Unique restaurants in New York

Looking for a restaurant with personality? New York delivers. Here are some truly unique dining spots, each with its own distinctive atmosphere:

1/ Ellen’s Stardust: The Restaurant Where Servers Sing

• Opened in 1987 near Times Square, this diner transports you back to 1950s America. It’s a classic diner perfectly at home on Broadway: at Ellen’s Stardust, servers don’t just bring your food—they sing! You’ll get a taste of Broadway musicals while you eat.
• Watch the video below to get a feel for the atmosphere. You’ll see that some of these singers could make it on stage.
• Address: 1650 Broadway, New York, between 50th and 51st Streets.

2/ Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: The Forrest Gump Restaurant

• Launched in 1996, Bubba Gump is a restaurant chain that rode the wave of the 1994 film Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks. The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1995 and follows the adventures of a simple man named Forrest Gump as he runs through the 20th century on his powerful legs.
• The chain has locations across the United States and serves shrimp in every imaginable way. In New York, Bubba Gump sits in the heart of Times Square. Step into the movie.
• Address: 1501 Broadway, New York, between 43rd and 44th Streets.