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“Come for the entertainment and so so food”

Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ranked #767 of 14,728 Restaurants in New York City
Price range: $27 - $35
Cuisines: American, Diner, Deli
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Delivery, Reservations, Takeout
Neighbourhood: Midtown
Description: Ellen's Stardust Diner is a retro 1950s theme restaurant located at 1650 Broadway on the southeast corner of 51st Street in Theater District, Manhattan, New York City. The diner is regarded as one of the best theme restaurants in New York. The 1950s-themed eatery is home to its singing waitstaff known as (”Stardusters”). Ellen’s Stardust Diner has since served as the launching pad for many of its waiters/vocalists who have gone on to success in Broadway musicals and touring companies, domestic & international. Our retro 1950s-themed diner is filled with nostalgic memorabilia including the famous “Miss Subways” gallery honoring the beauty queens of a bygone era.
Reviewed 25 October 2011

We came here for pre show dinner, it was early so there was very little wait. The food is ok! But the waiters and waitresses put on a great show. They all can really sing with amazing voices. Lot's of fun. Will definitely return next time I'm in NYC.

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Reviewed 23 October 2011

Food terrible and over priced. Server started clearing table while I was still eating leaning over my plate.

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Reviewed 23 October 2011

Not a bad wait but food wasn't the best. Great entertainment

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Reviewed 23 October 2011

Went here at 11am on a Saturday. They had stopped serving breakfast already. Ordered simple stuff grilled cheeses, chicken nuggets shakes. Took almost an hour to get food. Food was cold and not very good. Only redeeming thing was the wait staff singing. Will not be back.

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Reviewed 22 October 2011

Great Fun - We stumbnled upon this place by accident but glad we did. a
As the other reviews have stated, the waiterswaitresses are budding broadway actors/singers. Our waiter was Eric who sang 500 Miles for us because we were scottish! All4 of us had burgers - 1 vegeburger, 3 beef burgers and we all thought food was pretty good.They do put on an automatic 20% service charge but also come around with a "tip" bag whilst they are singing - but hey, thats America!

Would definately recommend for a fun meal!

Date of visit: September 2011
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