Dinner Before the Show
Theater District Dining
Dinner Before the Show
Butterflied is steps from Broadway's most iconic stages. Savor authentic Greek cuisine and make it to your curtain on time.
The Perfect Pre-Theater Tradition
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan's Theater District, Butterflied has been the go-to dining destination for theatergoers who refuse to settle for a rushed meal before the curtain rises.
Our kitchen moves with you. Tell your server you have a show and we'll have you seated, served, and savoring every bite — with plenty of time to walk to your theater.
Our Steak Night prix fixe — three courses for $45 per person — is the ideal pre-theater meal. A satisfying, beautifully paced dinner that won't keep you from your curtain.
"We came before a Broadway show and they had us out in under 75 minutes as promised. The spanakopita and moussaka were outstanding — and the atmosphere felt genuinely Greek, not touristy at all."
— Priya S., Google Review
Available Every Night
Steak Night is the perfect pre-theater dinner
Three courses, $45 per person — a beautifully paced prix fixe that leaves you satisfied and on time for curtain.
How Pre-Theater Dining Works
Three simple steps to a perfect evening
Reserve your table
Book on OpenTable or call us directly. Mention your show and curtain time when you reserve — we'll plan your table accordingly.
Arrive & tell your server
Let your server know your curtain time when you're seated. We'll pace your courses so you enjoy every bite without watching the clock.
Walk to the show
Butterflied is a short, flat walk from every major Broadway venue. Leave satisfied, on time, and ready for the performance.
Our Pre-Theater Promise
Out in 75 Minutes
Tell us your curtain time and we'll pace your meal so you never feel rushed — and never miss a moment.
Steps from the Stage
We're in the heart of the Theater District, an easy walk to virtually every Broadway and Off-Broadway venue.
Full Menu, Every Night
No abbreviated pre-theater menu here. Every dish, every night — the full Butterflied experience before your show.
Greek Wines & Cocktails
Start with a glass from our exclusively Greek wine list or a handcrafted cocktail — the perfect overture to your evening.
Start with Something Greek
A few favorites to begin your evening
Mezze Platter
Hummus, tzatziki, taramosalata, warm pita, olives, and seasonal accompaniments
Spanakopita
Crispy phyllo filled with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs
Grilled Octopus
Charred octopus, lemon, capers, olive oil, and fresh herbs
Greek Salad
Tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, barrel-aged feta, oregano
Playing Near Us
Broadway and Off-Broadway shows within easy walking distance of Butterflied
St. James Theatre
3 min walk246 W 44th St
Majestic Theatre
3 min walk245 W 44th St
Shubert Theatre
4 min walk225 W 44th St
Broadhurst Theatre
4 min walk235 W 44th St
Imperial Theatre
4 min walk249 W 45th St
Music Box Theatre
4 min walk239 W 45th St
Booth Theatre
5 min walk222 W 45th St
Richard Rodgers Theatre
5 min walk226 W 46th St
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
5 min walk205 W 46th St
Gershwin Theatre
8 min walk222 W 51st St
Circle in the Square
7 min walk235 W 50th St
Palace Theatre
6 min walk1564 Broadway
Show listings are for reference. Verify current productions at each venue before your visit.
Pre-Theater Questions
Reserve Your Pre-Theater Table
Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome based on availability.
Dinner service begins at 5:00 PM nightly
Book on OpenTable