Sardi's Restaurant
New York, NY 10036-3909
Phone: (212) 221-8440
Fax: (212) 302-0865
- Cross Street:
- Between Broadway and 8th Avenue
- Directions:
- 1, 2, 3; 7; A, C, E; N, Q, R, W; S at 42nd St-Times Sq
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 11:30am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-12am, Sun 12pm-7pm
Editorial Review for Sardi's Restaurant – by Lucien Fletcher
The Scene
Like Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day," Sardi's is trapped in the past. Formerly a canteen for celebrities, producers and the people who write about them, today it is largely an eat-and-run novelty act for the theater bus crowd. But the faded romance of the place remains in the war-weary uniformed waiters, expansive see-and-be-seen dining room, liberally pouring veteran bartenders and colorful celebrity portraits on the walls.
The Food
Some of the house specials have languished on stage since before the debut of "Guys and Dolls." The stuffed cannelloni (veal, beef or sausage) is so heavy it takes one of the brawny younger staffers to haul it out; an anemic antipasti plate holds tasteless, icy peeled shrimp and sandy arugula. Stick to the simplest entrees, such as rotisserie roasted chicken or grilled filet mignon. And do not leave without tasting the single worthwhile gastronomic attraction: a hulking meringue-encrusted baked Alaska.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasIf you want to throw the ultimate Broadway-themed bash, reserve one of the two large private rooms upstairs: one seats 80, the other 180.
Look GoodEven if you don't dine here, it's still worth stopping by for a drink and a tour of the more than 1,100 show business caricatures on the walls.
When to GoLike most theater district restaurants, Sardi's is jam-packed from 6pm to 7:45pm; afterward it's nearly empty.
User Reviews for Sardi's Restaurant
04/28/2008 Posted by Miller54
I was there last friday with my husband and i didnt like it at all.I think this place overrated.Never again.
02/26/2007 Posted by tam65bowels
My husband and I were visiting NYC for the Holidays and we thought it would be fun to stop by Sardis for a drink. We knew it was known as being touristy, and we ushered to the bar upstairs. It was fairly crowded but we were able to find two seats at the bar. The bartender Dieago took excellent care of us, charming, and even took a small order from us, that he himself picked up and delivered. The appetizers were good. When we come back to the city in Spring to see Chorus Line we will surely come back and have dinner and another drink with our new friend.
Pros: Dieago, charactures, good view
Cons: Crowded bar
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