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Ellen's Stardust Diner

Diner and Performing Arts Venue$$$$

Theater District, New York

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"Singing waitstaff, tasty food, great atmosphere."(7 Tips)
"... while listening to the singing wait staff!! My daughter loves their Red Velvet Cake..."(8 Tips)
"Great place to take the kids for breakfast and Broadway show tunes."(8 Tips)
"Awesome mozzarella triangles, waffle fries, and grilled cheese."(8 Tips)

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Lena GershkovichNovember 12, 2013
Despite being touristy, this place is so much fun. Amazingly talented singers and solid diner food. Overall, a great place for a unique experience
Michelle EvangelineAugust 27, 2016
Their waitstaffs a who can sing very well. Try their crispy chicken wing and Smores shake and burger with mushroom. Come early or be prepared to Q for dinner. Lunch is good because Q is shorter.
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Andrew MooreMay 31, 2013
Touristy but in a good way. If you come as part of class trip for lunch, I suggest getting the grilled chicken sandwich or Caesar salad. Stay away from the chicken strips or pasta pommodora w chicken,
Jess ArnoldDecember 30, 2015
I got a spicy crispy chicken sandwich. It was pretty tasty! The spicy sauce they bring is sort of like buffalo sauce. Definitely get a milkshake for dessert! Zech was a great server!
Norah CordovaNovember 8, 2016
great dinner food, it's expensive yet the experience is worth it, Waiters are talented performers that will sing famous broadway songs.
EllensStardust DinerFebruary 20, 2015
The U.K. is in the house! A huge U.K. crowd is in the house making it a lively breakfast - Tilly & Nikki (our resident Stardusters from the U.K.) wow their home town visitors. Read more
AbhishekJuly 4, 2017
Broadway show for the price of a cheeseburger? Yeah! Make sure that you plan to visit this place in advance as you will probably have to stand in a long line to get in! Don't miss the malt shakes!
Joy TenenbergMarch 8, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The food is hit or miss here but the entertainment is A++. Great restaurant for any theater lover. The Chicken Pot Pie is the best thing I've tried on the menu so far.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍December 25, 2019
Typical tourist spot in the heart of Times Square. You definitely go for the entertainment rather than the food! Each server is someone trying to bust into the theater scene. Some are truly phenomenal
Nate FolkertJune 9, 2017
mexican omelet with tater tots, tortilla chips, and guacamole
Chris MallonAugust 25, 2017
Really whacky place - singing wait staff (all are aspiring performers with their sights on broadway) mean it's pretty loud but hilarious. Food was awesome too (try the duke chicken sandwich - nom)
Robert NeumannJanuary 18, 2017
Went in with a few friends from out of town, wanted to do something touristy. The singing waitstaff was as talented as always, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good my brisket sandwich was.
Maria HenkelMarch 7, 2018
My daughter had a wonderful sweet 16 birthday here. The waiter even did a Dear Evan Hanson medley for her and her friends because one was wearing the shirt from the show! Such a memorable night!
Laura K.December 24, 2022
This is about an experience more than the food. Don’t let a long line intimidate you because it will move quicker than you think. It’s busy and noisy and FUN inside! NYC must do ❤️
Tara BreeJune 21, 2017
Fun atmosphere. Generally there is a line wrapped around the corner, but we arrived at the right time. The staff sing songs from popular musicals. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious!
Shirley CelerinDecember 19, 2015
The servers were awesome! The burgers were OK, could be better Can't go wrong with a great sing-a-along or serenade!! Would definitely return for the entertainment and the milkshakes!
EllensStardust DinerOctober 20, 2014
Warm up with a hot and delicious Chicken Pot Pie served in a cast iron crock. Chunks of chicken with carrots, celery, peas and mushrooms in a rich (oh so tasty Read more
Zach LonsingerAugust 6, 2014
This place is amazing. And so fun. The waiters and waitresses are aspiring broadway performers and sing while they wait on you. Great family atmosphere!! Arrive early or expect to wait in long lines.
Emily-janeOctober 11, 2019
Does exactly what it says on the tin! Your servers singing non-stop showtunes, diner food & a whole lot of campy fun! If you're looking for a quiet, high quality meal this isn't the place for you!
EdwulfJune 22, 2015
A must stop to have dinner. Expect noisy and fun environment. Good food, lots of fun. A good (and cheap) experience near Times Square!
Christopher ShabazzJuly 11, 2015
The wait staff sing songs while you eat. The prices are not to expensive but it's Manhattan. My family didn't mind the prices and the singing was very good. I'll go again for sure.
Gazel KalaycıFebruary 4, 2016
Talented singing waiters🎤🎤Amazing place ,lots of fun. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻you would'nt regret going here😉😉
Chiara ChiarolleJuly 6, 2017
Entertaining dinner, very loud, the waiters are actors/ singer, between orders they sing famous songs. They serve tasty American food if you fancy a burger with chips, the service is ok.
EllensStardust DinerAugust 5, 2014
Joltin' Joe's Pulled Chicken #ellensstardustdiner Slow cooked and shredded with a hint of chipotle, served with cole slaw and our creamy macaroni and cheese Read more
Hussain NabiJanuary 7, 2020
This place is incredibly awesome. The music, the singing staff and the food. Simply amazing. Highly recommended if you’re in New York.
Cindi AlbrightDecember 14, 2017
Everything, from the entertainment to the food to the service. I will be coming back every chance I get! These guys know how to have fun!
Adam SmithNovember 13, 2014
Ok, it's touristy, the food is average, but it's fun! The staff are having so much fun, singing almost non stop. It's like walking into an episode of Glee. If that's your thing, you'll love it
Amy WarrenApril 29, 2014
Definitely a must in NYC if you appreciate good singers and fun entertainment. Food is good diner food! Ill definitely come back! Maybe even again tonight!
Khalil Faron SmithCraftFebruary 5, 2014
The waitstaff's performing show tunes is worth the wait and the food is just ok. But you should come for the entertainment. I will come back every time after or before I see a show on broadway
Elie HirschfeldFebruary 17, 2016
Great place to eat following a Broadway play. I went after seeing Rent and it was very entertaining, to say the least. I went with the grilled cheese.
Steve WattsMarch 1, 2015
Singing waitresses provide great entertainment....a must do if you love musicals...I hope they all get their break someday, that deserve it
Rose LynnNovember 14, 2017
very fun place! the servers all sing and they are GOOD! they also take requests! note that it is really overpriced diner food, its the location and atmosphere you pay for.
EllensStardust DinerJanuary 18, 2013
All of our deserts are made fresh in-house buy our master pastry chef Raul. Even our servers are amazed by the pastries he makes. Read more
Rim KarouiAugust 10, 2014
Very touristy spot. The singers are incredible! They are very talented and know how to put on a show while waiting tables :) but be ready to wait in line at the door.
EllensStardust DinerFebruary 10, 2015
The #Grammys may be over but we're here every day putting on a fabulous show. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner the show never stops. Come join the fun.& Read more
Joanne MoussaMay 31, 2015
Food with a show, not to miss!!! Food is to die for, though you could literally die of high cholesterol 😝
Nate FolkertJune 9, 2017
when our waiter started his song, i thought we'd have to wait until he was done to pay the check, but he ran my card while he sang
Steven DenisonOctober 6, 2015
Always entertaining. Hats off for being so entertains while still keeping up with the there customers at the same time. I saw a waiter deliver drinks to a table while still singing!
EllensStardust DinerFebruary 21, 2013
One of new menu items: Shake Rattle & Roll Chicken. Baked and sliced chicken breast stuffed with spinach, portobello mushrooms and romano c Read more
Erika LoweFebruary 28, 2015
There's always a line out the door. Go for breakfast when it's not as crowded. Great place to take the kids for breakfast and Broadway show tunes.
Nena MidwinterNovember 24, 2016
Amazing and the bacon bowl with mushrooms for breakfast! Yummmm! Singing hits from les Mis and wicked made my visit amazing! Incredible voices
CNNJune 5, 2015
Dishes like the Dean Martin (spaghetti and meatballs) and the Jerry Lee Lewis (a buffalo fried chicken and blue cheese wrap) highlight the diner's throwback vibe. Read more
EllensStardust DinerJuly 30, 2014
Happy National Cheesecake Day Join us in celebrating National Cheesecake Day in style with some of the best desserts in the city. Give your diet a day off and Read more
Inglorious v1COctober 20, 2014
Ambience is fantastic!!! You'll have a great time with real aspirants to Broadway!!! Break a leg guys!!!
EllensStardust DinerJuly 18, 2013
When you're in the middle of a heat wave like we are (currently 96 degrees outside) a pair of shades and a frozen hot chocolate are mandato Read more
Christian DickmannFebruary 16, 2017
The feta cheese omelette is a great choice. Other diners in the city offer better breakfast food, but the singing staff makes Ellen's worth going to once.
Nicholas BorgeNovember 29, 2018
Obnoxious process. We were put upstairs, couldn’t see any of the singers at all, and they refused to move us to any better spots even if we’d wait again in line, so basically a pointless outing.
Rob RosenbloomJune 15, 2011
The desserts are awesome we had the Red Velvet cake and the Rainbow cookie sundae. The next table was raving about the whoopee pies. We had pasta dishes which were surprisingly good. Singers R GREAT
EllensStardust DinerOctober 28, 2014
Scary Decisions You're presented with a plain, salted caramel & turtle cheesecake but you can only choose one. What do you do? #dessert #cheesecake  Read more
TomFebruary 24, 2015
Come here for the entertainment, not the food. Very touristy but worth the visit. The food is forgettable, the singing waiting staff is not. Had the Walter Cronkite waygu beef burger and carrot cake.

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