Sardi’s
“Look for the caricature of the Manhattan Melodies producer upstairs near the ladies' room.”
“Recently, after a Broadway show, we passed Sardi's and I decided, it was time to check out this New York institution.”
“Located in the heart of New York's theatre district, which is good for pre-theater or post-theatre dinners.”
Sardi’s
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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At first glance this place may not seem like a high-end establishment. Beyond the Stars' caricatures and the red velveteen decor, the place does need a good spruce up. The Rolex clocks on the wall are pretty awesome–a real throwback! We started with the Sardi's appetizer plate; it came with crispy fresh asparagus wrapped in salmon, chicken liver pate, prosciutto and melon, and something else, I think. It was very good and very fresh. We split it between four people, and that was easily enough for us. My daughter had the chicken club (no kids' menu that I could tell), my sister the salmon, my husband the curry chicken, and me the flounder. Everything we had a cooked perfectly and exactly as described in the menu. My polenta was a little dry, but sauce that came with the fish more than made up for it. For the prices, the portions are great. We will definitely be back! Thank you, Sardi's!
Food and drinks were decent but I don't think they were great. It was a nice atmosphere and I feel like we were attended to fairly well despite it being crowded but overall I think the food was just ok. For the name and the price I was expecting more from them.
Famous landmark in NYC's theater district! Fun place to go for dinner after seeing a "Broadway Show." Gets very busy after 10pm. Exciting to see different celebs to appear for dinner, too. Our dinner party enjoyed the full cannelloni dish. It was filled with beef, pork and mushrooms. A very tasty and filling meal. Wide variety menu, wine selection and desserts!
Five stars for this NYC – Theatre District staple. Broadway wouldn't be the same without Vincent Sardi's 1927 restaurant and bar. Thanks to the Shuberts' inclusion in their new office building that was going up near the Shubert and Booth theatres, we get this perfect time machine of a place right in the middle of a world that has all but forgotten what was great about Times Square.
Stepping though the glass doors, you go back in time – to a simpler, more elegant Broadway where stars and producers and fans all dined together surrounded by caricatures. The caricatures are still there (look for Kermit The Frog from "Muppets Take Manhattan"), even though Broadway has changed.
We owe it to the history of Broadway to make sure that congregation and conversation continues at Sardi's. Now that we've lost the Edison and Howard Johnson's, there's not many of these golden places left.
The best place for a pre/post-theatre drink in the neighborhood is at the upstairs bar.
This is definitely a tourist trap, but so is any place near Times Square, which shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
This restaurant has been around for many years, known for celebrities to drop by (hence the caricatures on the wall) and dark interior.
The food wasn't very memorable, as I can't even remember what I had, but we did have a celebrity sighting.
Right next to us was Al Pacino. We didn't notice until he got up and headed out, but it sure was cool to see such an icon within mere feet of us.
I wouldn't go back, but it sure was fun to try once.
Sardi's is to Broadway what the Brown Derby is to Hollywood. When you enter you are surrounded by caricatures on both floors of the famed legends of Broadway and current stars. That alone is worth a visit.
The place is elegant but casual for lunch. I came to order the business lunch which was listed on their website as Tue, Thurs, or Fri. Instead I was told that lunch special is only available on Mons and Fridays. So I decided to to settle for the seafood Cobb salad which consisted of shrimp, crabmeat, carrots, corn, avocado, and mixed greens. I was also given a choice of one of 3 breads to choose from.
My salad was very good and the service attentive. Since my original intent was to take advantage of the business lunch I stopped with my salad only. Sardi's is overpriced and is still the place where Broadway stars come after their evening performances.
A couple of the famous caricatures I saw were Lucille Ball and Carol Channing. Sardi's was the place to go years ago but it is now a tourist trap. It is best to go for lunch to save on prices and of course to see the caricatures. It is worth one visit just for that reason. They did have a book they showed me containing the names of all the caricatures but since they are everywhere it is almost impossible to find them.
My true rating would be 3 1/2 but I was pleased with my visit as well as both the service and the food.
Iconic location and great to eat at before a Broadway show for that reason. Really good service, including nice complimentary bread and butter, and fun to look at all the caricatures of famous faces. The food was okay, but not great. The cheese plate appetizer was good and the frozen dessert cake was really good, but the spinach cannelloni and chicken curry dinner both missed. Overall, a worthy visit to experience once, but the food does not warrant a second trip.
As someone who typically avoids the theater district (I usually go right to the show and then go right back home), I didn't know about Sardi's until recently. A friend's client was hosting an event here and invited me as her +1. After being directed to the 4th floor then back down to the 2nd floor, we finally found our way. This place is spacious with tons of seating and a good number of spots to get a drink. For special events, the beer selection is VERY limited but whatcha gonna do.
I enjoyed the celebrity caricatures on the walls.The 2nd floor provided a nice view to 44th street down below. While it did get a little cramped until people started to depart for their shows, it wasn't terrible and wasn't overly stuffy. The staff is also very nice and helpful.