There’s no such thing as a bad time spent seeing a Broadway show, but having a great meal before sitting down to enjoy certainly does improve the experience. Likewise, there’s nothing quite like heading off to a delicious dinner to gush over an incredible Broadway performance right after the curtain falls.
These restaurants are so show-stopping, you may need to come back later for an encore.
See also: The 13 Best Restaurants Near The High Line
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50 West 65th St. / 212.362.7800 / Website
Atlantic Grill is an Upper West Side mainstay perfect for those heading to the ballet or is an easy train ride up from the Theater District. The recently reopened Atlantic Grill offers the seafood dishes the neighborhood has loved for years, now with a Mediterranean twist. Diners can enjoy a selection of raw bar items like Crudo and Atlantic fish ceviche, a seafood tower, eclectic sushi rolls, an array of fish cooked to guests’ preferences and house specialties.
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370 W. 51st St. / 646.678.5763 / Website
This adorable wine bar packs quite a punch when it comes to both the food and the drinks. With pastas such as tagliatelle bolognese and slow-baked mac & cheese with a black truffle carpaccio all priced at $18, Briciola is one of the best deals you’ll find in the city. We also love their wine list (of course) and the desserts, such as the ricotta cheesecake served with fresh strawberries.
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200 W. 44th St. / 212.221.3800 / Website
If you are with a group and hungry for family-style Italian, then it’s an easy decision – iconic restaurant Carmine’s is only a short walk away. Fried calamari, spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna, and penne alla vodka are just some of Carmine’s signature dishes. Each dish is served family-style, feeding four to six people.
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20 E. 49th St. / 646.370.6282 / Website
Casa Limone is a casual, elegant Italian restaurant inspired by the flavors, sights and scents of Southern Italy. This hotspot offers a special pre-theater dinner menu for $49, including three courses of favorites, such as antipasti like Misticanza salad, mains like Branzino alla Grilla, and desserts such as Meringata al Limone. The dishes are all perfect to pair with Italian cocktails like the Negroni and signature Casa Limone.
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145 W. 53rd St. / 212.510.7714 / Website
For a view almost as beautiful as the show you just watched, La Grande Boucherie is an excellent choice. This NYC mainstay serves delicious French cuisine in gorgeous interiors, including a heated atrium drenched in natural light. We love the entire menu, with selections from the charcuterie bar making an excellent addition to any meal.
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153 W. 51st St. / 212.554.1119 / Website
One of the hottest reservations in all of NYC, this three-Michelin-starred restaurant is a true New York institution. For occasion dining, there is no better choice, as Le Bernadin’s seafood-forward dishes always shine. The courses are organized by cooking method with the first course being almost raw or barely touched, followed by a second course of lightly cooked selections.
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150 W. 46th St. / 212.869.0900 / Website
Enjoy a classic New York experience, complete with excellent steak, welcoming interiors and plenty of charm at Le Marais. We love the family-style offerings, which allow the whole table to taste dishes such as rib eye roast, honey and citrus-glazed whole roasted chicken, chicken piccata and roasted salmon. Be sure to check out the lengthy wine list as well!
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1065 6th Ave. / 212.221.2510 / Website
Seasonal fare, extensive menus, European flair and welcoming service abound at L’Adresse, where you’ll find locals and tourists alike enjoying a fabulous meal. Expect classic dishes such as burgers, steaks, salads and poultry, all of which are excellently complemented by the lengthy cocktail list. Our favorite? The Diamond, a mix of gin, prosecco, house-made grenadine and lemon juice.
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849 6th Ave. / 212.201.4065 / Website
America meets Italy at L’Amico, where seasonal menus are always crafted with fresh, flavorful ingredients. This spring, find dishes such as grilled octopus with crushed fingerlings, cured olives and espelette aioli, as well as campanelle with spicy sausage, bitter greens, pignoli pangritata and pecorino.
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240 Central Park S. / 212.582.5100 / Website
Step out of NYC and into a Grecian paradise at Marea, where flavorful, bright seafood perfectly complements fresh grilled meats. We also love the raw bar, complete with oysters served with cucumber migonette, red wine migonette and lemon, and caviar offerings. Be sure to grab a few sides, such as roasted cauliflower with tomato and almond or the sauteed escarole with white anchovy and garlic.
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630 9th Ave. / 212.333.2323 / Website
Longstanding Hell's Kitchen favorite and French brasserie Marseille provides a wide range of French dining options for any time of the day. Celebrating its namesake’s roots as a North African port city, a cultural melting pot and the French gateway to the world, Chef Daniel Drexler crafts classic French offerings, ranging from escargot, bouillabaisse, duck leg confit, and an indulgent burger.
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132 W. 44th St. / 212.997.5262 / Website
This reimagined NYC classic serves up American dishes inside warm and welcoming interiors. The extensive menu includes tons of New York City favorites, including tuna tartare, shrimp cocktails, oysters, crab cakes, steaks, pastas, a burger and more. The designated pre-theater menu is also a great choice for those dining before a show.
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45 W. 45th St. / 212.302.4545 / Website
Just a quick walk from the Theater District, Valerie is a bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant perfect for those looking for a few drinks or dinner before a show. Diners can enjoy a relaxing drink and conversation underneath the murals in the Art-Deco-inspired Gatsby Lounge, indulge in casual New American fare in the dining-oriented Den or head upstairs to the Blushing Bar, a full-service space that offers amazing cocktails and savory dishes.
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8 W. 36th St. / 212.691.8078 / Website
A quick subway ride or walk away from the Theater District is Yoon Haeundae Galbi, a beloved Korean BBQ restaurant and home to the city’s best short rib. The restaurant presents a contemporary take on traditional recipes, inspired by owner Bobby Yoon’s grandfather’s restaurant Haeundae Somunnan Amso Galbijib, which opened in 1964 in Busan, South Korea.
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Photography by: Gwen King
