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: 4.6

4.6

4284 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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With Broadway's staggered start times, things get tricky, so if you're desired time is unavailable online, please give us a call, as we hold a certain number of tables for phone reservations only. For parties of six or more, please call the restaurant directly.

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.

We begin taking reservations seven days in advance starting at midnight online and at 11 a.m. over the phone.

Because of staggered theatre 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.

For reservations after theatre, please check your show's running time at http://joeallenrestaurant.com/show_info

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

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
Owned/operated by
Women
Executive chef
Victor Flores

Location
326 W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
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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What 4,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

4,284 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, food delicious and ambience was perfect for NYC theater going or dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, quiet atmosphere. Wait staff very attentive
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with friendly service and good food.
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NathanR
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great fast service. Very attentive
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Jenn
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a perfectly lovely lunch at Joe Allen, before seeing a show. It was a surprise for my husband’s birthday.
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TerriC
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved it! They got us in and out within an hour in time for our show, and we were able to have dessert and coffee. Fantastic food! Do not skip the banana cream pie.
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DeannaS
Calgary
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service - perfect restaurant for a pre-broadway meal. Thank you!
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Erin
Orlando
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was quick, personal and time was taken to chat about our selections, reason for visiting, etc. All the food was beautifully presented and equally as delicious! Great wine list as well. Love the failed Broadway show posters that adorn the walls. We enjoyed all of it very much.
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April
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Excellent service and great atmosphere. Amazing soup of the day but Caesar salad with chicken was poor.
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greenjaybird
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
I went for a birthday dinner with my daughter specifically because they were they only place in town that serve banana cream pie the way I like it: just bananas, cream, and pastry crust. Unfortunately the bananas themselves were overripe, and browning bananas do not a good pie make. Also, there was so much cream that it seemed like one of those fake pies you use to throw in someone's face--perhaps 3 inches of just cream on top. So the pie was a big disappointment. Unfortunately so was the dinner that preceded it. I had the butternut squash and ricotta manicotti, and only ate one of the two (they're like blintzes there) because I was so hungry, because the filling was almost like baby food, both in terms of consistency and lack of complexity of taste--even a lot of salt didn't help. I asked a waiter to take it away and bring me a side of spinach; he was surprised I didn't like it, but was very nice and offered me the side on the house. My daughter's burger was just okay, she also just ate half before abandoning it. So the food did not win any awards. But the staff was very nice, which is why I'm giving them two stars instead of 1.
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RicR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pre/post theatre restaurant with an historically good reputation.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meals and excellent service! Wonderful seating as well
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
23 reviews
vip
2.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience4
After 30 years, I think this is the end of my dinners. Not tasty at all.
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Emily
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Joe Allen! It's my favorite place to eat when going to the theater. The food is excellent, the staff is amazing - plus, you never know who you might bump into! My family has been coming here for years and have never had a bad experience!
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RhondaM
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had pre theater brunch on a Sunday. Everything was perfect — a great waitperson, terrific food, we weee able to hear each other and had a short leisurely walk to our show!!
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DellH
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
They were so kind and accommodating… we came way earlier after a Broadway show to our reservation…. they sat us down with a caveat that we had only an hour and a half to the table. Nonetheless, the services (from maitre’d, server [ TK]) were exemplary. The menu is simple and straightforward but flavorful, drinks were okay, ambience is warm and cozy, definitely loud and bustling. Simply scream NEW YORK CITY, which I LOVE! I will be returning again, and if you want to this experience,then I highly recommend this place. Thank you Joe Allen for completing my night of fun in NYC.
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PeterS
Orange County
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect pre-show dinner!! Seated right on time. Great service. Food was excellent- drinks were great and it’s a fun place. Love it. Been here before and will come back again
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MayV
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe Allen’s is our go to place when visiting NYC. The food is outstanding. Very convenient to the theatre.
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Derk
New York Area
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
As theatre professionals, we have been to Joe Allen whenever we were in the neighborhood, which has not been often enough over the past few years. Our last visit with good friends was Thursday, and it will be our last as we are moving. Would be great if Joe Allen would open a branch in Chapel Hil.
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edsz
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great after-theater place. Unpretentious, with good food and friendly staff. Wish I had it in my neighborhood.
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shapgo
New York Area
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe Allen never disappoints. The staff is great. Love Kevin and Chris. They always accommodate our table requests, love to chat about the shows and make us feel at home. The wait staff is excellent. We almost never have a problem but when we do, they insist on correcting the situation. Last night we had one of the best waiters ever, Michael. He took care of everything. Also the wait staff will always get to the show on time if you give them around an hour plus walking time to the theater. And most important is that the food is very good. Always looking forward to coming here.
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MerryDiner
New York Area
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always my favorite before Matinee and before Theater and after too! Delicious food, beverages and atmosphere. Never an empty table. Now that speaks for itself!
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CJHNJ
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best burgers and bloody mary's in the theater district... maybe in the whole city. (I think I have had every item on the menu, and everything has been excellent.) The ambiance is wonderful, prices are reasonable, service always comes with a smile, and everyone gets out in time for theater. Can't ask for more.
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AndrewC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, as always. Warm, welcoming. Atmospheric in its elegance and simplicity. It never fails to charm.
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OccasionalFoodie
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
1 vegan dish. And nothing in the appetizers. Even vegetarian will have limited options.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Overall everyone loved the food but my steak was ordered well done but was actually rare. The server never asked any of us how our food was even though they were attentive e on the alcoholic drinks! They were friendly I. Genera just not attentive on the entire meal.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fabulous service. The restaurant is very busy and the service was fast and friendly. The food was very good but portions are not big enough for the price you pay. The wine was delicious. We would definitely go back.
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neldam
New York Area
157 reviews
vip
4.0
157 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great neighborhood restaurant, perfect for before or after the theatre. Very crowded, very busy, I would allow extra time of catching a show.
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Mari
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe Allen is by far my favorite theater district restaurant and never disappoints. Besides the food I find the wait staff to be the best! Lots of great theater info. Have been eating at Joe Allen for over 25 years and will continue to do so over and over again.
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PeterF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service in a NYC classic! Excellent cocktails!
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NatC
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent service-professional and attentive. Food quality excellent. Would appreciate little more variety of items, especially soup
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Rafe
Cincinnati
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great theater district spot that has stood the test of time. Basic food but good, good pours from the bar.
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ChefDavid
Las Vegas
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and hospitality. This iconic location doesn't disappoint. Exceptional service skills not seen in the newer/trendy establishments. This is now on my 'Must Dine At' list for all of my NYC visits.
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Dodger
New York Area
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Service efficient and patient with my disabled wife. Fairly good value. Some interesting choices on menu. Lively crowd.
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Mfkolko
New York Area
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A nY city theatre district classic! Never disappoints!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
A bit miss leading on the salad with chicken cold and boring. Berger was great a plus
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RobertaF
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Always enjoy dining at Joe Allen's before the theatre!
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RP912
Chicago
39 reviews
4.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food and unpretentious. Very good for lunch. Standard dinner
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RoyA
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Servic was good to make nearby theater. Food was OK. Pot roast was tough. Banana cream pie was the highlight.
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Stugot2
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe Allen never disappoints! The food is great as well as the service. You're treated as a friend, a regular when you're there. Best place to go in the Theater District!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Joe Allen is rated 4.6 stars by 4284 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 30, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

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

Additional information

Cross street
46th St. between 8th Ave. & 9th Ave.
Neighborhood
Theater District / Times Square
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
Owned/operated by
Women
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

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Joe Allen

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Popular dishes

Banana Cream Pie

Caesar Salad

Joe Allen Burger

Menu

What 4,284 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Joe Allen restaurant rated?

Is Joe Allen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information

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