Best Lunch Restaurants in Theater District

498 restaurants available nearby

1. Its Just Lunch

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Price: Moderate

• American • East Meadow

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2. Serra by Birreria

4.4

Awesome(6680)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Gramercy Park

Booked 154 times today

Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA encompasses a lively and welcoming ambiance reminiscent of the lush Italian countryside, placing an emphasis on evergreen botanicals and pops of color throughout. Escape the busy city streets and celebrate the sunshine and warmer weather with innovative, authentic Italian food and beverage offerings in this 14th floor oasis that is sure to impress!

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3. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4.5

Awesome(8104)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Midtown East

Booked 27 times today

Our Fifth Avenue location on 52nd Street near Cartier's Mansion comprises two open floors. Downstairs, the bar invites you to escape with one of our signature cocktails and a trio of crostini. Upstairs, our beautiful dining rooms provide the perfect setting for an elegant dinner or business lunch. Close enough to make your curtain, but far enough away from the bustle of Times Square to make your pre-theatre dinner a relaxing start to an evening in the city.

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4. La Grande Boucherie

4.4

Awesome(6768)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Midtown West

Booked 293 times today

With a dazzling dining gallery featuring 40’ glass ceilings, this one-of-a-kind brasserie is built in the tradition of the Belle Epoque, inspired by elegant and ornamental Art Nouveau style. The menu features French classics and timeless bistro favorites, with a focus on prime cuts and an in-house meat program. In addition to an extensive wine list and classic cocktails, La Grande Boucherie also features an inspired menu of absinthe-driven signature drinks.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

5. Sushi Yasaka

4.7

Exceptional(2646)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Upper West Side

Booked 90 times today

We serve high quality and tasty delicacies made with organic ingredients. To satisfy our customer’s taste buds, we look for the best raw ingredients tirelessly from local farmers. We serve various kinds of fish. They are all carefully chosen from the fish market each morning. All fish are sliced in traditional style that preserves the original flavor and texture. Our executive chef overseen every dish. From choosing the rice and seaweed to the decoration of plate, each dish is the demonstration of our dedications to customers. We strive for the recognition as a customer-oriented restaurant through our delicious food, enthusiastic services and serenading environment. We are looking forward to serving you and hope you will have a wonderful dining experience with us. For bar seating, please refer to location. Bar seating is by telephone request only. Thank you.

6. Lafayette

4.5

Awesome(3103)

Price: Expensive

• French • NoHo

Booked 27 times today

Lafayette is an everyday French restaurant conducting the spirit of French dining anew in downtown Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood. Open morning, noon and night, this grand café and bakery is dedicated to Chef Andrew Carmellini's market-driven bistro cooking in a timeless hallmark setting. Our light-flushed dining room features soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streetscapes and a lively rotisserie bar. Our corner boulangerie-patisserie is open all hours offering artisanal breads, croissants, Stumptown coffee drinks, a light breakfast or lunch and a host of confections. In warm weather months, our sidewalk cafe opens daily for open air breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner service.

7. Petite Boucherie

4.5

Awesome(1263)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Village

Booked 22 times today

Located at the historic intersection of Christopher and Gay Streets, PETITE BOUCHERIE brings a touch of France to the cultured and eclectic neighborhood of West Village. An intimate window-laden, corner restaurant serves French classics pared with curated wine offerings, and it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Petite Boucherie is inspired by the elegance of Parisian Belle Époque, and with a hand-crafted menu of timeless dishes, the intimate bistro serves as a community hub for engaging conversation.We look forward to welcoming you! (you can find the hours of operation on this page)**Please note that kitchen hours may differ

8. Jane

4.5

Awesome(3589)

Price: Moderate

• American • Greenwich Village

Booked 6 times today

Nestled at the crossroads of the West Village, Greenwich Village, and SoHo, our casual American bistro, Jane, offers a relaxed setting for both Brunch and Dinner. Specializing in American meat and seafood staples, we also host a bustling weekend brunch. Conveniently located just a few steps away from iconic landmarks such as Angelika Theatre, Washington Square Park, Soho Playhouse, West Village Theater, and the Children's Museum, Jane is the perfect spot to unwind. With significant seating reserved for walk-ins, we invite you to drop by in person and experience the intersection of elevated and easygoing vibes that have warmly welcomed locals and visitors for nearly 20 years. Whether it's brunch, lunch, or dinner, Jane has your dining plans covered.

9. Le Parisien

4.9

Exceptional(2153)

Price: Moderate

• French • Murray Hill

Booked 21 times today

Le Parisien is the go-to neighborhood bistrot for Murray Hill, offering classic French food like steak frites, escargots and moules marinieres, paired with a well-edited list of french wines.Chef Johnathan Masse brings his expert knowledge of comfort food, having most recently served as sous chef at the Waverly Inn, and also for Chef Jonathan Waxman of Barbuto. Along with owner Christian Merand, formerly of Jean-Claude in Soho, they have created a restaurant that focuses on serving consistently great traditional food with a lively and unmistakeably French atmosphere.Also open daily for lunch and brunch on weekends.

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10. Papillon Bistro and Bar

3.9

Excellent(961)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 22 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

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498 restaurants available nearby

1. Its Just Lunch

2. Serra by Birreria

3. FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

4. La Grande Boucherie

5. Sushi Yasaka

6. Lafayette

7. Petite Boucherie

8. Jane

9. Le Parisien

10. Papillon Bistro and Bar

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