nyc restaurants

[glitzguy3]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 3:32pm

i'm heading back to nyc in july. i'm always looking for new restaurants to try. give me your three favorite restaurants within walking distance of the theater district....

[redhotinnyc2]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 3:34pm

for a nice inexpensive breakfast - go to the Renaissance Diner on 52nd and 9th. Nice Greek family operated business with clean atmosphere, kind and pleasant staff and great food (and if you're a member of AEA you get a 10% discount) For mexican, its gotta be Al Azteca across the street and half a block up. For Italian - Cara Mia on 9th at 46th(?) or within a block of there - all moderately priced and healthy choices!

[broadwaystar2b]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 3:39pm

There's this wonderful Japanese restaurant across the street from The Al Hirshfield Theatre (where Wonderful Town is playing). I highly recommend it.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 3:44pm

Da Rosina on...46th (Restaurant Row)
Carmine's on...44th
Puleo's Too on...45th

[mominator]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 4:00pm

Well for breakfast, I like The Red Flame on 45th between 5th & 6th. Inexpensive good diner fare and coffee. Siam Inn on 8th Ave btwn 51st &52nd is great (get the curry puffs!) Well let's see what else... How about Al's Soup Kitchen Inter. 259A W. 55th (btwn Bway & 8th)
B

[wendy72]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 4:02pm

Joe Allen's ..restaurant row

[CJR]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 5:03pm

Pigalle -- 48th and 8th
John's Pizza -- 44th near the St James
Barrymore's -- 45th a few doors down from the Music Box

[Jon]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 5:22pm

For a unique breakfast or lunch experience, try the Edison Cafe - in the Hotel Edison on 47th between Broadway & 8th Ave.

Nicknamed "THe Polish Tearoom", this is the place where Neil Simon's recent flop "45 Seconds From Broadway" was set. It's the kind of place Max Bialistock would hang out at.

Last time I was there, I had a huge bowl of matzoh ball soup and an excellent hamburger, plus a coke, all for about 8 bucks.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 6:50pm

Not walking distance But My Favorite Bistro @ 72nd & Columbus is excellent bistro food v reasonable.
And of course CaTheatreGirls & mine fav Angus MacIndoe!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 7:41pm

Virgils - Across street from Millenium Hotel. Awesome ribs. Try their "Train Wreck Fries" - TO DIE FOR

Updated On: 5/18/04 at 07:41 PM

[Hank]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 8:28pm

Virgil's is one of my favorites too. Ribs and brews, umm umm! And great beans and slaw too. Best for lunch or after the show.
Tratoria Trecolori at 133 W45th is my favorite for Italian, read the Zagat review, I wrote it.
Danny's Grand Seafood (where Bangkok meets Broadway) on restaurant row is a great choice for Thai and/or seafood.

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 9:09pm

1) Carmine's - 44th St (across and down from Majestic). But make sure you have at least 2 people in the party, otherwise you'll have leftovers for a week! (Price and service is great - but it get very crowded after 4:30pm!)

2) Joe Allen's - 46th St Good "classy" pub food.

3) Famiglia's Pizza - not sure of the cross streets but it's a bit morth and across from Hershey's. Big slices with creative toppings. Not too pricy.

Edited to add:
4) Ellen's Stardust Diner - 50th-ish and Bway? Just a REALLY fun time, with waiters singing oldies and showtunes. You'll have a ball. (I'd recommend it after you see an evening performance, when everyone's getting a bit rowdier.)

Updated On: 5/18/04 at 09:09 PM

[justani]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 9:16pm

Kodama Sushi ~ Excellent! great prices too

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 9:18pm

The food @ Ellen's is Blah

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 10:26pm

^ Agreed. Cheesecake was meh and mudpie was rich but too filling. It's definitely not a "foodie" destination - better just for the pure entertainment value.

[Here_I_Go_Again]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 10:27pm

the RINK BAR AND GRILL in ROc Center... GReat food, hot servers and fun place to hang outside and dine under the stars!!!

[orchajaws]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 11:20pm

Here's a List of Eats that you'll enjoy:

John's Pizza -- 44th near the St James
Angus McIndoe -- 44th near the St James as well
Ollie's -- Good Chinese on 45th across from the Imperial.
Ellen's Stardust Diner -- To the left of the Winter Garden
Mars 2112 -- Across from the Winter Garden
Victor's Cafe - Cuban next to the Neil Simon
Rue 57 -- A Bit of a Shlepp, but really excellent food - 57th and Madison/5th
Smith and Wollensky's is within walking distance to Radio City and most Broadway theaters

[BroadwayKate]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 11:24pm

Did Martini's close?

kate

[Victoria Grant]

Posted: 5/18/04 at 11:41pm

I would like to recommend

1. BSmiths on 52nd ?
2. Beccos on resturaunt row
3. Sushi Samba park south and 19th (awesome place)

[CJR]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 12:59am

Avoid the Stardust. It's cramped and over-crowded and the prices have gone up... not to mention the food has gone downhill.

Shame too, cause years back I really enjoyed eating there.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 6:03am

To Kate

Martini's is indeed gone. Closed & empty.

[Benzy92]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 7:30am

I'd go for Barrymore's on 45th. Such great food at a great price!

[ShineOn]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 8:13am

Hey, 72nd is walking distance unless you're a big wimp. Or just a quick jump on the 1,2,3, or 9. :)


There are actually a LOOOOOOOOOT of good restaurants on Columbus up in the 70s/80s.

My vote still goes for Cafe Mozart (70th, between Broadway and Columbus)... their Salveri's Revenge makes the happiest girl in the world.


...or I'd third Barrymore's. The food is delish and the atmosphere is great, and more importantly, the prices are reasonable.

[mominator]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 8:57am

Since other folks are mentioning stuff on Columbus, How about the Firehouse 522 Colunbus. Great nachos, good prices, outdoor dinning on warm evenings and to top things off friendly and not too $$$!!
B

[Corine2]

Posted: 5/19/04 at 9:30am

Restaurants:
Firebird- Have a bellini before the theater very elegant.
(Honey Vodka is the signature drink)
Blue Fin- So hip it hurts but the great sushi and elegant decor is perfect for a date.
Ruby Foo's
Yodo of Japan- The best happy hour in the City. The Spicy Tuna rolls melt in your mouth and for three dollars you can't afford not to go.