Tired of the boring old burger joint? It's time to introduce your kids to a different kind of restaurant, one that focuses on flavor and flair, fun and fantasy. And what better place is there to discover those restaurant qualities than in New York City's theater district? It's the place for dramatic dining and can turn your kids' experience from drab to deliciously dynamic in less time than it takes to hail a cab.
Mars 2112 is an underground space-themed restaurant in the middle of Times Square that features both food and fantasy. It's the perfect place to take your kids for a mealtime experience that transports you to the fourth planet from the sun, Mars. The restaurant is 35,000 square feet of imagination. Its menu ranges from hamburgers to salmon and includes typical kids fare. But what makes this a unique dining experience is the fact that it immerses you in a realm of science fiction that never tasted so good. Simply put, it's out of this world.
Mars 2112
1633 Broadway,
New York, NY 10019
212-489-2112
www.mars2112.com
Jekyll and Hyde is a first of its kind, a haunted restaurant that provides its guests with live entertainment and an atmosphere just spooky enough to give you goose bumps. It is said that anything can happen, so you can bet your buttered roll that something unusual occurs about every 10 minutes. And don't be surprised if the surrounding "atmosphere" and all of its creatures come to life and make it a point to interact with you and your kids while you eat. But keep your wits about you, because you won't want to miss the mysterious transformation of Dr. Jekyll into Mr. Hyde. And it will all be well worth the fright as you dine over Mummy Burgers and Chop 'Em Up Salad. Consider yourself warned.
Jekyll and Hyde
1409 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY, 10019
212-541-9505
www.jekyllpub.com
There are times when nothing but a good old-fashioned cheeseburger will do. And when that happens, you need look no farther than Manhattan's self-proclaimed No. 1 diner, Westway Diner. This back-in-time diner provides its young guests with a menu full of flavor and an era that belongs to their grandparents. Delicacies include flavored milkshakes, baked meat loaf, cheeseburgers, waffles, French fries, omelets and fresh-baked pie. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the good old days, and the food has a home style taste. But what makes this diner sparkle is the fact that it was the birthplace of the idea for the popular television sitcom "Seinfeld."
Westway Diner
614 9th Ave,
New York, NY, 10036
212-582-7661
www.westwaydinernyc.com
