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Lips NYC, New York, NY

Lips NYC

4.8 (2240)
$50 and over
American
227 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022-3754

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Lips NYC

4.8
$50 and over
American
Turtle Bay

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
LIPS has been NYC's ULTIMATE in Drag Dining for almost 30 years! Dinner, Drinks & Fabulous Drag Shows nightly, plus Brunch on Sat & Sun. Enjoy a great meal & cocktails served up by over that top drag queens. ---DIFFERENT SHOWS EVERY NIGHT!--- Wed: Bitchy Bingo | Thur: Divas Show | Fri: Glamour Girlz | Sat: Glitz & Glam | Sun: Superstar Sunday Shows. Plus All You Can Drink Dragalicious Brunch Sat & Sun and LATE NIGHT Dirty Show Sat at 11:30 (18+ ONLY) | PRICES, MINIMUMS & COVERS BY NIGHT-WED, THUR & SUN, $46 - 3 Course Dinner & Show (drinks additional) | FRI & SAT DINNER $59 Dinner & Show Package (Caesar Salad and Choice of Entree | drinks & dessert additional) | SAT 11:30 DIRTY SHOW, 2 Drink Min + $20 Cover (18+ TO ENTER) | SAT & SUN - $52 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show | *Drinks & Show Package available when space is available on Wed, Thurs & Sun ONLY! Reservations for drinks only is not available online thru Open Table (8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional)

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 7:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Froilian Castillo
  • Catering
    Not Available
  • Private party facilities
    Lips is available for private events on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
  • Neighborhood
    Turtle Bay
  • Cross street
    2nd and 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking after 7pm Discounted parking at Bristol Garage - 300 E 56th St. - (Between 1st and 2nd Ave)
  • Public transit
    NYC SubwayLexington and 53rd St - 6 trainLexington and 59th St - 4,5,6,N,R,W trains5th Ave and 53rd St - E, M trains
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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All Experiences

  • Barbarino's Big Nite Out!

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 9 people

    Sep 29, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026
    This is a takeover of the Show Palace - (This is a Broadway Variety Show - NOT A DRAG SHOW) Barbarino's Live Variety Show with BROADWAY Singers, Comedians, & Specialty Acts! $25 tickets (paid to OpenTable upon booking) + $25 food/beverage min. per person (paid in-person at end of show) Doors: 6:30pm Showtime: 7pm - 8:15pm
    Barbarino's Big Nite Out! Photo
  • Lips 30th Annual Glitz & Glamour Ball (EARLY)

    $59.00 per person

    1 - 9 people

    Dec 31, 2026 only
    Ring in 2027 at Lips’ 30th New Year’s Eve Glitz & Glamour Ball, the party to end the year! For just $59 per person, you’ll get a fabulous three-course dinner served with a side of sass, a dazzling drag show from our legendary queens, and a dance floor that heats up as the clock strikes midnight. (Drinks, Tax and 20% tip additional) Break out your sequins and bring your sparkle to Lips’ biggest night of the year. Seats go fast, so reserve yours today!
    Lips 30th Annual Glitz & Glamour Ball (EARLY) Photo
  • Lips 30th Annual Glitz & Glamour Ball

    $99.00 per person

    1 - 9 people

    Dec 31, 2026 only
    Ring in 2027 at Lips’ 30th New Year’s Eve Glitz & Glamour Ball, the party to end the year! For just $99 per person, you’ll get a fabulous three-course dinner served with a side of sass, a dazzling drag show from our legendary queens, and a dance floor that heats up as the clock strikes midnight. (drinks, tax and 20% gratuity additional) Break out your sequins and bring your sparkle to Lips’ biggest night of the year. Seats go fast, so reserve yours today!
    Lips 30th Annual Glitz & Glamour Ball Photo

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Lips NYC.

4.8

4.8
(2240)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lips NYC offers an unforgettable experience with "fabulous" queens, "great service," and "fun shows." Visitors rave about the "delicious food," "strong drinks," and vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for celebrations, the "high-energy performances" and "warm, welcoming staff" make it a must-see venue in NYC. A joyful and inclusive space for unforgettable memories.
2,240 Reviews
  1. Edgardo

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice food, nice service and a great show...great drinks also

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  2. Sade

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for my friend's birthday. All the staff and servers were FABULOUS. We had a great time. The only thing I did not care for was that they charged us for a slice of birthday cake we did not request but was offered. Other than that it was a great time!

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  3. Kimberlee

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing and fabulous time! Performances were wonderful!

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  4. Mike

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was bad, show not entertaining, overall not recommended.

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  5. Jose Gold

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First and will not be our last time at this wonderful and funny venue! We absolutely loved the service from Roxy and the other queens! Great food, service and atmosphere. We will definitely be back.

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  6. Marissa

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So incredibly fun! Staff was extremely attentive and portions were HUGE. Cannot wait to go back

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  7. Colleen

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great entertainment and very friendly staff! The food was good and service was prompt and responsive to requests

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  8. Ashley

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been to lips in New York City many times before and the service, food and show was outstanding! Not sure what happened during this experience, but the service was poor… we were at the far back table, and everyone else received drinks before our drink order was even taken, and they received their salads and food well before us… We almost felt forgotten and was not sure why we were not being attended to. Our food did not come until the show started… The performers and show were great however, again we felt like the performers were shy away from our table when we had a 50th birthday to celebrate.  The food was excellent, the performers were energetic, and after the service debacle, we had a really good time. I am hoping this was a fluke however I was not happy with the service and for the amount everything costs today, my friends and I expected more attentive and timely service.  I would still recommend booking and going, however if you are not getting the service you deserve, I would recommend saying something which myself, and my friends spoke up to share our concerns about the service at the show. Our bill was also not correct at the end of the evening and we had drinks and charges that were not from our table so check your bill before you pay.

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  9. Kara

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous experience! This is a must when in NYC. The burger is delicious and the queens are divine!

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  10. Jennifer

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and a very fun show . We had a great time

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Grill
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 7:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Froilian Castillo
  • Catering
    Not Available
  • Private party facilities
    Lips is available for private events on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
  • Neighborhood
    Turtle Bay
  • Cross street
    2nd and 3rd Ave
  • Parking details
    On Street Parking after 7pm Discounted parking at Bristol Garage - 300 E 56th St. - (Between 1st and 2nd Ave)
  • Public transit
    NYC SubwayLexington and 53rd St - 6 trainLexington and 59th St - 4,5,6,N,R,W trains5th Ave and 53rd St - E, M trains
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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FAQs

Sundays are a standout, the restaurant runs a Broadway Brunch that guests repeatedly praise, while Saturdays are also popular for the All You Can Drink Dragalicious Brunch.

The weekend brunches at Lips NYC are reliably filling, guests describe brunch portions as generous, noting items like two pancakes being a good size and others calling the portions “huge.”

Yes, Lips NYC makes for a fun, celebratory date-night choice: guests report anniversary visits and special evenings, praising the chandeliers, atmosphere, theatrical show and attentive service.

Lips NYC is a high‑energy, theatrical drag-dinner venue, glittery decor, disco lights, loud music, and servers who double as performers create an inclusive, celebratory atmosphere ideal for birthdays and brunch.

The Super Deluxe Cheeseburger is a recurring favorite, several guests recommend the burger, and it appears on the current menu as the All Beef Patty – SUPER DELUXE CHEESEBURGER.

Yes, Lips serves alcoholic drinks, including cocktails and strong brunch pours; weekend brunches feature bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys and dinner/show packages note drinks are additional.

Lips is arranged as a table-seated dining room centered on a performance corridor and stage, guests often request center-row or main-corridor tables for the best view, and the venue also has a staffed bar.

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Lips NYC

4.8
$50 and over
American
Turtle Bay

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 31 times today
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