Restaurants and Bars Near New World Stages: Stage 1

How to use this dining guide

New World Stages: Stage 1 sits at 340 West 50th Street in Midtown’s Hell’s Kitchen area, surrounded by restaurants, bars, and cafes in every direction. This guide focuses on named spots within a short walk so you can decide where to eat or grab a drink around your show time. Distances here are approximate walking distances from the venue. Details such as opening hours, current menus, and whether reservations are accepted can change, so confirm those directly with each place before you go.

Steps-from-the-theater options (about 60–110 meters)

If you want to stay very close to New World Stages: Stage 1, several restaurants and cafes are within roughly one or two short blocks. These are practical choices when you prefer not to stray far from West 50th Street before or after a performance.

• Barking DogAbout 59 meters from the theater at 329 West 49th Street; listed as an American-oriented restaurant.
• Don AntonioRoughly 62 meters away at 309 West 50th Street; identified as a pizza restaurant on West 50th.
• StarbucksAround 66 meters from the venue at 325 West 49th Street; categorized as a coffee-focused cafe.
• The Blue Dog Cookhouse & BarApproximately 75 meters from New World Stages on West 50th Street; listed as a restaurant with a bar component.
• Churrascaria PlataformaAbout 90 meters away at 316 West 49th Street; identified as a Brazilian restaurant.
• Dolly VardenRoughly 96 meters from the theater at 302 West 51st Street; categorized as a bar.
• ViceVersaApproximately 105 meters away at 325 West 51st Street; listed as an Italian restaurant.
• IppudoAbout 109 meters from the venue at 321 West 51st Street; identified as a ramen restaurant.

Short-walk choices on 8th and 9th Avenue

A slightly wider radius around New World Stages: Stage 1 includes restaurants and cafes on nearby stretches of 8th and 9th Avenue as well as West 49th to 52nd Streets. These are still within a comfortable walk while giving you more variety in cuisine and atmosphere. Use the distances to estimate how much time you will need to walk between your meal and the theater.

• West End Bar & GrillAbout 136 meters away on West 49th Street; listed as a pub-style bar and grill.
• Kung Fu Little Steamed BunsRoughly 139 meters from the venue at 811 8th Avenue; identified as a restaurant.
• Pasta EaterApproximately 139 meters away on West 50th Street; described as an Italian restaurant with additional dietary tags including gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian.
• Sosa BorellaAround 139 meters away at 832 8th Avenue; listed as a restaurant with wheelchair access noted.
• EZ Paella & TapasRoughly 139 meters from New World Stages at 744 9th Avenue; identified as a Spanish restaurant specializing in paella and tapas.
• BricolaAbout 141 meters away at 370 West 51st Street; categorized as an Italian restaurant.
• Carnegie Diner & CafeApproximately 141 meters from the theater on West 50th Street; listed as a diner-style restaurant and cafe.
• The Best PizzaAround 142 meters away at 748 9th Avenue; identified as a pizza restaurant.
• Famous AmadeusRoughly 143 meters from the venue at 840 8th Avenue; listed as a pizza restaurant.
• Times Square Diner & GrillAbout 145 meters away at 807 8th Avenue; categorized as a diner and grill restaurant.
• MixueApproximately 147 meters from New World Stages at 805 8th Avenue; identified as a cafe with a bubble tea focus.
• DanjiAround 151 meters away at 346 West 52nd Street; listed as a Korean restaurant.

Quick comparison by cuisine type

If you already know what you feel like eating, it can help to group nearby places by the type of food or drink they are known for. The categories below are based on how each spot is labeled in mapping data, not on a full review of their menus, so always double-check details with the restaurant directly.

• Italian-focused optionsViceVersa on West 51st Street and Bricola and Pasta Eater on nearby blocks are all identified as Italian restaurants, with Pasta Eater also tagged for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian offerings.
• Pizza restaurantsDon Antonio on West 50th Street, The Best Pizza on 9th Avenue, and Famous Amadeus on 8th Avenue are each categorized as pizza restaurants within a short walk of the theater.
• Latin American and SpanishChurrascaria Plataforma is labeled as a Brazilian restaurant, while EZ Paella & Tapas on 9th Avenue is categorized as a Spanish restaurant with paella and tapas.
• Asian restaurantsIppudo on West 51st Street is identified as a ramen restaurant, Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns is listed as a restaurant on 8th Avenue, and Danji on West 52nd Street is categorized as Korean.
• Cafes and coffee or teaStarbucks on West 49th Street is categorized as a coffee shop cafe, Mixue on 8th Avenue is tagged as a cafe with bubble tea, and Carnegie Diner & Cafe combines diner and cafe labels.
• Bars and pub-style spotsDolly Varden on West 51st Street is listed as a bar, while West End Bar & Grill is categorized as a pub-style bar and grill close to the venue.
• General American and diner-styleBarking Dog on West 49th Street appears as an American restaurant, and Times Square Diner & Grill and Carnegie Diner & Cafe are both labeled as diner or grill restaurants within walking distance.

Planning your timing around a show

Because New World Stages: Stage 1 hosts scheduled performances, it helps to back-plan your meal from your ticket time. Use the distance estimates here to decide whether you want a place within roughly 60–110 meters, such as Don Antonio, Starbucks, The Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar, Churrascaria Plataforma, Dolly Varden, ViceVersa, or Ippudo, or are comfortable with a slightly longer but still short walk to options like Pasta Eater, Sosa Borella, Times Square Diner & Grill, or Danji. Walking times can vary, especially in Midtown traffic and crowds, so give yourself extra time to pay your bill, walk back to 340 West 50th Street, and find your way to Stage 1 inside the complex. If you have a tight schedule, consider choosing one of the closest spots on West 49th, 50th, or 51st Street so you can keep the walk brief.

What to double-check with each restaurant

Details that matter for your plans, such as opening hours, last seating times, menu changes, and whether they accept reservations or walk-ins, are not provided in the data used for this guide. Before you commit to a pre-show or post-show plan, check each restaurant’s current information directly through its official site or phone number. If you have specific dietary needs, confirm how those are handled even when a place is tagged with labels such as gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian. For accessibility needs, tags like wheelchair access at Sosa Borella can be a starting point, but you should still verify the current setup with the restaurant, especially if you rely on ramps, elevators, or accessible restrooms. Allow some flexibility in your schedule in case wait times or service pace differ from what you expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there restaurants within a block of New World Stages: Stage 1?

Yes. Several spots are within roughly 60–110 meters of the venue, including Barking Dog and Starbucks on West 49th Street, Don Antonio and The Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar on West 50th Street, Churrascaria Plataforma on West 49th Street, and Dolly Varden, ViceVersa, and Ippudo on West 51st Street. These are all a very short walk from the entrance at 340 West 50th Street.

What kinds of cuisine can I find near New World Stages: Stage 1?

Within a short walk of the theater you can find a range of cuisines, including Italian at ViceVersa, Bricola, and Pasta Eater; pizza at Don Antonio, The Best Pizza, and Famous Amadeus; Brazilian at Churrascaria Plataforma; Spanish at EZ Paella & Tapas; ramen at Ippudo; Korean at Danji; American-style options at Barking Dog, Times Square Diner & Grill, and Carnegie Diner & Cafe; plus coffee or tea at Starbucks and Mixue.

Is there a coffee shop close to New World Stages: Stage 1?

Starbucks at 325 West 49th Street is about 66 meters from New World Stages: Stage 1, and Mixue at 805 8th Avenue, tagged as a bubble tea cafe, is roughly 147 meters away. Both are within a short walk of the theater.

Can I find vegetarian or vegan-friendly restaurants near the theater?

Pasta Eater on West 50th Street is tagged in mapping data as an Italian restaurant with gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian labels. Other nearby restaurants may also offer suitable dishes, but those details are not listed in the data used here, so it is best to confirm directly with each restaurant before you go.

Do I need a reservation for restaurants near New World Stages: Stage 1?

Reservation policies are not provided in the available data for these restaurants. Because this area of Midtown can be busy, especially around show times, check each restaurant’s current reservation options or wait times directly and plan accordingly.

Does PromoTix handle restaurant bookings near New World Stages?

PromoTix focuses on events and tickets for venues like New World Stages: Stage 1 and does not manage restaurant reservations. Use this guide to identify nearby options, then contact the restaurants directly to book a table or confirm availability.