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The Rutherford

Midtown · American

West 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10119Directions
4.5★★★★★★★★★★317 reviews

People say this bar offers delicious food, including smash burgers and chicken nachos, along with excellent cocktails and perfectly poured Guinness. Visitors highlight the lively atmosphere, especially for watching sports, and appreciate the attentive, friendly staff who provide great service.

Rooftop-leaning bar energy with real Blackbird heat midweek.

The Rutherford is a $$ American restaurant in Midtown, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

neighborhood gembar scenequick biteregularssolo dining
Monday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Thursday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Friday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sunday10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
therutherfordnyc.com

The experience

Grab a steak sandwich at the bar and let the staff handle the rest. Works whether you're catching a train or an F1 race.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Why go

The Rutherford serves American food and drinks in Midtown. The steak sandwich brings people back. The staff—Darion and Roisin get specific mentions—execute with precision. Wednesdays and Thursdays draw crowds.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Fast facts

  • The Rutherford has 3,853 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Wednesday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 509 reviews.
  • Reviewers specifically call out rooftop views, patio, and fast service.
  • One review praises its alcohol-free mocktail options.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

The Rutherford’s Blackbird traffic peaks on Wednesday and Thursday, not the weekend.

editorial/ updated 12d ago

Good to know

  • The bar staff execute with visible professionalism.
  • Solid for watching sporting events with a crowd.
  • Convenient to the train station.
Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

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3,853

Neighborhood

Midtown

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№15

of 27 Midtown spots this month

vs neighborhood median

0.3× the Midtown median

Midtown percentile

Top 60% in Midtown

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 27 Midtown spots.

Monday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Thursday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Friday11:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 AM
Sunday10:00 AM – 4:00 AM

Inside The Rutherford

The experience

Grab a steak sandwich at the bar and let the staff handle the rest. Works whether you're catching a train or an F1 race.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Review signal

4.5

317 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Guide

Inside The Rutherford

The experience

Grab a steak sandwich at the bar and let the staff handle the rest. Works whether you're catching a train or an F1 race.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Why go

The Rutherford serves American food and drinks in Midtown. The steak sandwich brings people back. The staff—Darion and Roisin get specific mentions—execute with precision. Wednesdays and Thursdays draw crowds.

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Review signal

4.5

317 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 12d ago

What to order

Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Good to know

  • The bar staff execute with visible professionalism.
  • Solid for watching sporting events with a crowd.
  • Convenient to the train station.
Google Places/ updated 119d ago

Amenities

Drinks

BeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups
Google Places/ updated 12d ago

Fast facts

  • The Rutherford has 3,853 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Wednesday and Thursday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
  • Google shows a 4.5 rating from 509 reviews.
  • Reviewers specifically call out rooftop views, patio, and fast service.
  • One review praises its alcohol-free mocktail options.
editorial/ updated 12d ago

Did you know

The Rutherford’s Blackbird traffic peaks on Wednesday and Thursday, not the weekend.

editorial/ updated 12d ago
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FAQ

What kind of food does The Rutherford serve?

The Rutherford serves American and Bar cuisine.

How expensive is The Rutherford?

The Rutherford is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is The Rutherford located?

The Rutherford is located at West 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10119.

How do I check in at The Rutherford?

Download the Blackbird app, visit The Rutherford in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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