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Broadway · W 43rd St · about 18–20 min from us

Dinner before the Lyric

The main entrance and box office are on W 43rd St at number 214, so aim for that side of the building. From our rooftop at 605 W 48th St, it's about 18–20 min on foot, or a short cab. Tacos, margaritas and a live DJ first, then the show.

Dinner, then

The Lyric

214 W 43rd St · about 18–20 min on foot

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Tue–Fri evening7:00 pm5:00 pm6:10 pm
Saturday evening8:00 pm5:45 pm7:10 pm
Saturday matinee2:00 pm12:00 pm1:10 pm
Sunday matinee3:00 pm12:45 pm2:10 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 Lyric

Map of the walk from Cantina Rooftop on W 48th St to Lyric Theatre, 214 W 43rd StHudson River12th11th10th9th8th7th6thW 42W 43W 44W 46W 48W 50W 52W 54BroadwayNederlander TheatreNew Amsterdam TheatreTodd Haimes TheatreStephen Sondheim TheatreMajestic TheatreSt. James TheatreHayes TheaterBroadhurst TheatreShubert TheatreHudson TheatreBelasco TheatreAl Hirschfeld TheatreJohn Golden TheatreBernard B. Jacobs TheatreImperial 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 LyricCantina
The umbrella is us and the orange dot is the Lyric. 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 5 blocks south to W 43rd St.
  3. Turn left on W 43rd St. The Lyric is on your right.

In theater shoes or bad weather, it's a short cab ride. Tell the driver 214 W 43rd 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 43rd St

Stephen Sondheim Theatre124 W 43rd St21–22 min

All 40 theaters on the map →

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 Lyric: dinner questions

How far is the Lyric from Cantina Rooftop?

About 18–20 min on foot from our door at 605 W 48th St, or a short cab. Lyric Theatre is at 214 W 43rd St.

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

Book the 5:00 pm table and leave by 6:10 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 1:10 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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