Birthday Dinner · January 17, 2018
Where To Eat Near Times Square
Let’s face it, Time Square is a tough area, especially when it comes to restaurants. Time and time again we’re asked for recommendations for dinner before a game or show, so it’s time we make the search much easier. See below for our top picks for restaurants near Time Square.
Let’s face it, Time Square is a tough area, especially when it comes to restaurants. Time and time again we’re asked for recommendations for dinner before a game or show, so it’s time we make the search much easier. See below for our top picks for restaurants near Time Square.
Ippudo
Ramen at Ippudo. PC: Eater.Ippudo, a Tokyo import with three locations in the city, is one of the most well-known ramen chains. Their Westside location, on W 51st St between 8th and 9th, is a fantastic option if a rich, noodle-based dinner is desired — and it’s much less chaotic than their East Village output. There is also a location on West 46th St between 5th and 6th.
Sushi of Gari
Assortment of sushi from Sushi of Gari. PC: The Infatuation.Sushi of Gari is one of our favorite sushi spots in the city. With a location on W 46th St between 8th and 9th, it’s a fantastic option in the area. Their omakase is inventive and incredibly high-quality, with favorites including salmon topped with a sauteed tomato and tuna with tofu sauce.
The Lambs Club
The Lambs Club. PC: The Lambs Club.Geoffrey Zakarian’s modern steakhouse on W 44th St is cool. The red art deco decor, upscale cocktails, and meat-centric menu are sure to make you feel like Don Draper. It’s a splurge ,but for all Iron Chef fans — and just fans of a good ‘ole steak — this place will hit the spot.
Xi’an Famous Foods
Dumplings from Xi’an Famous Foods. PC: X’ian Famous Foods.If you’re a fan of Northern Chinese food, or just varieties of Chinese noodles in general, Xi’an Famous Foods will not disappoint. Praised by the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern, this fast casual chain truly serves up some of our favorite noodles in the city. We’re partial to the Spicy Cumin Lamb Noodles, the Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger, and the Chang-An Spicy Tofu, but we have yet to try something that hasn’t been fantastic. It’s inexpensive, quick, and readily available — there are locations on both W 45th St and W 54th St.
Esca
Esca. PC: NYCGo.Italian restaurants are plentiful in the city but Esca, operated by the Bastianich’s, still manages to hold its own. The seemingly always busy southern Italian trattoria on W 43rd St features a seafood-based menu with hearty pastas galore.
Bar Americain
Bar Americain. PC: Shanna Ravindra.Bobby Flay’s upscale, gigantic American brasserie on W 52nd St is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. It’s an immensely popular spot for business meals, in addition to pre-show soirees, as the menu is vast and consistently great.
Ootoya
Ootoya. PC: Ootoya.With locations all around the city, Ootoya is a sleek and authentic Japanese izakaya chain hailing from Japan. Expect soba, yakitori, tonkatsu, and sashimi dotting the extensive menu. The location on W 41st St is a reliable neighborhood choice for a no-frills meal.