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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Darla SucyOctober 13, 2013Awesome place. Everyone can sing. Sip on a milkshake and enjoy the songs! Dance along (on broadway!)
RasmusOctober 13, 2018My best tip: Don’t go with kids. It’s noisy, the staff are arrogant, the line is loooong and strollers are not allowed. Even toy strollers - we had to leave this one outside. So we left after 1 minute
Jes WolfeJune 27, 2011Kiki is a fabulous and attentive waitress there. Food is great and so is the singing. Great place to tale people who haven't been to the city before.
Sam JohnsonOctober 23, 2012Fun place to eat, decent food! Order some drinks from the fully stocked bar and prepare to watch some talented waiters sing!
☃️™Catherine de Taartenfee© 🫎April 13, 2013probably the best place for a nice meal, the atmosphere is super. lovely to go with kids too.
Sarah FleischmanMarch 12, 2013For lunch, the portions are HUGE. Got a sandwich and three different sides. The sound system is waaaay too loud. It is really touristy but could be fun if you are with a group of willing friends.
Morten TrolleJuly 30, 2015Great place for entertainment, food under average. Wet bun in my burger and sloppy onion rings.
roxanne wangAugust 26, 2011My first New York restaurant experience and boy did I like it! Great food and very talented aspiring Broadway stars. Entertainment while you eat!
Sara 🌈⚔🍾September 6, 2014Awesome late night stop. Great milkshakes. Can be full of tourists, so approach with caution.
Rob QuigleyJuly 22, 2012For those saying it is overpriced, there is a McDonald's and Olive Garden across Broadway. For the rest of us, this is the best, most fun spot near Times Square.
Kirill BadikinSeptember 17, 2013Wanna hear a broadway music while have a meal? True Live performances by waiters & waitresses :) really amazing!
Steve KNovember 10, 2011If you interaction with the singers stay on the main floor. If you just want to be an observer and get a good view go upstairs and look down from the balcony.
Andres NovoaNovember 4, 2015If you're fine with sitting at the bar you don't have to wait in line. I don't recommend trying this if your group is >2 people.
Lisa MarlierAugust 21, 2013Great diner in fifties style, super friendly and talented staff. So cool to enjoy a little broadway moment while eating :)
Katerina AnnaDecember 5, 2014Live music, your waiter will be singing at any moment from the moment they open! The food is delicious 👌
Dominick Catena-SommellaOctober 15, 2018Try to get a seat where you can view the performances.Try the pasta primavera, its awesome!
LOVE THIS PLACE. Ask if Jenna is working and you'll be in for a treat! She's awesome and friendly, and a phenomenal singer!
Nourah Al-TwaijriOctober 18, 2013Dano was the best! He sang happy birthday to me with the rest of the people in the Diner! Thank you guys! You made my birthday special ☺️💕
LilyJune 26, 2012This is a great, fun restaurant. The waiters and waitress are all budding actors, and they sing while you eat. Wonderful.
Kobe Beef burger + Waffle fries = 1 hearty & delicious meal. Washing it down with a custom made Oreo shake while being sung to made for a great night.
Sandi PichonOctober 2, 2013Such a fun place. talented servers, delicious foods and the Chocolate Kiss drink is killer!!!
- EllensStardust DinerOctober 17, 2013Thanks! Christopher J.. Yelp 10/15/2013 14:21:04: Let me set the stage (no pun intended) for the evening:A surprise evening for my two beautiful nieces, a v Read more
Haneen 💍February 28, 2019Most of the food is made out of ready frozen food 👎🏻 the cleanliness is “mmm ok” portions are huge. And yes performances keep going! So if you have kids they will enjoy it! Tourist spot!
MähbuMay 1, 2013If you wanna have Broadway entertainment go there!! Nice one, good singers, food and prices okay, but a bit noisy. I like!
Laura KenyonJanuary 24, 2011Awesome milkshakes, very talented and entertaining staff...TERRIBLE food that is waaaay over priced. My tip: eat before you go, get a milkshake there and enjoy the entertainment.
Debbie "Tigger" PaganiniAugust 5, 2012Love this place.....awesome singers...food is good! This is a stop for me whenever I'm in NYC <3- EllensStardust DinerOctober 15, 2013Thanks! Amy Mancini. Twitter 10/13/2013 20:29:55: Having the time of my life with my besbesty friends, my sisters at @EllensStardust Diner. This place is incre Read more
- EllensStardust DinerMay 16, 2013I don't know what's better the Flying Nun cake or Strawberry Shortcake. I know they are different but they are both so great! Read more
- EllensStardust DinerAugust 19, 2015Fuel up for your walk around #NYC #TimesSquare with Ellen's Blue Plate Special #Meatloaf #EllensStardust Read more
Abbe LewisAugust 7, 2014Get here early - it's a hit for tourists. And rightfully so with the broadway performances by staff.
Andy DavidsonJanuary 2, 2015Always have great service here, the breakfast is above average. The singing wait staff always make me laugh.
Risa KesslerFebruary 15, 2015Waffle fries are good, milkshakes were thick and Creamy. The singing staff were fantastic!!!
Bradley GiurannaAugust 10, 2012This is my favorite diner in NYC. Beautifully talented staff, great food. A must!
Camp BroadwayFebruary 17, 2012If you like show tunes, visit the Stardust Diner. The waiters sing and dance as they serve you your food. Stop by before you see a Broadway show.
loaded fries - waffle fries, chili, cheese & bacon, 'nuff said
Stefan DriesMay 30, 2013Great food , awesome slingers !!! The place To be for an Great breakfast !!! Loving it !!!
Gvantsa PanchulidzeMay 19, 2022thought it was good cause it is high in rankings. water they brought tasted like a dead bird, horrible, rather not to offer such drink at all. on top have found amazing plastic bag cut in my dish
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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–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 956-5151
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Outdoor Seating
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Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
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Yes
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