My husband and I will be in NY this weekend. We have off-broadway tickets in Soho Sat. night just a couple of hours after we arrive and want a good place to eat pre-show time close to the theatre, Spring.St. and Houston(Van dam theatre). Thanks!

We like Aquq Grill. It's great seafood. Usually packed. Moderately expensive.

Provence on MacDougal St
Barrolla on W Broadway
The Cub Room on Prince St
Novocento on W Broadway
Velli on Houston (pronounced How-ston)
Jean Claude on maybe Sullivan,you will have to look that one up..
Aqua Grill is very good
Mercer at the Mercer Hotel Prince St
That is all I can think of now, too early for brain matter to function!

It's might already too late for reservations, but try Balthazar and Zoe (both on Spring Street). Both are highly recommended.

If you like Thai cuisine, try Kin Khao at 171 Spring St. between Thompson and West Broadway. I love the food here. It's really delicious. You may have to wait a bit for a table, though, but worth it in my opinion.