Cover With a design that nods to vintage aesthetics and a menu led by prominent chefs known for their New York classics, Wild Cherry creates a space where cinema and dining intersect naturally (Photo: Wild Cherry NYC)
With a design that nods to vintage aesthetics and a menu led by prominent chefs known for their New York classics, Wild Cherry creates a space where cinema and dining intersect naturally (Photo: Wild Cherry NYC)
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A24’s Wild Cherry at Cherry Lane Theatre blends cinema and dining with a moody supper club vibe
Wild Cherry, A24’s first-ever restaurant, opened in the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in New York’s West Village in October 2025. The 45-seat dining space sits behind the theatre’s stage area—a deliberate choice melding cinema and cuisine under the banner of the independent studio. What’s an entertainment company, responsible for horror masterpieces such as Everything Everywhere All at Once and Hereditary, doing in the dining scene? Serving, as always.
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The Wild Cherry restaurant features a moody, intimate aesthetic by designer Zeb Stewart, with dark green banquettes, limewashed walls, retro elements, such as chequerboard floors and funfair bulbs, and a 12-seat horseshoe bar creating a quietly expressive environment. It channels a supper club vibe suited for theatre-goers and locals alike, emphasising community bonding over a shared love for film and food.
What's on the menu?
Above Wild Cherry’s menu offers a mix of classic and inventive dishes, from oysters and steak tartare to lobster clubs and monkfish kebabs, all designed for sharing or enjoying solo (Photo: Wild Cherry NYC)
Wild Cherry’s menu offers a mix of classic and inventive dishes, from oysters and steak tartare to lobster clubs and monkfish kebabs, all designed for sharing or enjoying solo (Photo: Wild Cherry NYC)
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Wild Cherry’s culinary programme is overseen by chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, who are known for Frenchette and Le Veau d’Or in New York. Its menu balances seafood starters such as oysters, tuna crudo and Bang’s Island mussels with heartier offerings, including a lobster club sandwich, roasted monkfish kebab and a cheeseburger developed by the same chefs who created the famed Minetta Tavern Black Label burger. Larger plates include a steak dinner for two served with a baked potato and green salad, while desserts such as coconut cake provide a gentle finish. The drink selection complements the food with classic cocktails, natural wines and the signature shared Scorpion Bowl served in vintage Murano glass.
A cultural hotspot with supper club vibes
Above Set inside the historic Cherry Lane Theatre, Wild Cherry features vintage-inspired design with green banquettes, chequerboard floors and warm lighting, creating a relaxed, intimate atmosphere (Photo: Wild Cherry NYC)
Set inside the historic Cherry Lane Theatre, Wild Cherry features vintage-inspired design with green banquettes, chequerboard floors and warm lighting, creating a relaxed, intimate atmosphere (Photo: Wild Cherry NYC)
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As part of A24’s wider project since acquiring the 100-year-old theatre space in 2023, Wild Cherry also functions as a cultural hub. It hosts occasional film screenings, celebrity Q&As and events that intertwine cinema with dining, continuing the studio’s reputation for cultivating creative and immersive experiences. While its design and location position it as a film lover’s venue, the atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming.
Wild Cherry fits well within the West Village dining options, combining the area’s film history with straightforward, well-executed food. It offers a relaxed atmosphere, allowing the design and menu to speak for themselves.
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
