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Global•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
by & by
by & by is a sensible global call in Hell’s Kitchen in New York when you want something that usually lands well.
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9.8
Based on 76 reviews
Best theater Restaurants in New York: 10 Picks for 2026
The best restaurants for theater in New York, curated by TastyPals editors.
10 restaurantsAvg rating 9.3Updated July 2026
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Top picks for theater in New York
Fast answers for diners searching for theater restaurants in New York. These first picks make the occasion easier to compare.
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Thai•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Elephant Ear
Elephant Ear does something that most Hell's Kitchen spots refuse to commit to: it picks a lane — specifically, the bold, herb-forward heat of Southeast Asian cooking — and drives down it without hedging.
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9.6
Based on 5993 reviews
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Thai•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Chalong Southern Thai
Southern Thai cooking is not the same thing as Thai cooking, and Chalong in Hell's Kitchen is making a deliberate case that New York is finally ready to understand the difference.
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9.6
Based on 3547 reviews
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American•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Miss Nellie's
Miss Nellie's arrives with a strong conceptual foundation: a Hell's Kitchen bar-restaurant named for Nellie Bly, the globe-circling journalist, and decorated accordingly — Victorian dark wood, framed curiosities, the feel of a well-appoi…
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9.6
Based on 928 reviews
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American•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
UT47 Kitchen & Bar
UT47 Kitchen & Bar is an easy american option in Hell’s Kitchen in New York to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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9.4
Based on 1855 reviews
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Burgers•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Lovely's Old Fashioned
Lovely's Old Fashioned is a love letter pressed into a potato bun — specifically, it's Chef Adam Schop's tribute to his grandmother Charlotte, who raised him on burgers layered with pickles and onions on exactly that bun.
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9.4
Based on 825 reviews
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American•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Barking Dog Hell’s Kitchen
Barking Dog Hell’s Kitchen is a sensible american call in Hell’s Kitchen in New York when you want something that usually lands well.
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9.2
Based on 2244 reviews
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Italian•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Norma Hell's Kitchen
Norma Hell's Kitchen is a sensible italian call in Hell’s Kitchen in New York when you want something that usually lands well.
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9.2
Based on 1252 reviews
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American•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Mom's Kitchen and Bar
Mom's Kitchen and Bar is an easy american option in Hell’s Kitchen in New York to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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9.0
Based on 4189 reviews
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American•Hell’s Kitchen•moderate
Lilly's Craft and Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen has never been short on taverns, but Lilly's Craft and Kitchen at 675 9th Avenue pulls off something that most of its neighbors fumble: it earns that word "craft" without making you feel lectured at.
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8.4
Based on 1257 reviews
Common questions about theater in New York
What are the best restaurants for theater in New York?
The top restaurants for theater in New York include by & by, Elephant Ear, Chalong Southern Thai. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
What is the best theater restaurant in New York?
by & by is among the top-rated options for theater in New York, with a 9.8 Google rating and 76 reviews.
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