Date of visit: 7/18/26 Of all the times that I've been in New York City, I've never seen a nicer nightclub venue that actually served decent food! Doors opened at 6pm, showtime was 7pm. Table seating is first come, first served. My husband, my friend, and I got there just before 6 PM so we had our choice of table. We picked one that was about 15 feet away from the stage. The band consisted of a lead guitar, bass guitar, drums and a WALL OF SOUND AMP (or maybe even 2?) No, that's NOT the brand name of the amp, I will explain. As soon as the lead guitarist strummed his first chord, my fingers IMMEDIATELY entered my ear canals. My husband (who has a mild case of permanent hearing loss) followed suit. On his phone he has an app that measures noise levels in decibels. The reading he measured while sitting at our table was between 95 and 103 dB. By 7:30, he left our table and retreated to the bar area near the front doors of the establishment (which was approx 100 ft from the stage). I texted him and asked what the decibel reading was from his new location. It was between 80-85 dB. The only time I could take the fingers out of my ears was after the songs ended and people applauded. The main guitarist introduced the band around 7:40 PM. Then he made a comment having to do with the volume of the music. Something like asking us (the crowd) if the volume was loud enough and how great he thought it was. I shouted back - it's too loud! The people at the table next to me looked at me, and I told them straight up that permanent hearing loss happens at 90dB and he was putting out much over that. The woman sitting next to me took a picture of the app from my phone that we were using to measure the sound levels. By 7:45, my friend and I got up from our table and retreated to where my husband was. And it was between 80 and 85 dB. The session was not over yet, but we just had enough and we left at 8 PM. When I got home, I wrote to the lead guitarist on his social media and shared with him what I just explained here. I also told him that my husband and I both work in an industrial environment and we know a lot about hearing conservation because it's part of our on site training. When I went online this morning to see if he commented back on it, my comments were gone. I was very nice, and I complimented him on his talent, but also faced him with some facts that he probably did not like to hear. Who knows how much hearing he has left? And it's not just him that is suffering from the damaging levels of sound. It's his bandmates and the staff at the venue! I know that there's such a thing as earplugs, but the point of attending a live concert is to be able to enjoy the music. Wearing earplugs just to tamp down the music volume is counterintuitive and unnecessary. So those of you who are in a band, or who love to listen to live music, be more conscious of your precious gift of hearing and be mindful of your sound levels. Do your sound checks and download a sound measurement app (mine is called Decibel X:dB Sound Level Meter). Once your hearing is lost, it does NOT return! read more

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The cutting room is a great entertainment space! Most of the seats have a great visibility and they offer so many different types of entertainment that there is always something to please everyone if you follow them. It's a great way to spend an evening and the prices are generally reasonable except for top line entertainment that occasionally comes into the space. The service is very good and the weight staff is attentive and pleasant. The food is just fine for a venue such as it is with a few of the usual options to choose from. it's a wonderful place to go. read more

Came here to see the K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute Concert, hosted by Broadway Sings. What a wonderful experience! I would give 5 stars, but I'm REALLY displeased with the balcony set-up. Even with early arrival, the view is partially obstructed. And one step back from where we were, the view was practically impossible. Then causing those seated in that area, to get up, and stand in the small spaces between our table to see the show. Not comfortable for both parties. I suppose there's nothing much that can be done about that set up, just wanted to mention that as my only gripe. Besides that, my daughter and I had a very fun evening out! The show was really nice. My daughter was happy the performers didn't dress up in "cringy" K-pop costumes. They were passionate when singing, hit every note and gave the impression they were enjoying the set. The food was pretty good too. I would surely return but invest in floor seats. (I got what I paid for with those tickets, view wise ) read more

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What awesome ambiance this place has. My son Chris Renner was lead guitar Ozzy Osbourne "I Don't Know" and "Over the Mountain" at the Tribute Show in November and the sound system was really great here. Great food. The stage backdrop made the show epic. Chris Renner on right. Rockit Academy is a performance focused Music school that provides talented musicians excellent venues to experience professional musicianship. The Cutting Room hosts these performances every year. read more

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Went to The Cutting Room for a Food Network: Food and Wine event, which was themed as Drag Night- hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burkta. We arrived 15minutes before the event started and there was already a long queue. The people hosting and managing the event came out and checked everyone in and gave us our wrist bands while waiting, which I thought was efficient. Once we were let in, we walked into a semi large area with a long bar for free drinks and tables serving jello shots and cake. The ticket included drinks and food. Walking towards the stage, there were three stations set up give out food, which were tacos, taquitos and a seafood polenta dish. Each one was tasty and you could keep going back for more, which was nice. They also gave out penis and vagina shaped cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Right on theme. The drinks were also tasty but there was only one bar area and with hundreds of people standing around it was almost impossible to get a drink. Since it was drag night, there were many drag performers and games to participant in; which were all so fun. Overall it was a great night with lots of fun and decent food. I can see The Cutting Room being a good space to host events. read more

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This is my favorite music venue in NY. It gets great performers and the vibe is cool. I don't like the high staircase given some balance issues I have, but the owner has let me use the elevator so my concern was easily accommodated. Service can be slow when it's busy, but the food is good. The owner and staff have always been very nice, professional, and accommodating. If you are lucky, you can find parking on the street. Great venue! read more

Had a wonderful time at the cutting room to hear music of Queen on Broadway. The ambience was great to have good food/drinks to listen to fabulous music !!! read more

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I am writing regarding our experience at the 7:00 PM Emmaline performance the evening Friday February 13th 2026.. In October 6th 2025, when the earlier show was added, I spoke directly with Susan Hathaway to request moving our tickets from the original 9:00 PM show to 7:00 PM. As seniors, the earlier time was significantly more appropriate for us. Susan instructed me to email the request, which I did on October 16th. Susan replied confirming that she would "flag the list" so the hostess would know about the change. In the days leading up to the show, I called and emailed again to confirm that the change had been properly noted. I received no response. On the evening of the performance, we arrived early. We spoke directly to Susan who was at the podium. My wife and I were surprised to be told that we would only be seated "if there was room." I presented a printed copy of Susan's own email dated October 16th confirmation email to her. We were ultimately seated -- but only because we were attending with two friends whom we had invited to the show, and who had confirmed 7:00 PM tickets. Had we not been with them, we would not have been admitted despite having written confirmation of the change months in advance. This was both disappointing and concerning. We followed instructions precisely, retained documentation, and arrived early, yet our confirmed change appeared not to matter. On top of that Susan acknowledged the situation and still asked us to wait on the side and said she would only seat us if "she had room". We have enjoyed performances at the venue and brought guests with us because of that. However, the handling of this matter undermined our confidence in the reservation process. I requested an explanation of how this occurred and what steps will be taken to prevent similar issues for future guests. There was again, NO REPLY. I guess they just don't care. Michael Eng ps: Emmaline was spectacular is usual. My wife have been fans of hers since we first saw her in 2019 at the Cape May Jazz Festival. read more

For every event I've been to. Even if you get there very very early, 90 percent of the tables are reserved for friends of the band. It's not right and not fair. You buy tickets, fees etc and wind up upstairs blocked out by other people and you cannot see anything . It really dampers the enjoyment. I'll Stick to city winery read more

The vibe of the place is really cool, well decorated and the sound quality is good. The customer service is below average, like one of those places where you wonder why the staff has chosen to do what they do because they seem like they hate people and do not want to be there at all. The glass of wine I ordered was warm and not very good, the Manhattan I got after that was so bad I didn't drink it, but the slice of cheesecake I got was decent. Insanely hot in there. A couple small adjustments and this place would be an incredible spot. read more

We had an awesome time watching the Fleetwood Mac Show on June 11th. The singing was top notch! We had a table of 10 near the stage and our server Dani was extremely attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and the setting was superb! We will definitely be back! read more

Very nice music venue. Great menu and great atmosphere. Will definitely return for another show. read more

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Broadway Sings opened up my eyes to the joys of live music when I first started watching their shows in their Times Square location and since then I've always paid for the highest tier of seats. While the highest tier is cheaper at this location, seats are much more tightly packed to the extent that I was sitting next to a skinny person and they kept elbowing and expanding their body width so that it made sitting here extremely uncomfortable and there was limited space for me to move. While the food was superior to the Times Square location, that's not saying much compared to the restaurants in the surrounding area. However, they require a minimum order spend of $25/ person on top of your ticket purchase. If there is a performance, the stage isn't elevated enough so every time, someone gets up, your view of the stage gets blocked. Imagine that happening multiple times.... Lastly a packed room means the place gets hot and even though there is wait staff, there's not enough to maximize drink orders at the tables. Overall, I would pass on attending performances for broadway sings at this location. read more

Went to see a show here. Will NEVER go back. They crammed 4 shows into one day with the first two shows apparently running over so significantly that the later shows were extremely late. This led to people cramming into the bar area waiting to get seated. Then when everyone was seated (about 10 minutes after the show was already scheduled to start), the show started immediately, so the wait staff was trying to take orders while the performance was happening. This led to the server getting many things wrong, and since they have a food/drink minimum, this caused even more chaos. The food I ordered never arrived, so I ordered a second drink to meet the minimum. While the first drink was okay, the second one was disgusting. It takes like a glass of sugar water - emphasis on the sugar. The show was also constantly interrupted by the servers and wait staff, delivering food and drinks because the show started so late due to the incredibly poor planning by the venue. To whoever made up the daily show schedule... look for another job. You clearly should not be making these types of decisions. read more

I came here to see the Rocky horror picture show live, and the whole venue is just so wickedly cool. Because I was first online, I had the best seat in the house in my opinion, though I would not have been super keen if I was super close to the stage, like some of the seating was set. The atmosphere is pretty intimate in a definitely felt like such a cool overall music vibe. I don't know what other events I would come to for this spot, but I would love to come back for whatever this venue holds. There is a minimum at least for my show when it came to drinks and food combined, and please forgive me because I forgot what that minimum was ($25 per person I think?). But I would keep in mind that there is a minimum for drinks and food on top of your ticket, depending on the event. Mine was during prime time on a Friday night. read more

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I have been to the Cutting Room several times and enjoyed myself each time, except for this last time. This past Friday, I had dinner and had ordered my usual cocktail, a margarita on the rocks with salt. I was astounded when I received my bill! I had been charged an extra $2.00 for the ice in my drink and an extra $2.00 for the salt on the rim of my glass!!! I have NEVER EVER been charged for the ice in my drink nor salt on the rim anywhere in or out of NYC!! The drink was $17.00, and one would think that included everything. I cannot imagine how many people have received this charge without looking at their bill. I was neither told by the waitress nor was it on the menu that these charges would be imposed. Maybe they thought the could slip it in and I wouldn't notice because of the dark lighting. I always read my bill carefully because of the underhanded methods that retailors and restaurants are using to overcharge customers, i.e., adding an extra percentage for using your cridt card instead of cash. Now apparently its also charging the customer for ice and salt. When i vigorously complained to the waitress, she replied, "well you already drank it!" I ordered her to remove the charge from my bill or I would call my credit card company and tell them not to pay this charge. She replied that the Manager was going to speak to me. I told her REMOVE THE CHARGES. And I meant it. I received a corrected bill AND the original bill with the words written on it that "CUSTOMER WAS UPSET!" I signed the corrected bill and DID NOT LEAVE A TIP! I felt that this is a scam that the waitresses , bartenders and management are in on. Padding the bill with frivilous charges and hoping that the customer doesn't notce. Well I DID AND I WONT BE BACK!!! Be sure to check your bill when you eat at the locale. They might be charging you for the glass and plate as well. Marnie Rodriguez read more

Nice space. Good acoustics. Nice staff. Times tickets and you can't really enjoy bands before your time. Bathroom is a long way's away. read more

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I've been here twice. After the first time I swore I'd never go back, but then a band I really liked was in town after a long hiatus, so I made the return. Same takeaway. Terrible sightlines unless you're in the main room. The balcony is useless. There is a minimum food/drink purchase, which is fine in theory and i generally abide, but I was able to avoid by just standing around and not taking a table (not being cheap, it was just hours after dinner, I wasn't consuming alcohol, and I was flying solo). There'd have to be a really good reason for me to return to this venue. read more

Really good small venue to see a show. Split into a front room with a bar and the main room with a stage, it is a crowded though comfortable setting for a performance with a good sized stage that is visible from most seats. I had a drink, no food, but people who were eating seemed satisfied. Good service/good space. read more

I went this evening to see an old friend performing who is awesome. It was advertised "doors open at 7 PM" but no one was let in until 7:10. The room is decent for a small cabaret, very cozy and intimate, but that's as far as it goes. I was offered a beverage but when I tried to order at the same time the waitress would only take a drink order. EIGHT DOLLARS FOR A CAN OF SODA!!! I get it, it's "dinner theater" but that's still insane. I waited nearly forty minutes for further service and NOTHING; I had to walk to the front to ask the hostess why no one was coming to the table (there is a $25 minimum). She said she would flag down a waitress but didn't; fortunately one of three very nice young Latino busboys walked by and I called to him in Spanish; he was very apologetic and finally one of the two rather snarky waitresses came by. The menu is VERY limited and all I could think of was chicken tacos, noted as "you get three." It took another FORTY MINUTES for that plate to arrive and yes, there were three, FINGER FOOD SIZED, for $17. Hey, at least I hit my $25 minimum with just that and a soft drink! The food was mediocre at best (I took two Pepcid the minute I got home), service was dismal, and the evening so disappointing I listened to my friend perform four songs and walked out. I am always cognizant of how hard people work in restaurants; I used to own one and actually I took a client to a light dinner just before I got to Cutting Room and I left a $7 tip on a $22 check but sadly this time it was so awful I could not bring myself to tip at all and I NEVER do that. It really was that bad. read more

Attended a corporate event here on a rainy night. Took quite a bit to finally get in. Once inside, the coat check and check in went smoothly. The sound system and screens were good. The staff was nice and the small bites I had were decent. read more

Great music venue , they have great sound . However the bathrooms are out of the way all the way in the basement and the tables upstairs are to close together . We got tickets to see a live band and we got VIP tickets , but the only thing about that was because it had tables , the view of the stage is horrible and if the dance floor is crowded you don't really get to see much . read more

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Great venue for concerts. Service is quick. Convenient in midtown. Ambiance awesome! Every event here is a blast! read more

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Saw Stella Blues Band there for Halloween. The show was great along with the venue itself. Sound, lighting and views were all fantastic. Can't wait to get back there for another show. read more

Great music and hospitality staff. The venue keeps a constant rotation of high end musicianship and quality artistry. Please visit the Cutting Room and enjoy the great sound. read more

The food was ok and the event was a smash, but the venue knew how many tickets were sold and did nothing to staff properly. Parts of our orders were missing, getting the ketchup and water were forgotten. I had to walk up to the bar and get it myself. Doors were to open at 600pm and the left everyone waiting outside until 630pm. I gave the second star because the server did her best but was TOTALLY OVERWHELMED, along with the few others. And there was no need for the volume to be so loud. The sound man did a pretty poor job with the mix as well. The event was great and too bad it was marred by the venue. read more

My 8yo daughter and I went to the Broadway Sings Taylor Swift show yesterday. The ambiance of The Cutting Room was great. It was a beautiful setting to see a show. We sat in the Main Room and had great seats. The food was delicious. The singers had amazing voices and personalities. The orchestra was wonderful. The server we had, however, was rude and condescending. I asked 1 question if there were other pasta shape options and she went into this long list of things the kitchen can't do. She said the earlier show had a lot of kids and there were a lot of questions similar to mine, so she seemed frustrated that I asked 1 question. "This is a bar, we can't make Cacio de Pepe or make other modifications" I never asked for Cacio de Pepe. Also, it's not just a bar. She was just plain rude and looked at my child like she shouldn't be there. If you're putting on a Taylor Swift show and allowing children to be at "the bar" (which we weren't, we were at a table in the main room) expect children and some questions. Adults ask about food ALL the time too. Like I said earlier the singers had amazing voices, I could listen to them all day. They also had awesome energy. Some looked the part and seemed happy to be there, however most of them were dressed like they were coming from the gym or a day at Central Park. It just seemed like some of them didn't care about the audience, just impressing the other singers, like it was a karaoke night. My daughter and I bond over singing Taylor Swift and if the people participating in this event aren't all in it makes it not as fun. So all in all would I pay again $210 for 2 people for dinner and the show? Undecided. read more

I have not felt compelled to write a review of anything on this website since 2016, but I attended a live event last night at The Cutting Room, and I will never be returning. We all showed up to have a fun night out, and we were all treated poorly from the second we arrived. Fine, you don't care about your guests... I can accept that. However, They even treated the performers inappropriately in front of the guests. They sat us in the room, at dirty tables with no menus AS the performers were soundchecking. I watched the table next to me actually lift up the table cloth herself and shake the debris onto the floor. The sound was unacceptable. The show started late because the show before ran late and was cut short. Sure. Things happen. But, for the sound person to yell down on the mic to "wrap it up"??? Wild. If you're looking to book a show here.. Think twice. This was the most unprofessional behavior I have EVER witnessed by a venue. read more

the staff is just not nice and ruins the atmosphere. We wanted to sit at a certain space and they would not let us even though it was available. They were rude about it as well. Our drinks did not arrive for a very long time. Same with food. read more

Staff was very pleasant, ambiance great, parking on a Sunday very convenient. Singers were GREAT...every one of them! I attended the Broadway Sings Billy Joel concert. The singers were uniformly good... But the band? OMG!! WAY way too loud!! Drowned out most of the singers!! Ridiculous!! I go to 54 Below often, there, the music never overpowers the voices!! It's unfortunate, as I really liked the venue. (My Lamb sliders were overcooked, but my fault for not specifically stating how I wanted them cooked). read more

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I've visited the Cutting Room for some great performances by Broadway Sings. It's a cozy venue with great sound & lighting. For these types of performances I'd definitely go shortly after doors open vs when the performance starts, so you can get the best seats for your section. It'll also give you enough time to order what you want off the menu, otherwise it's hard to catch a waiter during the performance. read more

I find it very hard to comprehend what happened last night. You had a group of artists who had booked your venue, received a good amount of patrons who were there to see a FULL show with quality vocalists, purchasing meals and drinks. So all that considered, I ask the following questions: Why was there no consideration of the artists' and patrons' time? Why delay soundcheck and load-in, so much so that the show itself wound up being a sound check? Where was the communication, on Management's part? Why were the tablecloths, on which your patrons are supposed to dine, so disgusting that we had to take them off ourselves? Why was a show, with a full set, cut 3 songs short for no apparent reason? Abysmal experience, made it difficult to focus on the reason we were there: to be entertained, by great musicians. get your house in order, especially up in management, cos you dropped the ball. read more

Last night, I went to The Cutting Room to check out The Sound and Vision of David Bowie show (2nd night). The place has great sound - I'd say the best I've heard in any of the Manhattan venues I've been to. It was like CD-quality sound that night. The set-up is like a supper club, so there's the stage and then a bunch of tables up front, to the sides, and (I believe) tables on the balcony level - (I could kind of see the balcony level from where I was standing, which was by the door closer to the bar). For this show, doors were 6:30pm and the show was at 8pm. In these situations, it's just more convenient to go in at doors and get a table and eat/get drinks until showtime. That was the original plan, but after I looked at the menu and considered my SO's dietary needs and preferences, I had to find another place for dinner and then come to the venue later. Although we had a great dinner elsewhere, when we got there at 7:30pm, there were no tables available and we were stuck standing. Fortunately, we got a nice spot with a view of the stage and one of the TV screens (to the right and left of the stage or screens projecting what's taking place on the stage). The show was fantastic! Restrooms are downstairs. The stairwell to get downstairs is towards the front of the place. When you enter The Cutting Room, the door to the stairwell will be to your left. You descend and then turn a corner and walk down a hallway. You'll see the signs to your right at the end. If you're lucky, you may run into the acts performing because the green room is downstairs, too. Like the rest of the venue, downstairs is interesting - there's artwork lining the hallway walls and even the bathrooms have a sleek/chic/cool look. I'd come here again. The biggest positive is that the venue has a great sound system... Oh, one random thing, I saw Chris North there last night. He was taking video of one of the songs performed with his phone, like right by us. Most likely you'll see him here, too. read more

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The Vintage Soul Experience at The Cutting room was like a wonderful reunion for me filled with many of the people I grew up with from Teaneck, New Jersey. My childhood friends played and the entire space was filled with rhythm and soul by Curtis Styles and Nat Adderley Jr. read more

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Came to see Planet 12 L*A*W on a Wednesday evening. Doors opened promptly and we seated ourselves. Not a bad seat in the house. We ordered drinks and a soda. Drinks were average to a little above average on price but they packed a punch, so no complaints there. We ordered the cheese board approx $24. Also after seeing someone with an order of fries, we had to order them as well. It was a huge portion, hot, and delicious. Service was awesome and the show was incredible. I would definitely return to this venue. read more

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The Cutting Room is a classy place that presents extraordinary musicians. I was so thrilled to see PAKT at this sultry place. With the legendary bassists Percy Jones, guitarist Alex Skolnick, drummer Kenny Grohowski, and with guitars and electronics by Tim Motzer, it was a fearless musical experience that blazed its own path. Gotta give it up to Jane Getter Premonition, a fantastic appetizer... read more

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I came here for an alumni event that included a talent show, so the stage and seating area in the back was appropriate. As a music venue, it feels intimate, yet spacious, and everyone in the house can easily see the performers. They also had a screen in the front area so people who were not sitting could watch. The decoration immediately caught my eye as soon as I walked in. The vibe is classy and funky, with super eclectic decor on the walls, like drawings of singers and posters with quotations. It stands out in the midtown bar scene, for sure. Service was great. Bartenders were fun and easy. Busboys cleaned up tables regularly. There was also table service available if you wanted something that wasn't included on the event's menu. We had wine, beer, cocktails, and sparkling water available at our open bar, and the food we tried included sliders, grilled cheese, vegetables and hummus, pigs in a blanket, tacos, and more. I wouldn't come here for the food, but it's there if you want to eat while at a show. I was really digging those guac and cheese wraps. Definitely pop in for a show if you're looking for something different to do. read more

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Just hosted a charity event at this venue. A perfect place for a music event. Ample backline, video capable, hip bar and venue design, and a fair price read more

Went here to see Judge Faith and Kenny Lattimore. I took away a star because in my humble opinion, the staff that I encountered were unprofessional. Nevertheless, nice setting and very intimate. It was great to see one of my favorite artists and role models on stage in such a close capacity. There's a parking lot about a half a block or less from the venue. Didn't try the food due to C-19; Booster shot and all, lol! All in all a nice place. read more

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Beautiful, intimate concert venue in midtown. Reminds me of the old B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill on West 42nd Street (but not as large and not as subterranean). The sound system was excellent as was the band (Kiss The Sky). Service was attentive. Food was okay. $14 for seven wings, but at least the wings were of a decent size. $19 for a shallow dish of gumbo, which was mostly chicken and okra, hardly any shrimp or andouille sausage. Oh well. Will definitely come back if there is a band I want to see.. read more

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