Best Midtown Restaurants?- Page 3

[CJRochester]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 2:36pm

Cockeyed Optimist said: "What are the best places around the James earl jones theater"

I like Pig & Whistle. It's just one block east on 48th. 

 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 2:41pm

Cockeyed Optimist said: "What are the best places around the James earl jones theater"

 

Sbarro

[TapDanceGal]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 2:57pm

Cockeyed Optimist said: "What are the best places around the James earl jones theater"

I tried Bucatini last weekend for the first time over on 45th and 5th. It was very good. Service was attentive. Food was excellent. 

[uncageg]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 3:27pm

I was sad to see Hourglass Tavern and Bettibar close back in 2020.  I am going to be in town in a few weeks and am looking forward to my gyro sandwich at Turco. Looks like their prices went up a few bucks since I left in 2023.

Updated On: 10/15/25 at 03:27 PM

[Kad]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 3:39pm

uncageg said: "I was sad to see Hourglass Tavern and Bettibar close back in 2020."

I miss them, too. Bettibar was a perfect place for a pre-or post-show drink and bite. 
 

I recently went to Lady Blue, a few doors down from the old Hourglass, for cocktails and thought it was a great little place with great ambience. 

Updated On: 10/15/25 at 03:39 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 3:46pm

Kad said: "uncageg said: "I was sad to see Hourglass Tavern and Bettibar close back in 2020."

I miss them, too. Bettibar was a perfect place for a pre-or post-show drink and bite.


I recently went to Lady Blue, a few doors down from the old Hourglass, for cocktails and thought it was a great little place with great ambience."

 

Just checked out their website. I may have to stop in, if I can, while there week after next. Might be a good place to meet a friend for drinks. Thanks for posting that.

 

[carolinaguy]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 4:23pm

AperiBar in the Luma Hotel just off Bryant Park is a great little upscale Italian place hidden at the back of the lobby. They have smaller plates, so you're not stuffed before a show -- and the prices acknowledge it. Charlie Palmer is the mind behind it. We've dined there several times and always been happy.

Updated On: 10/15/25 at 04:23 PM

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 5:36pm

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "Lot666 said: "MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "I always love Arriba Arriba. Very casual, great margs, love their enchiladas. They unfortunately dont take reservations"

We booked a res at Arriba Arriba during our November visit.

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WHAT! Seriously? Were you a very large party? The policy was always no reservations, so I had refrained from taking folks there if we needed to really plan out an evening. But if they have changed that, or at least take reservationsover a certain number, that is wonderful to know! More enchilada suizas for me!

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I’m there right now. I asked a waiter. Response: “We don’t take reservations.”

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 6:52pm

My budget sadly hasn’t allowed for a NYC trip this year (the first time since 2010 I have made it), but I love Butter Midtown and Chez Josephine. 

[Kad]

Posted: 10/15/25 at 7:49pm

Arriba Arriba’s website has instructions on how to make reservations.