Pre-Theater Eats
Pre-Theater Eats
Page 2Totto Ramen
Five years after it opened, the original location of Totto Ramen is still packed pretty much all of the time. That's because it's still awesome.
Toloache
Toloache ain’t cheap, but in an area where dropping dollars on grub is a given, it’s a breath of fresh air when the food is legitimately awesome.
Quality Meats
Even though it's in Midtown, this multi-level meat market serves up one of our favorite steaks in town, and it's not what you might expect from a steakhouse in the area.
The Modern
The Modern is really two different experiences: the bar, and the dining room. Here’s what you need to know about both.
Akdeniz
Akdeniz is a casual restaurant in Midtown East with good Turkish food and a few pre-theater set menu deals.
The Marshal
The Marshal is a perfect neighborhood restaurant in Hell's Kitchen with dedicated regulars and an appreciation for New York.
Haswell Greens
Haswell Greens is a huge live music bar in the Theater District that’s a good spot to get a cocktail if you still have energy after seeing a show.
Utsav Restaurant
If you’re in a rush to eat in the Theater District, getting Indian food at Utsav is a great option.
Donburiya
Donburiya is a fun Japanese izakaya in the Theater District that specializes in inexpensive donburi bowls and facilitating rowdy group meals.
Quality Bistro
Quality Bistro is a big French spot in Midtown that’s a good place to impress clients or have dinner before a show.
Capizzi
Capizzi is a one-room pizza place in Hell’s Kitchen. If you’re looking for a meal near Port Authority Bus Terminal, this is probably your best bet.
Joe’s Pizza - Times Square
Times Square becomes slightly more tolerable when you know there’s a Joe’s Pizza there.
Where To Eat Something Quick If You’re Running Late To A Broadway Show
10 restaurants near the Theater District for when you need a quick dinner before the show.
La Esquina
La Esquina has a few locations around the city, and the one in Midtown is especially useful for something quick before or after a Broadway show.
Aria Wine Bar
Aria Wine Bar in Hell’s Kitchen is a casual Italian wine bar that’s good for a date or some dinner before you see a show.
Il Gattopardo
Il Gattopardo is an Italian restaurant in Midtown that feels like a very expensive living room and makes good pasta.
ViceVersa
ViceVersa is an upscale Italian restaurant in Midtown with a nice backyard space and a bar where you might see someone drinking a martini at 3pm.
Sake Bar Hagi 46
Sake Bar Hagi 46 is a casual Japanese restaurant in Midtown that’s great for a meal before or after a Broadway show.
Haru
If you’re looking for a group dinner in the heart of Times Square, sushi at Haru might be your best option.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese BBQ restaurant in Midtown that’s fun for a big group and good for kids.
Pomona NYC
Pomona is a New American spot a block south of Central Park that’s good for an upscale dinner before a show.