Ellen's Stardust Diner
Diner and Performing Arts Venue$$$$
Theater District, New York
The experts at CNN and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"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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EllensStardust DinerSeptember 18, 2014Well hello there! #RubyReuben #EllensStardustDiner corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut on grilled rye, side of russian dressing, served with waffle fries Read more
Simran DassFebruary 6, 2023This was such a fun vibe - the signing waitstaff were definitely a highlight. The food was pretty decent as well so I would come back. I did think it was a little overpriced.
Nicky PetroniMarch 25, 2018It’s a fun little tourist trap in the middle of Times Square. Don’t be alarmed when your waiter/waitress starts breaking out in show tunes. It’s all part of the shtick.
Tim CondonApril 21, 2015The food is pretty good but the atmosphere is why to go. If you like Broadway show tunes, you will love Ellen's. Go for breakfast and enjoy the show.- Federico GarciaNovember 16, 2015cuidado!, he sido estafado por el mozo llamado Scooter, cambio el monto de la propina //Be careful I have been cheated by the waiter named Scooter, he changed the amount of the tip within the receipt
- Nate FolkertNovember 30, 2019spinach and walnut salad with fried goat cheese and a large chicken breast
- EllensStardust DinerMay 14, 2014
Monya FörsterJanuary 2, 2014You can have a really great time at this diner with great entertainment of the singing stuff as well as really delicious food!!
BONNIE FAUSTJuly 11, 2011Touristy but well worth the visit. Enjoy great live music by your server, ask them to autograph your bill so you can say 'you knew them when...' Go for late lunch or early dinner, around 4 to beat the Read more
Theodore KimNovember 1, 2014If you can manage it, endeavor to sit on the first floor of this place. The sound of the singing wait staff tends to get washed out on the second floor.
- Sophia KOctober 12, 2013The food was alright but the vibe was amazing. P.S. If you tweet them you can see your tweet on the TVs in the diner. Now there's a picture of me with a Shrek backpack that will appear there for a bit
Ruby KellyMarch 2, 2013Great family/ group atmosphere really good fun and the food is really tasty and a great price for what you get. Best NYC place to eat.- James KiernanOctober 3, 2022Despite it being a tourist trap and very overpriced, it was an overall great experience and the food was pretty good. The kids loved it!
- EllensStardust DinerNovember 6, 2014@EllensStardust and @Enderbeany was feat. on @ComedyCentral @midnight last night!
Alexandria CherryJune 18, 2011We love Ellen's! Come here every time we visit New York. It is loud but SO much fun. The wait staff are all Broadway-hopefuls and they make the experience totally worth it.- EllensStardust DinerOctober 18, 2013Thanks! Courtney Smith. Facebook 10/16/2013 00:00:00: I went here on Sunday for dinner, and it was great! The food and entertainment were fantastic! Read more
Julia LandonJune 9, 2015Very talented singing wait staff, and pretty good food. Sitting on the main floor was the best.
- JodiJuly 8, 2016The food was good but, the entertainment is fantastic and so much fun! Such talented waitstaff! We left with huge smiles!
Marie AntzSeptember 20, 2011Best place to share a good moment with friends who love music and the 50's... It's a dinner with a singing waitstaff....incredible... ;) definitely a place to go!
Peyton KellerOctober 14, 2014I loved the Mac and cheese and the fried mac and cheese bites are my favorite. The singing is awesome too.
Hi There!January 6, 2014If you can, try to request a table downstairs or if upstairs, along the railing overlooking the downstairs area. Along the wall upstairs, we couldn't see a lot of what was going on.
Tyler JonesApril 4, 2017Insanely expensive, huge food portions. Talent is top notch, they threw straws and confetti to simulate Elsa's ice power during "Let It Go".
Santiago DuarteSeptember 5, 2014A place for tourists but I have ro admit that Inhad a good time. The staff sings broadway melodies while you eat. Good Burgers roo
chocolate shakes are the best-not too milky or too sweet, make it a mudslide & it's on. salmon is always cooked perfectly. get brownies to go (heaven!). have fun w/live ent by the singing waitstaff!
Nigel HudsonApril 4, 2017If you're around Broadway, you MUST go to Ellen's. Brilliant, just brilliant.
- Gabriela VrankovaJanuary 10, 2017Simply awesome place. Singing waitstaff, tasty food, great atmosphere. I love it!
- EllensStardust DinerDecember 17, 2014Meanwhile, over at the sweet shoppe, Brie & Alia are going carrot cake crazy!!! #dessert #carrotcake Read more
- Mikaela MatthewsJune 8, 2013FUN! Great family friendly entertainment. Mediocre food, but I can overlook that when my 9 year old could barely stop grinning or singing along to the songs. Will definitely return next time in NYC!
- EllensStardust DinerJune 28, 2013Lacey took a break and decided to cool off with our delicious Frozen Hot Chocolate. FYI, ours tastes A LOT better than those others guys. Read more
Cynthia VoetenMay 25, 2017What An experience! Food is not that great but the performances are fantastic!!
Marco MagnocavalloAugust 6, 2015Food is ok, but nothing is really over the top. But you will come here to listen to some great waiters singing. And it's an awesome experience
- Cristine RApril 26, 2013Always entertaining eating while listening to the singing wait staff!! My daughter loves their Red Velvet Cake and I love their Mudslides!!
Shuvani BurtMarch 18, 2015Such a great atmosphere. Where else can you be sung your favourite broadway tunes whilst eating breakfast? Loved it.- EllensStardust DinerDecember 24, 2014Join us for a HUGE #NewYearsEve Dinner Party - live performances, dancing, dinner & more! Book your reservation NOW! #EllensStardustDiner Read more
Dana JovanovichMarch 29, 2014The New Yorker omelet is yummy.. And the best music are the old hits and broadway tunes. Save today's radio hits for the radio :-)
John PaterakisSeptember 29, 2014If you're coming to New York with kids in tow: this is a great choice. They'll love it, and you'll have fun, too.
Ozgur KarakusMay 21, 2017Great Restorant you can go for breakfast, lunch or dinner. All time good place, with live music
Angela MichaelsJune 25, 2013If you are looking for something earthy they have a great salad with chicken, feta, walnuts and dried cranberries. And it's so much fun!- EllensStardust DinerDecember 23, 2012For more than 35 years, riders on the New York City subways and buses during their daily commute were graced with posters of beaming young women. http://n.pr/RcWDDu Read more
Haleigh TutrowMarch 14, 2014This place is great and a lot of fun! Be prepared to have to shout if you're having a conversation though, it's super loud inside!
Jo O'SullivanAugust 20, 2013So much fun and good value, real American food and real American talent!
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Caitlin ClementsFebruary 10, 2013Totally corny, and overpriced as well. But it's fun to come see the singing waitstaff and either "play tourist for a day" or bring actual visiting guests!
- Kayla StegallFebruary 15, 2014nice little diner, unlike anything I've seen before. Buffalo Chicken Wrap could have been better, but the entertainment is worth going for!
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THE home of the world famous singing waitstaff & some of the best diner food in NYC!
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- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
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