And we'll have fun, fun, fun
I've been to NYC twice, each time to celebrate one of my kids' 21st birthdays. We stumbled on this diner during the first trip in May 2003 and had an absolute blast. The ambiance was perfect for a girls' night on the town when you aren't into the party scene.
It is a very busy place, but that's part of the fun. The waitstaff is not only musically talented, but they are professional servers too, and their enthusiasm was obvious on both fronts.
Our second trip was in March 2005, when it was very cold outside, so tables near the entrance got a blast of cold air whenever someone entered or exited.
Every time I hear of someone visiting NYC, I recommend that they experience Ellen's Stardust Diner, because it is part of the wonderful memories we have of our NYC trips. (It was also the only duplication of adventures between the two trips ... I made a point of creating unique experiences for each of the girls on these memory making journeys ... I guess that speaks volumes about how much fun we had!)