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The West Bank Cafe, located on W 42nd Street, is a popular American restaurant and cafe that has been a favorite of the theatre district since 1978. With weekend brunch from 11am - 3pm and dinner service 4pm - 11pm Wednesday to Sunday, guests can enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and fine dining experience. Don't miss out on their Thanksgiving Pre Fixe menu and live music at the Beechman Theatre. Book now on Resy for a classic Thanksgiving at West Bank Cafe.
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10/16/2026

Feeling like death?!?

West Bank Cafe can help revitalize you with a hearty meal and a stiff cocktail!

Join your friends and neighbors at Hell’s Kitchen’s classic hang this weekend for:
🤩 Lillias White Laurie Beechman Theatre (Oct 16)
🍳 $15 Bottomless Brunch (Sat + Sun)
🍻 All Day Happy Hour at the Bar
📺 Spooky movies on the bar TV
🎭 And PROBABLY a Broadway star sighting or two!

📍 WBC | 407 w 42nd st | Hell’s Kitchn

10/08/2026

✨ SIP & SCRIPT: MODERN CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS ✨

Never picked up a calligraphy pen before? Perfect. Join us Mon, Oct 12 at 2pm for a relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon of sipping, scripting, and learning something new. 🖋️

Join Amanda Borne from “Sip & Script” - she’ll start with the basics and guide you step-by-step through modern calligraphy.
Already tried calligraphy? Come brush up your skills and enjoy a fresh start with supplies from our beginner kit!

This $65 workshop includes:
🖋️ A beginner calligraphy kit to keep ✍️ 1.5 hours of expert-led instruction 📜 A Paper Bar to practice your new hobby 🥂 Food & drinks available for purchase ✨ A welcoming, beginner-friendly experience ~ no experience needed!

Meet your instructor, Amanda: Amanda is an accomplished hand lettering artist skilled in Copperplate, Spencerian, Engrosser’s Script, Modern Calligraphy, Foundational, Uncial, Gothicized Italic, and Blackletter. She is a member of IAMPETH (International Association of Master Penman, Engrossers, and Teachers of Handwriting) and the Society of Scribes, and is ACICP Certified to teach American Cursive to children and adults. Her work has been featured everywhere from wedding invitations and monograms to menus, engraving, book inscriptions, corporate events, and private workshops. Amanda has taught students across the country and remotely worldwide, and has led Round Robin sessions at the annual IAMPETH Conference.

So grab a friend, order a drink, and come discover the joy of putting pen to paper. 💌

$65 per person 📅 Mon, Oct 12 • 2PM 📍 West Bank Cafe
 🎟️ Sign up at sipandscript.com or use the link in bio.

No experience. No pressure. Just good company, good drinks, and beautiful letters. ✨

10/06/2026

We’re now taking reservations for Thanksgiving at West Bank Cafe!

🍁 It’s our busiest (and coziest!) day of the year!
✨ Pro Tip: book now! ✌️

We’re already stuffing our turkeys, spicing our pumpkins, mashing our potatoes, and decking the place out for a warm and festive holiday.

While we’re still putting the finishing touches on the menu, we promise a traditional home-cooked Thanksgiving feast for the whole family.

🦃 Expect all the classics: turkey, mashed potatoes, cornbread, cranberries, stuffing…

🍻 Plus great w**es, fun cocktails, beers…

🥧 And top it off with pumpkin pie, decadent desserts, and sweet treats galore. ..

Add our friendly staff and cozy Hell’s Kitchen vibes, and you’ve got the perfect holiday gathering. 🧡🍂

📅 Reservations fill up fast, so book now and spend Thanksgiving with your WBC Family!

💻 www.wbcnyc.com
📞 212-695–6909

Call now, Faith Prince is standing by!

10/05/2026

🍔 Lunch is served! 🥗

Looking to get out of the office for a bit?
Need a chill place to have a bite and get some work done?
Meeting up with friends?

Whether you’re craving a hearty salad, a juicy burger, an omelette, some pasta…West Bank Cafe has you covered!

Plus, check out our lunch prices - $15 can go a long way for a satisfying lunch (and you might just have some leftovers to take home too!)

🍽️ Join us Mon-Fri 11-3

😁 West Bank Cafe
📍 407 W 42nd St | Hells Kitchen

09/26/2026

📸 Snapshot! Spotted last night - the flashy girl from Flushing made it all the way to Manhattan to dine with Randy Roberts after his TRIUMPHANT Beechman debut!

Pictured: Peter Marc Jacobson, Randy Roberts, and FRAN DRESCHER!!!!!

And, it was a who’s who all around last night!

🤩 American Idol’s Kimberly Locke, Tony nominee Melissa Errico, The Riddler himself Cory Michael Smith, Karen MacKenzie came all the way in from Knott’s Landing (We ❤️ Michele Lee), and, somehow, even more fabulous people! Like, too many to list!

Swing by tonight - we won’t say WHO, but there will definitely be a few Bway stars hanging with us 🤫😎✌️

🍻 West Bank Cafe
📍 407 w 42nd st at 9th Ave | Hell’s Kitchen

Thanks for the great pic Stephen Sorokoff

09/24/2026

♎️ As we enter Libra season, we encourage you to weigh the pros and cons, resolve conflicts fairly, enjoy luxury and comfort, and eat as many risotto balls as you can.

Follow The WBC for more astrological advice.

🍻 West Bank Cafe 🍔

📍 407 w 42nd st at 9th Ave
🏙️ NYC, Hell’s Kitchen

(also, mother wanted us to come out in a kimono so we had quite a fight)

09/22/2026

🍔 Classic comfort food EVERYONE can enjoy!

✨ Introducing our GLUTEN-FREE WBC menu! ✨

🍽️ Start your meal off with our classic prosciutto-dusted deviled eggs or SOYLESS salmon tartare!
🍝 Craving a hearty pasta dish? We have Gluten-free options!
🍔 Maybe a big juicy cheeseburger? Enjoy it on a Gluten-free bun!
🍤 Vegan Risotto, Eggplant Parm, Shrimp Scampi…all Gluten-free!
🍨 And save room for dessert

🍸 West Bank Cafe
📍 407 W 42nd St | On the corner of 42nd and 9th
🗽 Hell’s Kitchen | NYC

09/19/2026

🎭✨ Why does the WBC have such a loyal fanbase of stars… ✨🎭

It all starts with Manhattan Plaza in 1977. That’s the big building we’re in. If you didn’t know, it was the first government-subsidized housing project catering to those in the performing arts! Under its Section 8 federal funding, it is mandated to maintain 70% of the tenants from the performing arts fields. 🎭✌️

Needless to say, as the first commercial tenants of Manhattan Plaza, we’ve had some pretty incredible neighbors over the years.

🎹 We’ve fed a growing Alicia Keys
🎬 Spent holidays with Timothée Chalamet and his fam
📝 Watched Tennessee Williams, Larry David, and Terrence McNally jot down ideas on napkins
🌟 We cheered on Angela Lansbury, Christian Slater, and Giancarlo Esposito as they hit the big time!

🚨 And don’t forget that young security guard…Samuel L Jackson. (Google why he got fired!)

It’s been a thrilling ride, and we can’t wait to see the next generation of artists who will call this iconic address home.

👉And don’t miss the Manhattan Plaza Tenants Association’s annual BLOCK PARTY today from 10 -5. It’s the most fun garage sale ever - great finds, raffles, prizes, live music, neighbors, community, and FUUUUN!🥳 Manhattan Plaza Tenants Association

09/17/2026

What should you have for dinner tonight?

Pause the video to find out now!

See you tonight at the WBC 🍻

🍔 West Bank Cafe
📍 407 w 42nd St at 9th Ave
✌️ Hell’s Kitchen NYC

09/15/2026

Much Ado About Taco Tuesday! 🌮

Hear ye, hear ye! The town is all abuzz, For Tuesday brings the feast that everyone does love. No ball, no banquet, no grand royal fête - Just tacos, margaritas, and a very good date!

It’s the event everyone’s talking about…
🌮 TACO TUESDAY at THE WBC
🌮 Killer Tacos 🌮 Giant Burrito Bowls 🌮 Homemade Chips and Guac 🌮 Delicious Margaritas

And what, you ask, makes this feast even more divine? Good company, a fab playlist, and movies on the bar TV shine. With celebratory vibes and merriment in store, There’s always room for one more!

And thou need not purchase an expensive ticket, Nor have thy name upon some fancy list. For Taco Tuesday welcomes one and all -  Come as thou art, and join the feast!

🌮 Much Ado About Taco Tuesday. Every Tuesday at The WBC.

🌮 West Bank Cafe
📍 407 W 42nd St at 9th Avenue
🔥 Hell’s Kitchen | NYC

09/14/2026

We love Hell’s Kitchen!

And have since 1978!

Now that summer vacations our winding down, we look forward to welcoming all our regulars back this fall!

Stop in, say hi, bump into a neighbor, see a celeb, eat some risotto balls, have another glass of w**e…and repeat again tomorrow 🤪🤣

📍 407 W 42nd St at 9th Ave
(Right next to that Citibank in this early 80s pic!)

Address

407 W 42nd Street
New York, NY
10036

To get to the restaurant located on W 42nd Street, you can take the subway to Times Square-42nd Street Station or the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive and find parking in one of the nearby parking garages such as Icon Parking at 350 West 43rd Street, or Central Parking at 303 West 42nd Street. Please note that traffic can be heavy in this area during peak hours.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 11pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm
	4pm - 11pm
Sunday	11am - 3pm
	4pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.wbcnyc.com/

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What people say

American restaurants are known for their comfortable atmosphere and delicious food, and West Bank Cafe on W 42nd Street in New York City is no exception. This restaurant has been a favorite of theater-goers since 1978, and it's easy to see why. The menu features a variety of American cuisine, including seafood dishes like Wild Striped Bass and Atlantic Cod that are too delicious for words. The entrees are complemented with sides like sweet pea purée, sautéed mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, and red pepper sauce that add an extra layer of flavor to the meal.

One thing that sets West Bank Cafe apart from other American restaurants is its extensive wine list. Guests can choose from white, rosè or red wines to pair perfectly with their meal. And if you're not sure which one to choose, the knowledgeable staff will be happy to make a recommendation.

The restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday from 11am - 11pm*, making it the perfect spot for brunch or dinner before or after a show. The comfortable atmosphere makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal without feeling rushed.

Overall, West Bank Cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking for delicious American cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. With its extensive wine list and mouth-watering entrees like Wild Striped Bass and Atlantic Cod, this restaurant is sure to become a favorite among theater-goers and foodies alike.