Joe Allen

Name: Joe Allen
Address: 326 W. 46th St., New York, NY, United States, 10036
Telephone: (212) 581-6464 ext. 1
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (4848)

$31 to $50

American

326 W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

We take reservations starting one week in advance of your desired date--seven days in advance, starting at 11 AM online and over the phone. And with Broadway's staggered start times, things get tricky, so if your desired time is unavailable online, please give us a call; we hold a certain number of tables for phone reservations only. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant directly.

Because of staggered theater times we can only guarantee reservations made online for one-and-a-half hours for parties of two, and two hours for parties of three or more. Apologies, but we don't reserve tables "only for drinks."

For reservations after theater, please check your show's running time on our website.

Since 1965, Joe Allen has been a quintessential New York restaurant serving a classic American menu in the heart of the Theater District. Just two blocks from Times Square, it has been a favorite of Broadway performers, locals, and tourists for almost 50 years.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue, Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Wed, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Phone number
(212) 581-6464 ext. 1
Website
http://www.joeallenrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Victor Flores

Location
326 W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Theater District
Cross street
46th St. between 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.
Parking details
Although we have no affiliation, there is a parking lot across the street from us on 46th.
Public transit
Located within walking distance from all trains at Times Square.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Joe Allen is a beloved NYC dining spot, especially for theatergoers, known for its "consistent food," "friendly staff," and lively atmosphere. With a menu featuring standout items like the La Scala salad, juicy burgers, and delightful desserts like banana cream pie, it's a "perfect pre or post-theater" destination. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

4,848 Reviews

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Nancy VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joe Allen’s is always a fun theater experience. The food is great!
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Kella
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic La Scala Salad and Steak & Frites! Nice ambience on cute street! Would recommend before or after a show!
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Holly
Philadelphia County7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had lunch at Joe Allen's before a broadway show. We ordered the escargot as an appetizer. It was good. We had the chicken salad, niçoise salad and frittata for our entrees. All were fresh and delicious. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails too. Our server was professional along with the rest of the staff. Our experience was great and we will return.
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dennis
Kansas City / Kansas2 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
When first walking in we were hit with a smell of mold. I am highly allergic of mold and had to start taking meds as I didn't want to leave as my wife planned this for our anniversary. The food was good. The price is high for what you get but that's New York. The staff was nice. It is an old building and I get that but mold only grows in wet environments. The ceiling had water stains and have pictures showing it. As long as you can deal with strong odor of mold you will be fine. I hope the fix the water issue and remediate the mold.
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kurt
Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
DO NOT HESITATE TO SELECT JOE'S AS A DINNER SPOT BEFORE THEATRE! STAFF IS EXTRAORDINARY, ASK FOR DYLAN! FOOD EXPERTLY PREPARED, SERVED PROMPTLY. WE SHARED A STEAK FRITES - PERFECTLY COOKED! THE BANANA CREAM PIE AND LEMON CHEESECAKE FOR DESSERT TOPPED OFF THE MEAL. RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!
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Leonard VIP
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joe Allen's continues to be the top choice for NYC Bdwy theater-dining. They open early enough for 7:00 curtains and stay open late enough for after-theater full dining until 11:00 or 11:30 at least. Food is exceptional, calves' liver exquisite, hamburgers juicy, salads crisp and fresh. Reservations a must many days ahead, as early as you can place them, because they fill up fast. You will never be disappointed at Joe Allen's. Only negative (if you wish to engage in discussion or romantic subtleties) n is noise level, which is energetic, excited, enthusiastic and loud.
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Isabel VIP
New York City42 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maitre d was accomdating and welcoming Our Server Devon was attentive and professional This is a great restaurant
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Liz VIP
Miami - Dade14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, consistent food, many great choices on the menu. La Scala salad always a must.
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Nancy VIP
New York City33 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an uncrowded Thursday lunch hour and boy, did my girlfriend and i luck out in choosing Joe Allen. Our server, Sarah, was delightful: charming, attentive, and extremely patient in catering to my friend's dietary concerns. Her recommendations were also spot on. The salade nicoise was perfect for me, with beautiful fresh tuna and terrific greens, roast potato, etc., and my friend's chicken was delicious too -- both dishes were generous. We also enjoyed sharing a 1/2 litre of Pinot Grigio -- delicious, perfectly chilled, and reasonably priced. Sarah let us linger so we never felt rushed. A wonderful lunch. We will be back,
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Terre
Alabama5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and hospitality. This has been my “comfort “ place in NY since 2001.
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Joe Allen is rated 4.7 stars by 4848 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 49 times today

326 W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036

Additional information

Cross street
46th St. between 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.
Neighborhood
Theater District
Hours of operation
Tue, Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Wed, Sat 11:30 am–11:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Although we have no affiliation, there is a parking lot across the street from us on 46th.
Public transit
Located within walking distance from all trains at Times Square.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Victor Flores
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.joeallenrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 581-6464 ext. 1

Joe Allen

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