Themed Restaurants in NYC

[DoubleDown11]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 11:39am

Ok guys...my wife, bro, his wife, my friend and I are heading to the city in mid August to catch a couple shows and enjoy what NYC has to offer. My bro LOVES themed restaurants. Yeah I know they are rip offs and usually the food is medicore at best but my bro doesn't get to NYC often and he wants to go. So I was wondering if ya'll could give me a list and opinions of some of the themed restaurants in the city. Also any other favorite lists for diners, pizza shops and chinesse would be great too. I appreciate any and all help. I want to make sure everyone has a great time. Thanks guys.

[poodleboy]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 11:55am

You should try askanewyorker.com, it will be a big help for your food questions. Any question about broadway, which shows to see?

[BrdwyThtr]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 12:20pm

The Jekyll & Hyde Club. Trust me, you don't go for the food.

[EBAG]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 1:08pm

John's Pizza on Bleecker Street is a great place for pizza. Updated On: 7/21/03 at 01:08 PM

[DoubleDown11]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 2:01pm

Where can I find bleeker street?

[EBAG]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 3:26pm

John's Pizza is at 278 Bleecker Street between sixth and seventh aves in the west village. They also have a location on west 44th street, but I prefer the Bleecker Street location. Try this link:

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?Pyt=Tmap&ed=PAb.xep_0TrILkYbbw4mz0ZwixRw6y2bYqODAOSN6Y8v6qRi0_gb2aHdvc7pAnE-&csz=New+York,+NY&country=us

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 6:07pm

I second Jekyll & Hyde Club on Sixth Avenue.

Also, while not a theme, I second John's on 44th Street. The restaurant is in a converted church.

[luluhed]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 6:43pm

If you want to stay in the theatre district for pizza, then go to Johns on 44th. But I find the quality of John's has gone down over the years. I prefer Arturo's on Houston and Thompson these days. The pizza is similar style to John's (thin crust, well done), but better, I think. John's is a little dry for me.

[ChrisLovesShows]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 7:30pm

New Yorkers, doesn't the WWF professional wrestling store in Times Square near MTV have a restaurant? Did I make that up?

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 9:33pm

While not exactly a theme restaurant, the Edison Cafe is always interesting. It is not short on New York attitude: the waiters are old farts that don't give a crap whether your order is right or not and only wait around for the Broadway stars and groups of tourists to come in. But they do have good food and you can see some Broadway people there.

Updated On: 7/21/03 at 09:33 PM

[PJ]

Posted: 7/21/03 at 10:32pm

Edison Cafe kicks major arse. Their food is really good and I agree about the waiters. They're funny. The one time of the 3 times I ate their in NYC our waiter forgot to bring our drinks out. And then the following morning during breakfast, they forgot our silverware. But it was fun in a New York kinda way I guess. IF that even makes sense.

[DoubleDown11]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 12:33pm

Is the Edison Cafe in Hotel Edison? If so...that's where we are staying!

[ErikJ972]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 3:15pm

The WWF resteraunt in Times Square closed. I suggust Ellen's Stardust diner. It's right on 51st and Broadway so it's close to the theater district. It's themed as an old fashioned diner and the waiters/waitresses sing. A lot of fun and more reasonably priced then some of the other themed resteraunts. The food is typical diner food. Updated On: 7/22/03 at 03:15 PM

[scooter38432]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 4:41pm

There is some space-themed restaurant directly opposite the Winter Garden Theater (where MAMMA MIA is playing). I'm not sure what it's called, but it's on the lower level.

Then there's also Planet Hollywood, The Hard Rock Cafe, some sports-themed restaurant in Times Square, etc.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 5:43pm

yea--the space themed one looks really cool--Mars something.

Jekyll & Hyde (on 57th st) also looks super cool.

You can also find places with singing waiters in Times Square.

Posted: 7/22/03 at 5:51pm

The best pizza:
Two Boots on Avenue A. Thin crust and cajun style crust.
Bring tums! Yum.
Mars 2112- Is expensive but it is great for a theme restaurant.
They have divine desserts and you can take a ride to Mars.
It is very dark.
Personally though I avoid theme restaurants as the food is not as good.
Great fare:
West Side Sushi- 48th and 9th (cash only)
Ruby Foo's Trendy and posh with great food
Nobu- An orgasm on a plate (bring your credit cards)
Blue Water Grill- Great food, nice environment
Blue Fin- Good fish great atmosphere close to your hotel.
Best Chinese- Shun Lee near Lincoln Center. Expensive but worth every extra cent. Also head to China Town for Dim sum.
If you have any other questions I would be happy to answer you. You can pm me. Updated On: 7/22/03 at 05:51 PM

[The8re phan]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 6:26pm

How about Lucky Cheng's on 1st ave??? Sure, the food isn't the best, but the drag queens are a hoot!!!

[luluhed]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 6:40pm

If you want Two Boots pizza Double Down, you don't have to go all the way over to Ave. A. There is one on 7th Ave. near 11th St. in the West Village-it is good, but it's a hot and spicy sauce with a corn meal crust-of course I love all pizza, so I think it's great!

Posted: 7/22/03 at 6:49pm

Yes that is a good location but it is not a real restaurant. Slices.
Avenue A is better but a shlep. So walk around the Village it is fun.
Lucky Chengs is close so go there for drinks! And Karaoke. Or check out Lips in the Village. Lips has karaoke on Tuesdays and Fridays and the food is good. It is not expensive and the drag queens are funny. One looks like Cher another like Liza.
Say hi to Peppermint for me. I ADORE HER.

[lensman55]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 7:04pm

>yea--the space themed one looks really cool--Mars something.

>Jekyll & Hyde (on 57th st) also looks super cool.

>You can also find places with singing waiters in Times Square.

Isn't there another Jekyll & Hyde's downtown, somewhere?
I went there with my family, the food was OK (I'm no gourmet, I couldn't tell) the show was a lot smaller, but I enjoyed it.

[AlienOnBroadway]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 7:59pm

Mars 2112 is the one across from Mama Mia. The food is decent,not fabulous! You can check it out on the site: www.mars2112.com

Also, I love the Stardust Diner, on 63rd I think, with the singing waiters. GOOD deserts there.

[luluhed]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 9:05pm

We did have a Jekyl and Hyde right here at Sheridan SQuare in the village, but it closed. Not too many theme restaurants around here, but Caliente Cab Co. is fun for a lot of folks, you know, typical Mexican food, known for its frozen drinks, outdoor dining, great people watching, inexpensive, fun decor, etc. Located on the corner of Bleecker and 7th Ave, heart of the village.

[PJ]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 9:45pm

Yes the Edison Cafe is in the Edison Hotel...or Hotel Edison. Whatever. There's a street entrance and an entrace though the hotel lobby.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/22/03 at 10:23pm

Yes the Edison Cafe is in the Edison Hotel. Just be aware that sometimes they include the gratuity on the check no matter what size your party. So look at your check and make sure you aren't double tipping those old farts.

[CJR]

Posted: 7/23/03 at 1:45am

Stardust is on 51st right next to the Wintergarten. Food is good, but it's gotten REALLY expensive over the past two years.

The Edison has really good food and if you pay attention, you can usually catch a few broadway people eating there (it's a favorite of Belle Calaway from Chicago).

Not a themed restaurant, but I'm a big fan of Pigalle on the corner of 48th and 8th. The food is excellent and reasonably priced... and it's also a favorite of several Chicago cast members.