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Ethel Barrymore Theatre · 243 W 47th St
Dinner near the Ethel Barrymore Theatre
The closest places to the Ethel Barrymore 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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Bar Centrale
Order fast: Deviled eggs, a reuben and a classic cocktail
Upstairs from Joe Allen, behind an unmarked brownstone door. Reservations by phone only, and they ask about your show so they can get you out on time.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: 19Tarrestnom65, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Joe Allen
Order fast: The burger with fries and a dirty martini; banana cream pie if there's time
Theater people's canteen since 1965, with posters of Broadway flops on the walls. Walk in 90 minutes before curtain, sit at the bar and you're out with half an hour to spare.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Jon Mountjoy, CC BY 2.0.
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Orso
Order fast: The pizza bread, the fegato and the bolognese
The theater crowd's Italian on Restaurant Row since 1983. The staff pace your dinner to the show. Tuesday to Saturday.
Photo like it: Vegan Feast Catering, CC BY 2.0.
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Szechuan Mountain House
Order fast: Double-cooked pork and mapo tofu
Generous Sichuan on Restaurant Row, two floors (the upstairs is nicer).
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Peachyeung316, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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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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