Good place for lunch before "The Little Mermaid"?

#1

Good place for lunch before "The Little Mermaid"?

Posted: 3/10/08 at 11:28pm

My little sister and I are going to see TLM on Wednesday- we're so excited. We're from Maryland, and usually are so frazzled trying to get to the theater on time we just grab McDonalds as we walk, but we would love to go to enjoy a real New York sit-down lunch experience. We should be in the city by 11- any tips of restaurants close to the theater? Also, does the cast usually come out after matinees?

#2

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/10/08 at 11:53pm

THE EDISON HOTEL COFFEE SHOP AFFORDABLY PRICED AND RIGHT NEXT TO THE THEATRE SOME TIMES THE STARS EAT THERE BEFORE THE SHOW AND RIGHT NEXT DOOR.

ENJOY THE SHOW

#3

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 12:12am

Ellen's Stardust Diner...Its such a fun place...The whole wait staff sings...Some people who are now on broadway used to work there...The one I can think of right now is Michael Longoria, hes in Jersey Boys...Ellen's is on 51st and Broadway...I believe its about 5 blocks from TLM...Have a great time! :)

#4

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 12:28am

Thanks so much, guys!

#5

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 12:39am

How about Red Lobster???

#6

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 12:50am

LOL

#7

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 12:56am

Juniors... then you can cut right thru that drive way under the Marriott to the theatre.

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#8

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 2:46am

Vynyl...9th Ave. between 50th and 51st. Good ambiance and affordable prices. American/Thai....my favorite is the Chicken Pad Thai...$12.

#9

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:34am

I second Vynl (only it's spelled "Vynl").

That place rocks.

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#10

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 9:59am

How about sushi?

#11

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 10:28am

Ruby Foo's is nice, if a bit touristy for sushi and Asian

If you want to walk up a few blocks, try Brasserie 8 1/2--a beautiful room on 57th

You might also want to check out www.menupages.com--you can do searches by neighborhood and check out the menus too!

#12

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 10:41am

I second either Juniors or Ellen's. Have fun!

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#13

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 10:42am

Somewhere with good food so you can atleast have a good dinner before a ****ty show.

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#14

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 10:50am

Ellen's definitely if you want atmosphere...cause the food's nothing special.

#15

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 11:03am

There is a Sushi place on 46th between 8th and 9th called Ocha. It is good and affordable, I can usually get full for less than $15 a person. And it's kind of the main restaurant strip so it shouldn't be too crowded or touristy.

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#16

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 1:48pm

Do you need reservations for Ellen's?

#17

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 1:56pm

Juniors...the food is great, big portions, reasonable prices, and fast! and its about a 40 second walk to the Lunt Fontanne

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#18

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 2:00pm

John's Pizzeria, West 44th between 7th & 8th. It serves pizza and Italian and it's in a former church.

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#19

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 2:09pm

We've never needed reservations for Ellen's, although at certain times the waiting line can get long. If there's only two of you, they might have an easier time squeezing you in somewhere.

I may be in a minority, but I was very, very disappointed by John's...

#20

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 2:19pm

John's is good, but for the truly unique John's experience, you have to go to the original one in the west village, the one in Hells Kitchen doesn't hold a candle to the expansion location!

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#21

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 3:54pm

Restaurant name "Juniors"! Great restaurant for pre- show - casual and big menu

#22

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 4:41pm

junior's (right in shubert alley) or ellen's stardust diner

enjoy!! im seeing it in april :)

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#23

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:17pm

Ollie's, Haru, and there a nice little french place that's practically across from the theatre. Ellen's is always a lot of fun especially if you've never been though the food leaves a hell of a lot to be desired.

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#24

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Posted: 3/11/08 at 8:29pm

lildogs...love Ruby Foos!

They have hot guy servers!!

#25

re: Good place for lunch before 'The Little Mermaid'?

Posted: 3/11/08 at 10:28pm

If you don't go to Juniors for pre-show dinner, it's nice to go for dessert after a show!

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