Broadway · W 52nd St · about 16–17 min from us

Dinner before the August Wilson

Near 8th Ave on W 52nd St, four blocks north of our street. From our rooftop at 605 W 48th St, it's about 16–17 min on foot, or a short cab. Tacos, margaritas and a live DJ first, then the show.

Dinner, then

The August Wilson

245 W 52nd St · about 16–17 min on foot

Your show	Sit down	Leave by
Tue–Fri evening7:00 pm	5:00 pm	6:13 pm
Saturday evening8:00 pm	5:45 pm	7:13 pm
Saturday matinee2:00 pm	12:00 pm	1:13 pm
Sunday matinee3:00 pm	12:45 pm	2:13 pm
Wednesday matinee2:00 pm	Come after: we open at 5:00 pm

Show times vary, so check your ticket.

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The walk to the August Wilson

The umbrella is us and the orange dot is the August Wilson. The small dots are the other Broadway theaters. Drawn to scale from street measurements. Walk times are door to door at an easy pace, without waiting at lights.

Head east on W 48th St, toward 11th Ave.
Cross 11th, 10th and 9th Aves. At 8th Ave, turn left and go 4 blocks north to W 52nd St.
Turn right on W 52nd St. The August Wilson is on your left.

In theater shoes or bad weather, it's a short cab ride. Tell the driver 245 W 52nd St.

Three tacos on a blue plate with lime and two salsas

Before the curtain

At the door

Doors open about 45 minutes before show time, everyone goes through a metal detector, and large bags go to coat check. We plan for you to be there 30 minutes before curtain, or earlier if the theater asks.

Late seating is up to the theater, so leave yourself room. Tell your server you have a show when you sit down.

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Live DJ every night we're open · by reservation

What's on the night of your show

TonightTuesday5pm – 11pmTaco TuesdayUnlimited tacos, $25 per person for 90 minutes, with a live DJ on the rooftop.TonightWednesday5pm – 11pmKaraoke nightKaraoke 7 to 10pm with the DJ running the rooftop. By reservation.TonightThursday5pm – 11pmTaco Tower + Piña Colada TrioTacos, quesadillas & guacamoles tower $90, piña colada trio $25. Order one or the combo.TonightFriday5pm – 3amDJ dinnerDinner from 5pm with a live DJ on the rooftop. Open till 3am.TodaySaturday12pm – 3amBrunch, then the partyBottomless brunch $25 from noon, then dinner from 5 with a live DJ. Open till 3am.TodaySunday12pm – 9:30pmBottomless brunchUnlimited mimosas & sangrias, $25 per person, with a live DJ from noon. Dinner till 9:30.

Closed Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday, last reservation 10pm. Tables are held for 90 minutes.

Tables for 2 to 8 · Tuesday to Sunday

Book dinner before the August Wilson

Pick a date, your party size and a time, and book online.

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The August Wilson: dinner questions

How far is the August Wilson from Cantina Rooftop?

About 16–17 min on foot from our door at 605 W 48th St, or a short cab. August Wilson Theatre is at 245 W 52nd St.

When should I book dinner before a 7pm show at the August Wilson?

Book the 5:00 pm table and leave by 6:13 pm. That has you at the door 30 minutes before curtain or earlier, if the theater asks. Book a table.

What about a matinee?

On a Saturday with a 2pm show, sit down for brunch at 12:00 pm and leave by 1:13 pm. We don't serve lunch on weekdays, so for a Wednesday matinee, come up for dinner afterward: we open at 5pm.

Can we eat after the show instead?

Yes. The last reservation is 10pm Tuesday to Saturday and 9pm on Sunday. We're closed on Mondays. Book a late table.

How long will dinner take?

Tables are held for 90 minutes. If you have a show, tell your server when you sit down and order early.

Theater details checked November 2026 against each theater's owner.