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Lips NYC, New York, NY

Lips NYC

4.9
4.9
1799 Reviews
$50 and over
American
227 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022-3754

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.

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 WEDNESDAY thru SUNDAY!

Wed: Wacky Wednesdays
Thur: The Divas Show
Fri: Glitz & Glam Dinner Shows
Sat: All You Can Drink Dragalicious Brunch, Glitz & Glam Dinner Shows plus the LATE NIGHT Dirty Show (18+ ONLY)

Sun: Broadway Brunch & The Diva's Show

-PRICES, MINIMUMS & COVERS BY NIGHT-

WED, THUR & SUN, $42 Dinner & Show Package (drinks additional) or Drinks & Show (2 drink min & $20 cover) |

FRI $59 Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) |

SAT 6 ($59) & 8:30pm PRIME TIME Show ($69) Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) |

SAT 11:30 DIRTY SHOW, 2 Drink Min + $20 Cover (18+ TO ENTER & 21+ TO DRINK) ALL ID'S WILL BE CHECKED! |

SAT & SUN - $49 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show |

(8.875% tax & 20% suggested tip additional) --

Age: 18+

Dining areas

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 7:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Armando Merino
  • 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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Experiences

  • Barbarino's Big Nite Out!

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 6, 2025 only
    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 Open Mic: 8:15pm-10pm
    Barbarino's Big Nite Out! Photo
  • 👄💄WACKY WEDNESDAY DINNER & DRAG SHOW 💅🏻👄

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Meal & Heidi Haux Drag Show $42. (Drinks, Tax and 20% Tip Additional) Dinner & Show Package seated at preferred front of showroom seating from 7:00 till 7:30pm - Showtime 8:10pm. 🐪✨ HUMP DAY MAGIC at Lips NYC! ✨🐪🎭 Get wacky, twisted, and spicy every Wednesday night with the one and only Miss Heidi Haux and her fabulous cast of Wacky Wednesday Queens! 💃🌟 💥 It’s the ultimate midweek party—perfect for a fun date night 💕, office outing 🏢🎉, or just an excuse to live your best life. 🪩🍸🌈 This is real NYC drag, honey! Big laughs, big looks, and big energy await you! 🎤👑 👉 Don’t miss the magic—book your table now and spice up your week! 🌟
    👄💄WACKY WEDNESDAY DINNER & DRAG SHOW  💅🏻👄 Photo
  • 👄💄WACKY WEDNESDAY DRINKS & DRAG SHOW 💅🏻👄

    Multiple dates available
    $20 Cover and 2 Drink Minimum per guest - High top table showroom seating by bar area (Tax and 20% Tip Additional) Drinks & Show Package seated from 7:00 till 7:30pm - Showtime 8:10pm 🐪✨ HUMP DAY MAGIC at Lips NYC! ✨🐪🎭 Get wacky, twisted, and spicy every Wednesday night with the one and only Miss Heidi Haux and her fabulous cast of Wacky Wednesday Queens! 💃🌟 💥 It’s the ultimate midweek party—perfect for a fun date night 💕, office outing 🏢🎉, or just an excuse to live your best life. 🪩🍸🌈 This is real NYC drag, honey! Big laughs, big looks, and big energy await you! 🎤👑 👉 Don’t miss the magic—book your table now and spice up your week! 🌟
    👄💄WACKY WEDNESDAY DRINKS & DRAG SHOW 💅🏻👄 Photo

What 1,799 people are saying

Lips NYC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

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  • New York City

    Best Ambiance

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambiance

  • Manhattan

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lips NYC offers a vibrant and inclusive dining experience, celebrated for its "amazing show" and "fabulous queens." The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, making it ideal for special occasions like birthdays. While opinions on the food vary, the overall experience is "fun and interactive," ensuring a memorable visit for all.
1,799 Reviews
  1. Klarissa

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great time. The Queens did their best and it was good for me. Keep the joke about white women coming. We have to make them uncomfortable!

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  2. Andrea

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Had so much fun!! Thank you to all the performers and staff. Shout out to my queen Sophya!

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  3. Javier

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An incredible experience worthy of a memorable birthday celebration in the city!

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  4. Lauren

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    SO good! Loved every second of it. Lobster ravioli was divine, and I left my heart with Twiggy

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  5. Brittani

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ginger Snap and the rest of the lovely ladies were fabulous! It was such a good vibe, great energy show! The drinks were flowing and the food was good! I would highly recommend for a celebratory brunch (they make ya feel v special on your bday) and will be back!

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  6. Meriem

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a amazing experience, 10/10 recommend regardless who you are. The ladies are so kind, a great time professional and ENTERTAINING. I promise you’ll have a great time no matter what. Staff was professional and quick my friends and I would go back in a heart beat

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  7. Carlos

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Was my Fiancée Birthday and her and I had an amazing time. Host was great and staff. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have fun and be part of a show. A+

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  8. Jessica

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Super fun! Divas were beauty’s. Sophia was amazing. Thank you for being super fun!

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  9. Timothy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From beginning to ending the venue was outstanding,,thr staff,the food and performers were great!!

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  10. Ivette

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon!! The Emcee, and the ladies, gave it their all and the audience truly appreciated it! Such a fun vibe, and plenty of laughs to go around. Would definitely recommend.

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Lips NYC is rated 4.9 stars by 1799 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 25 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lips NYC

227 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022-3754

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2nd and 3rd Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Turtle Bay
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 7:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 7:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Armando Merino
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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