Dinner in Manhattan?
 

I am going to New York this weekend and I will be seeing the play Lennon on Saturday night at 8pm. I'd like to go to dinner somewhere nice afterwards, but w/ all the choices NY has I am a bit confused. I need to go somewhere that will take a reservation @ 11pm and I would like it to be somewhat upscale. Some places I am looking into are Mercer Kitchen or Asia de Cuba. I'm assuming there is no way I would be able to get reservations to Perry Street. Anyone have any suggestions?

The show is just over 2 hrs so you should be out by 10:15. If you stay in the theater district or midtown, you don't need an 11pm res. Bistro du Vent and Bar Americain are both newish trendy places in the theater district that wouldn't involve traveling. Orso on restaurant row is very good Italian, also in the theater district.

You could certainly try Perry St. Perhaps a reservation that late might be available. Blue Ribbon Sushi in Soho is known for it's late hours. Any of the places in the meatpacking district would also be serving late.

The last time I tried to get a taxi after a show, we spent a good half hour unsuccessfully. (I'm not good at pushing other people out of the way to get one, as I saw quite a few others doing). While there were hundreds of taxis in the area, there were thousands of people pushing each other out of the way to get them. We finally started walking and walked some 15 blocks with an older lady with us who had a hard time walking. We ended up going over to 6th, thinking it would be easier to get one, but ended up all the way to the restaurant walking -- and arriving about a half hour late. I no longer book restaurants that are a cab ride away from the theatre district.
mclaurie's suggestion for Bar Americain is a really good one. We loved it after theatre.

Based on the reviews Lennon has been getting, you could make a 9pm reservation and chances are good you'll get there early.

Many don't expect this show to make it out of September alive.

Responding to ipod's comment, Lennon closes Saturday night, so LITTLES is going on its final night, which should be a memorable experience, even for a show as bad as Lennon!

Howard,
is it BYO veggies, ala Rocky Horror Picture Show?

No veggies, but I think you'll probably have a great time, even if you don't think the basic show was good.
There will probably be a lot of friends of the cast, producers, etc., in the audience and there should probably be a combination of celebration and nostalgia.
All in all, I think you lucked out!

mclaurie - Thanks for the response. I'll definitely check out one of those restaurants.

ipod_robbie and HowardR - Lennon wasn't my first choice, but I'm trying to keep an open mind about it. I didn't know that the show is closing! If Saturday being the closing night is true then hopefully that will make the show just a little bit better.

Historically, the closing night of a show, whether it's a hit of a flop, is usually a night to remember! There'll probably be a lot of tears from the cast! And, they'll probably pour their hearts out in song!

I agree that trying to get a cab after a show is a nightmare. Another suggestion is Blue Fin in the W Hotel.

try also Cafe Grey in the new Columbus Circle building. sit in the bar, very chic. or on restaurant row try Becco. great italian. or Esca on 9th and 44th. Dave Pasternack is the chef-very good seafood. Blue Ribbon in the village is where the chef's go after work...
in Soho, an oldtime NYC classic is Raoul's, very French. also down there is ALison on Dominick, very roamntic, but may not serve that late... have fun!

Thanks for all the responses!

jones12 - I'm going to make reservations for Becco. It sounds like a great place!

becco is great! good choice...my favorite italian in n.y is nocello on 55th and 8th...i always reccomend manhattan chili company too. (43rd/b'way) good fresh food, not a million $$. ;-)

I wouldn't put Becco in the same category as Mercer Kitchen or Asia de Cuba. It's not trendy. Tables are very close together. It's good food but mostly filled with theater goers. The places I mentioned are a bit trendier. Orso is on the same street as Becco but it's probably too late for rezzies for Sat.

I realize it's not as nice as the other restaurants, but we got sucked into the cheap wine deal. Kidding! A girl that we're going w/ asked us to choose something a little less expensive.

www.angusmcindoe.com caters to theater crowds - it's right next to "The Producers" and many Broadway people from the shows eat there late. Upscale in a relaxed NYC way if you know what I mean.

The menus are on the website.

WK

While not the best New York has too offer, Becco is far above the average level. And, its $21.95 pasta special is one of the best bargains in town.