Restaurant Recs near Barrow St Theater

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 4:29pm

Seeing Sweeney Todd next week and looking for recs for restaurants nearby.   (This is our 2nd time seeing it, so we've already had the pie!)  Nothing TOO expensive....looking to spend under a hundred for two.  We like most types of cuisine but looking to avoid Indian and Italian as we're already planning those.

Thanks in advance!  

 

 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 4:38pm

It's a tad pricey, but the Black Label Burger at Minetta Tavern a few blocks away on Macdougal is one of my favorite meals in the city.

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 5:04pm

Too bad you've already got Indian planned. Mint Masala is on the same block as Minetta Tavern and their food is excellent. Also reasonably priced.

[rg7759]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 5:10pm

brasa?

[WayTooBroadway]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 5:22pm

Ofrenda or Agave for Mexican.

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 5:25pm

Mexican ~ Agave or Caliente Cab 

Fish N Chips ~ Oscar's Place

[BuddyStarr]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 6:20pm

Meatball Shoppe is close. 

[the.hard.part]

Posted: 4/14/18 at 6:43pm

I grabbed a few slices at Bleecker Street Pizza when I went.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 5:43am

Thanks to all for the suggestions, will investigate!

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 8:49am

UncleCharlie said: "Too bad you've already got Indian planned. Mint Masala is on the same block as Minetta Tavern and their food is excellent. Also reasonably priced."

 

Uncle Charlie (or anyone else) - we were planning to have dinner at Sapphire (near Lincoln Center) -- Mint Masala "better" or just as good?   We could easily change plans.

 

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 2:53pm

dramamama611 said: "UncleCharlie said: "Too bad you've already got Indian planned. Mint Masala is on the same block as Minetta Tavern and their food is excellent. Also reasonably priced."



Uncle Charlie (or anyone else) - we were planning to have dinner at Sapphire (near Lincoln Center) -- Mint Masala "better" or just as good? We could easily change plans.

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Dramamama, I've never eaten at Sapphire so I can't really give you a first hand comparison of the two. For what it's worth, Sapphire has a 3.5 Yelp rating and Mint Masala has a 4.0, and Sapphire is about 30-40% more expensive for the same dishes cause you're paying for the location. I don't live in NYC but when I'm in town and want Indian food, Mint Masala is where I go. I've eaten a lot of Indian food over the years and I really like their dishes. It's a tiny place but I think they do a really good job. 

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 5:49pm

If budget isn't a question, "One If By Land. Two If By Sea" would be my choice.

 

With a budget: Little Owl, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Cuba, Fonda, Meatball Shop (really cheap)

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 8:34pm

I ate at Cuba in Greenwich Village the night I saw Sweeney. 10 minute walk to the theater. Def consider reservations. I also endorse John’s Pizzeria on Bleecker Street. I ate there before I saw Buyer and Cellar at the same theater a few years ago. Very close to theater and very affordable.

[Valentina3]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 9:02pm

Dunno about dinner but highly recommend the ice cream from A Big Gay Icrecream Shop. It's the absolute best and I don't even like ice cream normally.

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 9:55pm

Yes, I went to Big Ice Cream after Sweeney. As someone who loves ice cream, I wouldn’t say it was life changing great, but it was a nice capper to a great day.

[TheatreRocks]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 10:06pm

When I went I had dinner at Down the Hatch, really great atmosphere and met my current girlfriend

[Miles2Go2]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 10:22pm

When I spoke to Michael Urie after Buyer and Cellar, I seem to recall he praised a French restaurant close to the theater. Anyone know what place that might be?

[greenifyme2]

Posted: 4/15/18 at 10:28pm

Miles2Go2 said: "When I spoke to Michael Urie after Buyer and Cellar, I seem to recall he praised a French restaurant close to the theater. Anyone know what place that might be? "

Probably Boucherie? It’s steps away from the theater. My friend and I had lovely cocktails/apps there after Sweeney.

https://yelp.to/qTKq/O2bbnrPr9L

Updated On: 4/15/18 at 10:28 PM

[dramamama611]

Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:38pm

Thanks for all the ideas, we decided to cancel Sapphire reservations and go with Mint Masala..  So, now to choose a place near LIncoln Center.  (Not too worried.)

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 4/16/18 at 3:43pm

dramamama611 said: "Thanks for all the ideas, we decided to cancel Sapphire reservations and go with Mint Masala.. So, now to choose a place near LIncoln Center. (Not too worried.)"

For what it's worth, Rosa Mexicano, The Smith, and P.J. Clarke's are my favorites around there