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Broadway · W 45th St · about 15 min from us

Dinner before the Imperial

On the north side of W 45th St, across from the Jacobs and the Schoenfeld. From our rooftop at 605 W 48th St, it's about 15 min on foot, or a short cab. Tacos, margaritas and a live DJ first, then the show.

Dinner, then

The Imperial

249 W 45th St · about 15 min on foot

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Tue–Fri evening7:00 pm5:00 pm6:15 pm
Saturday evening8:00 pm6:00 pm7:15 pm
Saturday matinee2:00 pm12:00 pm1:15 pm
Sunday matinee3:00 pm1:00 pm2:15 pm
Wednesday matinee2:00 pmCome after: we open at 5:00 pm

Show times vary, so check your ticket.

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The walk to the Imperial

Map of the walk from Cantina Rooftop on W 48th St to Imperial Theatre, 249 W 45th StHudson River12th11th10th9th8th7th6thW 42W 44W 45W 46W 48W 50W 52W 54BroadwayNederlander TheatreNew Amsterdam TheatreTodd Haimes TheatreLyric TheatreStephen Sondheim TheatreMajestic TheatreSt. James TheatreHayes TheaterBroadhurst TheatreShubert TheatreHudson TheatreBelasco TheatreAl Hirschfeld TheatreJohn Golden TheatreBernard B. Jacobs TheatreGerald Schoenfeld TheatreMusic Box TheatreBooth TheatreMinskoff TheatreLyceum TheatreRichard Rodgers TheatreMarquis TheatreLunt-Fontanne TheatreSamuel J. Friedman TheatreLena Horne TheatreEthel Barrymore TheatrePalace TheatreLongacre TheatreWalter Kerr TheatreJames Earl Jones TheatreEugene O'Neill TheatreAmbassador TheatreCircle in the Square TheatreWinter Garden TheatreGershwin TheatreAugust Wilson TheatreNeil Simon TheatreBroadway TheatreStudio 54The ImperialCantina
The umbrella is us and the orange dot is the Imperial. 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.
  1. Head east on W 48th St, toward 11th Ave.
  2. Cross 11th, 10th and 9th Aves. At 8th Ave, turn right and go 3 blocks south to W 45th St.
  3. Turn left on W 45th St. The Imperial is on your left.

In theater shoes or bad weather, it's a short cab ride. Tell the driver 249 W 45th St.

Three tacos on a blue plate with lime and two salsas

Before the curtain

At the door

Most theaters open their doors 30 to 45 minutes before curtain, and some ask you to arrive earlier to clear security. 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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Also on W 45th St

Al Hirschfeld Theatre302 W 45th St13–16 minJohn Golden Theatre252 W 45th St15–16 minBernard B. Jacobs Theatre242 W 45th St15–16 minGerald Schoenfeld Theatre236 W 45th St15–16 minMusic Box Theatre239 W 45th St15–16 minBooth Theatre222 W 45th St16–17 minMinskoff Theatre200 W 45th St17–18 minLyceum Theatre149 W 45th St18–19 min

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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

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The Imperial: dinner questions

How far is the Imperial from Cantina Rooftop?

About 15 min on foot from our door at 605 W 48th St, or a short cab. Imperial Theatre is at 249 W 45th St.

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

Book the 5:00 pm table and leave by 6:15 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 1:15 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.

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