What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
#1What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:36pmI was thinking Sardi's but i dont think its kid friendly. I may be wrong. I am also trying to stay away from Chains such as Bubba Bump and Planet Hollywood. I prefer it to be in close walking distance to Time Square. Thx! The ages of kids range from 9 to 15.
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#2re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:37pmVynl (52nd and 9th) or Say Cheeze (54th and 9th).
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#2re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:37pm
Virgil's BBQ
Juniors
Edison Cafe
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#3re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:37pmYou could go to Junior's which is right in Shubert Alley. It's about as family friendly as you get without being a "chain" restaurant.
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#4re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:37pmEllen's Stardust is always a good family option
ben4
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#5re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:38pm
There's an italian restaurant that's actually quite old with very beautiful architecture.
The prices are quite reasonable for that part of town and the food's pretty excellence. I think the kids will like it (kids like pizza right?).
I believe it was on 8th and 43rd, but i'm not sure of the name or location. give me a sec...
#6re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:39pm
Didn't you ask this question a few months ago? And didn't the same restaurants pop up as answers?
I second Vynl.
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#7re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:39pm
JUNIORS ROCKS!!!!!!
...and it's right in the heart of the action!
ENJOY!!!!
:)
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#8re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:41pm
Vynl? Maybe if your kid is a screaming little queen.....
Junior's is great.. as is Bubba's and Planet Hollywood. Ellen's Stardust would be great I'd say... singing waitstaff and very retro.. the kids would have a blast.
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#9re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:53pmVirgil's BBQ is my absolute favorite restaurant in the known universe. Every time I'm in New York, it's my go-to spot for an amazing dinner. I'm counting down the days until August when I come to NY again, and Virgil's will be there waiting for me.
#10re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:53pm
John's Pizzeria on 44th and 8th is great great great.
Is that where you're referring to, ben4?
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#11re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 11:21pmi actually did but i forgot, silly me sry, i am actually doing this for my mother, i am considering virgils BBQ for her
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December 19th- Noises Off, Edith Piaf Concert at Town Hall
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#12re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/27/07 at 11:34pmI think so Littly sally. It sounds right.
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#13re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 9:51amJohn's Pizzeria on 44th Street. Good service, and the food is very inexpensive.
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#14re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 9:54amSee that's like 3 people endorsing John's Pizzeria.... How can you go wrong?
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#15re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 10:03am
I 2nd Ellen's Stardust diner, it's fun with the singing waiters/waitresses (even customers occasionally). Reasonable prices on typical diner food.
Or try, it is directly across the street from Mamma Mia if I remember correctly:
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#16re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 10:23am
Another vote for John's Pizzeria here- love that place!
And, I don't have kids, but I would never subject anyone to Ellen's Stardust Diner- worst. service. ever.
#17re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 10:27am
I'll add my name to the list of John's supporters. You'll often find me there between shows on a Sunday.
Avoid Stardust unless you want to wait 2 hours for bad service and food poisoning.
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#18re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 10:28amI've never had a problem with Ellen's Stardust. (Well, there was one problem but that's a different story) The food is okay, very typical diner food, but it's fun with all of the music.
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#19re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 10:29am
I would say Dallas BBQ...I forgot where it was in Times Square. It was somewhere between W 41st and W 45th. The prices were cheap and the food wasn't that bad; however, we had terrible service. Despite the restaurant being empty, they stuck 5 of us at a small table in an isolated corner and the service was extremely slow.
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#20re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 10:54amI have never waited to be seated at Ellen's.
#21re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 11:15am
There used to be this great place near Colony Records.. I think it was like the Time Square Diner or something. I usually do not eat in Time Square anymore. I am obsessed with Sammy's Noodle Shop down hear Greenwich Village so I go there.... but anyway... The Time Square Diner or something had the best MAC and CHEESE made w/ like five cheeses and it was so good.
Of course, if HOJO's was still open 
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#22re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 11:22amJRybka- you like mac & cheese- have you ever been to S'Mac in Union Square? Mmmm...I haven't been there in a while, might have to swing by for dinner tonight.
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#23re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 11:40amI always like Joe Allen's. A great place for star sightings. Sat next to Harvey Fierstein last time I was there. And the foods good too!
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#24re: What is a family friendly place to eat around Broadway?
Posted: 6/28/07 at 12:01pmOllie's Noodles is really good too, if you like Chinese food. It's affordable and pretty family friendly - I used to eat there all the time with my parents when I was younger. I think its on 44th and Broadway
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