Best Live Music Showtime Restaurants in Midtown-Times Square
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ellen's Stardust Diner
Broadway-caliber singing waitstaff who perform show tunes tableside—many have gone on to actual Broadway productions
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8.5
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NYC's original singing waiter diner since 1987 delivers Broadway-caliber vocal performances from aspiring theater stars while serving classic American fare like the Mac n' Cheese Burger and confetti pancakes. The 1950s-themed space with its Miss Subways memorabilia and drive-in theater screen creates an immersive pre-show experience that has launched countless performers to actual Broadway stages including Wicked, Jersey Boys, and The Outsiders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yankee Doodle Burger (Mac n' Cheese topped), Confetti Pancakes, Stardust Nachos
What Makes it Special: Broadway-caliber singing waitstaff who perform show tunes tableside—many have gone on to actual Broadway productions
Opened in 2015, this two-level Stout outpost near Grand Central pairs a long Irish-leaning beer list with garlic-Parmesan chicken wings and other pub plates. After-work happy hour packages and sports-forward events turn it into a reliable spot for wing platters, draft beer and big games before the train.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings, Cheddarwurst Sausage, Brown Butter Grilled Cheese
What Makes it Special: A large Irish pub and sports bar steps from Grand Central where weekday happy hour and game-day events frequently feature shareable wing platters.