Dinner near Lincoln Center

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.

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.

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

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.

Updated On: 4/19/18 at 06:59 PM

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.

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 .

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