Ellen's Stardust Diner
Diner and Performing Arts Venue$$$$
Theater District, New York
Has a stamp of approval from CNN and The Corcoran Group
"Singing waitstaff, tasty food, great atmosphere."(7 Tips)
"... while listening to the singing wait staff!! My daughter loves their Red Velvet Cake..."(8 Tips)
"Great place to take the kids for breakfast and Broadway show tunes."(8 Tips)
"Awesome mozzarella triangles, waffle fries, and grilled cheese."(8 Tips)
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Federico GarciaNovember 16, 2015cuidado!, he sido estafado por el mozo llamado Scooter, cambio el monto de la propina //Be careful I have been cheated by the waiter named Scooter, he changed the amount of the tip within the receipt
Nourah Al-TwaijriOctober 18, 2013Dano was the best! He sang happy birthday to me with the rest of the people in the Diner! Thank you guys! You made my birthday special ☺️💕
Andy DavidsonJanuary 2, 2015Always have great service here, the breakfast is above average. The singing wait staff always make me laugh.
Jes WolfeJune 27, 2011Kiki is a fabulous and attentive waitress there. Food is great and so is the singing. Great place to tale people who haven't been to the city before.
MähbuMay 1, 2013If you wanna have Broadway entertainment go there!! Nice one, good singers, food and prices okay, but a bit noisy. I like!
Dominick Catena-SommellaOctober 15, 2018Try to get a seat where you can view the performances.Try the pasta primavera, its awesome!
Katerina AnnaDecember 5, 2014Live music, your waiter will be singing at any moment from the moment they open! The food is delicious 👌
LilyJune 26, 2012This is a great, fun restaurant. The waiters and waitress are all budding actors, and they sing while you eat. Wonderful.
Kirill BadikinSeptember 17, 2013Wanna hear a broadway music while have a meal? True Live performances by waiters & waitresses :) really amazing!
Sandi PichonOctober 2, 2013Such a fun place. talented servers, delicious foods and the Chocolate Kiss drink is killer!!!
Nicholas BorgeNovember 29, 2018Obnoxious process. We were put upstairs, couldn’t see any of the singers at all, and they refused to move us to any better spots even if we’d wait again in line, so basically a pointless outing.
HaneenFebruary 28, 2019Most of the food is made out of ready frozen food 👎🏻 the cleanliness is “mmm ok” portions are huge. And yes performances keep going! So if you have kids they will enjoy it! Tourist spot!
™Catherine de Taartenfee©April 13, 2013probably the best place for a nice meal, the atmosphere is super. lovely to go with kids too.
Steve KNovember 10, 2011If you interaction with the singers stay on the main floor. If you just want to be an observer and get a good view go upstairs and look down from the balcony.
EllensStardust DinerJune 28, 2013Lacey took a break and decided to cool off with our delicious Frozen Hot Chocolate. FYI, ours tastes A LOT better than those others guys. Read more
Gvantsa PanchulidzeMay 19, 2022thought it was good cause it is high in rankings. water they brought tasted like a dead bird, horrible, rather not to offer such drink at all. on top have found amazing plastic bag cut in my dish
- Max WendkosMay 7, 2017Big tourist destination. It can be difficult to hear the singing wait staff because the restaurant is so loud and the food is really overpriced, but it's a good spot to take kids.
Abbe LewisAugust 7, 2014Get here early - it's a hit for tourists. And rightfully so with the broadway performances by staff.
Bruno DantasJanuary 7, 2014Food is ok and fair, but the waiters are amazing! Great singers! Enjoy the show, but don't expect great dishes.
RasmusOctober 13, 2018My best tip: Don’t go with kids. It’s noisy, the staff are arrogant, the line is loooong and strollers are not allowed. Even toy strollers - we had to leave this one outside. So we left after 1 minute
Laura KenyonJanuary 24, 2011Awesome milkshakes, very talented and entertaining staff...TERRIBLE food that is waaaay over priced. My tip: eat before you go, get a milkshake there and enjoy the entertainment.
- EllensStardust DinerDecember 23, 2012For more than 35 years, riders on the New York City subways and buses during their daily commute were graced with posters of beaming young women. http://n.pr/RcWDDu Read more
- EllensStardust DinerMay 16, 2013I don't know what's better the Flying Nun cake or Strawberry Shortcake. I know they are different but they are both so great! Read more
Dave TranSeptember 21, 2013Holy Moly, do they blast the AC in here! Just be prepared in case you sit near the vents upstairs.
Shuvani BurtMarch 18, 2015Such a great atmosphere. Where else can you be sung your favourite broadway tunes whilst eating breakfast? Loved it.
John PaterakisSeptember 29, 2014If you're coming to New York with kids in tow: this is a great choice. They'll love it, and you'll have fun, too.
Risa KesslerFebruary 15, 2015Waffle fries are good, milkshakes were thick and Creamy. The singing staff were fantastic!!!
Darla SucyOctober 13, 2013Awesome place. Everyone can sing. Sip on a milkshake and enjoy the songs! Dance along (on broadway!)
Juli Wood-PhillipsOctober 22, 2012Best place for overall fun and good food in NY!! Talented wait staff AMAZING!
Clement ChanNovember 18, 2014A diner with waitstaff (Broadway hopefuls) who belt show tunes? I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, but the food was horribly below average and expensive. Worth the experience once though.
Allison SchwartzFebruary 5My friend and I enjoyed the singing and how the place was decorated. We thought the food was decent but nothing amazing. We had poor service and had to pay an automatic 20% tip for it.
Cam_in_BrisNovember 2, 2022Yes, the food is overpriced, but it’s in the middle of Broadway, and you get singing waitstaff belting the hell out of showtunes. Fun, loud, colourful.
Bradley GiurannaAugust 10, 2012This is my favorite diner in NYC. Beautifully talented staff, great food. A must!
Stefan DriesMay 30, 2013Great food , awesome slingers !!! The place To be for an Great breakfast !!! Loving it !!!- EllensStardust DinerJanuary 31, 2014Thanks! Jay Santiago. Facebook 01/31/2014 00:00:00: Hi! Looking forward to having a pre-Cinderella dinner with my three girls for Valentines Day weekend! Quic Read more
Alma LealSeptember 10, 2013Food: good. Scenario: good. Singing staff waiting for their shot in Broadway: very good.
Stormy HayesApril 23, 2011Just ate the beach boys sandwich. Possibly the most delicious thing I've ever eaten. I strongly recommend getting it... with bacon.
Catarina MatosOctober 16, 2017Nope. The line at the door was massive and was just for show off. inside there were lots of empty tables. The singes are talented but I think they should consider a different script for the mc.
The Corcoran GroupJanuary 7, 2011Very touristy but totally fun…like walking into a show tune from the 1950’s with singing waiters. If only the food were as enjoyable as the atmosphere.
Hector GonzalezFebruary 14, 2014This place is extremely enjoyable, especially if your having a bad day. The wait staff is awesome.
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THE home of the world famous singing waitstaff & some of the best diner food in NYC!
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- 7:00 AM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- 7:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 956-5151
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Wheelchair Accessible
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"This is a perfect getaway from the Financial District atmosphere. A relaxed and friendly staff that treat you like you're family make you always feel welcomed."
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