NYC restaurant help I was considering Jekyll and Hyde

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:33 PM

NYC restaurant help I was considering Jekyll and Hyde

Or a similar venue.

I would like to take my family to a fun, upbeat place that will wow them and rock their socks.

Priced reasonably, like up to 50$ a person.

Any suggestions?

TIA

xoxo

Mici n KC Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:35 PM

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Carmine's is supposed to be fantastic and it's family style.

Kerin2804 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:35 PM

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J&H is a fun place and original. The prices are reasonable and food consistant.

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:39 PM

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Carmines is a great place for sure, but my entire fam has been there over there many trips to visit.

Maybe J & H is the best way to go!

snwb08 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:42 PM

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there was a hawaiian themed restaurant i went to that was pretty fun called waikiki wally's.... but Jekyll and Hyde sounds like a good idea too.

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:44 PM

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Posted by snwb08

there was a hawaiian themed restaurant i went to that was pretty fun called waikiki wally's.... but Jekyll and Hyde sounds like a good idea too.

I am going to look into that! THANKS

jessica08bride Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:47 PM

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i think Jekyll and Hyde is a fun place...and if you're looking for that wow factor, thats probably a good idea. But i think the food is not that good (expected i would assume) and i also think it is more geared towards kids. thats where we go to bring our little cousins for a special surprise. Along the same themed restaurant line, you could also try motown cafe, Mars 1212, espn zone. Or take them to Madam Tussauds wax museum in times square and then go to a regular restaurant in the area, like chevys or bubba gumps for dinner.

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:47 PM

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Posted by snwb08

there was a hawaiian themed restaurant i went to that was pretty fun called waikiki wally's.... but Jekyll and Hyde sounds like a good idea too.

WOW that place looks great! Thanks SO much!

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:48 PM

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Posted by jessica08bride

i think Jekyll and Hyde is a fun place...and if you're looking for that wow factor, thats probably a good idea. But i think the food is not that good (expected i would assume) and i also think it is more geared towards kids. thats where we go to bring our little cousins for a special surprise. Along the same themed restaurant line, you could also try motown cafe, Mars 1212, espn zone. Or take them to Madam Tussauds wax museum in times square and then go to a regular restaurant in the area, like chevys or bubba gumps for dinner.

You are right, times square has a lot to offer! We have been to all of those places.

But they are all great suggestions.

snwb08 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:49 PM

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oh there is also mars 2112. i've never been but my friends used to take friends there who came to visit them.

mars

snwb08 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:50 PM

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Posted by MrsK2008

Posted by jessica08bride

i think Jekyll and Hyde is a fun place...and if you're looking for that wow factor, thats probably a good idea. But i think the food is not that good (expected i would assume) and i also think it is more geared towards kids. thats where we go to bring our little cousins for a special surprise. Along the same themed restaurant line, you could also try motown cafe, Mars 1212, espn zone. Or take them to Madam Tussauds wax museum in times square and then go to a regular restaurant in the area, like chevys or bubba gumps for dinner.

You are right, times square has a lot to offer! We have been to all of those places.

But they are all great suggestions.

waikiki wallys

LuvMyAlfonse Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:50 PM

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I think there is a diner called Ellen's Stardust diner near Times Square - all the waiters and waitresses are aspiring actors and actresses and they sing while they're working - all old songs from like the 50s and 60s...

They stand on the booths and tables and such and sing! It's really, really cute and fun and nostalgic...

2007 Crescent Bride Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:52 PM

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Jekyl and Hyde is a fun place but the food isn't great.

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:53 PM

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Posted by 2007 Crescent Bride

Jekyl and Hyde is a fun place but the food isn't great.

FH and I have been there, but my family hasn't. We have all done the tourist times square things. My family has visited a lot over the last 12 years.

I don't do manhattan anymore, at all really.

I am completely out of the loop!

DeeluvsVinny Posted: Mar 14, 2008 01:56 PM

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Posted by snwb08

oh there is also mars 2112. i've never been but my friends used to take friends there who came to visit them.

mars

All I can say is YUCK! FH & I went there a few months ago cuz we were at a broadway show across the street. It was DIRTY, food was gross and there's kids everywhere and they're all crying cuz they're scared of the aliens that walk around!

J&H is a much better choice!

SoonToBeMrsBrady Posted: Mar 14, 2008 02:02 PM

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Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

I think there is a diner called Ellen's Stardust diner near Times Square - all the waiters and waitresses are aspiring actors and actresses and they sing while they're working - all old songs from like the 50s and 60s...

They stand on the booths and tables and such and sing! It's really, really cute and fun and nostalgic...

Ditto for Ellen's Stardust....It's really cool to watch the servers just start singing....very New York.
And the Motown Cafe is long gone so don't try looking for it!!!!
Dicks Last Resort needs to open a place here in the city....The one in Boston, rocks!

MrsK2008 Posted: Mar 14, 2008 02:04 PM

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I am guessing jekyll and hydes is not a bad choice, but I am def. checking out waikiki wallys

SoonToBeMrsBrady Posted: Mar 14, 2008 02:06 PM

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J&H is good.....especially if they've never been there before...a little overpriced and food is eh.....but if you want the WOW factor, you should go with it!