Butcher Bar

4.3
1616 reviews

About

Barbecue Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

Butcher Bar
2034 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
19103, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
1,616 reviews
5 stars
988
4 stars
379
3 stars
130
2 stars
53
1 star
66

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the attentive and friendly service from staff, with specific mentions of individual servers who enhanced their dining experience.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed; while some dishes like the burgers and mac and cheese received high praise, others, particularly pasta and certain meats, were criticized for being bland or poorly cooked.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally well-received, with many enjoying the decor and vibe, although some noted it could be loud.

Value for Money

Several reviews indicated that the prices were reasonable, but there were complaints about certain dishes not meeting expectations relative to their cost.

Consistency Issues

There were notable inconsistencies in food quality and service experiences, with some customers having excellent meals while others reported significant disappointments.
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    stacie samuels
    Dec 19, 2025
    5.0
    My friend and I were looking for a brunch spot near Helium to go to before a comedy show. We did a Google search and this place popped up so we figured we would give it a try. We were sat at the time of our reservation and in their Yule Lodge. It was so cute in there! The decorations were adorable and very festive. Their holiday drink menu so good that we had a hard time deciding what to try! Johnny was our server and he was very attentive and friendly. He also made great food and drink suggestions since we couldn’t decide. Our food was also very good and came out fast which is great since we had a show to get to! We loved it so much that I am bringing a different friend there this weekend! If this place has been on your list to try, don’t wait.
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    zaid haddadin
    Dec 14, 2025
    4.0
    Solid 4/5. The staff was warm and welcoming, though our server amusingly assumed we didn’t drink alcohol 😄. The bone marrow and wings were a bit underwhelming, but the burger and lamb shank were outstanding—truly the highlights of the meal. Prices are reasonable overall.
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    thatoneguyJ
    Dec 7, 2025
    3.0
    The place seems like a nice place, the wait staff can be very helpful and nice, but thats where the good ends, the food for how much it's worth is not meeting those standards. The meatballs and linguine had barely any seasoning and tasted as if it was only cooked in tomato water. The meatballs were both under-done on the inside and chared on the outside. The pretzel bites were literally drenched in butter which also got everywhere which isn't a great look. The monarch cocktail tasted good at least... Overall if you really like meat maybe, otherwise I'd keep looking elsewhere
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    Martin Leggett
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    My wife and I celebrated my birthday here recently and we will definitely be coming back! The food was delicious, we got the candied pork belly was great. We both ordered strip steaks, medium, and they came out perfectly cooked and flavorful. The sides were all fantastic especially the mac and cheese. Shout-out to our server Helen who was friendly and attentive and made my birthday a little extra special which was very thoughtful of them. It's a cool space in a great location and there's even a parking lot right next to it. Highly recommended!
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    Tisha Hurst
    Nov 13, 2025
    3.0
    I loved the atmosphere and service during our meal. The food was okay, but fell short sadly. While the steak was tender, it sadly lacked flavor. Potatoes also were very bland. I had such high hopes based on other reviews but I was kind of let down.