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“Great voices but swill food”

Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ranked #669 of 14,920 Restaurants in New York City
Price range: $25 - $33
Cuisines: American, Diner, Deli
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, After-hours, 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 4 weeks ago via mobile

We've come every time we've been in NYC. We won't ever go again. The food is so bad it was hideous. Lots of people leaving half their plates of food.

It's dirty, seems run down but the server voices are great.

They're working hard but serving up cheap end higher cost food.

Stardust has lost its sparkle and shine.

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank marcbanting
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Very talented staff. My wife wanted to go again during our visit to New York but sadly we could no fit it in again. The food was good too. Let your hair down and go for it

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank 20carlt
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Never been anywhere like this so good we went twice . We were lucky on both occasions not to have to cue . The staff were so lovely and talented and the food was excellent. I would recommend a visit we did breakfast it was a fantastic way to start the day

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank teresab548
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Reviewed 10 September 2024

We went to Ellen’s Stardust last week and were disappointed with the food we got, $17.50 for a milkshake that was horrendous, the people singing was great that’s the only good thing about the restaurant, don’t waste your time

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank PaddyB100
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Reviewed 9 September 2024

A great evening, good food, great entertainment a must when visiting New York. Singers were very talented as well as serving the diners.

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank colinhurley57
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