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Studio 54 · 254 W 54th St

Dinner before The Rocky Horror Show

The closest places to Studio 54 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.

Now playing: The Rocky Horror Show (until Feb 28, 2027)

Sit down at 5:30pm, pay by 6:35pm, in your seat for the 7pm curtain.

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Yakitori Totto

2 min walk · Yakitori · 251 W 55th St

Order fast: Pork neck and tsukune skewers

A smoky upstairs room for a quick, very good dinner at the counter. Watch the clock.

From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: User:K.lee, CC BY 2.5.

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BKK New York

3 min walk · Thai · 238 W 56th St

Order fast: Papaya salad and the Thai curry dip sandwich

Big, exciting Thai near Columbus Circle and easy to get a table, for the shows up on 52nd to 54th.

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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Russian Vodka Room

3 min walk · Russian · 265 W 52nd St

Order fast: Borscht, pelmeni and an infused vodka

Food comes out fast, someone plays the piano, and you leave in a very good mood.

From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Evan-Amos, CC0.

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Danji

4 min walk · Korean · 346 W 52nd St

Order fast: Kimchi fried rice with bacon, the tofu and the bossam pork belly

Big flavors and the plates come out fast.

From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Alpha from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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Souvlaki GR

6 min walk · Greek · 162 W 56th St

Order fast: Pitas, skewers and the dips, with the $12 house wine

A blue-and-white taverna at the north end of the district. Fast service, easy reservations.

From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Vouliagmeni, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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