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“Great Staff and Food”

Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ranked #686 of 15,002 Restaurants in New York City
Price range: $26 - $34
Cuisines: American, Diner, Deli
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: After-hours, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, 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 14 October 2024

This place was recommended to me by someone who had visited there and rated it, well it didn’t disappoint, you cannot book this place you have to queue outside, so the queue can be longer at times. The food was very tasty, the waiting staff are actors who are waiting for their next role and they take turns in singing songs so gives it a lively atmosphere.

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank Andy C
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Reviewed 13 October 2024

Great experience! Would hugely recommend while you are in NYC! The staff are so talented and just such a fun thing to do! Food was average diner food but it was the entertainment / singing we went for. Would advise to get there early as they Que is a very long wait!

Date of visit: December 2023
Thank travelfoodie09
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Reviewed 12 October 2024 via mobile

The line is outside around the corner. We went around 3pm and maybe waited 20 mins for a party of 2. The singing is good and they ask the patrons to join in and be interactive. Waiter was very good, Mitch. The burger and fries were delicious cooked to perfection except it was missing the requested bacon. Tip at 20% is included. It’s an enjoyable meal with good food. Hope you enjoy!

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank Ellen M
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Reviewed 8 October 2024 via mobile

This is a great experience for entertainment and food. Even though we had to line up before getting a table due to the popularity of the restaurant. Each of the wait staff are budding Broadway musical singers and performed for the diners while working. The diner is set up to support the staff through a performance space and as working as wait staff. The tips for singing help pay for their tuition and living costs. The food we had was delicious and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank SJE99
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Reviewed 7 October 2024 via mobile

Amazing experience - so fun to hear the performers sing, and the food was great.

We waited ~20 minutes and no wait staff had come by so we had to go to the host desk to ask to get service, and even then it was another ~7 minutes before anyone came over.

Despite that, still giving this 5 stars because the atmosphere was great, the performances, amazing, and the food very good. Plus once our order was actually in, both food and drinks came out very quickly.

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank Rebecca H
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