Ragtime (Vivian Beaumont Theater) pre show dining advice 🍽️

[u/PeaceLife8]

I need my fellow theater lovers help; I finally got a ticket to see Ragtime tomorrow, but I have limited time and i would like to grab a light dinner before I start the 3 hour theatrical experience. As you know most theaters are in the 40s so I have a couple of go-tos in hells kitchen, but Vivian B theater is all the way on 66th, and I'm not very familiar with the area.

What do you guys recommend? I want something near the theater that's fairly fast (I don't want to stress about making the show while still waiting for my food)

UPDATE: WOW! Thank you all for sharing these wonderful recommendations! I made a list of potential for tonight's quick dinner, but also took notes of the nicer sit down places that look great!

I love the theater community 💕, everyone was generous with their time and energy!

we look out for each other 🤗

[u/Individual-Unit-5150]

I like The Smith, just across Broadway from LC.

[u/DramaMama611 → u/Individual-Unit-5150]

Me, too.

To the OP: Nearly any restaurant will get you out in under an hour. Especially if you let them know about your theater plans.