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Restaurants Near Radio City Music Hall

No one knows who first paired dinner with a show. but... good call. And if you're seeing something at Radio City Music Hall, even better. If you’re looking for a meal as memorable as the show,  make sure you try out one of these much-beloved restaurants—all within walking distance of Radio City. From a Brazilian steak house to a Michelin star seafood restaurant, these are our top five picks, and we think they’ll be yours too. Enjoy!

Where to Eat by Radio City: La Masseria (Midtown West)

La Masseria

La Masseria describes itself as “authentic Italian cuisine" — no idle boast in a city overrun with Italian fare. It's also known as "a farmhouse in the middle of Manhattan,” and the restaurant’s warm and inviting dining area (burnished walls, oversized iron sconces, and antique farm tools are on display throughout) will have you enjoying the atmosphere as much as you’re savoring the food. With options like grilled aged prime rib-eye steak, grilled salmon fillet, and grilled jumbo prawns on the menu beside a plethora of pastas, salads, and appetizers, you can’t order badly at La Masseria, . 235 W. 48th St., 212-582-2111, lamasserianyc.com 

Where to Eat by Radio City: Le Bernardin (Midtown West)

Le Bernardin

Didn't get enough stars on Broadway? Come taste New York City’s freshest seafood at Le Bernardin, a three-star Michelin restaurant  — a spot so revered that it's been ranked in the Top 25 of the guide to the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Start your dinner off with caviar, oysters, sashimi or carpaccio before your entree. For mains, the crusted red snapper, white tuna-Japanese Wagyu, and monkfish “fish & chips” are all crowd pleasers, and make sure you save some room for dessert, because the banana s’more, “tres leches,” and “Black Forest” will be calling your name. The Equitable Bldg., 155 W. 51st St., 212-554-1515, le-bernardin.com 

Where to Eat by Radio City: Avra Rockefeller Center (Midtown West)

Fans of homemade Greek cuisine will want to reserve a table for lunch or dinner at Avra, an upscale establishment, which brings in fresh seafood from the Mediterranean daily-from red snapper, dover, Branzino (sea bass), to Scottish Langoustine, Maine Lobster, and more.  The first Avra location opened Midtown East in 2000. This popular Midtown West location debuted in 2016. The brand has continued to expand to have locations in Miami and Beverly Hills. Avra opens seven days a week at 11am. 1271 Ave. of the Americas, 212-430-8888, theavragroup.com

Where to Eat by Radio City: Il Corso (Midtown West)

Il Corso

Il Corso, Italian for 'the path', was founded in 1993, by two native Italian women. This elegant Italian Midtown spot offers the classics, from Burrata, Linguine alle Vongole (linguini with clams), Battuta di Vitello alla Milanese (breaded veal cutlets) , and others. Il Corso opens at noon, seven days a week. 54 W. 55th Street, 212-957-1500, ilcorsorestaurant.com

Where to Eat by Radio City: Toloache (Midtown West)

Toloache (a Mexican flower used in love potions) is a popular Mexican bistro, owned by chef Julian Medina. The two-story space softly lit under an array of lanterns serves up fresh guacamole and ceviche, tacos, has an amazing wood-burning oven, and an extensive tequila list. Open for lunch M-Fri 12pm-4pm, brunch, and dinner. A second Toloache location is over on 82nd Street. 251 W. 50th Street, 212-581-1818, toloachenyc.com

Where to Eat by Radio City: Pig N Whistle Public House (Midtown West)

If you're into more casual pub fare-burgers, Shepherd's Pie, tacos, fish n chips, Pig n Whistle Public House is the perfect place to duck in for a pint and a bite. This Midtown watering hole conveniently located between Rockefeller Center and Times Square, which has been around since 1969, has been recently renovated. 58 W. 48th Street, 212-819-0095, pigpubnyc.com.

Where to Eat by Radio City: Fogo de Chão (Midtown West)

Fogo de Chao

Fogo de Chão is that Southern Brazilian chain offering something for the carnivore in your life. And, like the mighty T-Rex, nothing with meat on its bones will escape your grasp. Beef tenderloin, rib eye, fire roasted top sirloin, beef ribs and top and bottom sirloin, and beef ribs are all sliced tableside during this gaucho- inspired dining experience. Pork ribs, lamb, chicken, pork loin, and pork sausage are also on offer, along with a selection of smoked salmon, mango Chilean sea bass, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and shrimp skewers.  40 W. 53rd St., 212-969-9980, fogodechao.com 

Where to Eat by Radio City: Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House (Midtown West)

Del Frisco's

Here's elegance so close to Radio City you won't stress getting to the show on time. You can hang with large parties on one of two floors, enjoy floor-to-ceiling views ,and even keep up with the news, since the Fox offices are just across the street with an old-time lighted news crawl that wraps around the building. Beyond that, the chefs at Del Frisco’s are steak whisperers and prepare a veritable meat feast. You'll find everything from filet mignon and bone-in filet to prime strip and prime porterhouse on the menu. As for sides, the lobster mac & cheese hits the spot, and the addictive onion rings are the size of small hubcaps. 1221 Ave. of the Americas (entrance on 49th St.), 212-575-5129, delfriscos.com

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