If you’re going to a concert at New York City’s Carnegie Hall (pictured above) in the near future, you may wonder where to have a meal. There are countless restaurants in the area, but here are my favorites.
La Grande Boucherie is my number one choice. It’s a classic French menu and definitely a luxury experience, though not outrageously priced. It’s just a few blocks south of Carnegie Hall on West 53rd Street off Seventh Avenue. It’s also great for brunch if you’re staying near Carnegie Hall, or you’re going to a matinee. Read my full review of this restaurant here.
Rue 57 is another French option with an Asian and American flair. It’s a great place for an exceptional burger or something fancier like Ahi Tuna with Mango Avocado Salad. They also serve weekend brunch here. The burger is under $25, and other entrees are mostly in the $30-$40 range.
La Bonne Soupe is one more French option. It’s a little bit east of Carnegie Hall on West 55th Street. I am disappointed that they removed their terrific crepes from their menu, but there’s still much to love from seafood to classic boeuf bourguignon. And they have good value prix fixe options for both lunch and dinner.
Russian Tea Room. Okay, if you hate French food, or you just aren’t in the mood, this famous restaurant is a must at least once. The ambience is gorgeous, and you never know who you might see there! (I saw Ringo Starr my first time there.) Located on West 57th Street, the restaurant even serves vegetarian dishes now, such as wild mushroom stroganoff. Or if you’re a meat eater, try the Beef Wellington or the apricot-glazed duck breast with braised red cabbage and an apricot cherry chutney. Yum! Entrees are $35-$60.
Redeye Grill. This popular spot that’s sometimes used for opening night Broadway parties is right across the street from Carnegie Hall. Its eclectic menu is the perfect choice if you have a party with diverse tastes in food, although it does skew a little toward seafood. You can order a burger, a seafood tower, sushi, or a big dinner salad. Prices are mid-range for the area.
Trattoria del’Arte. I couldn’t miss including Italian choices for you, and this one is also right across the street from Carnegie Hall. The large menu here will surely please everyone, from its vegetable antipasto bar to seafood to meat to pasta to pizza. They have gluten-free pasta available, and prices are mid-range for the area.
Patsy’s is almost as famous as the Russian Tea Room because it was a favorite of Frank Sinatra’s! Located just west of Carnegie Hall on West 56th Street, the menu is classic Italian at mid-range prices with prix fixe options for both lunch and dinner.
If you go to any of these, let me know what you think!
Melanie Votaw is the Publisher and Executive Travel Writer of LuxuryWeb Magazine. She has visited more than 50 countries on 6 continents and written for such magazines as Executive Travel, Just Luxe, Business Insider, South China Morning Post, Travel Mindset, and more. She is a member of the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association, New York Travel Writers Association, and International Travel Writers Alliance. Melanie's photography has won awards, and she has also written 43 nonfiction books as either the author or ghostwriter.
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