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“Worse server ever”

Ellen's Stardust Diner
Ranked #753 of 15,084 Restaurants in New York City
Price range: $27 - $36
Cuisines: American, Diner, Deli
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, 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 3 December 2024

If you are planning to go just for dinner without alcohol involved you will get the worse customer service ever.
I went with my husband, and as soon as we asked to Markesha just for water she switched her behavior with us. She was very very rude with us.
Food is ok but with her behavior we didn’t enjoyed it nor the “show”
Never again in this place!
October 5th 2024 check #723 table #2

Date of visit: October 2024
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Reviewed 2 December 2024 via mobile

Mixed feelings, the entertainment was fantastic on the whole. However one of the waitresses/singers was a little off and rude

The food was ok but not great , you really come for the atmosphere.

They are continually shaking tip buckets at you!

I came for my birthday and my husband’s early 60th and it wasn’t very special. But I did get a magnet !

We went at breakfast and luckily did not have to queue, I believe it gets extremely busy at dinner.

Date of visit: December 2024
Thank Gipos
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Reviewed 2 December 2024 via mobile

My daughter and I are huge musical theatre fans. It’s the only reason we visited and weren’t disappointed on that score. Food is (sorry) terrible. We had read the reviews in advance. But that’s not necessarily what you are paying for.

Date of visit: October 2024
Thank princesspenny
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Reviewed 30 November 2024

Always a fun experience. We had a group of 12 on a Sunday night. We were seating quickly despite a fairly long line. We were there until closing and it was still a very lively show. Everyone was friendly and talented. I highly recommend the holy moly french toast.

Date of visit: November 2024
Thank Annie B
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Reviewed 27 November 2024

This restaurant is somewhere you would go for “an experience “ the food is substandard , alongside tip added to bill , also wanting further dollars to fund singing lessons and unable to totally immerse in the atmosphere as hurried

Date of visit: November 2024
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Thank PennyW1228
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