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Diner and Performing Arts Venue$$$$
Theater District, New York
The experts at CNN and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"Singing waitstaff, tasty food, great atmosphere."(7 Tips)
"... while listening to the singing wait staff!! My daughter loves their Red Velvet Cake..."(8 Tips)
"Great place to take the kids for breakfast and Broadway show tunes."(8 Tips)
"Awesome mozzarella triangles, waffle fries, and grilled cheese."(8 Tips)
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Stormy HayesApril 23, 2011Just ate the beach boys sandwich. Possibly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. I strongly recommend getting it... with bacon.- James PartonFebruary 15, 2016Take advantage of jet lag and get there around 7:30am to beat the queues.
Cam_in_BrisNovember 2, 2022Yes, the food is overpriced, but it’s in the middle of Broadway, and you get singing waitstaff belting the hell out of showtunes. Fun, loud, colourful.
Maria R. PaizNovember 25, 2014The servers sing in this 50's style diner, and their voices are great! :)
Rebecca SwindellMarch 15, 2014This place is amazing!!! No New York trip would be complete without it!
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 7, 2011Very touristy but totally fun…like walking into a show tune from the 1950’s with singing waiters. If only the food were as enjoyable as the atmosphere.
I say the people knocking this place are idiots. We eat here all the time. Food is good and you are always entertained by great voices.
NouraJuly 17, 2018If you're coming to enjoy a show from talented singers then come.. because the food was not good and a bit pricey.
Bruno DantasJanuary 7, 2014Food is ok and fair, but the waiters are amazing! Great singers! Enjoy the show, but don't expect great dishes.
Karin NeedlerNovember 23, 2012The line was so long we ended up leaving before we got to the door. West End grille is right down the road and I highly recommend it.
Juli Wood-PhillipsOctober 22, 2012Best place for overall fun and good food in NY!! Talented wait staff AMAZING!
Sveta SNovember 24, 2013Heaven for the tourists, and a nightmare for anyone who just wants to eat in peace.
Dave TranSeptember 21, 2013Holy Moly, do they blast the AC in here! Just be prepared in case you sit near the vents upstairs.
EllensStardust DinerJanuary 31, 2014Thanks! Jay Santiago. Facebook 01/31/2014 00:00:00: Hi! Looking forward to having a pre-Cinderella dinner with my three girls for Valentines Day weekend! Quic Read more
Kristin McHaleJanuary 29, 2012Lots of people waiting but the line went quick. Fun experience and good food! Burgers are YUM!
shhh... you know what? you can ask about the new desserts and maybe you can get one!
Eline Van RoosmalenApril 21, 2013Great place to eat! The food tastes good and the entertaining was really fun!
- Max WendkosMay 7, 2017Big tourist destination. It can be difficult to hear the singing wait staff because the restaurant is so loud and the food is really overpriced, but it's a good spot to take kids.
Casey SullivanOctober 16, 2012Awesome place with amazing singers who are also the servers. Great atmosphere.
Allison SchwartzFebruary 5My friend and I enjoyed the singing and how the place was decorated. We thought the food was decent but nothing amazing. We had poor service and had to pay an automatic 20% tip for it.
- EllensStardust DinerNovember 28, 2014Our #BlackFriday means a lot of singing & dancing. Are you ready? #breakfastclub Read more
- EllensStardust DinerDecember 10, 2015Are you ready for #NewYearsEve in #TimesSquare #NYC? Join the party @EllensStardust !!! #EllensStardustDiner Read more
María MartínApril 17, 2012Decent food, excellent desserts and amazing voices. A must for all Broadway lovers
Eleonora CarisiSeptember 15, 2013The food is not great but it's a place where you can discover real young talent for the music!
RandallJanuary 25, 2017It's sad when owners treat employees unfairly. I wouldn't patronize this restaurant. I think it is summed up well when I ordered an Oreo dessert and they used Hydrox cookies. Not the same!
Hector GonzalezFebruary 14, 2014This place is extremely enjoyable, especially if your having a bad day. The wait staff is awesome.
Alma LealSeptember 10, 2013Food: good. Scenario: good. Singing staff waiting for their shot in Broadway: very good.
A fun venue especially if you tell them it's your birthday. Food was very good and the wait staff are very talented singers and very entertaining.
Clement ChanNovember 18, 2014A diner with waitstaff (Broadway hopefuls) who belt show tunes? I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, but the food was horribly below average and expensive. Worth the experience once though.
Casandra SOctober 21, 2012Food is just ok but i ate every bit of it so I could sit longer and watch the entertainment. It was so much fun!!!!!
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THE home of the world famous singing waitstaff & some of the best diner food in NYC!
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 956-5151
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
Parking
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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