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Great Greek restaurant which I think is in the sweet spot of being casual enough for a chill meal while also being nice enough for a date night. I ordered the Moussaka Soufflé ($22), which was quite tasty with ground lamb and eggplant. It was also not too heavy despite the béchamel sauce. It came with a tomato sauce that paired nicely with it. My main issue though was that the portion size was quite small for the price. That alone would almost definitely not be enough for dinner. The environment inside the restaurant is really lovely, with a clean space and Greek-themed decor. There is also a candle on each table and lively music playing. When I went on a Friday night, there were only a couple table occupied. The one and only waiter in there was a super nice guy and the service speed was decent. Overall, while I do think you can get some better Greek food around, this food is still pretty good and the environment and service give it a boost in my book.
I had the best time having dinner with my girlfriends. This Green restaurant was conveniently nearby the broadway show we were heading to after (6 min walk). It looked more elegant than we expected with a rustic beauty surrounded by warm lighting. The staff and waiter were extremely friendly and kind. Our water was never empty. The food was equally filling and delicious. I loved the eggplant dip and calamari. The portion size was just right for someone not looking for a heavy meal. Near the end they offered us complimentary almond cookies that had a subtle sweetness to it and crumble. It was a great end to the night.
Great food and great service! The people here were welcoming and helpful. It's a nice, clean space and wasn't very busy when I stopped in. The menu has many options. I ordered a Greek salad with falafel, which was excellent. Very fresh and high quality ingredients. The falafel was tasty and crisp. A perfect spot to grab a quick meal, especially if you're looking for fresh vegetables and other simple ingredients.
Jamie W and I have passed by this casual Midtown spot several times bouncing between our preferred hotel of choice and whatever Broadway show we were lucky enough to see. However, the timing never seemed to work out until we crossed town coming back from Pier 84 where the Circle Line boat docks. We were hungry after all that cruising and looked forward to some roast chickens. It wasn't too crowded, so we took two seats at the counter. We had a clear view of the whole chickens roasted and stacked in a pile (Photo 5). It's a Greek-style spot, and the bowls sounded like the most sensible choices to us. Jamie ordered the $17.95 Chicken & Cauliflower Bowl, which also contained rice, squash, lettuce, cranberries, onions, raisins, and edamame. Drizzled with yogurt sauce, it came with two sides of his choosing, dollops of hummus and eggplant dip (Photo 9). I went with the $17.95 Quinoa Chicken Bowl. They made explicit mention of grilled chicken and added quinoa, squash, lettuce, cranberries, red onion, and edamame. I chose the tahini sauce and went the same two sides (Photo 10). Everything was good except for one thing...the chicken was overcooked. It was disheartening because we could tell care was placed on the other ingredients. Perhaps we needed to come earlier in the afternoon. We're willing to give it another shot. FOOD - 3 stars...hamstrung by the dry chicken AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...casual with plenty of space SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 3 stars...really wanted the chicken to be succulent RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my collection of bars and restaurants l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/FQHzGuImA2
Ordered the half chicken meal with lemon sauce. It came with a slice of pita bread. When I opened this dish the chicken, well I wouldn't even call it chicken. It looked more like a Cornish hen because it was SO small. The chicken was extremely dry and so much char. It was cutting into dry meat. And the fork I used was bend because the chicken was so dry. Would absolutely never order again. Portion is tiny, extremely charred and dried. Sadly would never recommend here.
Great idea, amazing service but overall the food was just ok for me, if you like Greek food I would not consider this to be authentic by any means ( I have been to Greece 3 times so I'm confident in that I know the flavor profile well). Honestly I wanted this to be really good. The service and the people were exceptional - helpful and kind and deliver to your table when it's not busy. Unfortunately I felt the meat/chicken was a tad too Salty. The bread was not fluffy, rather flat and probably not made in house like Omar's. I think if I were to compare, I even like cava better. They have opportunity to improve the taste - Working on less salt, more seasoning and maybe utilize a chargrill flavor or style that is similar to that outdoor bbq char i know and dream of from Greece - the islands - Paros, Mykonos Santorini - I remember how the grilled the octopus and seafood, and that is what is ideal Greek flavor. They lost the authenticity probably trying to cater to the local midtown worker crowd. I hope they work on it!
Food was very fresh and good quality. However the chicken was over cooked a bit and too seasoned. Not enough tzatziki and spicy hummus as well.
Butterflied Chicken is a fast casual Greek restaurant located in the middle of Midtown & is a convenient spot to go to pre- or post-Theater which is exactly what I had gone there for. I ordered the chicken bites with honey mustard. The portion was suffice for a light dinner, and it was made fresh to order. It was quite tasty and affordable as well. On top of that, the employees were really nice. I ended up ordering the feta truffle fries as well to share with my aunt. We both liked them as well. All in all, I would go back, especially if I wanted a quick bite before a show.
In the City for a broadway show. We had just come off the train, when it started raining, and being hungry, we ducked in here not expecting much. Boy, were we glad we came in here! There was no one in the place, but it is clean, well-lit, and spacious. The owner (or one of them) took our order and was just incredibly nice and considerate of the fact we were in a bit of a rush. We sat, waited a few minutes while they prepared our food. I ordered a chicken gyro and my wife ordered a quarter chicken with a salad. He brought us some sauces on the side to try. Everything - and I mean everything - was delicious. The chicken was plump, juicy, fully cooked. The salad was fresh and crunchy. The gyro was also amazingly tasty. If you are ever anyway near by, go in! You won't be disappointed.
Stopped for a quick late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I got the carved chicken pita and my mom got the falafel pita - the food was light and tasty, it did lack some type of garlic toum or similar but overall tasty and reasonably priced!
Fast service, fresh food - what more can you ask for?! I ordered the Chicken Kebab wrap, and it was 10/10. I could have used more tzatziki, but I am a big sauce girl. The chicken kebab was freshly made, and hot. The spices were awesome, and everything seemed to be made with love and care. I thought the fries were actually really good, and they had a nice seasoning on them. My husband liked his gyro wrap, but thought the meat was slightly dry. He is going to try the beef kebab next time. For the price point and freshness, this is likely going to be our best meal the whole trip!!
We've passed by here a few times and finally decided to pick up some food to go. For those who eat in, it's a small casual restaurant with a handful of tables. We ordered the chicken gyro platter and a chicken gyro pita. When we got home and opened the order, we realized we got a chicken kebab pita instead of the chicken gyro we ordered. A little disappointing because the kebab was fairly dry. The chicken gyro was good, but the platter was a lot of rice and fries.
We happened to stay on the same street as this restaurant and unfortunately, didn't stumble across it until lunch on our LAST DAY! However, I'm so glad we did. I love Greek food and live in a state where it's hard to find. We were trying to make a decision on what to get and a gentleman came in to pick up his lunch at the same time and said, "anything you pick will be delicious, I come here all the time!" We had the chicken gyro and fries, with baklava and it was sooooo freaking good! The baklava was some of the best I've ever had. The fries are addicting and the flavor of the chicken on the spit is something I'm still thinking about 2 weeks later! Our friend at the chicken tenders and those did not disappoint either. The restaurant was super cute, with a clean bathroom, and really friendly employees!
27 days ago
Butterflied was such a great Midtown find. Located right on W 45th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue, they're in an area where dining can get expensive very quickly, so I was especially impressed by both the quality of the food and how reasonable the prices were. I started with their fresh homemade lemonade, which was excellent. It comes with fresh mint and almost looks like a mojito, but it's completely non-alcoholic and really refreshing. The octopus appetizer was one of my favorites. It came with fingerling potatoes and a garlic-sweet paprika oil, and the octopus had an excellent char while still being tender and full of flavor. The Gyro Mac & Cheese was incredibly rich and satisfying. It had chicken gyro, feta and elbow pasta and came out still sizzling in the skillet. This could easily be a meal by itself. I also really enjoyed the Gyro Flatbread. The chicken gyro, tzatziki and caramelized onions worked perfectly together, and I appreciated that they kept the pita soft instead of over-toasting it. For my entrée, I had the Butterflied Shrimp with truffle mashed potatoes, lemon white wine garlic and pickled pomegranate cabbage. The shrimp were tender, the truffle flavor wasn't overpowering, and the sweetness from the cabbage really brought everything together. Overall, I had an excellent experience here. The food was creative, flavorful and well presented, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the pricing was very fair for Midtown Manhattan. Definitely a place I'd recommend if you're looking for Mediterranean food in the area. read more
I found this place after seeing some solid reviews. It's conveniently not too far from my job. I wae also specifically in the mood for Greek food. The spot itself is nice. They have lunch and happy hour specials which makes it feel like a good casual option for a lunch spot. I did do takeout and ended up ordering the lamb gyro wrap. It was decent, but nothing over the top. I thought that it came with fries but that came as a side for an extra $4. Overall, it's a convenient and pleasant spot, but there are a few small details that could be improved to make the experience better. read more
24 days ago
Stopped in for lunch on a short trip. The malouri salad with falafel and the gyro platter split between two adults and one kid with a happy hour carafe of white wine was chefs kiss! Delicious light and flavorful! Highly recommend read more
7 months ago
Great Greek restaurant which I think is in the sweet spot of being casual enough for a chill meal while also being nice enough for a date night. I ordered the Moussaka Soufflé ($22), which was quite tasty with ground lamb and eggplant. It was also not too heavy despite the béchamel sauce. It came with a tomato sauce that paired nicely with it. My main issue though was that the portion size was quite small for the price. That alone would almost definitely not be enough for dinner. The environment inside the restaurant is really lovely, with a clean space and Greek-themed decor. There is also a candle on each table and lively music playing. When I went on a Friday night, there were only a couple table occupied. The one and only waiter in there was a super nice guy and the service speed was decent. Overall, while I do think you can get some better Greek food around, this food is still pretty good and the environment and service give it a boost in my book. read more
I had the best time having dinner with my girlfriends. This Green restaurant was conveniently nearby the broadway show we were heading to after (6 min walk). It looked more elegant than we expected with a rustic beauty surrounded by warm lighting. The staff and waiter were extremely friendly and kind. Our water was never empty. The food was equally filling and delicious. I loved the eggplant dip and calamari. The portion size was just right for someone not looking for a heavy meal. Near the end they offered us complimentary almond cookies that had a subtle sweetness to it and crumble. It was a great end to the night. read more
Great food and great service! The people here were welcoming and helpful. It's a nice, clean space and wasn't very busy when I stopped in. The menu has many options. I ordered a Greek salad with falafel, which was excellent. Very fresh and high quality ingredients. The falafel was tasty and crisp. A perfect spot to grab a quick meal, especially if you're looking for fresh vegetables and other simple ingredients. read more
Jamie W and I have passed by this casual Midtown spot several times bouncing between our preferred hotel of choice and whatever Broadway show we were lucky enough to see. However, the timing never seemed to work out until we crossed town coming back from Pier 84 where the Circle Line boat docks. We were hungry after all that cruising and looked forward to some roast chickens. It wasn't too crowded, so we took two seats at the counter. We had a clear view of the whole chickens roasted and stacked in a pile (Photo 5). It's a Greek-style spot, and the bowls sounded like the most sensible choices to us. Jamie ordered the $17.95 Chicken & Cauliflower Bowl, which also contained rice, squash, lettuce, cranberries, onions, raisins, and edamame. Drizzled with yogurt sauce, it came with two sides of his choosing, dollops of hummus and eggplant dip (Photo 9). I went with the $17.95 Quinoa Chicken Bowl. They made explicit mention of grilled chicken and added quinoa, squash, lettuce, cranberries, red onion, and edamame. I chose the tahini sauce and went the same two sides (Photo 10). Everything was good except for one thing...the chicken was overcooked. It was disheartening because we could tell care was placed on the other ingredients. Perhaps we needed to come earlier in the afternoon. We're willing to give it another shot. FOOD - 3 stars...hamstrung by the dry chicken AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...casual with plenty of space SERVICE - 3.5 stars...attentive enough TOTAL - 3 stars...really wanted the chicken to be succulent RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's my collection of bars and restaurants l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/FQHzGuImA2 read more
Ordered the half chicken meal with lemon sauce. It came with a slice of pita bread. When I opened this dish the chicken, well I wouldn't even call it chicken. It looked more like a Cornish hen because it was SO small. The chicken was extremely dry and so much char. It was cutting into dry meat. And the fork I used was bend because the chicken was so dry. Would absolutely never order again. Portion is tiny, extremely charred and dried. Sadly would never recommend here. read more
Great idea, amazing service but overall the food was just ok for me, if you like Greek food I would not consider this to be authentic by any means ( I have been to Greece 3 times so I'm confident in that I know the flavor profile well). Honestly I wanted this to be really good. The service and the people were exceptional - helpful and kind and deliver to your table when it's not busy. Unfortunately I felt the meat/chicken was a tad too Salty. The bread was not fluffy, rather flat and probably not made in house like Omar's. I think if I were to compare, I even like cava better. They have opportunity to improve the taste - Working on less salt, more seasoning and maybe utilize a chargrill flavor or style that is similar to that outdoor bbq char i know and dream of from Greece - the islands - Paros, Mykonos Santorini - I remember how the grilled the octopus and seafood, and that is what is ideal Greek flavor. They lost the authenticity probably trying to cater to the local midtown worker crowd. I hope they work on it! read more
Butterflied Chicken is a fast casual Greek restaurant located in the middle of Midtown & is a convenient spot to go to pre- or post-Theater which is exactly what I had gone there for. I ordered the chicken bites with honey mustard. The portion was suffice for a light dinner, and it was made fresh to order. It was quite tasty and affordable as well. On top of that, the employees were really nice. I ended up ordering the feta truffle fries as well to share with my aunt. We both liked them as well. All in all, I would go back, especially if I wanted a quick bite before a show. read more
In the City for a broadway show. We had just come off the train, when it started raining, and being hungry, we ducked in here not expecting much. Boy, were we glad we came in here! There was no one in the place, but it is clean, well-lit, and spacious. The owner (or one of them) took our order and was just incredibly nice and considerate of the fact we were in a bit of a rush. We sat, waited a few minutes while they prepared our food. I ordered a chicken gyro and my wife ordered a quarter chicken with a salad. He brought us some sauces on the side to try. Everything - and I mean everything - was delicious. The chicken was plump, juicy, fully cooked. The salad was fresh and crunchy. The gyro was also amazingly tasty. If you are ever anyway near by, go in! You won't be disappointed. read more
1 year ago
Stopped for a quick late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. I got the carved chicken pita and my mom got the falafel pita - the food was light and tasty, it did lack some type of garlic toum or similar but overall tasty and reasonably priced! read more
1 year ago
Fast service, fresh food - what more can you ask for?! I ordered the Chicken Kebab wrap, and it was 10/10. I could have used more tzatziki, but I am a big sauce girl. The chicken kebab was freshly made, and hot. The spices were awesome, and everything seemed to be made with love and care. I thought the fries were actually really good, and they had a nice seasoning on them. My husband liked his gyro wrap, but thought the meat was slightly dry. He is going to try the beef kebab next time. For the price point and freshness, this is likely going to be our best meal the whole trip!! read more
2 years ago
We've passed by here a few times and finally decided to pick up some food to go. For those who eat in, it's a small casual restaurant with a handful of tables. We ordered the chicken gyro platter and a chicken gyro pita. When we got home and opened the order, we realized we got a chicken kebab pita instead of the chicken gyro we ordered. A little disappointing because the kebab was fairly dry. The chicken gyro was good, but the platter was a lot of rice and fries. read more
We happened to stay on the same street as this restaurant and unfortunately, didn't stumble across it until lunch on our LAST DAY! However, I'm so glad we did. I love Greek food and live in a state where it's hard to find. We were trying to make a decision on what to get and a gentleman came in to pick up his lunch at the same time and said, "anything you pick will be delicious, I come here all the time!" We had the chicken gyro and fries, with baklava and it was sooooo freaking good! The baklava was some of the best I've ever had. The fries are addicting and the flavor of the chicken on the spit is something I'm still thinking about 2 weeks later! Our friend at the chicken tenders and those did not disappoint either. The restaurant was super cute, with a clean bathroom, and really friendly employees! read more
The new "Chick In The Box" is here and it's finger licking good!! This place is a gem that will spice up your life. Maria was so helpful in helping me figure out what I could order on my keto diet. She too is on keto so she made some amazing and healthy recommendations. Customer service here is great! I got the grilled chicken bites. The chicken is more on the juicier side. The rub they use on the chicken is AMAZING!!! The ambiance here is casual and it isn't too crowded. Something that no one seems to realize is this place is also a bar. This place is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are looking for a healthy alternative to the bar scene, or looking to slowly wean yourself off the bars, this is the place for you! I highly recommend this to all my healthy, keto, and chicken lovers out there. This place is low key amazing. I will 100% be back. read more
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Thank you Jason! We love your review and 5 stars. Hope to see you…
2 years ago
I stopped by this place during lunch time, and it was quite a wait due to the number of customers. The interior of the restaurant was very clean. My whole meal consisted of a variety of chicken items. I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with truffle fries, chicken tender with regular fries, and chicken bites. The crispy chicken was indeed crispy and recommendable to try. For the truffle fries, I did not taste much truffle on it. It was like eating regular fries. Chicken tender and chicken bites were also delicious. Note that the chicken bites came with a pita bread, and it was soft and chewy. Overall, I had a positive experience with Butterflied Chicken and would come here again to try other items on their menu. read more
Ok I had a sneaking suspicion that they would leave out my salad and that's exactly what happened. Why do I keep coming back? Ordered chicken chops and paid the charge to add salad. Salad was completely missing. It was the regular rectangular box but I assumed they would layer it in. Didn't feel the need to check but come on.... And look. More raw chicken. Unbelievable. read more
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Daniel L.
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7 months ago
1 year ago
Costco rotisserie chicken wishes it was as good as this butterflied chicken! A few highlights were the kind staff, the fresh vegetables, and the bold and variety of seasonings used on the chicken. Didn't event need a sauce, loved it all so much. Such simple food done right. Such a great concept for a fast casual restaurant. read more
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Great food and fast. The person taking my order and handing me my food were both very friendly. There were actually places to sit, which can be rare in this area. The restaurant was clean and inviting. The food was a little expensive, but this is NYC and it was quality food. I had the chicken avocado sandwich and the Greek truffle fries. Both of which I can highly recommend. read more
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Thank you Paul! Hope to see you again soon. Did you get any of our…
1 year ago
9 months ago
Picked this up for lunch. What a hidden gem! So quick with pick up. Ups on pickup the dinning area was super clean and felt very welcoming. The checkout person was super quick and calling ahead made it super easy to pick it up on a tighter lunch time. The food was amazing! Chicken pita sandwich was phenomenal. Amazing fresh chicken and tomatoes. I haven't had good tomatoes in a few weeks now and now I know what I'm missing. The side salad addition to the sandwich was so tasty lots of good feta and olive oil vinaigrette! Will be coming back! read more
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I love chicken and found this place by accident. Walking in, was greeted by the friendly cashier/order taker...had a few questions, and the man answered them and it was easy to understand. Placed my order and decided to eat-in the restaurant. Found the restaurant clean, and the order was presented in about 10-minutes...hot and exactly as ordered. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants a delicious chicken sandwich - you will not be disappointed. Go Go Go! read more
2 years ago
Ordered the whole chicken, lemon potatoes, salad and some dips for dinner and it was so good. The chicken was big (two pieces of chicken is missing from the picture) and flavorful. Tasty hummus and tzatziki. We will definitely get again. read more
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Had a quick bite from Butterflied Chicken today, and was pleasantly surprised at everything about it. Although somewhat standard interior, a homey feel is exuded from the friendly staff and wood + green decor. Overall a really nice atmosphere. The tout themselves for having high quality chicken with greek inspirations to their food. I ordered a "chicken burger" so i had immediately low expectations. Surprisingly, really good, burger was served on a brioche bun with your choice or house or taziki sauce ( i went for the house, which i did not regret). Topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Burger patty had a crispy exterior to a really nicely cooked, not at all dry, interior. Price came in just over $13 using a card. Overall a little steep for something with no fries/side, but i was surprised at how filling this was. Not at a skimp on the burger and was pleased with the purchase. Sorry for the bad photos! read more
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