East of Eighth
- Neighborhood: Chelsea
- 254 W 23rd St.
- New York, NY 10011
- 212-352-0075
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Step into East of Eighth and be transported thousands of miles away, as the restaurant channels sleepless Las Vegas with its colorful aqua garden and the entertaining drag shows throughout the evening. Even the menu is over the top, offering massive portions of classic comfort food and potent drinks. Though the restaurant caters to a rainbow crowd, all sorts fill in to take advantage of the weekly specials.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Between 7th and 8th Avenues
- Parking:
- Street
The Basics
- Hours:
- Mon.-Fri., 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- Ribs, Sandwiches, Seafood, Steaks, American Traditional and Classic, Burgers, Pancakes, Pizza, and American Regional
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, and Pre Theater
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro
- Music Style:
- '80s Music, Acid Jazz, Lounge, Rhythm & Blues, and Top 40
- Audience:
- All Ages
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Gay and Lesbian, Bar Scene, and High Energy
- Cleanliness:
- Up To Par
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Romance Factor:
- Fun and Flirty
- Features:
- People Watching, Takeout/Carryout, Happy Hour, Catering, Delivery, Afterhours, and Live Performances
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities
- Worth Noting:
- Try the $8.95 lunch specials
- Specialties:
- Tennessee Chicken Pot Pie, Pecan Crusted Salmon, Grilled Pork Chops, Jumbo Cheese Raviolis.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
