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Dining Room - Butterflied, New York, NY

Butterflied

5 (6)
$30 and under
Greek
18 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036-4261

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Butterflied

5
$30 and under
Greek
Midtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Butterflied Greek Estiatorio! Come in and enjoy delicious Greek classics with our own modern twists, and our fully Greek wine list. Just steps away from Bryant Park, Grand Central, and Times Square, and we are the perfect place to stop in before or after a Broadway show. We strive to deliver our guests quality, fresh ingredients at an affordable price that is impossible to match in New York City!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 6 people are saying

Butterflied reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.9Value

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6 Reviews
  1. Steven

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We live in the city and were meeting someone pre-theater. Butterflied is nearby to the Belasco Theatre so we made a reservation. All of us were so pleasantly surprised - everything was great. The Greek food was outstanding. The melitzanosalata eggplant salad was smokey and perfectly made. The soup delicious as was the shrimp, the chicken and the vegetarian main course. (The place has enough choices to make our vegetarian happy.) The service was very attentive and wonderfully nice. And the prices were affordable and very reasonable. I didn't think that such a place existed in the theater district. Well, it does. We will definitely come back.

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  2. Amy Gold

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Butterflied is a absolute hidden gem. We had what was easily the best meal of our entire vacation week here. If we lived in the area, we would be regulars without a doubt. The food was outstanding from start to finish. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exceeded our expectations. Even the toughest critic in our group, our 10 year old, gave the meal a 15 out of 5 stars. Our server was fantastic too. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, friendly, and helpful with recommendations. Don't miss this one!

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  3. Magdalena

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience at Butterflied! The food was great — really liked the spicy feta dip as well as the short rib tacos! I told them it was my friend‘s birthday in the OpenTable comments, and they decorated the space for us, including custom menu with her name! Such a lovely touch and the attention to detail was fantastic. I would come back here and I highly recommend it !

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  4. George

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot ! A hidden gem in midtown. Reasonable prices and food and service top notch. Definitely would recommend it . We had the fennel and arugula salad and the octopus as our starters . I can say the octopus was like I was having it in greece next to the see . I can easily compare . For our mains we had sea food risotto the whole fish which was perfectly prepared . I can say I am impressed with what we had. Definitely value for money place

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  5. Andreas

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food!! I can’t believe how tasty everything was, and the wines are super well priced

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had been recommended Butterflied as a great restaurant to keep in mind—but honestly, both the food and the service exceeded every expectation. We were a group of three and shared several appetizers: the kefte sliders, pitakia empanadas, and the beet tartare (OMG!)—all incredibly flavorful and beautifully prepared. For our mains, we had the lamb chops and the butterflied shrimp, and both dishes were outstanding in both presentation and taste. The wine selection was excellent, featuring high-quality Greek labels that perfectly complemented the meal. Overall, it was truly an exceptional dining experience. A special mention to Andreas, George, and Philip for their warm, friendly, and top-tier service—they made the evening even more memorable. We will definitely be coming back. This is exactly the kind of small, high-quality restaurant the city needs. Highly recommend!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Mediterranean, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–4:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Butterflied is a great choice for date night. Guests praise the warm, attentive service, well-priced Greek wine list, and beautifully presented dishes like octopus, butterflied shrimp and lamb chops that make for a special meal. The Midtown location (near Bryant Park and Broadway) and cozy, casual-dining vibe create an intimate yet relaxed evening. Consider dinner service for the full wine-and-shared-plates experience.

Portions feel satisfying and good for sharing, guests mention value for money and often order multiple sharing plates and appetizers. Several groups shared starters and mains (kefte sliders, pitakia, beet tartare) and left impressed, suggesting plates are generous enough to build a meal by sharing. For heartier appetites, mains like Skirt Steak Frites or Lamb & Beef Kebab are substantial on their own.

Family-friendly, yes. Guests celebrate birthdays and visit in groups, and the menu includes shareable plates plus kid-pleasing options like burgers and chicken with fries. Accessibility details (wheelchair access, specific seating accommodations) aren’t listed, so call ahead if you need confirmed accessible seating or special arrangements.

For the full atmosphere and wine pairing, dinner service is ideal, guests rave about evenings and it’s a convenient pre/post-Broadway spot. If you prefer a quieter visit, weekday lunch or an earlier dinner seating tends to be calmer. Reservations or an early seating are recommended for weekend nights or theatre evenings.

Butterflied has a warm, friendly, and casual atmosphere with an approachable, modern take on Greek dining. Guests describe attentive service, a cozy Midtown setting, and a small-restaurant feel that’s great for special dinners or relaxed meals. The focus on Greek wines and shareable plates adds a convivial, lively vibe.

Casual dress is the suggested attire. The restaurant markets itself as casual dining in Midtown, so comfortable smart-casual clothing is appropriate whether you’re coming for lunch, a pre-theatre dinner, or a celebratory evening.

Yes, Butterflied can accommodate special requests. A guest noted they asked via OpenTable and the staff decorated for a birthday and created a custom menu name, so the team is willing to help with celebrations and personalized touches. Call ahead to confirm availability and any fees or lead time needed.

Yes, families do dine here and guests have celebrated birthdays with children. The menu includes kid-friendly choices like burgers, chicken & fries, and shareable plates that work well for family meals. For younger children, consider an earlier seating and call ahead if you need high chairs or other accommodations.

Dinner service, especially evenings around Broadway showtimes, is likely the busiest, with lively crowds and wine-focused dining. Weekday lunch and early dinner seatings are typically quieter if you prefer a calmer visit. If you want a buzzy night out, aim for weekend evenings or typical theatre times.

It depends on your goals: pick a weekend evening for a lively, special-occasion vibe (dinner and wine), or a weekday lunch/early dinner for a quieter meal. Because it’s steps from Broadway, theatre nights are popular, reserve ahead if you plan to visit on show nights.

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Butterflied

5
$30 and under
Greek
Midtown

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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