Dinner near Lincoln Center

[Mike66]

Looking for a nice dinner pre-theatre within walking distance of LCT.

have been to Fiorello (not impressed), the restaurant at the Met (don't need to be that fancy).

usually head to Masseria or Johns or Cara Mia in theatre district, but would prefer something closer to the theatre and not necessarily Italian.  

suggestions appreciated.

[theatretenor2]

We ate at The Smith before seeing My Fair Lady. It was great food, but pretty noisy atmosphere. I'd recommend eating outside if you go there. I've also heard that Rosa Mexicano is great. We didn't want to eat Mexican before a three hour performance. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

The Smith, Rosa Mexicano, and P.J. Clarke's are the trifecta. I always go between those three when I'm seeing a show at Lincoln Center.

[dramamama611]

Nothing wrong with the above suggestions, but I really live Sapphire, delicious Indian cuisine.

[haterobics]

I often hit Le Pain Quotidien across the street before Lincoln Center shows. It's tucked around the corner from Bed, Bath & Beyond.

[Someone in a Tree2]

Splurge on a reservation at Lincoln Ristorante, the lovely space right next to the Vivian Beaumont under the sloping green roof lawn. Pricey but yummy. Reservations a must, although they've sometimes been able to squeeze in spur-of-the-moment diners at the bar. The group-shouts in unison by the servers at the open kitchen are a show unto themselves.

[JPeterman]

Lincoln Square Steak is extremely good. It is a bit of a walk .... about 5 blocks. The owner is always there making sure everything is going smoothly and you are enjoying yourself. It has a glitzy almost cheesy Las Vegas vibe, but delicious food. They have a steakhouse menu plus an Italian section with pastas and veal / chicken parm.

 

As another poster suggested, Lincoln Ristorante is also pretty good.  Expensive but extremely convenient.  It is a Beautiful restaurant.   They filmed a Will Smith movie there a few years ago.

[perfectlymarvelous]

I typically go for The Smith, the food is delicious and they have really good cocktails. 

[Matt Rogers]

You can't go wrong with Rosa Mexicana, although it can be pricey. But everything in this neighborhood is. Service is fantastic and food is amazing. This is not a taco burrito combo platter place. The dishes are very upscale and some quite original and unexpected. Big and creative drink menu. The frozen pomegranate margaritas are their signature drink and they are deceptively powerful. Have too many of these and you will wake up in Betty Ford. Beautiful dining room. Just be prepared to mortgage your house when the check arrives.

[irishgator1]

I don’t know if you consider a 17 min walk close enough, but I really like Molyvos (Greek) in 7th Ave between 55th and 56th.

[DAME]

All those choices are good. But so freaking noisy . Lately we just eat somewhere in the Upper West Side and Uber it to Lincoln Center. Much more relaxing .

[jakebloke]

Atlantic Grill is pretty good....especially if you like seafood.  The couple of times I've been there, it's been quite busy, but with a quieter more senior crowd.