407 W 42ND ST 212-695-6909
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Welcome to West Bank Cafe, a classic NYC bistro serving up homemade Italian-American favorites alongside hearty American staples like burgers, steaks, and fresh fish. We proudly offer vegan and gluten-free options to suit every palate. Start your meal with our world-famous risotto balls, savor a satisfying entrée, and finish on a sweet note with a Chita Rivera-approved dessert. Whether you're dining for brunch, lunch, or dinner, we promise a delicious and friendly experience steps away from Broadway in the heart of Hell's Kitchen.
Downstairs at the WBC is one of New York's most intimate jewel box theatres, where stars like Joan Rivers, Stephen Sondheim, Nathan Lane, Ariana Grande, Andre DeShields, Jinx Monsoon, Aaron Sorkin, The Who, and thousands of others have worked and performed.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre has a rich history as a home for play development, cabaret, stand-up, drag, burlesque, and more! Click below to learn more about our iconic "Downstairs Theatre" or purchase tickets to an upcoming performance.
THE WBC
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407 w 42nd St
corner of 42nd and 9th ave
212-695-6909
tuesday - sunday
opening at 4 pm
kitchen closes at 11 pm
weekend brunch
saturday and sunday
11 am - 4 pm
RAVE REVIEWS
"A mainstay of the Broadway community
and beloved by all."
NATHAN LANE
"To me, it's a landmark.
There are places that have vibes
and the West Bank has a vibe and
that vibe is simple and alive."
AL PACINO
"Celebrity packed Broadway hotspot"
NY POST
"One of my favorite places in the world to eat,
if you haven't been,
you must go!"
CHITA rivera
"Some of my most cherished memories are housed within those walls."
JINX MONSOON
"Beloved Hell's Kitchen mainstay."
NEW York TIMES
"A favorite among theater folk."
NEW York DAILY NEWS
"West Bank is part of who we are,
it's part of New York,
it's part of our DNA."
JULIE HALSTON
"I've spent some of my most delicious,
my most insouciant,
my most important times in
the West Bank Cafe."
ANDRE DÉ SHILEDs
"An institution for the
New York theater community."
CNN BUSINESS
THE WBC
ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR AT THE BAR
ABOUT US
Since 1978 The West Bank Cafe and The Laurie Beechman Theatre have been "A staple within the theatre community" (CBS News). Located just steps away from Times Square and most Broadway theaters, The WBC has been a home for Hell's Kitchen residents, Broadway babies, and NYC visitors for almost five decades! Whether you're joining us for a pre-theater dinner, a post-show drink, a lunch meeting, or a party, The WBC is Broadway's ultimate neighborhood hangout.
