Bond 45
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Bond 45 is worth booking when location and group logistics matter more than a tightly defined culinary point of view. It is a practical Theater District choice for Broadway-adjacent meals, private dining, and mixed-preference parties, but less persuasive for solo diners or anyone seeking a chef-driven destination dinner.
About Bond 45
Book Bond 45 if the priority is a New York City venue with clearly posted daily hours and a smart casual dress code.
A New York City pick with broad posted hours
The main reason to consider Bond 45 is practical: its schedule covers every day of the week. Hours are 7 AM–10 PM on Monday and Sunday, 7 AM–11:30 PM on Tuesday through Thursday, and 7 AM–12 AM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it a venue to check when timing matters, while still confirming current details directly with the venue before booking.
If named chef credentials, awards, a particular cuisine, a tasting-menu format, or specific dishes are essential to your decision, check those details directly before booking. For diners comparing options more broadly, readers may get more useful direction from our full New York City restaurants guide, then cross-check hotels, bars, and experiences through our New York City hotels guide, our New York City bars guide, and our New York City experiences guide.
Use it when the basics fit your plans
The safest way to assess Bond 45 is to start with the basics: it is in New York City, it keeps daily posted hours, and the dress code is smart casual. If those facts fit your plans, confirm availability and any current menu or service details through the venue's official channels before making the final call.
Bond 45 is best considered for its New York City location, daily hours, and smart casual dress code rather than as a stand-alone dining pilgrimage, a chef-counter experience, or a venue defined by a specific menu category. If the night is about a more specific dining style, browse the city restaurant index and broader New York City guides before making the final call.
Planning details
- Location
- 221 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bond45ny.com
- Phone
- +12128694545
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bond 45 reads like a Theater District institution built around timing and volume. It leans into the Italian‑American steakhouse tradition — big rooms, assertive service and plates of familiar comfort food — and the room often feels energised by the pre-show rush. Curtain times dictate the rhythm: tables surge in the early evening, service moves with purpose, and the noise and bustle become part of the attraction. The result is an energetic, no‑frills environment that prioritizes reliable, hearty cooking over quiet intimacy or fine‑dining restraint.
Best For
This is a restaurant tailored to the theatergoing crowd and early evening service patterns. It’s best for pre‑theater dinners, groups heading to a show and celebratory meals that tolerate a louder, more animated room. The description highlights the 5:30–7:00 PM window when tables fill and empty quickly, so it suits diners who want a proper sit‑down meal timed around curtain calls. The place is also well suited to after‑work gatherings that appreciate substantial Italian‑American classics delivered with steady efficiency.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signature, crowd‑pleasing mains: Short Rib Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana and Chef Brando’s Lasagna are called out as reliable choices, with Vegetable Antipasto available for a lighter start. Expect hearty portions and straightforward, classic preparation rather than experimental plating. Because the kitchen is described as capable of absorbing the pre‑show pressure, you can rely on efficient service — factor in the 5:30–7:00 surge when planning your timing so your meal fits smoothly with any curtain time.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual elegant atmosphere in the heart of the Theater District with vibrant Times Square energy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Short Rib Meatballs
- Chicken Parmigiana
- Chef Brando's Lasagna
- Vegetable Antipasto
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 221 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Gui Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Glass House Tavern, Notable alternative
- Blue Fin, Notable alternative
- Trattoria Trecolori, Notable alternative
- Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Bond 45 compares in the Theater District
Choose Bond 45 when the main job is getting a group fed near Broadway with minimal friction. Glass House Tavern is the cleaner cross-shop for a theater-night meal with a similar Midtown convenience brief, while Trattoria Trecolori is the better call when the group wants a more specific Italian lane rather than a broad pre-show restaurant.
For a heavier dinner, Gui Steakhouse and Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square make more sense than Bond 45 if the table wants steakhouse energy and a more substantial night out. Bond 45 has the advantage when booking ease and mixed appetites matter more than a meat-led meal.
Blue Fin is the sharper alternative for seafood-leaning diners in the same broad Midtown orbit. If the group is split on cuisine or needs a safer all-purpose address, Bond 45 is easier to justify; if the meal needs a clearer identity, Blue Fin, Trattoria Trecolori, or the chop-house options give the decision more shape.
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Compare Bond 45
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bond 45 | New York City | No published awards |
| Gui Steakhouse | New York City | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 World's Best Steaks 50 Best Steakhouses in North America · #312025 Michelin Plate |
| Glass House Tavern | New York City | No published awards |
| Blue Fin | New York City | No published awards |
| Trattoria Trecolori | New York City | No published awards |
| Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Bond 45 in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Glass House Tavern, Blue Fin, Trattoria Trecolori, Gui Steakhouse, and Brooklyn Chop House - Times Square. Use the current hours, availability, dress expectations, and official venue information to decide which venue best fits your plans.
Is Bond 45 good for solo dining?
Bond 45 may work for solo dining if its New York City location and posted hours fit your schedule. The hours run from 7 AM to 10 PM or later depending on the day, but details such as seating style, noise level, and menu format should be confirmed directly with the venue.
What should I wear to Bond 45?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than formalwear, and check with the venue directly if you are planning for a specific occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bond 45?
Bond 45 is open daily from 7 AM, with closing times of 10 PM, 11:30 PM, or 12 AM depending on the day. Confirm current meal periods and availability with the venue before booking.
What should I order at Bond 45?
Check Bond 45's official channels for the current menu, specials, dietary details, and any service updates before you go.
