Don't Tell Mama

Piano Bar, Cabaret, & Restaurant Since 1982.

8 / 10
253
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 757-0788

  • Website

    donttellmamanyc.com

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  • Type

    Cocktail Bar

Address

343 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave) New York , NY 10036 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Restroom Yes
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 59


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Angel

Small piano bar . We went on a Saturday night and they had open mic . Since it's small, we didn't have to wait too long to sing . No cover, but they make up for it with drink prices.

Oxana Plentina

Good staff and that's all.They brought pasta with seafood instead of seafood plate as it was written in menu for 29$. Wine wasn't enough good for 12$ per glass.And yep,18% tips. Not recommended!

Jamie Jaye

Went here for the 3 course $24 prix fixe because it sounded like a steal...but the salmon was SO small that I'm still hungry

Elyse Estrada

Beat the post curtain rush to get a table or you'll be sat in the "secret back room". Tip the piano player & drink up cuz it's a sing-a-long! You're just as good as everyone else after a few cocktails

Masha Bakuma

I love this place! Almost every Saturday night me and my friend go there to enjoy absolutely good live music playing by talented awesome people.

Ty Houy

The bartenders singing while they make drinks is fantastic. TARA is amazing. Amazing. Mariah Carey who? And JOSH? Best piano man ever and overly entertaining in the comedy department as well .

Lenny Gallo

Still a classic/historic place to see local cabaret artists . Drinks are a bit pricy and it smells like a toilet , but free cover and fun shows.

Mary Lou Landadio

Great spot near the theaters if u aspire to to be an actor go to the back and perform to your hearts content. U never know who will show up to perform .

Sandra Suárez

The sexy mamma cocktail was so good. Excellent music and ambience.

Andrew Perez

Super fun, but if you want to have a conversation DON'T sit right in front of the piano. Also bring cash to tip the singers !

Maggie C

Come in for a cabaret show or a lovely dinner and stay for the Piano Bar . Live entertainment every night at 9pm with a singing waitstaff and no cover in the main room

Pat Dwyer

The small room is an Excellent #cabaret space to play and watch

Karen

A piano bar . Grab a beer and enjoy!

MetroFocus

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Inman News

One of the favorite places of the Inman Team to go to - love the piano bar and their martini's are the best!

Bob Diamond

Just fun and relaxing. Such a great team works there!❤️❤️

ginnnnnnny ????

Honestly don’t think the pianist plays better than any of the street performers in NYC

Lenny Gallo

This place is hit or miss, but I love that these cabaret singers are willing to express their souls to the public and test things out. Go support them.

Chaz Antonelli

Great entertainment, great drinks, but DO NOT EAT dinner here!

Mia Anderson

Don't sit in the back room, no lighting & isolating. Great for open mic if you want to sing .

Ryan Brodkin

The Baked Fusili was delicious! Very light and enjoyable with just enough spice!

PressRed

Went here for an early evening cocktail at the bar . Atmosphere was good, but not so sure about the cocktails !

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

Great spot to catch up and coming acts.

ᴡ Alvarez

Great staff and wonderful performers .

Michaela T

The new pianist in the back room thinks it's all about him. Don't bother putting requests in!

Stacy Carroll

Reasonably priced drinks in the theatre , fantastic shows - support local arts and do it!!

Lynne Daniel

Had the best time!! Try the Cinderella slipper cocktail !

Luis Chuch

Great piano music ????

Shelley

Make sure not to call it Karaoke when the Bway pros are singing . They don't appreciate it!

Aj Badder

Has the remarkable ability to make you feel young especially if you are aged 30 or less.

Ann Marie Clements

Great place to go with friends... I always have a blast there!

Gina Robertello

Great open mic place - if u want a good piña colada this is a good spot - sidecar? Nit so much.

Marco Romero

Everything

Alan Morton

Interesting cocktail bar was very busy 6/10

Paul Lucci

A GREAT piano bar . This place is so much fun.

Kate Conroy

Best garlic bread I've even had.

Lauren Gundrum

Broadway performers , pianoman, and waitresses singing as they pour drinks :-)

Brian G. Buchberger

Excellent $5 cosmos for happy hour in the piano bar !

Blue Monkey

Being here made my holiday. Great entertainment. A must see! x

Karl Held

There is nothing like live entertainment! Don't Tell Mama's delivers it in spades

Bob Diamond

Drink and songs!

Theresa Roldan

The crowd seemed a bit too mature, and the drinks were overpriced. $7 for just red bull ?

Lita Lea

Fun & talented performers , sour waitstaff . Come for the cabaret , not the food; it's mediocre at best.

Kevin M.

Classic NYC cabaret . Funny, too. Don't $$$pend Carlysle money.

Marty Thomas

Try the raspberry mound, sounds sketchy but it's rad.

Asher Susswein

Tommy's Judy is the best!

Consuelo Newbold

Peter's show is great.

Jonathan Breger

Bartender and pianist

Teresa Finney

Lots of middle-aged, happy, drunk white people. Also "no dancing ."

Kevin Hibbs

Request the deli song, trust me.

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