Restaurants with pre-theatre prix fixe menus

A prix fixe dinner is a great pre-show lunch or dinner option, as you know exactly what you'll pay and don't have to worry about being late to your show.

Hungry to see a Broadway show? Before the big event, consider enjoying a prix fixe meal designed like a three-act production – appetizer, entree, dessert – that sends you on your way quickly and efficiently.

Prix fixe menus are immensely popular for their simplicity, value, and elegance. They allow diners to enjoy a curated multi-course meal at a fixed price, making budgeting easier while exploring a chef’s signature dishes.

Ideal for pre-theatre dining, prix fixe menus ensure predictable format and thoughtfully curated offerings cater to diverse tastes at an accessible price. Better yet, you can savor your experience without worrying about arriving late and missing a minute of your show.

Leave the drama on stage – not at the dinner table. Here are some popular Theatre District with restaurants prix fixe options to try. And be sure to get tickets for your next Broadway show, too!

Bond 45

Before a weekday matinee, check out this Italian restaurant’s $39 lunch prix fixe served from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. In a glammy bit of fun, Broadway celebrities also get name-checked on the booths, with recent additions including Hell’s Kitchen songwriter Alicia Keys.

Address: 221 W 46th St., between Seventh and Eighth Avenues
Nearby theatres: Hudson Theatre, Palace Theatre, James Earl Jones Theatre, Belasco Theatre, Richard Rodgers Theatre, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, James Earl Jones Theatre, Marquis Theatre, Minskoff Theatre

Le Rivage

This cozy French bistro is like a long-running production. It’s been serving classic French fare for decades, and that includes a $70 three-course pre-theatre menu served from 4-7:30 p.m. Specialties include bay scallops, coq au vin, and chocolate mousse for dessert, all served in a charming, vintage atmosphere.

Address: 340 W. 46th St., between Eighth and Ninth Avenues
Nearby theatres: Lena Horne Theatre, Barrymore Theatre, Richard Rodgers Theatre, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Booth Theatre, Golden Theatre, Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Imperial Theatre, Music Box Theatre, Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Al Hirschfeld Theatre, Marquis Theatre, Minskoff Theatre

The Lambs Club

This elegant American restaurant with Art Deco flair serves a two-course prix fixe for $85 or three courses for $95. Highlights include steak tartare, roasted salmon, and an apple rosemary flan. Underscoring the delicious options is a taste of showbiz history: The original Lambs Club was a private organization for Broadway and film actors.

Address: 132 W. 44th St., between Sixth and Seventh Avenues
Nearby theatres: Minskoff Theatre, Shubert Theatre, Broadhurst Theatre, Majestic Theatre, St. James Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Booth Theatre, Golden Theatre, Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Imperial Theatre, Music Box Theatre, Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Cafe Un Deux Trois

This classic French café prides itself on being a Theatre District staple since the late 1970s and for still being a popular hang for Broadway casts and crews on any given night. The $49 three-course prix fixe menu is served 4 p.m. to close, and it features dishes like mixed green salad, chicken cordon bleu, and seasonal sorbet. Booked for a weekday matinee? Get the $31 prix fixe lunch instead.

Address: 123 W. 44th St., between Sixth and Seventh Avenues
Nearby theatres: Minskoff Theatre, Shubert Theatre, Broadhurst Theatre, Majestic Theatre, St. James Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Booth Theatre, Golden Theatre, Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Imperial Theatre, Music Box Theatre, Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Rosevale Kitchen

Located in the Civilian Hotel, this chic eatery decked out in red leather banquettes features a $60 three-course pre-theatre menu served from 5-7:30 p.m. Dishes like shrimp cocktail, gnocchi, and a lemon tart pair well with its stylish interior designed by Tony Award-winning set designer David Rockwell and the Rockwell Group.

Address: 305 W. 48th St., between Eighth and Ninth Avenues
Nearby theatres: Walter Kerr Theatre, Longacre Theatre, Ambassador Theatre, Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Circle in the Square Theatre, Gershwin Theatre, Lena Horne Theatre, Barrymore Theatre, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, James Earl Jones Theatre

Glass House Tavern

With its inviting menu, cozy decor, and vibrant atmosphere, the restaurant is a favorite among local and visiting theatergoers, industry pros, and performers pre- and post-show. The popular $60 prix fixe menu served 3-11 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday features an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, offering tempting selections like tortelloni, short rib, and cheesecake.

Address: 252 W. 47th St., between Seventh and Eighth Avenues Nearby theatres: Lena Horne Theatre, Barrymore Theatre, Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Richard Rodgers Theatre, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Walter Kerr Theatre, Longacre Theatre, Al Hirschfeld Theatre, James Earl Jones Theatre, Marquis Theatre, Minskoff Theatre

Bar Boulud

A little north of the Theatre District, Bar Boulud’s theatre prix-fixe menu offers a refined dining experience steps from Lincoln Center. For $68, enjoy a three-course meal featuring classic French bistro dishes like French onion soup, steak-frites, and ice cream.

Address: 1900 Broadway at W. 64th Street Nearby theatres: Vivian Beaumont Theater

For more recommendations, check out our guides on where to get fast food, drinks, and dessert, plus our roundup of the all-around top restaurants in the Theatre District.