Best Restaurants to Eat at Around Time Square This New Year’s Eve
Time Square in New York is a highly celebrated area for good time and festive atmosphere all year round. This is especially true during the holidays. If you’re in the area on New Year’s Eve, here are the best places to eat – whether you’re looking for fine dining, deli, pizza, BBQ, or burgers.
1. Cascina Ristorante 647 Ninth Avenue (between 45th and 46th Streets)
New York, NY 10036
(212) 245 – 4422
www.cascina.com
Cascina Ristorante is the place to go if you are looking for true Italian hospitality and authentic Italian cuisine but with a touch of New York’s style. Their dishes (pizzas, meat, and fish) are abundantly and exotically flavored and you can savor the freshness of the ingredients, not to mention, they offer some of the best tasting wines in all of New York. They are open from noon until Midnight.
2. Mars 2112 Restaurant and Bar
1633 Broadway at 51 St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582 – 2112
www.mars2112.com
Mars 2112 is a great restaurant for everyone – kids and grown-ups alike. This space-themed restaurant is located in the heart of Time Square (51 St. and Broadway). The restaurant will be open from 11am to 6pm on December 31 but the bar will be open through midnight of January 1.
3. Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse 440 Ninth Avenue New York, NY 10001 (212) 244-0005
www.unclejacks.com
When you say Uncle Jacks, you definitely mean the best steak restaurant in New York. Although it may cost a little bit more on the pocket, it is certainly worth your money. This will be an ideal place for a romantic but sumptuous dinner as the ambiance is that of a fine dining nature and the full menu of foods (especially the world famous Kobe Steaks) are simply the finest. This holiday season, they are open for Lunch (Monday-Friday 12-4pm) and Dinner (Monday-Wednesday 4-11pm; Thursday-Saturday 4pm-12am; Sunday 3-10pm).
4. Langan’s Restaurant
150 West 47th Street (Between 6th and 7th Avenue)
New York, NY
(212) 869 – 5482
www.langans.com
It would be great if you spent the New Year’s Eve with your loved ones in a cozy, comfortable and relaxed environment while dining over reasonably-priced world class cuisine. This is exactly what Langan’s Restaurant offers its patrons and its first-timers. Another great thing about this restaurant is even on holidays and occasions, their services are provided fast – meaning, you don’t need to wait for over an hour to start eating. It is open from 11:30 am to 12 midnight and reservations may be made.
5. Frankie & Johnnie’s
32 West 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 947 – 8940
www.frankieandjohnnies.com
Tagged as the “oldest running show on Broadway”, Frankie & Johnnie’s will make a great stop for New Year’s Eve. It’s an intimate place that especially suits a romantic evening. It’s your classic steakhouse that serves steaks, chops and seafood, with a secret blend of spices that seals the deal. If you decide to go, be sure to taste their Fillet Mignon, Lamb chops, and Chilean Seabass. They’re open for Lunch (Monday-Friday 12nn-2:30pm) and Dinner (Monday-Thursday 4-10:30pm; Friday-Sunday 4-11pm).
Now, Time Square does not only give the public fine dining restaurants. Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive place to eat or you’re just in the mood for a quick bite this New Year’s Eve, here are some places to hit around the area.
6. Corner Bistro
331 W. 4th St. (Between Jane St. & 8th Avenue)
New York, NY 10014
(212) 242 – 9502
http://cornerbistro.ypguides.net/
It’s probably one of the best looking burgers you’ll see around Time Square. The presentation is excellent and the taste is by-far the most delicious around the area. The burgers are large beef patty served with really fresh vegetables. They are open until 4 in the morning.
7. Big Nick’s
2175 Broadway (at 77th St.)
New York, NY 10024
(212) 362-9238
www.bignicksync.com
This is a joint/diner that offers a great array of burgers, sandwiches, antipastos, Italian and Greek desserts. They also serve Lasagna, chicken, oreganate, spaghetti, ziti, and other pastas. But this place hits homebase with their 100% pure steer beef burger. The service is fast and it’s open 24/7 daily. Don’t forget to try their famous Sumo Burger and crispy fries.
8. Time Square Deli
211 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036-3913
(212) 730-1479
www.timesquaredeli.net
This is a deli and restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They have quite a wide array of food to choose from – pizzas, burgers, salads, and soups. They also offer their special 8 Frozen Yogurt for the health conscious customers. How can your New Year’s Eve celebration go wrong with a lovely view of the city, a laid-back area, a very friendly service, and a really great menu? They are open from 6 in the morning until midnight.
9. John’s Pizzeria
260 W 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 391 – 7560
www.johnspizzerianyc.com
This is the pizzeria place you would want to take the entire family (especially the kids) to on New Year. The service is really good and the wait time is generally short (less than 15 minutes. The pizzas are exquisite and they have attentive and friendly staff. A place for cheap eat and great atmosphere, it’s open from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm.
10. Dallas BBQ
241 W. 42nd St. (Between 7th & 8th Aves.)
New York, NY
(212) 221-9000
www.bbqnyc.com
Dallas BBQ has various locations and the one in Time Square area is no exception for the simple, straightforward, food with greatly affordable prizes that this BBQ chain is known for. Also, the “Texas-sized” soda for only $2.00 is equally a great deal. Although the place can get a bit noisy but overall, it exudes a really festive atmosphere which adds to the New Year’s celebration spirit.
