New York City is renowned for its food—from four-star fine dining to the hot dog vendor on the corner. From themed restaurants like Planet Hollywood and the Brooklyn Diner to Broadway’s favorite, Sardi’s, there is a perfect place to satisfy every palette and budget. Stagenotes.net has compiled this list of Times Square’s most popular eateries that cater to student groups and deliver good food at good value. Sign up for the Stagenotes.net e-newsletter so we can send you special offers throughout the year from these and other companies. In the mean time, click on the company logo and we will connect you with the restaurant’s website or group reservation department.
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
234 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Shaira Graulau
Phone: (212) 262-4022
Fax: (212) 391-7418
Email: shairag@applemetro.com
Website: http://www.applebees.com
Description: Always kid-friendly, always with welcoming service, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is a national chain that serves consistently appealing food at reasonable prices. And with locations in all five boroughs, they’re convenient as well. Try the Times Square branch, for their stellar view of all the buzzing city action.
234 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Shaira Graulau
Phone: (212) 262-4022
Fax: (212) 391-7418
Email: shairag@applemetro.com
Website: http://www.applebees.com
Description: Always kid-friendly, always with welcoming service, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar is a national chain that serves consistently appealing food at reasonable prices. And with locations in all five boroughs, they’re convenient as well. Try the Times Square branch, for their stellar view of all the buzzing city action.
B. Smith Restaurant
320 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Adam Caswell
Phone: 212-465-2284
Fax: (212) 315-0369
Email: acaswell@bsmith.com
Website: www.bsmith.com
Description: Media mogul B. Smith commands attention—and so does her namesake restaurant in the Theater District, with its American menu with Southern influences (curried deep-fried oysters with coconut-wasabi dip share the menu with Southern cornmeal crusted catfish) and energetic décor. The happy hour is usually packed with a fun, eclectic crowd of media types and theater fans. Complementary live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights and during Sunday brunch.
320 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Adam Caswell
Phone: 212-465-2284
Fax: (212) 315-0369
Email: acaswell@bsmith.com
Website: www.bsmith.com
Description: Media mogul B. Smith commands attention—and so does her namesake restaurant in the Theater District, with its American menu with Southern influences (curried deep-fried oysters with coconut-wasabi dip share the menu with Southern cornmeal crusted catfish) and energetic décor. The happy hour is usually packed with a fun, eclectic crowd of media types and theater fans. Complementary live jazz on Friday and Saturday nights and during Sunday brunch.
Bagel & Bean
1710 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Contact: Mr. Gautam (Eric) Patel
Phone: (212) 245-6360
Fax: (212) 245-7360
Email: ericgautam@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.bagelandbean.com
Description: A visit to New York City would not be complete without sampling one of the City’s finest meals—a bagel sandwich. Midtown’s Bagel & Bean has some of the freshest overstuffed sandwiches in town, all served up on a wide variety of hand-rolled bagels. Grab a bagel and a coffee or a fresh smoothie from their juice bar, and take a walk—Central Park is just a few blocks away.
1710 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Contact: Mr. Gautam (Eric) Patel
Phone: (212) 245-6360
Fax: (212) 245-7360
Email: ericgautam@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.bagelandbean.com
Description: A visit to New York City would not be complete without sampling one of the City’s finest meals—a bagel sandwich. Midtown’s Bagel & Bean has some of the freshest overstuffed sandwiches in town, all served up on a wide variety of hand-rolled bagels. Grab a bagel and a coffee or a fresh smoothie from their juice bar, and take a walk—Central Park is just a few blocks away.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Kari Gast
Phone: (212) 391-7100
Fax: (212) 391-7111
Email: kgast@bubbagump.com
Website: http://www.bubbagump.com/locations/new-york-city/
Description: This Times Square seafood super-shack is something of a theme park for fans of Tom Hanks’s 1994 film. Bubba Gump’s shrimped-out menu runs the seafood gamut from a poboy to stuffed shrimp to a mess of fish and fries called Boat Trash. Buzzing, bustling and fun for kids, Gump’s brings a bit of down-home Hollywood charm to the heart of Broadway.
1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Kari Gast
Phone: (212) 391-7100
Fax: (212) 391-7111
Email: kgast@bubbagump.com
Website: http://www.bubbagump.com/locations/new-york-city/
Description: This Times Square seafood super-shack is something of a theme park for fans of Tom Hanks’s 1994 film. Bubba Gump’s shrimped-out menu runs the seafood gamut from a poboy to stuffed shrimp to a mess of fish and fries called Boat Trash. Buzzing, bustling and fun for kids, Gump’s brings a bit of down-home Hollywood charm to the heart of Broadway.
Carmines
200 W. 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Penny Kaplan
Phone: 212-221-3800
Fax: (212) 221-0259
Email: pkaplan@carminesnyc.com
Website: www.carminesnyc.com
Description: Wonderful Southern Italian food served in abundant portions. Celebrate festive occasions with loved ones; remember the sounds, smells and flavors of your old neighborhood. Enjoy the liveliness, crowds, and hustle & bustle of the city. Groups welcome.
200 W. 44th St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Penny Kaplan
Phone: 212-221-3800
Fax: (212) 221-0259
Email: pkaplan@carminesnyc.com
Website: www.carminesnyc.com
Description: Wonderful Southern Italian food served in abundant portions. Celebrate festive occasions with loved ones; remember the sounds, smells and flavors of your old neighborhood. Enjoy the liveliness, crowds, and hustle & bustle of the city. Groups welcome.
Carnegie Deli & Restaurant
854 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY, 10019
Contact: Ms. Marian Levine
Phone: 212-757-2245
Fax: 212-757-9889
Email: info@carnegiedeli.com
Website: www.carnegiedeli.com
Description: Dubbed the “most famous deli in the United States” by USA Today, this Midtown hangout opened in 1939 and has been slinging pastrami, corned beef, potato pancakes, smoked salmon, chopped chicken liver and matzo ball soup ever since. Prices are high and portions are enormous (there’s a $3 additional plate charge for sharing), but if you’re lucky, you might spot a celebrity like Adam Sandler, who gave the deli a shout-out in his famous “Chanukah Song.”
854 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY, 10019
Contact: Ms. Marian Levine
Phone: 212-757-2245
Fax: 212-757-9889
Email: info@carnegiedeli.com
Website: www.carnegiedeli.com
Description: Dubbed the “most famous deli in the United States” by USA Today, this Midtown hangout opened in 1939 and has been slinging pastrami, corned beef, potato pancakes, smoked salmon, chopped chicken liver and matzo ball soup ever since. Prices are high and portions are enormous (there’s a $3 additional plate charge for sharing), but if you’re lucky, you might spot a celebrity like Adam Sandler, who gave the deli a shout-out in his famous “Chanukah Song.”
Copacabana
268 W. 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Glee Ballard
Phone: (212) 221-2672
Fax: (212) 221-6103
Email: gleeballard@earthlink.net
Website: www.thecopacabana.com
Description: A New York City nightlife mainstay for 75 years, the legendary Copacabana has now reopened in Times Square. Host to the world-famous Copa Girls and top DJs, the venue features stars of Latin music, who grace the stage every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night. There’s an after-work party every Tuesday and Friday at 6pm (proper attire is essential). The Copa Supper Club revives the charm and excitement of a bygone era with its atmosphere and authentic Latin American cuisine from Cuban chef Alex Garcia. A glass-enclosed fourth-floor rooftop (dubbed Roof Top 760) will open soon; its offerings will include unlimited sangrias during weekend brunches.
268 W. 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Glee Ballard
Phone: (212) 221-2672
Fax: (212) 221-6103
Email: gleeballard@earthlink.net
Website: www.thecopacabana.com
Description: A New York City nightlife mainstay for 75 years, the legendary Copacabana has now reopened in Times Square. Host to the world-famous Copa Girls and top DJs, the venue features stars of Latin music, who grace the stage every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night. There’s an after-work party every Tuesday and Friday at 6pm (proper attire is essential). The Copa Supper Club revives the charm and excitement of a bygone era with its atmosphere and authentic Latin American cuisine from Cuban chef Alex Garcia. A glass-enclosed fourth-floor rooftop (dubbed Roof Top 760) will open soon; its offerings will include unlimited sangrias during weekend brunches.
Dave & Buster’s
234 W. 42nd St., 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Benjamin Maddy
Phone: (646) 495-2011
Fax: (646) 495-1982
Email: benjamin_maddy@daveandbusters.com
Website: www.daveandbusters.com
Description: Even in the cacophonous madness of Times Square, Dave & Busters provides an amped-up level of fun, fun, fun. Where else is there to play video games and Skee-Ball, drink copious amounts of outrageous cocktails and feast on an extensive menu of satisfy-your-craving bar food? Check the website for tons of specials, with bargain-price game plans available almost every night.
234 W. 42nd St., 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Benjamin Maddy
Phone: (646) 495-2011
Fax: (646) 495-1982
Email: benjamin_maddy@daveandbusters.com
Website: www.daveandbusters.com
Description: Even in the cacophonous madness of Times Square, Dave & Busters provides an amped-up level of fun, fun, fun. Where else is there to play video games and Skee-Ball, drink copious amounts of outrageous cocktails and feast on an extensive menu of satisfy-your-craving bar food? Check the website for tons of specials, with bargain-price game plans available almost every night.
Gallagher’s Steak House
228 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Contact: Mr. Robert Hayden
Phone: (212) 957-2884
Fax: (212) 245-5426
Email: rhayden@gallaghersnysteakhouse.com
Website: www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com
Description: Back in the prohibition years, Gallagher’s Steak House served as a speakeasy. Now, 80 years later, this signature New York establishment is a prime spot for a genuine steak. The restaurant’s meat-aging room is stocked with USDA Prime dry-aged beef, which is sure to bring a tear to the eye of any carnivore. The dinner menu features chicken, seafood and even a veggie plate, but the steak is where it’s at.
228 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
Contact: Mr. Robert Hayden
Phone: (212) 957-2884
Fax: (212) 245-5426
Email: rhayden@gallaghersnysteakhouse.com
Website: www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com
Description: Back in the prohibition years, Gallagher’s Steak House served as a speakeasy. Now, 80 years later, this signature New York establishment is a prime spot for a genuine steak. The restaurant’s meat-aging room is stocked with USDA Prime dry-aged beef, which is sure to bring a tear to the eye of any carnivore. The dinner menu features chicken, seafood and even a veggie plate, but the steak is where it’s at.
Hard Rock Cafe
1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Kristin Forkin
Phone: (212) 343-3355
Fax: (212) 938-1901
Email: kristin_forkin@hardrock.com
Website: www.hardrock.com
Description: As continually mobbed as the Beatles at Shea, the Hard Rock Café is an ongoing international phenomenon. Waits are common and the volume is up to 11, but the burger and bar-style snacks are hard to resist. Rock and roll memorabilia covers every square inch—remember that Elvis, Led Zeppelin and the Beatles are watching over your every bite.
1501 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Kristin Forkin
Phone: (212) 343-3355
Fax: (212) 938-1901
Email: kristin_forkin@hardrock.com
Website: www.hardrock.com
Description: As continually mobbed as the Beatles at Shea, the Hard Rock Café is an ongoing international phenomenon. Waits are common and the volume is up to 11, but the burger and bar-style snacks are hard to resist. Rock and roll memorabilia covers every square inch—remember that Elvis, Led Zeppelin and the Beatles are watching over your every bite.
HB Burger
127 W. 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Ceri Dowson
Phone: (212) 582-2057
Fax: (212) 221-3288
Email: ceri@heartlandbrewery.com
Website: www.hbburger.com
Description: The latest member of the Heartland Brewery family of restaurants, HB Burger is the only full-service, burger-oriented restaurant in the Times Square area. It features comfortable, spacious seating, wrought-iron chandeliers and two bars. The compelling menu includes prime Angus beef burgers, a sashimi-grade tuna burger, specialty salads, “Must Fry’s” like tater tots stuffed with bacon and jack cheese, and homemade sodas on tap. Best of all, nothing is more than $9.
127 W. 43rd St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Ceri Dowson
Phone: (212) 582-2057
Fax: (212) 221-3288
Email: ceri@heartlandbrewery.com
Website: www.hbburger.com
Description: The latest member of the Heartland Brewery family of restaurants, HB Burger is the only full-service, burger-oriented restaurant in the Times Square area. It features comfortable, spacious seating, wrought-iron chandeliers and two bars. The compelling menu includes prime Angus beef burgers, a sashimi-grade tuna burger, specialty salads, “Must Fry’s” like tater tots stuffed with bacon and jack cheese, and homemade sodas on tap. Best of all, nothing is more than $9.
Mars 2112
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Contact: Erika Feliz-Mejia
Phone: 212-582-2112
Email: efeliz@mars2112.com
Website: www.mars2112.com
Description: Ever dream about going to Mars? Your opportunity to transcend the space-time continuum has arrived! The Mars 2112 restaurant is a space themed restaurant for the entire family located in the heart of the Times Square district at 51 street and Broadway. Mars 2112 is a spectacular mingling of fantasy and reality, a 35,000 square foot, bi-level, multi-dimensional, immersive environment that catapults travelers into a completely new world.
1633 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Contact: Erika Feliz-Mejia
Phone: 212-582-2112
Email: efeliz@mars2112.com
Website: www.mars2112.com
Description: Ever dream about going to Mars? Your opportunity to transcend the space-time continuum has arrived! The Mars 2112 restaurant is a space themed restaurant for the entire family located in the heart of the Times Square district at 51 street and Broadway. Mars 2112 is a spectacular mingling of fantasy and reality, a 35,000 square foot, bi-level, multi-dimensional, immersive environment that catapults travelers into a completely new world.
McDonald’s 42nd Street
220 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Website: http://26066.mcdonaldsand.me/index.php/en/1/home
220 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Website: http://26066.mcdonaldsand.me/index.php/en/1/home
Pig ‘n’ Whistle
165 West 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Pat Burke
Phone: (212) 302-0112
Email: pat@pignwhistlets.com
Website: www.pignwhistlets.com
Description: Pig ‘n’ Whistle’s menu delights drinkers with an extensive selection of beers and martinis—along with some wines and champagnes—while diverse food options make the bar and restaurant an agreeable option for a quick bite before a Broadway show. Offerings include steak, pulled pork (or, as they call it, the “pig sandwich”), fish and chips and, for herbivores, a veggie burger and salads. The entertainment is a force to be reckoned with, too—on any given evening you’ll hear music from DJs and live bands while all the night’s big games play on TV.
165 West 47th St.
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Pat Burke
Phone: (212) 302-0112
Email: pat@pignwhistlets.com
Website: www.pignwhistlets.com
Description: Pig ‘n’ Whistle’s menu delights drinkers with an extensive selection of beers and martinis—along with some wines and champagnes—while diverse food options make the bar and restaurant an agreeable option for a quick bite before a Broadway show. Offerings include steak, pulled pork (or, as they call it, the “pig sandwich”), fish and chips and, for herbivores, a veggie burger and salads. The entertainment is a force to be reckoned with, too—on any given evening you’ll hear music from DJs and live bands while all the night’s big games play on TV.
Planet Hollywood
1540 Broadway at 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Andrea Roman
Phone: (212) 265-2404
Fax: (212) 265-4014
Email: aroman@planethollywoodintl.com
Website: https://www.planethollywoodintl.com/locations_newyork.php
Description: Located in the heart of Times Square, this famous eatery shares the bustle and flash of its surroundings. Diners of all ages chatter and dine among famous Hollywood and Broadway memorabilia in an energetic and exciting atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and appealing to all taste levels, this is an experience that will add to your New York City visit.
1540 Broadway at 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Ms. Andrea Roman
Phone: (212) 265-2404
Fax: (212) 265-4014
Email: aroman@planethollywoodintl.com
Website: https://www.planethollywoodintl.com/locations_newyork.php
Description: Located in the heart of Times Square, this famous eatery shares the bustle and flash of its surroundings. Diners of all ages chatter and dine among famous Hollywood and Broadway memorabilia in an energetic and exciting atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and appealing to all taste levels, this is an experience that will add to your New York City visit.
Sardi’s
234 W. 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Sean Ricketts
Phone: (212) 221-8440
Email: sean@sardis.com
Website: http://sardis.com/htmldocs/cms/restaurant.htm
Description: Not many restaurants in N.Y. live to be over 80, but this Italian institution in the heart of the Theater District has been going strong since 1927. It’s the perfect spot for a pre- or post-Broadway meal, featuring reliable fare like cannelloni au gratin, steak tartare and crabcakes; expertly prepared classic cocktails; dozens of autographed caricatures of celebrities lining the walls; and the palpable buzz of a place that’s seen its share of Big Apple history.
234 W. 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Contact: Mr. Sean Ricketts
Phone: (212) 221-8440
Email: sean@sardis.com
Website: http://sardis.com/htmldocs/cms/restaurant.htm
Description: Not many restaurants in N.Y. live to be over 80, but this Italian institution in the heart of the Theater District has been going strong since 1927. It’s the perfect spot for a pre- or post-Broadway meal, featuring reliable fare like cannelloni au gratin, steak tartare and crabcakes; expertly prepared classic cocktails; dozens of autographed caricatures of celebrities lining the walls; and the palpable buzz of a place that’s seen its share of Big Apple history.
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