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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre · 242 W 45th St
Dinner before The Outsiders
The closest places to the Bernard B. Jacobs that get you fed and out in about an hour, what to order so the kitchen is fast, and a Book button for the right night. Sit down 90 minutes before curtain.
Sit down at 5:30pm, pay by 6:35pm, in your seat for the 7pm curtain.
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All'Antico Vinaio
Order fast: A schiacciata with mortadella and pistachio cream
Huge sandwiches on Tuscan bread, made in minutes. A few stools, so plan on the sidewalk.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Los Tacos No. 1
Order fast: Adobada and carne asada tacos
The fastest great dinner in the district. No seats: eat standing and walk to your theater.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Wheeler Cowperthwaite, CC BY 2.0.
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Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine
Order fast: Empanadas, jerk chicken and a rum punch
The pre-theater spot that isn't boring, under hanging plants on Restaurant Row.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Ssemmanda will, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Palermo Argentinian Bistro
Order fast: Empanadas, then grilled steak, still pink, with a glass of malbec
A narrow old townhouse on the 9th Avenue end of Restaurant Row, with two more floors upstairs.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: E4024, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Sky Pavilion
Order fast: Silky tofu pudding, spicy stir-fried rabbit, a few dim sum
Excellent Sichuan across from Port Authority, and BYOB, so skip the theater bar's wine.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Edsel Little, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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