re: Best Place to Eat

[purpleprince101]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:23pm

What are the best places to eat around theatres?

Mine
Carmines
Juniors

[jasobres]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:26pm

I agree with Carmine's. But there's also the McDonald's in Times Square if you plan to have a quick meal. There's also Ollie's Noodle House, which is across from the Shubert and Majestic theaters. (Their dumplings kick ass!)

Updated On: 12/11/06 at 05:26 PM

[Broadwayboy2631]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:26pm

I feel like a tourist for sayinbg this, but I love ruby foo's

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:29pm

I know this great little Italian place called Reno's. Get the chicken parm. It's to die for. It's near Jersey Boys.

I think the guys from Jersey Boys were there once because there's an autographed poster on the wall.

Updated On: 12/11/06 at 05:29 PM

[bwayondabrain]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:32pm

John's Pizzeria
Carmine's
Sardi's (occasionally)
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream :)

[allofmylife]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:39pm

Back in the 70's I used to love Beefsteak Charlies because of the "all the beer, wine or sangri you can drink" policy. Who knew?

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:44pm

Jaso, Did you ACTUALLY say McDonalds?! Ewww..

Out here in LA I highly suggest Roscoes Chicken And Waffles.

God, posting that just made me a little hungry for C&W....

[myManCape]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:45pm

John's on 44th

[Lizzya9]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:47pm

I love Carmine's! I went there right before I saw my first Broadway show, Beauty and the Beast! I will never forget it. We sat upstairs and I remember walking down the flight of stairs when we were done and touching the bannister thinking "my life will change forever in the next few hours". It was really incredible. Except a little while later we were walking through the city and my sister threw up her pasta-super embarrassing. And then she did again in the theater. = /

[Yankgrl46]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:47pm

My favorite is Ben's on W. 38th. It's a little bit further of a walk depending on the show, but even this Catholic girl can appreciate a rockin' matzo ball soup! Their chicken caesar salad is to die for. The sandwiches are huge, and they give you the yummiest pickles, and slaw in the world.

Ok, plug over!

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:47pm

Virgils for Ribs

Instead of giving you some ineffective paper napkins, they actually give you a dish towel to clean your hands

Updated On: 12/11/06 at 05:47 PM

[jasobres]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:48pm

There's also Stage Door Deli. They have the biggest sandwiches in town. (Literally.) I mean really their sandwiches are so big that they barely fit in your mouth.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:49pm

I have no interest in it but also try the Roxy delicatessen across the street from the Palace Theater

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:50pm

"I mean really their sandwiches are so big that they barely fit in your mouth. "

Consider it practice.

[broadwaybelle]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:53pm

Bann it's on 50th between 8th and 9th

[pants2]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:54pm

my favorite places ever to eat in the theatre district are....

da marino (on 49th right by the eugene o'neill)
johns pizzaria (forget where it is but its sooo good)
cosi (on 50th right by that church thing that i always think is a show but then i'm like o its a church)
haru (its a little off the main drag, maybe at 40th and 6th but they have amazing sushi)

[Heybeenfood]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 5:56pm

I love Rene Pujol, Blue Fin, and Cara Mia. All delicious!

[pants2]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 6:00pm

o and carmines and blue fin! and i agree with jasobres about the mcdonalds! and bwayondabrain wheres johns i never ever pass it ever!

[Gingersnap2]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 6:15pm

I'll second Ollie's (it's cheap and I like the soups) and John's. Also have to add St. Andrew's Pub across from the Belasco.

[pants2]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 6:15pm

o and the stardust diner, now i really feel like a tourist

[Yankgrl46]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 6:25pm

John's is right across the street from The Majestic.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 7:01pm

You can't beat John's and Ollies for price and convenience, but if you want something a bit fancier, I recommend Bond 45 (on 45th). Their mozzarella is homemade and so creamy you could spread it on toast.

The Roxy? Oh good grief, how awful! When they bring you a glass of milk and it arrives at room temp, it makes you think twice about everything else on the menu.

[overthemoon419]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 7:07pm

Better Burger (on 9th between 42nd and 43rd) owns my soul.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 7:20pm

Haven't been to the Roxy in awhile & had no idea it had gone downhill so much

Well, scratch that one off. I will therefore substitute Bonds 45 as one we loved , Balzano , closed unexpectedly

[lucydee]

Posted: 12/11/06 at 7:32pm

Here are some favorites of mine:
Rene Pujol
Maria Pia
Tony DiNapoli
Latanzi
L'Allegria
Victors Cafe