Theatre District restaurants

[iluvmydog]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 8:36am

Anyone know of any good message boards to discuss dining options for pre theatre?

I'd like to find a fun place to take kids in the theatre district area for dinner before a Sunday evening show at 6:30.

Thanks!

[madbrian]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 8:51am

If you've never been to Mars 2112, the kids will probably love it. It's across the street from the Wintergarden. Futuristic theme, 'aliens' wandering from table to table. Food is just OK and pricey, but if you're looking for something different for the kids, it should do.

[karen24]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 9:27am

John's Pizza (44th St near 8th Ave) is very noisy, but the pizza is good and the space (a converted church) is interesting.
My kids also liked Bubba Gump's--around 44th St. & Broadway--a touristy place,and pricey, but the food is surprisingly good. Of course, it helps if they have seen "Forrest Gump" so they can "get" the decor and menu items. Beware of the gift shop!
There's also Dallas BBQ on 42nd between 7th & 8th. I believe they closed for a while and then reopened; I haven't been there since then, so I don't know if it's still good, but when I was there the food was very good.Another very large, noisy place (but not quite as noisy as John's.)
Of course, my favorite place to eat before a show is the Edison Cafe in the Hotel Edison (47th between 7th & 8th)--usually calm, a theater district landmark, good "diner" food--but it might not be "fun" enough for kids?
Karen

[Corine2]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 10:55am

John's is my fav pizza in Times Square. The prices are reasonable and it has a decent atmosphere.

[Craig]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 11:26am

John's is good - but I wouldn't call it a "fun" place.

Karen had some good suggestions. I'd also add Juniors - which is pretty much an institution.

If you have some extra time with the kids - you should check out both the Hershey store and M&Ms - both are right across from each other.

If you have time - another fun thing to do is the Ferris Wheel inside Toys R Us...

[Hank]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 11:27am

As for theme restaurants, Bubba Gumps, always busy, has great views and the shrimp dishes ain't bad.
Around the corner on 44th, Carmines (Italian) has has a great family atmosphere and huge portions that you can share.
A bit further down the block, Angus MacIndoe's (American) is a popular district hang-out, a little less busy on a Sunday.
Also on 44th, just east of 7th Ave is Victor's BBQ, for Southern grub.

[AC126748]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 11:31am

I've had great success using MenuPages when looking for a restaurant. See link below.
http://www.menupages.com/

[karen24]

Posted: 12/5/07 at 1:35pm

You're right, Craig, now that I think of it--I would mostly go to John's for the food, definitely not the atmosphere. It was so loud last time we went that my youngest son (age 13) couldn't wait to get out of there! I think the acoustics are just really bad.
I have to say I was disappointed with the M&Ms store. Unless you are incredibly into Mars/M&Ms and want to buy a bunch of merchandise with the logo on it, there really isn't much to see. I guess the wall of M&Ms in different colors is about the biggest attraction for me!
I like the Hershey store better, because they sell more actual chocolate!