Broadway Week – September 3-15 – Pre-Theatre Menus Designed for Theatergoers
Broadway Week is an exciting happening in the Theatre District for two weeks from September 3rd to the 15th when Broadway favorites are on a 2 for 1 offer. See a performance for the first time or see it again! Some of the great shows that participate include Wicked, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, Sufffs, Hamilton, Water for Elephants, Aladdin, and more!
Now the question is, where to dine? There are restaurants close to the Great White Way that have pre-theatre menus and tasty specials while ensuring you get to the show right on time. Here are eight of our favorites that are very close to the Times Square neighborhood. The restaurants are unique choices with different price points to please all. Many of them require reservations, so make your plans.
1604 Broadway located at 1604 Broadway is a new culinary, entertainment and nightlife venue from forces in the NYC nightlife and Latin Music Industries, Paul Brown and Pedro Zamora. The four-level space houses three unique food concepts and a nightclub all rooted in Latin music, cuisine and entertainment. Their lovely new all-day restaurant, Palma Verde, offers a three-course prix-fixe for $55. Start with Smoked Tomato Soup or Palma Verde Salad. Main selections include Thanksgiving everyday and their Marinated Skirt Steak Frites. As a special treat get a bag of cookies to-go for intermission.
Le Tout Va Bien at 311 51st Street offers a pre-theatre prix-fixed menu from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., ideal for getting to your show on time. For $38 the meal includes a choice of a starter such as Homemade Country Pate; entrees like Coq Au Vin, or hangar Steak and Frites. Top it off a choice of desserts that include Crème Brulee. This charming French Bistro brings a bit of Paris to the theatre district with exquisite drink, food, and service.
Estiatorio Milos on West 55th Street in Midtown is a few steps from New York City Center and so close to all the Broadway theatres. This elegant restaurant offers both pre-theatre and post-theatre dining with three courses for $65. The pre-theatre dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the post-theatre dinner is served from 9:30 p.m. to closing. Start with Salmon Tartare or Milos Tomato Dakos. Main choices include Whole Grilled Dorade Royal Colorado Lamb and more. Top off your meal with Seasonal Fresh Fruit. There is an optional wine pairing for each course with wonderful Greek wines.
Carmine’s is in the heart of Times Square at 200 West 44th Street. Chef Glenn Rolnick helms the kitchen of this popular New York restaurant that has a tradition of family-style dining with very generous portions of Italian classics and a wide variety of cocktails, wine, and beer that will suit your party. Enjoy signatures like Chicken Parmigiana, Stuffed Mushrooms, Penne Alla Vodka, Salmon Oreganata, and Porterhouse Contadina Style. Guests will want to save room for dessert to enjoy options like Tiramisu, Italian Cheesecake, and a classic Espresso Martini.
Heritage Grand Bakery, Restaurant & Pizza Bar is located at 8 West 40th Street. Their Happy Hour is served from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and dining in their modern, welcoming venue is a pleasure. There are drink specials that include wine and select signature cocktails for $10 and food specials that include their Neopolitan or Thin Crust Margherita Pizza for $10.
Mermaid Oyster Bar Times Square at 127 West 43rd Street is known for delectable seafood. Their Happy Hour, served from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. offers specials on Littleneck Clams, Fried Calamari, Artichoke and Spinach Dip and more. There are also specials on select craft cocktails, wine and beer. It’s a great place to relax before starting off for your show.
The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens at the Times Square EDITION is on eat 9th floor of the Hotel at 701 Seventh Avenue and West 47th Street. The Broadway Express pre-theatre menu by Chef John Fraser includes three courses for $64. The menu has the choice of an appetizer such as Trumpet Mushroom Carpaccio, Lioni Burrata, or Empire Caesar Salad, a savory menu such as Whole Roasted Maitake Mushroom, Broccoli Caciao e Pepe, Grilled Dorade, or Skirt Steak Frites, topped off with a dessert option of Lemon Torte Caprese, Tiramisu, or Panda Cotta.
Pink Taco at Seventh Avenue and 41st Street will satisfy all of your cravings for Mexican style food along with a beverage menu featuring refreshing cocktails. Enjoy table shares such as Guacamole, Nachos or Street Corn. Menu items also include Salads, Fajitas, Burritos, and of course, Tacos. Don’t miss out on dessert with Tres Leches Churro or their Pink Fried Ice Cream. The lively, welcoming atmosphere will get you ready for a great show.
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