Joe Allen
American restaurant · Midtown West ·
Classic theater haunt for comfort food, cocktails & celebrity sightings
Classic theater haunt for comfort food, cocktails & celebrity sightings
"A classic Theater District institution where patrons gather pre- and post-show to be surrounded by posters of notable productions; the menu changes daily and the fries are a straightforward, dependable favorite among performers and theatergoers." - Ashley Day
"This charming neighborhood bistro with posters of old Broadway flops lining the brick walls has been a go-to for pre-theater meals since 1965. They offer American standards (caesar salad, steak frites, etc.), of which you should order the outstanding thick burger with fries, and an ice-cold dirty martini with a generous sidecar. This is a dinner best enjoyed at one of the walk-in-only bar stools—there’s almost always a few available, even during peak pre-show hours." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, ciera velarde
"A Theater District institution since 1965, this charming neighborhood bistro with posters of old Broadway flops lining the walls is more efficient than a Broadway dresser during a quick change. You can walk in 90 minutes before your show starts, sit at the bar, and be out of there with at least 30 minutes to spare. Most of the food isn’t life-changing, but their thick burger with fries and an ice-cold dirty martini with a generous sidecar is our ideal pre-theater meal." - bryan kim, sonal shah, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, ciera velarde, arden shore
"A theater-community favorite known for its Broadway-themed décor (including a wall celebrating flops) and classic bistro-style dishes, making it a go-to spot for actors and theatergoers." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Pop into this Theater District institution at around 5:45pm, and nearly every person will be eating a burger before heading off to see a Broadway show. The thick patty is cooked perfectly to your specified degree of doneness, and they’ll bring you a whole bottle of ketchup and mustard so you can lather the condiments on as you wish. When you’ve finished your burger, the crispy shoestring fries are great for sopping up all the leftover juices on your plate. Comes with fries; add bacon or cheese for $1 each" - will hartman, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, sonal shah, ciera velarde
