Occasions · Before a concert · Walk times
Eat first, then walk to the show
Terminal 5 is about 10 minutes up 11th Avenue from our door. Madison Square Garden is about 30. The chart gives the table to book for each, worked out from when you want to be at the venue.
The table to book, by venue
Sit down by this time to get about 75 minutes at the table, then walk over and be there when you said you would.
| Venue and walk | There by 7pm | There by 8pm |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 5610 W 56th St · about 10 min | Sit by 5:30pm | Sit by 6:30pm |
| Sony Hall235 W 46th St · about 14 min | Sit by 5:30pm | Sit by 6:30pm |
| Radio City Music Hall1260 6th Ave · about 20 min | Sit by 5:15pm | Sit by 6:15pm |
| The Town Hall123 W 43rd St · about 21 min | Sit by 5:15pm | Sit by 6:15pm |
| Carnegie HallW 57th St · about 23 min | Sit by 5:15pm | Sit by 6:15pm |
| Madison Square Garden4 Pennsylvania Plaza · about 30 min | Sit by 5:15pm | Sit by 6:15pm |
| Beacon Theatre2124 Broadway · about 30 min | Sit by 5:15pm | Sit by 6:15pm |
Doors and set times vary, so check your ticket. These times don't include security lines or merch, so add a cushion if you want a good spot on the floor.
Addresses checked November 2026 on the venues' own sites: Sony Hall, The Town Hall, Radio City, the Garden and the Beacon.
Three things concert people get wrong
- Tell your server you've got a show when you sit down, and order early. That's the only thing that speeds a dinner up.
- Think twice about the skull mug margarita before a concert. The mug is yours to keep, and then you're carrying a skull through venue security. Check your venue's bag rules.
- Plenty of shows are on Mondays. We're closed, so you'd need to eat somewhere else that night.
What to eat before you're on your feet for three hours
- Birria tacos$22Filling. Maybe avoid the white T-shirt.
- Carne asada tacos$20Three to an order, which is about right before standing up for hours.
- Fajitas Clásicas$25If you'd rather have a proper plate. Protein is extra.
- Agua Fresca de Piña$8Something cold before you're on your feet.
Concert questions
How far is Cantina Rooftop from Terminal 5?
About 10 minutes on foot, up 11th Avenue. The route from our door to Terminal 5.
Can we walk to Madison Square Garden after dinner?
It's about 30 minutes on foot, so most people take the C/E or a cab. Getting to Penn Station and the Garden.
What time should we eat before an 8pm concert?
It depends on the venue. Our chart has the table for each one, assuming about 75 minutes at the table. Dinner starts at 5pm.
Are you open on Mondays?
No. We're open Tuesday to Sunday.
Getting here
Where
605 W 48th StreetNew York, NY 10036
Midtown West, in Hell's Kitchen: on 48th Street between 11th and 12th Avenue, on the rooftop of the HK Hall building.
On foot
- About 5 minutes from the Intrepid Museum.
- About 12 minutes from the C/E subway at 50th Street.
- About 15 minutes from the Javits Center.
- About 20 minutes from Times Square and the Theater District, or a short cab.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Thursday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Friday | 5pm – 3am |
| Saturday | 12pm – 3am |
| Sunday | 12pm – 9:30pm |