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Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre · 236 W 45th St
Dinner before Buena Vista Social Club
The closest places to the Gerald Schoenfeld 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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Bar Lola
Order fast: The three-cheese mac and cheese and the Thai fried chicken bites
The no-reservation save on Restaurant Row: you can almost always walk in, and the waiters know your curtain. Stick to the starters.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Mack Male from Edmonton, AB, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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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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Tony's Di Napoli
Order fast: The tableside Caesar, a chicken parm and one pasta for the table
Red checks, big platters, everything shared. The move for a group seeing the same show.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Geoffreyrabbit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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