Theater district restaurant suggestions?

[Sylver1]

Hi… Have tickets for "Dear Evan Hansen"  on Friday, April 7… Only way I got them was through an incredibly good connection who got us House seats. I'm not the jealous type but yes I would be jealous of me as well! Ha ha...Anyway… Pre-theater dinner suggestions in the theater district?  Did a search and apparently nobody has posted anything recently… Joe Allen?  Would rather hear from you guys… Much better than yelp… Thank you!

[MarkBearSF]

WIthout knowing your tastes and budget, who knows? But, Joe Allen (always Allen not Allen's) is always a good choice. Home of the notorious flop wall, great burgers, great service perfectly attuned to showtimes. 

Reservations are available no more than a week in advance (OpenTable)

[@z5]

Tony dinapoli's; kodama on 45th; pasta lovers on 49th...is always quick and goood food, although it has an awfully tacky name lol

 

lucky's is also always fun, quick and not too expensive.

[@z5]

Tony dinapoli's; kodama on 45th; pasta lovers on 49th...is always quick and goood food, although it has an awfully tacky name lol

 

lucky's is also always fun, quick and not too expensive.

[Sylver1]

Thanks for the info… And made the correction! Appreciate it

[Phantom4ever]

Isn't Tony Di Napoli's only family style? 

[wonkit]

Joe Allen would be my first suggestion, too. Also love Thalia.

[Valentina3]

My goto has always been Totto Ramen, but then again, I don't get good ramen where I live so that adds to my bias. They opened a new outlet on 51st & 10th which is still undiscovered and not as busy. They are fast and cheap.

[Stage Door Sally]

Chaan Teng, a great new Hong Kong style restaurant by Chef Pichet Ong (Spice Market, P*ong) opened a few months ago in the theater district. Highly recommend.

Reviews:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/chaan-teng-new-york

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60763-d11843140-Reviews-Chaan_Teng-New_York_City_New_York.html

 

 

 

[broadwaysfguy]

bumping this tread to see if anyone has additional great suggestions for theatre district lunch and dinner recommendations.  I honestly have not been impressed with many places ive gone to and looking for help!

thanks!

 

[Olivia11]

We enjoyed db Bistro Moderne enough to return again.  

[JPeterman]

Some of my favorites ,,,

 

La Masseria

Tratoria Trecolori

Carmines

Times Square Diner

Hunt and Fish Club

Saju

Gallaghers

[Olivia11]

We also enjoyed Hunt and Fish Club and Gallaghers. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

I feel like I'm revealing a secret in sharing this, but I love going to Ippudo Westside on 51st Street before a show. The wait there is significantly less than the restaurant's downtown counterpart, and their ramen and pork buns are just the very, very best.

[Kitsune]

Personally I'm a fan of John's Pizzeria in Times Square.  The pizza is tasty, the building is really neat, and most importantly, it's reasonably priced.  You have to order a whole pie - I typically order a six-piece pie and split it with another person.  It's great for getting out the door in NYC for around $15/person.

[Acetic Acid]

Sit-Down Meals:

- Etcetera Etcetera (44th b/t 8th and 9th)

- Marseille (44th and 9th)

- Yum Yum (46th and 9th)

- Thalia (50th and 8th)

- Rosa Mexicano (62nd and Columbus)

Quick Bites:

- City Kitchen (44th and 8th)

Post-Show Dessert!

- Schmarkary's (45th and 9th)

 

[greenifyme2]

My favorites are The Meatball Shop (less crazy and much better than Carmines) and Gyu-Kaku (they have an amazing happy hour)!

[Robbie2]

broadwaysfguy said: "bumping this tread to see if anyone has additional great suggestions for theatre district lunch and dinner recommendations.  I honestly have not been impressed with many places ive gone to and looking for help!

thanks!
Our favs:
Glass House Tavern

Thalia

Joe Allen

Blue Fin

 

 

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[chuckydisc]

broadwaysfguy said: "bumping this tread to see if anyone has additional great suggestions for theatre district lunch and dinner recommendations."

Pure Thai on 51st and 9th

 

 

[Fordham2015]

Becco on 46th or Maria Pia on 51st- both great, very affordable Italian restaurants. Becco's "Sinfonia de Pasta" is to die for, and Maria Pia's prix fixe lunch specials are excellent.

[talklesswinmore]

I highly recommend Spoonfed on W. 51st. They have a connection to the theater world and serve really great Southern cooking. http://www.spoonfednyc.com/ 

"At the suggestion of his co-workers, Randy would prepare individual meals and leave them at various theaters to cater to Broadway shows on two-show days. He relied on the 'honor system,' and folks would pay cash or put in an I.O.U. Soon, his husband, Mark and he were catering for theatrical, as well as non-Broadway, events."

[nealb1]

Junior's right in the heart of the theatre district is a perfect spot to eat before or after your show.  I eat there pretty much every day when I go to NYC, and I get to NYC about 2-3 times a year.  Was just in NYC 2 months ago for 2 weeks, and ate there every evening.  They have a very extensive menu and the food is always delicious.  

With it being right in the heart of the theatre district, you can get there early, have nice relaxing dinner, or lunch and get to the show without being rushed.  Just allow for time as it can get quite crowded right before or after a show.  Now that it's summer, the outdoor patio is a great spot to eat at.

Junior's just opened up it's 2nd midtown location on Broadway.  

[SarahNYC2]

I really like Kodama, and it's down the block from Dear Evan Hansen. Actually I love going to Kodama, and then Schmakery's for a cookie!

I do like Haru and Virgil's BBQ also.

[10086Sundays]

I know it's a chain, but I love Shake Shack.  I always plan to get there during off hours so it's not as crowded.  Plus, you can get it to go and walk to Bryant Park to eat.

[MCfan2]

Seconding John's Pizzeria. The food is great and the surroundings really nice. I always try to get there when I'm in NYC.

[carolinaguy]

I really enjoy The Bar Downstairs at the Andaz Hotel for tapas just across from the library on 5th Ave. It's a little bit out of the crush of dinner in the theatre district, but it's not a bad walk at all back to the Shubert Alley area houses. On Hotel Row on 44th, the Blue Bar at the Algonquin has an amazing tomato soup and grilled cheese, and Kellari on the same block is great Mediterranean.