Looking for the best theater district restaurants in NYC? It’s certainly an art. Most Broadway shows start at 7 p.m.
, meaning that you’ll need an early dinner reservation at a place with efficient service. And that’s just the practical side of things. Going to see a Broadway show is a quintessential New York experience, and many want to eat at a restaurant that’s just as memorable as the show they’re about to see.
Ahead of the , staffers reflected on their favorite theater district restaurants. Some of them are historic haunts with special pre-theater menus, while others are perfect for having a quick yet delicious bite if you are already cutting it close to curtain time. Below, our picks.
Joe Allen (326 W 46th St) Joe Allen has always and will always be my family’s pre-theater dinner reservation. The walls are lined with posters of famous Broadway “flops” and pretty much everyone there is grabbing a quick bite before making their 7:30 p.m.
show. The food is classic American, nothing too fancy or indulgent but exactly what you want to line your stomach with before you endure a three-hour Broadway play. -Florence O’Connor, associate producer The Polo Bar (1 E 55th St) People watching that is at least as good as anything you’re about to see on stage.
-Mark Guiducci, creative editorial director The Lambs Club (132 W 44th St) The Stanford White building was once home to the famous theatrical social club of, in the alleged words of George S. Kaufman, “actors .
