Cheap and Clean Places to Eat in the Theatre District? — Page 2

Lot666 said: "adotburr said: "Jordan Levinson said: "Nolan LuPone said: "My go-to is John's Pizza Of Times Square."

The only acceptable answer. LOVE eating there with my family before a show."

Is this place right next to St James?"

Yes. It's been a go-to for us for many years, but John's can be problematic for pre-show dining because they don't take reservations and it's almost always a complete zoo from 5pm-7pm. They also lost some of their appeal for us a couple of years ago when they discontinued the Absolut Martini Bar, with its drinks served in glasses that looked like goldfish bowls atop stems. Those were the days!"

I’ll have to try it the next time I’m in the city! I walk past this place all the time and each time I wonder if the pizza is good. But thank you for the FYI about 5pm-7pm. Normally I can only do matinees because of bus/train travel so I’m out of the city by 5:15. But I’ll definitely make time in the afternoon to check it out (assuming they’re open for lunch).

Iron Bar is always my go to for pre and post show meals. They take reservations too.

Yes, you can sit at the bar but I can't imagine they wouldn't seat you in dining room. Lots of their items are big enough to share, but I'm sure they wouldn't deny you.

We were just there last weekend. Yummm....

Updated On: 10/19/21 at 11:47 AM

dave1606 said: "Los Tacos No 1 is probably the ultimate "Cheap and Clean" spot for pre theater on 43. Not going to be a relaxing experience, but tacos great and you will be in and out fast.

Tacuba further north is an excellent sit down spot. I've had many a great meal there. Becco is great, though I dont think I could handle their never ending pasta before a show! I went to Hazwell greens recently which had some tasty pizza though you had to order at the bar and it was a bit loud. further over into Hells kitchen I had a great meal at Crispins."

This. And the best tacos in NYC imo, cheap and clean and amazing!

Pepper Lunch is my go-to if I'm going to a Studio 54 show, you order at the front and get a number for when you sit down. Los Tacos if you're gonna be around 43/44th street areas, Viv Thai for around 50th street (though I think they get busy) and Empanada Mama is a little higher up. Not sure if they do seating right now, but Red Poke and Sophie's Cuban are frequent lunch spots for me during the work day.

chrishuyen said: "Pepper Lunch is my go-to if I'm going to a Studio 54 show, you order at the front and get a number for when you sit down. Los Tacos if you're gonna be around 43/44th street areas, Viv Thai for around 50th street (though I think they get busy) and Empanada Mama is a little higher up. Not sure if they do seating right now, but Red Poke and Sophie's Cuban are frequent lunch spots for me during the work day."

When I did a search on them, it states Pepper Lunch is permanently closed.

Asking a general question, can anyone any place near SIX that is also open Monday? Seeing the show this week and finding the places I was leaning toward on BWW's recent listicle are closed Mondays.

chrishuyen said: "Pepper Lunch is my go-to if I'm going to a Studio 54 show."

I pass that street daily on my commute, it closed permanently a while back.

everythingtaboo said: "Asking a general question, can anyone any place near SIX that is also open Monday? Seeing the show this week and finding the places I was leaning toward on BWW's recent listicle are closed Mondays."

How close? We saw Six on a Monday. Dined at Meme in HK beforehand. It's about a 10 minute walk from there to the Brooks Atkinson theatre.

I was disappointed to learn that Emmett O'Lunney's has closed. A friend of mine was in CHICKEN AND BISCUITS and I suggested to him that we grab a bite to eat there between shows on a Saturday. He informed me the place had closed for good.

I'll miss their Shepherd's Pie.

ItsMeRaul said: "everythingtaboo said: "Asking a general question, can anyone any place near SIX that is also open Monday? Seeing the show this week and finding the places I was leaning toward on BWW's recent listicle are closed Mondays."

How close? We saw Six on a Monday. Dined at Meme in HK beforehand. It's about a 10 minute walk from there to the Brooks Atkinson theatre.

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Thanks for that! We ended up going to Trattoria Trecolori, which I didn't realize was right next to the Brooks, and for the area, pretty reasonable. They were poppin' on a Monday night, maybe because so many other places were closed? But the small front I've walked by a million times gives way to a bright and roomy restaurant, even with a lot of tables, it didn't feel crowded. (They take reservations, which is nice also!)