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Lips NYC, New York, NY

Lips NYC

4.9
4.9
1778 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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, $20 Food Min + $15 Cover |

FRI $59 Dinner Show Package (drinks additional) |

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

SAT 11:00 DIRTY SHOW, 2 Drink Min + $15 Cover (18+ TO ENTER & 21+ TO DRINK) GOVT ID REQUIRED -ALL ID'S WILL BE CHECKED! |

SAT & SUN - $47 All You Can Drink Brunch & Show |

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

Age: 18+

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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

  • 👄💄DINNER & SHOW - WACKY WEDNESDAY DRAG 💅🏻👄

    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! 🌟
    👄💄DINNER & SHOW - WACKY WEDNESDAY DRAG  💅🏻👄 Photo
  • 👄💄DRINKS & SHOW - WACKY WEDNESDAY DRAG 💅🏻👄

    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! 🌟
    👄💄DRINKS & SHOW - WACKY WEDNESDAY DRAG  💅🏻👄 Photo
  • 👄💄DINNER & SHOW - JESSE VOLTS DIVAS SHOW 💅🏻👄

    Multiple dates available
    Three Course Meal & Divas 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. 🎭✨ Every Thursday Night at Lips ShowPalace the stage comes alive with New York Living Legend & Drag Icon MISS JESSE VOLT and her fabulous DIVAS! 💃👑💥 Known for her jaw-dropping Cher & Lady Gaga impersonations 🎤🎶, Jesse has been the heart and soul of the DIVAS Show for over 25 years—bringing you unforgettable performances from the greatest divas of today and yesterday! 🌟🎉 Don’t miss the glitter, glam, and legendary performances! 💄💃 Get ready for a night of ICONIC magic! 🪩🌈 Dinner includes Caesar Salad, a choice of entree and dessert.
    👄💄DINNER & SHOW - JESSE VOLTS DIVAS SHOW  💅🏻👄 Photo

What 1,778 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lips NYC offers a vibrant drag brunch experience filled with "phenomenal" performers and "terrific service." The venue shines as a celebration hotspot with "great atmosphere" and "interactive" shows. While the food receives mixed reviews, guests rave about the "endless mimosas" and "fabulous entertainment," making it a must-visit for fun and inclusivity.
1,778 Reviews
  1. Carmelo

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The decor of the restaurant is appealing, and the staff is very professional and humorous. The food is tasty and fresh; the brunch potatoes are delicious, as is the burger.

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  2. Samantha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely LOVE lips !!! It’s so fun + welcoming ! Everyone fits in . Doesn’t matter what ethnicity you are , where you’re from , gay or straight ! It’s a place for everyone !! If you’re thinking about coming here , COME !!! You won’t regret it !

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  3. gloria

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing… a must go to experience for everyone. I loved it

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  4. John

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much energy great entertainment very interactive Would recommend to my friends

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  5. Leti

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I came on a weekend trip from Washington, D.C. the whole staff was so great and the entertainment was amazing!! Would recommend it !

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  6. Tyler

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Took my brother my friend for his birthday and we had a blast, Twiggy and the rest of the girls provided great service. TL;DR-Great service, great jokes and reasonably priced.

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  7. Alden

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience during Sunday brunch? Chandelier is a great bartender/host.

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  8. Jennifer VIP

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Brunch and drag experience! Entertaining, great service and the Eggs Benny were so yum!

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  9. Ashlee

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was Empress and she was amazing!!! Ginger Snaps hosted our 12pm brunch and she was so funny. We all had a great time and lots of laughs

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  10. Wendy

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun and fabulous experience. Terrific service, quality waitstaff, amazing queens, a great atmosphere —- and it’s all about love!!!!

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Lips NYC is rated 4.9 stars by 1778 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 7 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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