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Backstage Tavern, New York, NY

Backstage Tavern

4.7
4.7
16 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for business meals
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Welcome to Backstage Tavern, a cozy eatery specializing in American cuisine with a focus on freshly prepared dishes and house-made sauces crafted in small batches. With its inviting ambiance, highlighted by an elegant entrance and main bar, it's the ideal spot for pre-theater dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxed hangout, Backstage Tavern promises a delightful dining experience for all.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (212) 245-2030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Dominic Angeles

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Backstage Tavern, nestled in the theatre district, offers "high marks all-around" with its elegant, inviting atmosphere and classic bar. Guests praise its "excellent" and "fresh, flavorful" food, especially the deviled eggs and Triple Threat Taters. Friendly service and reasonable prices make it perfect for pre-theater dining.

16 Reviews
  1. Ellen

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great dinner and great drinks! When we first got there our bartender was fantastic! Great drinks- checked on us, got our dinner- delish- had the steak and avocado salad and the local burger- was very good! Then we got a new bartender- was wiping sweat off his head and touching the glasses - not good!! Overwhelmed and unattended

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  2. Anne Iljen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed the food and the service a lot, only thing to mention was that tv was on very loud and we asked them to turn it down a bit. They did, but not much - and while eating dinner it was to noicy as we could hardly speak with eachother
    Backstage TavernResponded on 6 October 2024
    Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We apologize for the TV being too loud during your visit; we understand how important a comfortable atmosphere is for a great dining experience. We’ll be sure to address this with our team to ensure a better balance in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Backstage Tavern

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  3. Kathy

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lifelong NYer. Decades working/playing @ NYC mid-town. I highly recommend Backstage Tavern. High Marks all-around. Located in the theatre district on the nicest street in the area. The interior is elegant, open & inviting with a beautiful, classic bar and spacious seating. Enter & be welcomed by a member of the friendly staff. That is the kind of place it is. Beers: excellent and varied. My companions advise me the cocktails are interesting & outstanding. I am not sure what 'interesting' means for a cocktail, but I can say the word was used with enthusiasm. The food is excellent. Fresh, flavorful & interesting. With food I understand interesting & it applies here to the ingredients and the varied sauces. They had me at the addictive Triple Threat Taters (black truffle oil, garlic, parmesan & garlic confit) and closed the deal with a very tasty, unusual twist on deviled eggs. Next trip: larger group: 'share table' with plates of tacos, wings & TATERS. My vegetarian wife loved the roasted sweet potato, black beans & avocado tacos. I enjoyed them all, but 1st prize to the carne asada. Everyone enjoyed the experience & my nephew has been back a few times with his work crowd. The 'clean corner' of the menu includes a 'garden wrap' & my wife said the glazed tofu was perfectly prepared & complimented by the other ingredients. I loved the very tender Steak Frites & used every last bit of the garlic confit and herb butter. I could say more, but this review has limits. Leave room for desert (cheesecake!) I am glad to write this review as much for the customers as the business. I have no affiliation with the Backstage Tavern other than as a satisfied customer. After a number of visits & a friendly chat with the manager, we decided to have our 40th Wedding Anniversary in their upstairs area. It was a great decision & a great time. My family was treated like family by the Backstage family. I can now recommend Backstage for an afterwork gathering or any kind of party.
    Backstage TavernResponded on 12 August 2024
    Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Backstage Tavern. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and it means a lot to us that you had such a positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Backstage Tavern

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  4. MatthewM

    New Orleans

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fine. Service was friendly, but it would have been nice to know that the Coca Cola, which comes from a gun at the bar and not in a bottle would be charged by the glass.
    Backstage TavernResponded on 4 August 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and found our service friendly. We apologize for any confusion regarding the Coca Cola. Your comments will help us improve our communication with guests about our drink offerings and pricing. We hope to serve you again soon! Backstage Tavern

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  5. SquantzEater

    New York City

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall we had a good meal here but I hope they will expand the menu past the basics that they currently offer. We were a large party and had no issues with food timing or any orders. The deviled eggs are the best so I would highly recommend you try those out.
    Backstage TavernResponded on 4 August 2024
    Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your meal and had a smooth experience with your large party. We appreciate your suggestion to expand the menu and are thrilled you loved the deviled eggs. Hope to see you again soon! Backstage Tavern

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  6. CindyC

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place. Great food. Nice service.
    Backstage TavernResponded on 4 August 2024
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We appreciate your patronage and are glad you enjoyed your time at Backstage Tavern. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Backstage Tavern

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  7. Sk8er

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Simple, fairly priced menu. Decent service. Perfect for quick bite before the theater.
    Backstage TavernResponded on 4 August 2024
    Thank you for the review. We have noted the things we need to improve on. Your feedback is very important to us and we hope you give us another try next time. Cheers Backstage Tavern

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  8. RochelleK

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 20 June 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately there were 2 parties going on. One upstairs that moved to the bar and one upstairs. The noise was unbearable. If I go back again I will check to make sure there are no parties scheduled.
    Backstage TavernResponded on 24 June 2024
    Thank you for your 5-star rating on our food and service! We're sorry to hear the noise from the parties disrupted your visit. Next time, please contact us in advance to check for scheduled events. We'll do our best to ensure a quieter dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Backstage Tavern

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  9. Mommary

    New York City

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 18 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service When we asked to have them turn down volume on music they did right away. Food very good
    Backstage TavernResponded on 22 June 2024
    Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our service and food. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful dining experience!

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  10. Jimmy

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, reasonable prices, never know who you might run into.
    Backstage TavernResponded on 23 June 2024
    Thank you for the fantastic review! We appreciate your patronage and are glad you enjoyed your time at Backstage Tavern. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Backstage Tavern

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FAQs

Backstage Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 245-2030.

Backstage Tavern is rated 4.7 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Backstage Tavern

346 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036-3898

Additional information

  • Area
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Asian, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dominic Angeles
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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