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Ellen's Stardust Diner

3.6 (3k reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Loud
Touristy
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Stephanie G.

Sometimes you have to just try out the touristy thing. I tried to come once on a weekend when it was snowing, and a line was around the corner so I never went. On a nice warm weekday, it can be done, but come early, and then no issues waiting. It's all overpriced food, but you're paying for the live singing, which is cool. I wish it was more Broadway hits than regular pop songs, but there was some mixture in there. It was mostly solos but there were some group numbers. It's loud but fun. The buttermilk pancakes are average. It came with packets of syrup, which seemed fast foodish. The "fab four" omelette included spinach, mushroom, bacon, mozzarella with a side of tater tots, and that was pretty tasty and filling. There was digital signage around promoting really expensive, Insta worthy milkshakes and they sell merchandise. I think it's a cool thing to try once if there's not much of a wait, but I do wish the food was more in line with the pricing. Make sure you throw a couple of bucks in the bucket for the singers!

Be Bop a Lula Burger
Austin L.

You don't come here for the food. You come here for the environment, entertainment, experience, and of course, the singing waiters. The food here is expensive and overpriced for diner food, but you're in Times Square and this is a known tourist trap, so if you go in with the right expectations, you'll have a good time. I got the Be Bop a Lula Burger which came with mushrooms, onions, and bacon and it was a solid burger. I also really liked how crunchy the waffle fries were. Would I normally pay nearly $30 for a burger? No. But I came here to hear the talented singers perform Broadway songs so I just chose an entree for the sake of it. The Sunset Swan Song mocktail was refreshing. They are quick with service which I appreciated. I waited 45 minutes on line outside on a Saturday evening, but it doesn't really matter what your spot in line is. You get seated based on party size!

Mara S.

We had a great time here! We came during breakfast time on a Tuesday, and the place was about half full. There wasn't a wait or anything, but it was pretty chill. They sang a handful of songs during our time there but there was definitely a long gap between them (to be fair, it was like 8am) The food was good, not AMAZING but it was pretty good. It was a little pricey, but not terrible. They came by with a bucket asking for tips for the staff to be able to take lessons/classes, but just be prepared they were VERY pressure-y with it. This is separate from the tips from your order. I think this was a good experience to go once, but probably wouldn't come back again unless I had friends visiting from out of town that wanted to go!

Serena X.

I came here early Saturday morning to bring some family that were visiting NYC. There was no line thankfully, so we were seated upstairs pretty quickly. The diner fare is fairly standard, but I loved the singing and performances - they had a few Broadway songs, but mainly pop and Disney songs. I was incredibly impressed and would go back with friends who love music and singing.

Chocken parmesan
Josiah K.

This is a unique location on Broadway with singing wait staff who are off-work broadway actors. There is a very very long line and if you are solo you can cut it like me and go to the bar. there's a bouncer out front by the way. I had the chicken Parmesan which was ok. the performers were really good and makes me wish my singing in the shower was that good. this is a nice family friendly stop for an nyc visit. but just be aware of the lines, especially if you have children. I hope these hard worker wait staff are able to succeed and make it big on broadway!!

Chilli cheese Stardust Nachos
Alisha C.

This was my son and I second time going to StarDust, and this time we had two friends with us and they really really enjoyed it. Upon arrival, I was shocked that there was no line because I always see a line when I'm in that area. When we got inside, the hostess told my friend and I that she could not bring in her pulley. Now my friend she is an elderly woman and that was the first time we heard that at any restaurant. So another hostess came out and he told us that we could drop the pulley off at the hotel around the corner and they charge five dollars so said so done. I took it for her as that hostess gave her a chair to sit down and by the time, my son and I came back, they were already seated waiting for us on the first floor, which was great. The ambience is diner style. Hence the reason for their name, and I understand why they don't allow any pulley's or luggage because the area is tight so keep that in mind. We looked over the menu and the performers/servers started to sing, and it was fantastic. We all pulled out our phones and started to record and sing along. I ended up ordering the chili cheese nachos my friend got the chicken nachos my Son ordered the French toast and his friend ordered the tater tots scrambled eggs with bacon. Everything was delicious and I our nachos was humongous, lol and satisfying. The performers/servers were phenomenal as usual and I highly highly highly recommend this experience and will go back time and time again so thank you for your service until next time. Cheers.

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Neha G.

This place always has a line of tourists. As a local, I had never been until today! We were looking for a breakfast place in Times Square and since none of us had ever gone here, we decided to see why it's so popular. A short line early Sunday and we were seated right away. The vibe is fun and festive with confetti, colorful decor, and the old school diner seating. There are two floors of seating and a restroom upstairs. The staff sings a variety of songs and are so talented. Enjoy a show while you eat and if you're lucky you'll get showered with confetti. Most servers hope to make it to Broadway and work here as they pursue their dreams. Cool concept and fun environment. The food was mediocre, but you go more for the experience. I got the cinamon bun pancakes. Three thick sweet pancakes come with packaged sytrup and butter on the side. This was about $18. A friend got eggs and another got the breakfast burrito. Both were just okay. Nothing really vegan for breakfast other than a non-dairy yogurt parfait. They don't serve lunch until after 11am so we could only order breakfast. Our server told us the confetti was vegan. Haha What a sense of humor! The 'show director' then comes around with a bucket for donations towards servers who take acting, dance, and music classes. They take cash or electronic forms of donation. While optional it felt a little pressure driven as the person comes to each table with the bucket to donate. Maybe mentioning it and placing the bucket somewhere for anyone who would like to donate would be easier or include a QR code somewhere for folks to scan. Worth a visit once, mainly for the experience - not the food. It's an all American style diner so don't expect to find too many options if you have diet restrictions. A number of tv shows/films have been shot here and the restaurant has been around for a long time. Check it off your bucketlist.

Omelette with tater tot's
Brooke H.

This is a super fun Broadway tradition where they Broadway singers sing music and entertain you while you eat! Had a wonderful time listening to fun music from Broadway and Dolly Parton! We had breakfast. I had the omelette that comes with tater tots. My son loved the chocolate pancakes! Just a fun atmosphere with food that is pretty good. Service was quick. They did add 20% tip automatically to the check so be aware of this:) Food is kind of ok but ambience makes it a super fun stop !

Jasprit V.

Ate here after a Broadway show. Was seated very quickly. The waiters performed for us so a dinner and show!! Our waitress was amazing and the food was very good.

Maddy R.

Went on a friday at around 9:30pm with a group of 4 and waited maybe ten mins for a table! Service quality itself is iffy like we felt like we had to flag down our waiter a few times but they are running around like crazy and PERFORMING!! Everyone was so talented and the show was really enjoyable. One random factor i greatly appreciated is they dont have the speakers turned to max volume. I feel like everywhere I go in new york with live music has it drowning out my own thoughts. It's a perfect volume to enjoy the show, still be able to talk to your waiter and your friends, and still hear your own consciousness. Pricing is pretty typical NYC tourist spot, gratuity is included in the checks. No entrance fee or performance fee. Food was pretty good! Burger and fries was quite tasty and a great portion! Good beer selection too

Be Bop a Lula Burger
Anthony B.

Fun place! Servers are incredible singers. Food is delicious and big portions. Definitely check this place out when in NYC.

Singer/waiter
Kat V.

Still great fun with okay service abs a wonderful show. Same prices as elsewhere and delicious food with a show included . The decor is even more fun that usual in June for Pride.

Buttermilk chicken sandwich
Jon C.

The talent was great when they were singing. Some old lady manager kept grabbing the mic to beg for tips and talking. Just let them sing! Food was ok but everything was a little overpriced. fyi they add the 20% tip To the bill so don't overpay by accident.

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What is usually the wait time for sunday at around 11am? (for 4 people)

Wait time after Saturday morning Radio City Christmas show?

Depends on what time of day and what day you see the Christmas show. I think they do 5 shows a day there still...

Wait time after the theater on Sunday night? In February?

We went on a Saturday night right after Wicked got out and only waited 5 minutes. I think if you head straight there and don't linger at the theater, you have a good chance of not waiting too long.

Wait time on a Sunday @4:30pm?

In my experience traffic is light before 5 on Sunday. Perhaps 15 minutes, if that. Hope that helps!

How long would wait be at the beginning of the week at about 8am? I know it will be speculation.

The line moves VERY quickly--- so at most an hour! Or even less, like 30 min if you're lucky

How long is the typical wait on a Wednesday in the summer around 5pm?

The wait varies. During summer the lines are longer because of tourists, but the lines are usually always long at 5pm.

Do they take reservations?

No, they do not offer reservations. They are walk-in.

Is proof of vaccination still required (as of October 2022)?

No they don’t as of a week or two ago.

Can I make reservations?

No, they don't take reservations. I suggest going at an off time to avoid long lines. For example, I went a month ago at 3pm and only waited 10-15 minutes behind one other group. If you go at peak meal times the line will wrap around the side of the… 

Any vegan options?

If you are into Beyond meats they have beyond burger

Abre todos los dias?

Si desde las 7 de la mañana hasta 12 de la noche

How long is the wait on a Tuesday afternoon at 5:30/5:45?

I am not a New Yorker. I visited there in November. My dining experience included a 45ish minute wait. Later in the week we passed by and the line was only 10ish people compared to my 30ish line. So, I would plan accordingly for a long wait. If… 

How long is the wait on a Tuesday night around 7/7:30pm-ish?

About one hour

I saw that they do groups. I'm coming in for a Music Man matinee in March with a busload of Seniors. I left a message but haven't heard back. Do they not accommodate groups?

Honestly they could but it's a bit tight and the wait to get in is long.(depending on the day I'm guessing) they are extremely busy. We went on a Sunday at 1130 and waited 1 hr to get in for a party of 2. But for us it was worth it. The Servers sing… 

Is vaccine required for kids?

Proof of vaccination is required and now new york requires children 12 yrs old and above to show proof of vaccination this is as of 12/27/2021

Hello, how can i make a reservation for 8 on Saturday? When i call no one picks up :(

This establishment doesn't do reservations, it's first come first serve. If there's a line outside, feel free to join it.

If it is not possible to reserve a table, can i go there tomorrow night and have a chance to dine?

Nope, there is a queue.

Are you open on Monday Dec. 6th 2021, and is the waitstaff singing?

open everyday 7am-12am. the waitstaff sings all day!

Ate there any reservations?

This establishment doesn't do reservations, it's first come first serve. If there's a line outside, feel free to join it.

Are you taking booking ? I have emailed a couple of times and posted on here to

This establishment doesn't do reservations, it's first come first serve. If there's a line outside, feel free to join it.

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Mom's Kitchen & Bar

4.4(2.2k reviews)
0.3 mi•Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District
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Casual dining

I used to come to Mom's Kitchen & Bar pretty often when I lived in NYC, so coming back to New York…read moreand making this one of my stops was a must. Thankfully, the food was still really good! I got the buffalo mac & cheese balls, veggie burger and a passion fruit margarita with a coronita during happy hour. The margarita was GOOD lol and definitely did its job . The buffalo mac & cheese balls were probably my favorite, especially with the Sriracha ranch. My boyfriend loved them too and ended up getting the burger as well, but swapped the veggie patty for beef because he liked all the toppings and condiments. Our server was really friendly and service was good overall. My only complaint was cleanliness. The table we sat at was sticky and I noticed quite a few other tables that looked like they needed a more thorough wipe down. The restrooms could've been cleaner too. Still glad I came back though. The food definitely didn't disappoint!

What a super fun experience! Mom's Kitchen has such an eclectic, diverse menu that it was almost…read moreimpossible to decide what to order. I ended up with possibly the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had -- Taylor ham, scrambled eggs, pepper jelly and cheese on an everything bun. Absolutely delicious. The mimosa was embarrassingly large, but I gave it my best effort. And the coffee was exactly what breakfast coffee should be: good and strong. With about a million places to get breakfast in NYC, the best compliment I can give is that I would absolutely come back here again.

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Brooklyn Diner USA

3.4(1.3k reviews)
0.3 mi•Midtown West
•$$

Fabulous food...great atmosphere ! Lots of people enjoying…read morethe food ! This place just radiates energy! The wait-staff is knowledgeable, engaged and willing to offer advice ! If you have the opportunity to dine here do it ...you won't be disappointed!

Many, many, many moons ago, I was a poor college kid who passed by this place every single day on…read moremy way to my internship, thinking that one day, when I'm finally not broke as hell, I will dine at this charming, retro-looking place. Fast forward to 2026 (where I'm finally not broke as hell), the day has finally come, and I am ecstatic about stepping foot into this diner that surprisingly is still standing in 2026. The inside certainly feels like a diner, but not quite the old-school dinginess that I'm used to--it's clean. Given that it was Sunday at noon, it was very crowded in there and mainly flooded with tourist groups, but a table opened up for us pretty quickly. For a NYC diner, the menu is certainly small - this is probably done to keep tables moving faster. I got the Pastrami Hash & Eggs and it was just overdone and super oily and dry--almost as if they just refried everything except the sunnyside egg. Not gonna lie, I was very disappointed, given that I had waited for so long to come here, only to get food that was an attempt to give the staleness another chance by refrying and reheating. I actually beat myself up a little the rest of the day for finishing the whole thing, knowing that the oversaltiness was flirting with opening up some high blood pressure. It was also not moderately priced by any means (was close to $30), but I know I'm helping pay for that Midtown and proximity to Central Park pricing. Not sure if I'll return, which saddens me, but also knowing that they're part of a conglomerate at Fireman Group (and still run independently in a sense) makes total sense

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Carnegie Diner & Cafe

3.8(623 reviews)
0.1 mi•Theater District, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen
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Full bar
Outdoor seating

Delicious breakfast for three at 8:15 am on a Thursday before our half-day Experience NYC tour…read more The restaurant was a block from the Hilton Tempo hotel where we stayed. It is not the iconic Carnegie Deli, known for its huge corn beef and pastrami sandwiches. This place is known for its all day breakfast,, 24-layer Chocolate Cake, and massive milkshakes. Good food and drink menus and service. Our food came out quickly. Food was pricey, but it was well prepared, served in generous portions, and made with quality ingredients. Enjoyed by my daughter and granddaughter: Plain WAFFLE -- came with a fruit cup PANCAKES -- so fluffy and also came with a fruit cup Coffee I ordered the Pastami Egg Sandwich ($24.95) which was amazing! See photos. Quarter pound of lean delicious waygu pastrami Two sunny side up eggs cooked perfectly Flavorful Hash Browns Small salad Excellent Cole Slaw Sauerkraut Half pickle Cloth tablecloths and napkins were appropriate for food quality. Tables were spaced close together and the loud group next to our table was a distraction. An experienced, knowledgeable server with a pleasant manner is appreciated.

Came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon and was able to get seated for 3 immediately. It was really…read morebusy though so if you can get a reservation I recommend it. We got the chicken and pancakes along with the fish and chips. The fish just needed a bit of salt but was otherwise fine. The fries were fantastic. The pancakes and chicken were good too. The pancakes were soft and together with the chicken was great. This place is fairly large and quick with the orders.

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Westway Diner - Chocolate nut blast French toast with bananas, walnuts, and Nutella!

Westway Diner

3.5(896 reviews)
0.5 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
•$$

Vibe Classic 9th Ave diner. I wasn't planning on eating…read morehere. I ran into friends waiting outside for a table and they invited me in. I've been before, so I knew what to expect: dependable and comfortable, with nothing fancy. Nutella Pancakes The best thing at our table. They're fluffy, with sliced banana and berries, a chocolate drizzle, powdered sugar, and a cup of Nutella on the side for dipping. It's indulgent and well executed, and I'd order it again. Frittata Just okay. The eggs were cooked fine and the peppers and tomato gave it some color, but the flavor was flat. The home fries on the side were crisp-edged and did more for the plate than the frittata did. Wrap and Fries My friends' wrap came with fries, coleslaw, and a big pickle spear. It's standard diner fare, filling, and nothing to complain about. Verdict The food isn't spectacular, but it's reliable, the portions are generous, and the sweet dishes are the ones to get. It's a solid neighborhood diner for a casual meal with friends. Order the pancakes and skip the frittata.

Disappointed because I've been coming here for years now and the service has dropped dramatically…read more The restaurant was maybe 1/5th full, with about 7-8 tables. We got seated really quickly but our server didn't show up for a while. We waited for him to take our order for almost 10 mins after being seated. He didn't write anything down in our order: stuffed tomato (which is what I always get) chicken and rice soup, Caesar salad, and waffle fries. The food came out quickly but right away, I realized he gave me a stuffed avocado, not tomato. I didn't eat any further, waiting for him to come back but he never checked in on us until about another 10 mins later when we were very obviously looking for him and other servers grabbed him. At this point, we had to get going pretty quickly and we told him that my order was wrong but we needed to get going. He apologized but had a weird attitude, like it was my fault he put in the wrong order though I said tomato 3 times while ordering. We waited another 5-6 minutes to find him again to get the check. He never corrected the ticket, but he did bring a to go container with tomato slices, which is not the same. I think Westway had a good run for me, won't be coming back.

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