
West Bank Cafe
4.5 (715)restaurant
A Theater District staple for Italian-American bites and cocktails, with an intimate cabaret theater downstairs.
Description




The kitchen pairs bistro staples like burgers and fresh fish with classic comfort plates, making space for vegan and gluten-free options—including a highly praised vegan risotto. A signature order is the risotto balls, which also anchor a popular brunch hash alongside eggs Benedict. Upstairs from the basement stage, the bar mixes custom cocktails tailored to robust or delicate tastes, making the bistro a reliable, easy-to-book stop for a pre-show drink or meal.
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