Dining at Hyatt Regency Times Square: CUE 48 and the lobby bar
CUE 48 is the Hyatt Regency Times Square’s all-day modern American restaurant and lobby bar, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night dishes and craft cocktails on the lobby level. The Cue48 Bar pours cocktails from 12:30 PM until close and the restaurant offers a breakfast buffet 6:30–11:30 AM with all‑day service starting at 12:30 PM.
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Overview: CUE 48 and the lobby bar
CUE 48 is the hotel’s single on-site dining venue, located on the lobby level of Hyatt Regency Times Square at 1605 Broadway. It is described by the hotel as a modern American restaurant with New York–inspired, neighborhood-forward dishes, shareable plates, and a craft cocktail program.
The restaurant and the Cue48 Bar support breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night service and are positioned for pre- and post-theatre dining given the hotel’s proximity to Broadway.
- Location: Lobby level, Hyatt Regency Times Square
- Cuisine: Modern American, New York-inspired
- Venue types: CUE 48 restaurant and Cue48 Bar (bar program with Times Square views)
| Venue | Service |
|---|---|
| CUE 48 (restaurant) | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night |
| Cue48 Bar | Craft cocktails from 12:30 PM until close |
What to expect from meals and hours
Breakfast buffet at CUE 48 runs daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM; a Grab & Go breakfast option is also available from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM. All-day dining (lunch, dinner and late-night) begins daily at 12:30 PM.
OpenTable and the hotel list late-night hours varying by day; OpenTable shows Sun–Thu roughly until midnight and Fri–Sat into the early hours, but exact closing times can change, especially on weekends.
- Breakfast buffet: 6:30 AM–11:30 AM (daily)
- Grab & Go breakfast: 6:30 AM–12:30 PM (daily)
- All-day dining & bar service: from 12:30 PM; bar serves cocktails from 12:30 PM until close
| Service | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast buffet | 6:30 AM–11:30 AM |
| Grab & Go | 6:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| All-day dining / bar | From 12:30 PM; bar until close |
Menu highlights and drinks
The hotel describes CUE 48’s menu as modern American with New York-inspired items and shareable plates; the venue also offers a curated cocktail program. The restaurant is led by Chef Sani Hebaj (per the hotel/restaurant listings).
Specific dishes and prices are not provided in the hotel dossier here, but third-party photos and listings show shareable plates, flatbreads, sandwiches and seasonal cocktails are typical menu items.
- Menu focus: shareable plates, New York-inspired American dishes
- Bar: craft cocktails and small plates suited to pre-/post-theatre visits
- Chef: Chef Sani Hebaj is listed as leading CUE 48
| Item type | Typical offering |
|---|---|
| Shareable plates | Flatbreads, small plates |
| Casual mains | Sandwiches, entrees suited to all-day dining |
| Drinks | Craft cocktails, beer and wine |
Atmosphere, seating and who it suits
CUE 48 is presented as a lounge-driven, social eatery on the lobby level with banquettes, tables and a bar area offering Times Square views. The setting is intended to work for solo travelers, couples, families with an adult present, and business guests.
Because the hotel is steps from Broadway, the restaurant and Cue48 Bar are commonly used for pre- or post-theatre gatherings and casual meals throughout the day and evening.
- Seating types: tables, banquettes, bar seating
- Good for: theatre-goers, hotel guests looking for convenient meals, casual social drinks
- Noted features: lobby-level location with city views available from parts of the bar
| Seating | Best for |
|---|---|
| Banquettes & tables | Family meals, casual dining |
| Bar seating | Cocktails, single diners, small groups |
| Lounge areas | Pre- or post-show meetups |
Practical tips: kids, pets, payment and destination fee credit
Children of all ages may dine at CUE 48 when staying with an adult who is at least 21 and present at check-in; the hotel’s minimum check-in age policy (21+) applies to the primary guest only. Service animals are permitted inside the restaurant; other pets are restricted to guest rooms.
The hotel’s daily destination fee includes a $15 food & beverage credit after 1:00 PM (not valid for breakfast). That credit may be applied toward purchases at the hotel’s food & beverage outlets, including CUE 48, per the destination-fee details.
- Kids: welcome to dine with a supervising adult 21+
- Pets: only service animals allowed inside CUE 48; dogs are allowed in rooms (one dog up to 45 lbs) but not in the restaurant
- Payment: major cards accepted (Amex, Discover, Mastercard, Visa listed by third-party sources)
| Policy | Note |
|---|---|
| Destination fee food credit | $15 credit after 1:00 PM (not for breakfast) |
| Pets in restaurant | Only service animals allowed inside CUE 48 |
| Children dining | Allowed when accompanied by an adult 21+ |
Timing your visit: pre-theatre, late night and busy periods
Because Hyatt Regency Times Square is adjacent to Broadway and Times Square, CUE 48 is busiest around typical theatre start and end times and on weekend evenings. If you have a show, plan for dinner at least 60–75 minutes before curtain to allow time for dining and getting to nearby theatres.
Late-night hours extend on weekends; if you plan to arrive late, check the restaurant’s current closing time with the front desk or the restaurant directly as weekend closing hours can vary.
- Pre-theatre: arrive earlier to avoid rushed service—allow extra time for ordering and payment
- Late-night: expect extended weekend service but confirm closing times
- Reservations: consider reserving walk-in times during peak evening hours or ask the front desk to assist
| Situation | Tip |
|---|---|
| Rush hour (evenings, weekends) | Reserve or arrive early |
| Breakfast on the way out | Grab & Go 6:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Using destination fee credit | Available after 1:00 PM |
