• Renowned as the city that never sleeps, New York, New York, has been dazzling and exciting guests and tourists for decades with its bright lights and big-city attitude that there is always something to do. And especially the Broadway area, which is right in the middle and in close proximity to numerous shops, theatrical performances and museums. It's also near the gorgeous Central Park, where guests can hike, walk and run while they explore the city. Of course, all of this exploring and soaking up the big-city atmosphere is sure to induce some hunger. Luckily, there are numerous food options, especially in the Broadway area where guests will find Italian food, American food and singing waiters.
  
  

Carmine's

• An eatery that specializes in traditional Italian food, Carmine's, located right off Broadway, is renowned for their generous family-style portions. The restaurant is open only for dinner and features such selections as appetizers, chicken, beef, veal, seafood dishes, selections from the raw bar (shrimp cocktail and clams), and sides of vegetables. The menu also features classic pasta dishes such as angel hair, linguine, penne, and spaghetti all served with clam sauce, shrimp, or meatballs, as well as manicotti, lasagna, and ravioli. Guests can also enjoy a signature martini at Carmine's, as well as a wine selection featuring over 100 bottles from Argentina, Spain, Italy, California, and Chile, to name just a few regions. The restaurant advises that reservations be made in advance, especially since the eatery is world-famous and draws a heavy crowd from nearby theaters.
  
  Carmine's
  200 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036
  (212) 221-3800
  http://www.carminesnyc.com/
  
  

Junior's Restaurant -- Times Square

• A world-famous eatery known for their cheesecake, Junior's Restaurant is also located in Times Square on Broadway, and flocks of tourists and residents visit to sample American fare and delicious desserts. Opened in 2006, the restaurant has an outdoor and indoor option that are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu features appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chicken and seafood dishes. There is also a kids' menu, and specialties from the chef such as beef brisket, Hungarian goulash, meatloaf, and grilled chicken are on the menu. And, of course, guests have numerous options for dessert, including Junior's famous cheesecake, layer cake, apple pie, carrot cake, Danish pastry and ice cream.
  
  Junior's Restaurant -- Times Square
  1515 Broadway
  New York, NY, 10036
  (212) 983-5257
  http://www.juniorscheesecake.com/our_restaurants/times_square/
  
  

Ellen's Stardust Diner

• Located right off Broadway, Ellen's Stardust Diner features decor from the 1950s, including classic theatrical and TV memorabilia, and staff members who sing show tunes in the background as guests enjoy traditional American food. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Its selections include chicken soup, nachos, wings, and chili for appetizers, specialty wraps filled with turkey, beef, or vegetables, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and Ellen Blue Plates (entrees) of meatloaf, salmon, pot pie, fish and chips, skirt steak, ribs, and much more. There are also numerous events held at Ellen's, including tours of the facility, a specialty menu for the holidays, in-house theatrical performances, and live jazz music.
  
  Ellen's Stardust Diner
  1650 Broadway
  New York, NY 10019-6833
  (212) 956-5151
  http://www.ellensstardustdiner.com