David H. Koch Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

1. David H. Koch Theater

9.4
Lincoln Center Plaza (at W 63rd St & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Lincoln Square · 65 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Five new productions in the New York City Ballet's spring season include the work of an unusual collaborator: architect Santiago Calatrava. He's known for sweeping, futuristic shapes. Read more.

MarionMarion: The third ring is perfect for the ballet - great combination of view and acoustics.

Kinjil M.Kinjil Mathur: If you are there for any of the nyc ballet art series shows, know that after the show is over, free beer and dj in the atrium!

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

2. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 215 tips and reviews

ivonneivonne: with ballet & opera it's a classic & romantic place

Matt B.Matt Bolish: Check out THE ATRIUM BLDG across the street for great deals on same day tickets for the ballet, symphony, opera, theater, and film society.

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: Whether it’s fashion week, a performance by the Metropolitan Opera, or the NYC Ballet, Lincoln Center is always bustling with excitement. Zoom pass the breathtaking fountain and enjoy crisp, cool air. Read more.

New York City Ballet is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

3. New York City Ballet

9.3
20 Lincoln Center Plz (63rd and Columbus), New York, NY
Theater · Lincoln Square · 27 tips and reviews

Ron C.Ron Caldwell: The greatest ballet company in the history of the world.

Barneys New YorkBarneys New York: Enjoy a performance by the New York City ballet company. Divine!

Jennifer C.Jennifer Coia: Justin Peck/Sufjan Stevens ballet was fantastic! New and exciting!

The Joyce Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

4. The Joyce Theater

9.2
175 8th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Theater · Chelsea · 47 tips and reviews

Kent L.Kent Lau: American Ballet Theatre II has a phenomenal group of young and talented dancers; the space is my favorite and a great venue for dance. check them out before they're gone—their last day is 4/25! Read more.

T-Dog N.T-Dog N.: Ballet Hispanico. Beautiful..

ed r.ed r: So thrilled to see Smuin Ballet is returning to The Joyce...it's been several years and the company is fabulous! Don't miss the opportunity to see them August 13-18. Buy tickets at Joyce.org.

American Ballet Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

5. American Ballet Theatre

9.1
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 17 tips and reviews

Luigi A.Luigi Amaya: Great performance of a beautiful ballet!

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: A great experience. Saw my first ballet here (Swan Lake) and was super amazed

Flávia G.Flávia Guazzelli: Amazing!!! I just watched the sleeping beauty ballet!

Metropolitan Opera is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

6. Metropolitan Opera

9.4
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Opera House · 219 tips and reviews

Presidential LibrariesPresidential Libraries: Watching the Joffrey Ballet perform here is always a treat, but when the Reagans came on March 15, 1981, it was extra special- their son Ron was one of the dancers performing that night.

China Daily USAChina Daily USA: John Adams' musical masterpiece Nixon in China will be on display on this stage until Feb 19, and a prominent feature of it is the revolutionary ballet The Red Detachment of Women. Read more.

Anne B.Anne Brooks: Catch the American Ballet here -- seats mid orchestra are best!

New York City Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

7. New York City Center

9.0
131 W 55th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 67 tips and reviews

Kristina K.Kristina King: Balcony seats are worth the $$, especially for ballet.

Ajkun B.Ajkun BalletTheatre: Love it! One of the oldest places in the City where you watch dance.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Following a nationwide trend, the seats in this theater are getting wider by an average of two inches. "Americans have gotten a little plumper," explains the managing director. Read more.

The Frye Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

8. The Frye Company

8.4
113 Spring St (between Greene St & Mercer St), New York, NY
Shoe Store · SoHo · 20 tips and reviews

PeggyPeggy: Take a break from boots and try on the Carson! My favorite ballet flat these days.

Mikala T.Mikala Totty: The best leather boots in entire world!!

HilaryHilary: Two year warranty on all shoes - covers everything!!!

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

9. George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

7.9
New York, NY
Opera House · Lincoln Square · 1 tip

frankfrank: Crazy ballet. Best production ever.

Lincoln Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

10. Lincoln Ristorante

7.4
142 W 65th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 95 tips and reviews

Vanity FairVanity Fair: The N.Y. Ballet’s Damian Woetzel orders the roasted-beet salad at this Italian eatery.

Erica C.Erica Choi: Pastas and cocktails! Can't go wrong. Lovely area outside for people watching or inside for the open kitchen.

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Assemble a Negroni, and if you have time and money, order the tasting menu. Otherwise, the best bet is pasta and out. Read more.

New York Public Library is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

11. New York Public Library

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · 529 tips and reviews

Marcie G.Marcie Grynblat-Pellicano: Amazing place. They even had ballet dancers on the street. Read more.

Video Dance TVVideo Dance TV: Legendary ballet dancer, Mikhail Baryshnikov has donated his personal archives--video recordings, photos, documents & letters for cataloging & digitizing. Stay tuned for the release of these gems

Stephanie F.Stephanie Fidis: Take the tour! I highly recommend it! You will learn so much more than you would by just walking through yourself

The Smith is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

12. The Smith

8.5
1900 Broadway (at W 63rd St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 345 tips and reviews

DensDens: Great place for a quick drink / snack before hitting the ballet (etc) across the street. And nothing says "I'm going to the ballet" like ordering a plate full of delicious MEATBALLS (do it!)

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: The Smith is an NYC mini-chain, but this is its best location by far. It’s huge, with tons of outdoor seating and a great view of Lincoln Center. Read more.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The newest of the 3 Smith restaurants, this one is a welcome addition to the area. We love to start with the potato chips and blue cheese fondue, followed by the lobster roll or roasted chicken salad.

Bar Boulud is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

13. Bar Boulud

7.7
1900 Broadway (btwn 63rd & 64th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 187 tips and reviews

Kathryn H.Kathryn Hasenfuss: Full menu at the bar, great wines and ambiance. Perfect place to grab dinner before a ballet.

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Lyonnaise bar food in an elegant setting, good for lunch or dinner before (or after) Lincoln Center. Terrific wines and amazing cured meats.

Susan W.Susan Wojewoda: Go to Bar Boulud for some of the best charcuterie in the city

Ruffian is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

14. Ruffian

8.6
125 E 7th St (btwn Avenue A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · East Village · 33 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris Rodemeyer: Incredible selection of interesting wines from around the world, including Portugal, Hungry & Georgia. Talk to the friendly owners / sommeliers at the bar, and have your mind blown glass after glass.

Ina L.Ina Li: A great selection of wine with a continuing developing bar menu. Try the red wine Braucol! Friendly owners on service :)

Steven Y.Steven Y: Amazing happy hour deal from 5-7PM - 5 appetizers for $5 each and an affordable selection of wines by the bottle as well

Zinc Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Ballet in New York City.

15. Zinc Bar

8.3
82 W 3rd St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 46 tips and reviews

Maya I.Maya Itani: Awesome music! very energetic atmosphere! Danced the whole night!

naveennaveen: snag the booth/area in the back right corner (as you are facing the stage). it's darker, easier to whisper and no one can tell you're not paying attention (oops! did i say that?)

Sriram R.Sriram Raman: Nice alternative to Blue Note. You should check the schedule before you go.