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Planet Hollywood Returns to New York City

by Aoife O'Riordan

Feb 12, 2025

© Courtesy of Planet Hollywood New York

Dining/Entertainment

Planet Hollywood New York officially opened its doors Feb. 3, allowing family travelers in New York City the chance to enjoy an evening in this beloved restaurant and entertainment venue. Redefining Hollywood glamor beneath a 360-degree canopy of state-of-the-art, high-definition screens, Planet Hollywood New York boasts more than 692 video tiles for an immersive dining experience.

 

A menu spanning various cuisines means everyone in the family can enjoy something. Think appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and entrées. Highlights include Kobe cheesesteak empanadas, prime rib sliders, spicy rigatoni vodka, lobster pot pie and chicken Caesar salad.

 

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© Courtesy of Planet Hollywood New York

Guests can also expect classics paying homage to Planet Hollywood’s original menu, including the World-Famous Chicken Crunch, Planet Nachos Grande, L.A. Lasagna and St. Louis BBQ Ribs.

 

Planet Hollywood New York spans three floors, complete with a glowing staircase, second-floor dining room with stars hanging above, and synchronized video projections and soundscapes on the third floor.

 

For adult guests, the venue is also a great late-night spot, transforming into a nightlife scene after dinner with multiple bars, signature cocktails and two DJ booths.

 

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© Courtesy of Planet Hollywood New York

Planet Hollywood New York is open 11 a.m. daily, serving until midnight Sunday–Thursday and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

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