Looking for recommendations on good, fair priced food (for NY) for group of 5 adults + 5 teens. Nothing elaborate. Looking for a modicum of economy since I’ll eat the bill.
Couple of posts around on the topic already, but I’ll say Landmarc in Columbus Circle for variety and ambiance. One of the Szechuan (Grand or Gourmet) is in the Theatre District.
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Guessing the reason it’s suggested with such frequency is due to it being one of the few places in town that is 1) centric, 2) quite varied in its menu offerings, 3) relatively affordable, 4) able to offer a more than decent wine list & 5) not a freaking tourist trap.
Is it a transcendental meal? Save for a few highlights, probably not. Now, if you’re able to offer up a better solution, by all means, feel free to do so.
I recently ate at Haru Sushi, a chain of Japanese restaurants. The one near the theater district is on 43rd off Broadway. A lively place with something for everyone. Not cheap but fairly priced for the area. (Hey, they sell M&Ms for like $50 so what do you expect?). You won’t get the “wow” factor on the food but should not be disappointed.
Although I have not been in a while, I also like Molyvos, a Greek restaurant on 7th and 56th. I think that is a fun place for a group.
Let us know what you decide.
T.
If you head over more into Hell’s Kitchen and away from Times Square there are a number of decent, relatively affordable places, especially italian ones. The stretch of 9th ave in the 40s has several. Cara Mia (9th and 45th) is solid, as is Gallo Nero (44th between 9th and 10th). None of them are mindblowing, but most of the entrees will be under $20, the atmosphere will be casual, and everyone will be able to find something they like, which is not always easy with teenagers.
i work in the area and my go-to is Marseille. solid across the board, good list, good vibe and varied enough menu that anyone can find something they like.
i wouldn’t send my worst enemy to Carmine’s - a mockery of Italian food, even for the style.
Nizza, just up the street from Marseille (same owners?), is a little cheaper and also good.