Ellen's Stardust Diner
Diner · 1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, United States · United States
★ 4.4 on Google · 24,424 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 15, 2026 · 109 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations.
Review anatomy
Reviews examined
999
Flagged
109
11% of examined
Flagged avg rating
4.5★
place average 4.4★
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jan ’26 | 12 | 7 |
| Feb ’26 | 147 | 28 |
| Mar ’26 | 184 | 20 |
| Apr ’26 | 209 | 22 |
| May ’26 | 205 | 12 |
| Jun ’26 | 158 | 10 |
| Jul ’26 | 84 | 10 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
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burst
6 occurrences — worst: 7 five-star reviews on 2026-02-07 vs avg 1.3/day
weight 1
Show all 6
- 3 five-star reviews on 2026-01-29 vs avg 0.0/day
- 4 five-star reviews on 2026-01-30 vs avg 0.1/day
- 5 five-star reviews on 2026-02-01 vs avg 0.4/day
- 4 five-star reviews on 2026-02-02 vs avg 0.6/day
- 6 five-star reviews on 2026-02-03 vs avg 0.8/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2026-02-07 vs avg 1.3/day
- low activity account 69 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- duplicate text 13 reviews flagged weight 0.9
Flagged reviews
Exhibit — 3 reviews, near-identical wording
Great place where you get food and entertainment!
- jim bird ★★★★★ 2026-02-26 suspicion 61
- Stephen Drysdale ★★★★★ 2026-03-07 suspicion 61
- raks s ★★★★★ 2026-05-04 suspicion 57
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
The Stardust Diner was an absolute blast — truly one of those New York experiences you can’t fully understand until you’re sitting there in the middle of it. I’ve honestly never seen anything like it. From the moment you walk in, the energy is electric. Talented performers are singing their hearts...
- Eric Hollaway (thatbassvoice) ★★★★★ 2026-02-02 suspicion 95
- Mauro Daniele ★★★★★ 2026-05-27 suspicion 64
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Unique experience. Well done.
- Louis Barron ★★★★★ 2026-04-23 suspicion 54
- T Z (Tony) ★★★★★ 2026-05-09 suspicion 54
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Great fun American experience and food!
- Callum Gater ★★★★★ 2026-03-01 suspicion 65
- Katie Johnson-Bennett ★★★★★ 2026-05-03 suspicion 65
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Great atmosphere, pleasant time and the food was good 👍
- Craig Freeman ★★★★★ 2026-03-17 suspicion 69
- Audrey Veniel Barny ★★★★★ 2026-04-12 suspicion 54
Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording
Pretty fun and chill vibes, can't belive I've never been here before! got here before 6pm on a weekday night and waited in line for about 20 minutes, it's easier to get seats for 2 but fine with groups of 4 as well (party of 6 might have longer wait time), the waiters and waitresses will take turns...
- Rita L ★★★★ 2026-03-04 suspicion 85
- Hammad Ansari ★★ 2026-03-16 suspicion 85
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 96 remaining flagged reviews.
Vince Condicion
8 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-07
If you want to experience musicale while dining.
Jaime Giménez Sicilia
9 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-07
An incredible show, plus very good food and very generous portions.
Michael Davis
128 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-07
Ellen’s Stardust Diner in the theater district is a must-visit. The servers, who are also performers, showcase top-notch talent, creating a unique and special atmosphere. While the food is average, the exceptional staff more than compensates for any shortcomings.
Jerry Robertson
45 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-07
This was a unique and enjoyable experience. I had the reuben with Waffle, fries and my dining partner had the meatloaf. Both were delicious! The talented wait staff take it and turn to sing favorite broadway hits. The decor is on point. I will be back!
Brendita Amador-Duarte
143 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-07
Wow! It's worth every second you wait in line. The rest is an absolutely WONDERFUL and breathtaking experience. And the energy the place offers is unmatched. The food is delicious, the show, the atmosphere, and the food are all perfect ❤️
Oissila La
351 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-07
Excellent atmosphere
Lauren
8 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-07
Absolutely loved it! Food and drinks were lovely, the decor and atmosphere with the singing (which is obviously what you’re coming for) is amazing! Even got my food garnished with some confetti for good measure lol. Really friendly staff. Definitely one of those must do things in NYC. Went in Feb wh...
Andrew Ward
21 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-03
Super cool talented and friendly staff. Of course it's a bit over priced but it's Manhattan, near Times square sooo yeah. I had a reuben sandwich with fries and it was very good. The servers are fun and the vibe is infectious! If you like watching people sing and enjoy kind of a wild raucous eating...
Bethany H
29 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-03
What a cool experience! I recommend getting there early when they open. We only had to wait 30 minutes on New Years Eve! It was a good amount of food for the price in New York. Loved the entertainment, especially when they sang Broadway songs
Julie von Haefen
23 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-03
A must-visit in NYC especially if you’re a Broadway fan! Such a fun atmosphere. The wait staff is so talented and they make it so much fun as you eat your food and watch a show. Highly recommend this classic NYC tourist experience!
Report generated Jul 15, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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