals, pre-theater plans where consensus matters.
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