Planet Hollywood
“But we had fun being in the middle of Times Square, with all the movie memorabilia, and awesome music.”
“Where else in NYC can I dine on a banana split atop creme brûlée while gazing at movie star memorabilia?.”
“it would be silly to complain about it being loud and touristy because look where it is!”
Planet Hollywood
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Good For Dancing: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I can't believe I'm rating PH four stars myself because I almost feel like I'm cheating on much better restaurants in this area but there is something to be said about la Planeta de Hollywood. This is completely and totally a tourist trap, photos taken upon arrival, take home souvenir glasses with yo drank and a gift shop in the corner all of which run your pockets if you let them, HOWEVER they are highly skilled in dealing with large crowds. I definitely recommend this place for a large party, they have mastered this task that not many places can manage. Our server was friendly and super knowledgeable on food and drink suggestions. I basically ordered everything she suggested and was not disappointed. Food and drinks came in a timely manner, the server made just enough chit chat and check ins, I was pleasantly surprised at how great the service and food was despite the large crowds of people.
To be honest…. Way over priced! We got 2 drinks and an app for like 70 bucks! Granted they came
With souvenir glasses but I still feel like it was a bit much. The drinks were great the food was alright… I wasn't super impressed which is sad cause this place used to be my go to place when I go to NYC…. Has been since the first time I went to the city like 10 years ago!
A mini-museum in the entertainment center of the world?
And there are hamburgers? Where do I sign up for this?
Well, you don't sign up, but you'll probably have to wait a bit, depending on the size of your party & what time of day you want to go. Fortunately for me, I have no friends, eat early & quickly, so I get by just fine. The service here was great, the food was a cut above what you'd expect & the prices are honestly not so bad for NYC.
But you're there for the scenery, so do get up & take the time to explore. Don't be content with just wherever your hostess sticks you. While you're waiting for your food, or after you've paid your bill, take a walk around & check the place out. There's some pretty neat stuff on display if you're a film buff.
Oh Planet Hollywood, why did you have to change.
The Baltimore MD branch was one of my favorite restaurants, until it closed back in 2001. Since then, I take every chance to check out a new location when I am in an area that has one.
For years, I have done bus trips to New York with friends and family a couple times a year, and every time I do, we start with drinks and appetizers at Planet Hollywood. Some of the stuff in the Lobby was the best part. The Star Wars stuff and the nightmare on elm street stuff were my favorites.
Earlier in 2015 I visited, only to find that the lobby doesn't even exist any more. Where Planet Hollywood's lobby once existed, was now a Sunglass Store. I finally found the new entrance to planet hollywood, which is a tiny and un-inviting stairwell on the side of the building. Once inside, the space is much smaller, and the number of items have significantly shrunk. It really feels like this tiny location with minimal memorabilia should be considered an "express" location. Sadly, the prices are just as high, despite how much has been taken away. Plus, we had major issues with the waitress never bringing refills, and the food taking forever. All and all, a pretty disappointing experience. Being let down by one of my favorite restaurants is not the best way to start a day in NY.
Oh, Planet Hollywood. You're an interesting topic of discussion for me today. With your killer decor and phenomenal gift shop, it reeeeally is SUCH a shame for me to rate you with such "semi-poopy" numbers.
Why, dear little baby Jesus, why would I rate you on such a subpar level? Perhaps, it's your treacherous service and underwhelming food. Ah, yes, perhaps.
So, here's the skinny. My boyfriend and I are a little insane. We like going on completely sporadic road trips. Why? Because we're young/dumb and, well, that's just what we do. Sue us.
Somehow, by some twist of fate, we wound up in the Big Apple for the weekend ….
A TOTALLY SOLID WEEKENDER CHOICE,
Buuuuut, we have this little tradition everywhere we go: visit the Hard Rock. Yeah, I know what you're thinking: n00b tourists. Ya nailed it.
Buuuuut, on this road trip we ran by a Planet Hollywood and my boyfriend started practically hyperventilating, screaming like a tween when she gets a new set of jelly bracelets (or whatever those aliens are into). So, of course, we bailed on Hard Rock and opted for Planet Hollywood.
Ugh, bad move.
It's started out at just the wrong tone, honestly. Right when we sat down it took over 15 minutes just for our server to take our drink order and –PLOT TWIST– we were totally only this dude's second table.
After the guy put in our drink order, we told him that we wanted the 'famous fried chicken' appetizer but sub ranch dressing. Unfortunately, we didn't get that ranch dressing until we were almost halfway through our main entree.
I was so disenchanted from the beginning that I did what I always do when the meal starts out this sour … Ordered a salad. When I have a feeling that the meal is going to take a deep, dark turn for worst, I just want to get in and get out with something I know they can't screw up.
Wrong.
The salad was soggy and I was obviously dissatisfied with my food, but the server was so trapped off in "la la land" that he didn't notice. Sadly, I couldn't even point out a member of the management team to check in with.
I don't remember the lad's name. All I remember was his shaggy, long-ish brown hair. Oh, and that he was working today at 4:38pm. And that he seemed like he really needed to go back to training a few times.
One thumb completely sideways, PH.
Our server was amazing, the food was ever so yummy (see picture of my roast beef sandwich–rare, just the way I like it). We purchased City Passes for our visit and one of the perks is $10 off your bill at Planet Hollywood. We were pleasantly surprised to fins it was $10 off for EACH pass, so my kids and I got $30 taken off the bill! Yummy food and grinds for under $25 in New York—can't beat that with a stick!
I was surprised to see that this place was still open – I thought all PH's had gone by the way of the Dodo Bird years ago.
Clearly this one is the proverbial tourist trap – nothing but tourists inside, including myself.
Surprisingly though the food is very good.
I ordered the Singapore Noodle which was excellent.
Food is good the decor is dated and lame.
Worth going to at least once.
I live close to the city, so I don't do the touristy stuff. I was in the area today and decided to finally try this place.
There's good and bad in here and certainly a lot of room for improvements.
Upon entering, we were almost forced to take pics in front of a green screen. I felt like I was in a theme park and already knew the gimmick they were pulling. How about ASKING people if they want the picture. The kid taking the pictures wasn't the best either. They found us later and showed us the pictures with the different backgrounds and corny captions, but I had no intentions of buying. Wonder what actually happens to the pictures of us that they should have ASKED us for. I'm not sure how many people actually pay for these or not, but it's a waste to print and frame pictures unless it's requested. Kind of poor to do it in the way that they do.
The hostess took her time and eventually seated us next to other patrons instead of spacing us out which would have been preferred. It wasn't overly crowded during the time I was in and was largely empty, so I'm sure she could have spaced us better.
The food itself is pricey, but it's Planet Hollywood in Times Square in NYC so it's going to be pricey like anything in the area…..or in Manhattan in general. I considered it a novelty to try it once, so I was ok this time with the price. I got the NY Strip which was $35 (over my norm of a bacon cheeseburger, $18+ in it's own right). That dish was certainly not worth $35. While the steak was made the way I requested and the sides were there, it was a tad salty and I could get the same or better, cheaper at any Outback Steakhouse. But it's Planet Hollywood, so it's ok for today. They have the option of drinking from $9.99 souvenir cups that you can take home, but I passed on that. There's also a small gift shop inside if that's your thing.
The waitress, Nicole, was excellent and was one of the better waitresses I've had in a restaurant in a long time. Very friendly and courteous.
They had screens playing and music. As another reviewer said, they really ought to have movie videos playing – whether it's clips, scenes, or just a movie. I can't stand One Direction as it is, but seeing a music video and hearing their song was something that wasn't needed in a movie themed restaurant. Really, only movie themes and clips should be seen and heard at all times.
There is a small movie prop gallery in the front and of course all throughout the restaurant. Aside from the large props or pictures on the wall, most of the galleries should be in the front. Yes, we can walk around and take pics, but between the glare of the glass (not making for great pictures) and walking right next to people eating, it's not the best for doing that. I took some pictures and just scanned over the rest. It's too bad. Maybe one day I'll build up the nerve to stand directly next to someone while they're eating just to look at a prop. I do think they need to redo things, but it's ok for what it is, The overall look of the restaurant is fairly unique though and fun for someone like me (who's a huge movie buff). If you have a weak camera, the pictures won't turn up the greatest. My iPhone camera, the glare from the cases, and the dimmer lighting = not good pictures for me.
They probably change out some of the props at times, but there should be at least something for mostly anyone. From Titanic to Terminator, from Wayne's World to Planet of the Apes…there's at least something that should strike your fancy, There is no list I can find of all the props as a whole in this location, so it's best to look around because there's something almost everywhere inside.
So whether you're a tourist or not, it's a decent place to visit at least once just for the novelty of it. Just be cautious of the price tag – but if you're already in Manhattan and in Times Square, I'm pretty sure you know what to expect in here already.