Ellens Stardust Diner - New York (NY)

5 /5 Chamberlain Daniel (Daniel): I mean, can I ever not have a good time at Ellens? The food is good, and the singing wait staff is incredible. First of all, they are friendly. Not just professional - which they are - but they strike me as genuinely friendly people! People you want to interact with. And they all sing amazing! But before I get to their singing. Let me just say how impressed I am with how well they work together as a team, and how supportive they are of each other. To me that kind of culture makes working at any job a desirable experience! I actually visited Ellens twice - because Im a glutton for singing wait staff - this is a great restaurant and I definitely recommend them as a must experience for NYC.

5 /5 Mohsin Syed: A unique dining experience must try. We came here for our daughter’s birthday. You have to wait in line as no reservations so be prepared to stand in line, we waited about 1.5 hrs to get table. You walk into servers serving food and singing songs from broadway plays as well as other songs. It is a lively fun experience while you enjoy your meal. The food was good with vegetarian options. We especially loved the nachos. The drinks were good as well nothing exceptional but still good. Our daughter enjoyed hearing all the Broadway songs and the servers did a fanatic job.

5 /5 David Liebler: What a fun place to have a meal! The long line to get inside is definitely justified -- and dont be daunted because the waiting isnt as long as it may look. Inside you enter a buzz of activity and entertainment. Non-stop singing by a talented wait staff makes for a memorable meal. And the food is pretty darn good. We enjoyed burgers and sandwiches for lunch and the portions were large and tasty Overall, an incredibly fun experience and a cant miss if you are visiting NYC.

4 /5 J J: We’ve been to Ellen’s Stardust Diner twice — the most recent visit was in the summer when we brought friends. Just like always, no matter what time you arrive, there’s a long line outside. It has become part of the experience at this point. The biggest highlight of this diner is definitely the singing waitstaff. They don’t just serve your food and take your order — they perform amazing Broadway-style songs right in front of you. It’s such a fun and unique atmosphere! Many of them are hoping to make it onto Broadway someday, so this place feels like a stepping stone for real talent. Now… the food. Let’s just say you’re not here for a Michelin-star meal. It’s very average diner food, maybe even a bit below that. Nothing terrible, but definitely not why you come here. You’re paying for the show, the energy, the nostalgia, and the one-of-a-kind entertainment. So if you’re visiting New York with friends or family and want something memorable (and loud), this is the place. Come for the singing — not the menu.

5 /5 K M: Lovely place. Got seated right away, and the staff were incredibly friendly. They did multiple singing live performances and everyone loved it. Every single item we got was not only delicious, but incredibly well portioned. Very colorful and incredible atmosphere. Gives you the feeling that you’re in an actual broadway musical. The chicken and waffles were delicious, and the milkshakes are a must try. Definitely coming back soon.