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Lips NYC, New York, NY

Lips NYC

4.9 (1843)
$50 and over
American
227 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022-3754

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
LIPS has been NYC's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for almost 30 years! Dinner, Drinks & Fabulous Drag Shows nightly, plus Brunch on Sat & Sun.
Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over that top drag queens.

DIFFERENT SHOWS WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY!

Wed: Wacky Wednesdays
Thur: The Divas Show
Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner Shows
Sat: All You Can Drink Dragalicious Brunch, Glitz & Glam Dinner Shows plus the LATE NIGHT Dirty Show (18+ ONLY)

Sun: Broadway Brunch & The Diva's Show

-PRICES, MINIMUMS & COVERS BY NIGHT-

WED, THUR & SUN, $42 Dinner & Show Package (drinks additional) or Drinks & Show (2 drink min & $20 cover) |

FRI $59 Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) |

SAT 6 ($59) & 8:30pm PRIME TIME Show ($69) Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) |

SAT 11:30 DIRTY SHOW, 2 Drink Min + $20 Cover (18+ TO ENTER & 21+ TO DRINK) ALL ID'S WILL BE CHECKED! |

SAT & SUN - $49 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show |

(8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional) --

Age: 18+

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 7:00 pmโ€“10:00 pm Fri 7:30 pmโ€“11:00 pm Sat 11:30 amโ€“1:00 am Sun 12:00 pmโ€“10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Armando Merino
  • Catering
    Not Available
  • Private party facilities
    Lips is available for private events on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
  • Neighborhood
    Turtle Bay
  • Cross street
    2nd and 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking after 7pm Discounted parking at Bristol Garage - 300 E 56th St. - (Between 1st and 2nd Ave)
  • Public transit
    NYC SubwayLexington and 53rd St - 6 trainLexington and 59th St - 4,5,6,N,R,W trains5th Ave and 53rd St - E, M trains
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ’„WACKY WEDNESDAY DINNER & DRAG SHOW ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘„

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Meal & Heidi Haux Drag Show $42. (Drinks, Tax and 20% Tip Additional) Dinner & Show Package seated at preferred front of showroom seating from 7:00 till 7:30pm - Showtime 8:10pm. ๐Ÿชโœจ HUMP DAY MAGIC at Lips NYC! โœจ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽญ Get wacky, twisted, and spicy every Wednesday night with the one and only Miss Heidi Haux and her fabulous cast of Wacky Wednesday Queens! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ’ฅ Itโ€™s the ultimate midweek partyโ€”perfect for a fun date night ๐Ÿ’•, office outing ๐Ÿข๐ŸŽ‰, or just an excuse to live your best life. ๐Ÿชฉ๐Ÿธ๐ŸŒˆ This is real NYC drag, honey! Big laughs, big looks, and big energy await you! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ‘‘ ๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t miss the magicโ€”book your table now and spice up your week! ๐ŸŒŸ
    ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ’„WACKY WEDNESDAY DINNER & DRAG SHOW  ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘„ Photo
  • ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ’„WACKY WEDNESDAY DRINKS & DRAG SHOW ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘„

    Multiple dates available
    $20 Cover and 2 Drink Minimum per guest - High top table showroom seating by bar area (Tax and 20% Tip Additional) Drinks & Show Package seated from 7:00 till 7:30pm - Showtime 8:10pm ๐Ÿชโœจ HUMP DAY MAGIC at Lips NYC! โœจ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽญ Get wacky, twisted, and spicy every Wednesday night with the one and only Miss Heidi Haux and her fabulous cast of Wacky Wednesday Queens! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ’ฅ Itโ€™s the ultimate midweek partyโ€”perfect for a fun date night ๐Ÿ’•, office outing ๐Ÿข๐ŸŽ‰, or just an excuse to live your best life. ๐Ÿชฉ๐Ÿธ๐ŸŒˆ This is real NYC drag, honey! Big laughs, big looks, and big energy await you! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ‘‘ ๐Ÿ‘‰ Donโ€™t miss the magicโ€”book your table now and spice up your week! ๐ŸŒŸ
    ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ’„WACKY WEDNESDAY DRINKS & DRAG SHOW ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘„ Photo
  • ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ’„THURSDAY DINNER & JESSE VOLTS DIVAS SHOW ๐Ÿ‘„

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Meal & Divas Show $42. (Drinks, Tax and 20% Tip Additional) Dinner & Show Package seated at preferred front of showroom seating from 7:00 till 7:30pm - Showtime 8:10pm. ๐ŸŽญโœจ Every Thursday Night at Lips ShowPalace the stage comes alive with New York Living Legend & Drag Icon MISS JESSE VOLT and her fabulous DIVAS! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’ฅ Known for her jaw-dropping Cher & Lady Gaga impersonations ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ, Jesse has been the heart and soul of the DIVAS Show for over 25 yearsโ€”bringing you unforgettable performances from the greatest divas of today and yesterday! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰ Donโ€™t miss the glitter, glam, and legendary performances! ๐Ÿ’„๐Ÿ’ƒ Get ready for a night of ICONIC magic! ๐Ÿชฉ๐ŸŒˆ Dinner includes Caesar Salad, a choice of entree and dessert.
    ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ’„THURSDAY DINNER & JESSE VOLTS DIVAS SHOW  ๐Ÿ‘„ Photo

What 1,843 people are saying

Lips NYC reviews from people whoโ€™ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise โ€ข Energetic

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

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Lips NYC offers an unforgettable experience with energetic drag performances and vibrant atmosphere. Patrons rave about the "amazing entertainment" and "welcoming" staff. While the food receives mixed reviews, many highlight the "very good" brunch options. Perfect for celebrations, it's a must-visit for those seeking fun and laughter in the city.
1,843 Reviews
  1. Sherry

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had so much fun! The food was great and the show was amazing. Would definitely recommend for a fun night out!

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  2. Jaden

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such an amazing time at Lips! The show was awesome and the staff is wonderful!

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  3. Drew

    Little Rock5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time at Lips in a month - they do a FANTASTIC job!

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  4. Kassandra

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place!!!! I recommend to everyone who needs to relax and have fun

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  5. Thera

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating my sonโ€™s 21st birthday. The food was great. The performers were great! Loved the atmosphere!

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  6. Shelby

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun and engaging show! The food was VERY good! Service was great as well! Will definitely be back!

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  7. Christine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LIPS was freaking amazing. Morgan Royal is just the best. She is beautiful, crazy funny and very energetic. This was my 3rd time coming to the sshow.i would recommend this beautiful place to any and everyone.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never a dull moment!! My 10th time here and the entertainment only gets better each time!

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  9. Mark VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Four of us for brunch. Very fun. Good food Great service Fun show

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  10. Shakina

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Ginger Snaps Drag Show for a birthday celebration, and it was electric! From the moment the queens hit the stage, the energy was unrealโ€”fun, fierce, and unforgettable. Every performance was top-tier, the crowd was hyped, and the whole night felt like a celebration. Ginger Snaps knows how to put on a show! We had the best time and are already planning our next trip back. ๐Ÿ’ƒโœจ

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Lips NYC is rated 4.9 stars by 1843 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lips NYC

227 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022-3754

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd and 3rd Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Turtle Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 7:00 pmโ€“10:00 pm Fri 7:30 pmโ€“11:00 pm Sat 11:30 amโ€“1:00 am Sun 12:00 pmโ€“10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking after 7pm Discounted parking at Bristol Garage - 300 E 56th St. - (Between 1st and 2nd Ave)
  • Public transit
    NYC SubwayLexington and 53rd St - 6 trainLexington and 59th St - 4,5,6,N,R,W trains5th Ave and 53rd St - E, M trains
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Armando Merino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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