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“Don’t miss if you love the musicals!”

Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ranked #687 of 15,004 Restaurants in New York City
Price range: $26 - $34
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

Don’t be put off by any queue outside, it moves quickly and the staff are very efficient at getting people. Friendly welcome and a good menu to choose from - different menus for the time of day, so look online first and ask if there is something you saw there that wasn’t on menu…you can proba still get it.
Waiting staff look after guests and sing in between this. Great fun watching them sing and walk amongst the tables. Food and drink of good quality too. Thoroughly enjoyed and would visit again!

Date of visit: October 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

If you go to New York, you must visit this fantastic diner. The atmosphere is amazing and it is a privilege to be served by such talented performers. Food and service are excellent.

Date of visit: October 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Have been coming here for 30 years. It was a great experience but has certainly lost its sparkle. Will need go back again - just awful

Date of visit: November 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We loved Ellen's! There was a queue outside but we honestly didn't even have to wait more than 5 minutes. Don't be put off by the queue. We got a great seat upstairs looking over the diner. We didn't feel rushed to leave. The price was reasonable to say you are getting a show in addition to your dinner! The food was good. I would definitely go back.

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

The food here is great and the service is great as well. The staff singing makes a good atmosphere shout out to our server Shannon she was great.

Date of visit: November 2024
Thank stanno101
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