Pre Theater Dinner Near Broadway
Croton Reservoir Tavern serves a three course pre theater menu for $50 per person, from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. Unlimited wine or beer pairing is $20 more. We are at 108 West 40th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, a two to twelve minute walk from every Broadway theater.
Tell your server your curtain time and we will pace the meal to it.
Three Course Pre Theater Menu
$50 per person. Add unlimited wine or beer pairing, $20. Excluding tax and gratuity. No substitutions.
Act One
All Hail Caesar
romaine, croutons, Caesar dressing, shredded parmesan
Hummus
extra virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, pico de gallo, house pita
Crispy Brussels
whipped feta, pickled shallots, candied pecans, hot honey
Tomato Bisque
Act Two
Croton Burger
gorgonzola, shredded romaine, roasted garlic crema, brioche bun
Steak Frites
grilled hanger, house fries, roasted shallot red wine demi. Add $8
Crispy Skin Salmon
ancient grains, braised greens, apple butter, herb salad
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
cheese ravioli, oyster mushrooms, sweet peas, white wine parmesan cream sauce
Roast Chicken
pastrami spiced chicken, whipped potatoes, sautéed broccolini, chicken jus
Finale
Caramel Apple Cheesecake
Chocolate Fudge Cake
After a Matinee
Matinees let out around a quarter to five, and Midtown is mostly between services. We are not.
Our kitchen runs straight through, so walk over from your Wednesday or Saturday matinee and eat a proper meal at five o'clock. The full menu is available, and the pre theater menu is already running if you want three courses.
Doing a matinee and an evening show on the same day? Come between them. That is exactly the gap we are open for.
How Far Is Your Theater
All times are walking, from our door.
Two to Four Minutes
Nederlander Theatre, 208 West 41st
New Amsterdam Theatre, 214 West 42nd
Lyric Theatre, 214 West 43rd
Stephen Sondheim Theatre, 124 West 43rd
Town Hall, 123 West 43rd
Five to Seven Minutes
Belasco Theatre, 111 West 44th
Hudson Theatre, 141 West 44th
Shubert Theatre, 225 West 44th
Booth Theatre, 222 West 45th
Lyceum Theatre, 149 West 45th
Music Box Theatre, 239 West 45th
Eight to Twelve Minutes
Marquis Theatre, 210 West 46th
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th
Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 West 46th
Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Avenue
Times are approximate depending upon walking speed.
Where to Eat After a Broadway Show
Our kitchen serves until 1:00 am Wednesday through Saturday and the bar is open until 2:00 am. Broadway curtains come down between 10:00 and 10:45 pm, by which time most Theater District kitchens have closed.
Burgers, flatbreads, wings and a spirits list of over three hundred bottles. Upstairs at the bar, or downstairs in The Speakeasy.
Finding Us
108 West 40th Street, between Sixth Avenue and Broadway, closer to Sixth. One block from Bryant Park.
B, D, F, M to 42nd Street Bryant Park. N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, 7 to Times Square 42nd Street.
Paid garages at 13 West 39th Street and 143 West 40th Street.
Pre Theater Questions
What time is the pre theater menu served?
4:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
How much is it?
$50 per person for three courses. Unlimited wine or beer pairing is $20 more. Tax and gratuity are not included.
How far is Croton Reservoir Tavern from the Broadway theaters?
Two to four minutes to the Nederlander, New Amsterdam, Lyric and Stephen Sondheim. Five to seven minutes to the Shubert, Booth, Belasco and Music Box. Eight to twelve minutes to the Marquis, Palace and Radio City.
Will I make my curtain?
Yes, if you tell us your curtain time when you sit down. We pace the meal to it.
Do I need a reservation?
No, but pre theater hours are the busiest of the evening and a reservation is worth having.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes. The wild mushroom ravioli, and three of the four first courses.
Can I eat after the show instead?
Yes. The kitchen serves until 1:00 am Wednesday through Saturday.