NFT: Midtown or Theater District Restaurant recommendations

west side on 46th st. Pretty good Spanish style restaurant with Tapas and some nice vino

I find keeping it simply is usually the best way to go, like established places like Virgil's or Carmine's. They have a chain vibe and you can do much better in other areas of the city for Italian or BBQ, but if you are there those are the best choices. If you don't mind walking to Fifth or Sixth Avenue, it opens up some steakhouses which are much pricier like Capital Grille and Del Frisco's.

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easily. book early, seems like a decent theater crowd. I went the first time at 8:00 pm and the place emptied out right as shows were starting. I have been back since.

get the
Delmonico Steak
King crab mac n cheese
steamed spinach

and a scotch

then enjoy the show
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we ate at Hurley's Saloon, an Irish pub across the street.

Ive also eaten at Butter and it did not sit well with me. A disappointing experience
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In comment 13873993 Sec 103 said:

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west side on 46th st. Pretty good Spanish style restaurant with Tapas and some nice vino

Thanks! I'll take a look!

Good japanese food in a cozy restaurant

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I find keeping it simply is usually the best way to go, like established places like Virgil's or Carmine's. They have a chain vibe and you can do much better in other areas of the city for Italian or BBQ, but if you are there those are the best choices. If you don't mind walking to Fifth or Sixth Avenue, it opens up some steakhouses which are much pricier like Capital Grille and Del Frisco's.

We love to walk all over (although it seems like it will be cold). Thanks for the recommendations!

In comment 13874033 pjcas18 said:

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easily. book early, seems like a decent theater crowd. I went the first time at 8:00 pm and the place emptied out right as shows were starting. I have been back since. get the Delmonico Steak King crab mac n cheese steamed spinach and a scotch then enjoy the show Link - ( New Window )

That all sounds awesome, although I'm more of a bourbon guy.

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In comment 13874033 pjcas18 said: Quote: easily. book early, seems like a decent theater crowd. I went the first time at 8:00 pm and the place emptied out right as shows were starting. I have been back since. get the Delmonico Steak King crab mac n cheese steamed spinach and a scotch then enjoy the show Link - ( New Window ) That all sounds awesome, although I'm more of a bourbon guy.

They have bourbon, probably save you some money too, the single malts there were ridiculously priced.

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Go to Plataforma.
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ViceVersa

www.viceversanyc.com

325 W 51st St

Very good Italian and a beautiful restaurant.

Oceana - maestro's right near by as well.

Sort of on the northern fringe of midtown (W. 60th off Columbus Circle). Fabulous Italian cuisine. Not cheap but if you're up for a great Italian meal and willing to spend a few bucks, I highly recommend it.

in Manhattan is difficult- you ask 1,000 people, you will get 1,000 different suggestions. Everyone has their favorites.

I saw the show in October. If you are a fan, you will really appreciate it. It is an awesome show. Some suggestions- eat early, get to the theater by 7:15. You go through security, which moved quickly when I went, but I would imagine the line gets longer as show time approaches.I would rather be twenty minutes early than five minutes late. He goes onstage at 8:03- very prompt. The show is two hours in length.

For a restaurant, it depends what you like and how much money you want to spend. Butter is pricey. And they have a tendency to run 'late'. Plenty of other options if you are worried Butter will not have you on your way in a timely fashion.

Enjoy!!!

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in Manhattan is difficult- you ask 1,000 people, you will get 1,000 different suggestions. Everyone has their favorites. I saw the show in October. If you are a fan, you will really appreciate it. It is an awesome show. Some suggestions- eat early, get to the theater by 7:15. You go through security, which moved quickly when I went, but I would imagine the line gets longer as show time approaches.I would rather be twenty minutes early than five minutes late. He goes onstage at 8:03- very prompt. The show is two hours in length. For a restaurant, it depends what you like and how much money you want to spend. Butter is pricey. And they have a tendency to run 'late'. Plenty of other options if you are worried Butter will not have you on your way in a timely fashion. Enjoy!!!

That's true. You definitely will get a LOT of recommendations. But it's also a great way to screen the many, many good restaurants in NYC.

Thanks for the tips on the show. I had heard the same info from someone else who went. And sure, Butter is a bit pricey, but less than I paid for tickets, lol.

Patsy's - classic italian spot
236 W 56th St

Sushi by bou...
132 W 47th St
reasonably priced tiny omakase joint and you only have 30 mins to eat your fish but the quality is outstanding and you can hang around and have their fabulous drinks. great experience

Don Antonio
solid neapolitan pizza re3staurant
309 W 50th St

Estiatorio Milos
125 W 55th St
very pricey but great greek seafood restaurant


ellen's Stardust Diner
1650 Broadway
tourists love this joint where the waitresses sing and dance on the tables. decent diner fare.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
321 W 44th St #103
really good japanese bbq and caters well to theater crowd

get reservations for any and all

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Patsy's - classic italian spot 236 W 56th St Sushi by bou... 132 W 47th St reasonably priced tiny omakase joint and you only have 30 mins to eat your fish but the quality is outstanding and you can hang around and have their fabulous drinks. great experience Don Antonio solid neapolitan pizza re3staurant 309 W 50th St Estiatorio Milos 125 W 55th St very pricey but great greek seafood restaurant ellen's Stardust Diner 1650 Broadway tourists love this joint where the waitresses sing and dance on the tables. decent diner fare. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ 321 W 44th St #103 really good japanese bbq and caters well to theater crowd get reservations for any and all

I've eaten at the Japanese place you mentioned and I second that recommendation

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