I remember when Planet Hollywood started 35 years ago, being promoted by Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwartzenegger and Bruce Willis: it was a real phenomenon, with all the memorabilia from Titanic, Terminator and Alien being displayed in their restaurants. I only went once to a Planet Hollywood, in Hong Kong in 1998 and still have a small shot glass that I bought as a souvenir with my drink. Then, moving to New York, I never thought about going back there, preferring the Hard Rock Cafe when it comes to theme restaurants. Planet Hollywood closed because of Covid-19 and then came back last year, in Times Square, more discretely for sure than it used to and with less memorabilia than before, replaced by large screens, for apparently a more sensorial experience. I don’t know about you, but I would have preferred to see the real things!

We went there on a Friday evening and it was not that busy. We decided to start our meal with their guacamole ($18) that was mixed with roasted corn, Serrano peppers and topped with cotija cheese and pickled onions. Good, although a bit too creamy as I like chunks of avocado in my guacamole. Served with blue corn tortilla chips, I enjoyed it with an espresso martini.

For her main, Jodi got their burrata caprese sandwich ($19), that was one of the few vegetarian options, composed of burrata, tomato and basil pesto, on toasted ciabatta bread. On my side, I got the Philly cheesesteak burger ($26), that was composed of an 8oz beef patty, topped with sliced prime rib, caramelized onions, peppers, Provolone, on a toasted brioche bun. This burger was fantastic! Juicy, tasty, the prime rib was tender, topped with caramelized onions that added a nice sweetness to it. A must have!

Another must have is their Candy Bar Sundae ($26) that is definitely to share with more than two people! With several scoops of chocolate and vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries, the bottom showcases a variety of chocolates and candy, like Kit Kat, Twix, M&M’s and delicious pieces of brownie, that they also feature in their Brownie Sundae Martini ($19). This Candy Bar Sundae will definitely give you a sugar rush!

Overall, the meal at Planet Hollywood was good, but I still wish they had the memorabilia that you would be looking at after your meal. The burger I got was superb, and the dessert was like a heart attack at the tip of my spoon. Would I go back? I would.

Enjoy (I did)!

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Planet Hollywood - 136 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036

Planet Hollywood in Times Squares

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