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Grand Brasserie, New York, NY

Grand Brasserie

4.4 (202)
$31 to $50
French
midtown east, New York, NY 10017

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
About Grand Brasserie
Timeless elegance of historic Grand Central Terminal with the laid-back elegance of French design. Landmark Vanderbilt Hall, once the Terminal's main waiting room, has been transformed into Grand Brasserie, a New York City meeting place with Parisian flair. Open daily from 5:30 AM to 2 AM, our brasserie features two impressive bars and dining rooms, offering a menu filled with timeless French classics. Whether you're seeking a morning espresso, a leisurely lunch, or a late-night drink, Grand Brasserie is your go-to destination for authentic French cuisine in the heart of New York City.

What You Need to Know
How to get to: Located inside Grand Central Terminal, in the grand Vanderbilt Hall.
Address: 89 E 42nd St. Entrance to Grand Central Terminal at 42nd Street & Park Avenue.
Menu Options: Brunch from 5:30 AM - 3 PM. Dinner until 2 AM. Lunch Prix Fixe available daily.
Please note: Bar area seats are only available on a first come, first served basis.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 am–2:00 am
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Guillaume Thivet
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Grand Brasserie can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (212) 500-0581
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2025

    Jul 21, 2025 - Aug 3, 2025
    Try our special $30 lunch or $45 dinner for New York Restaurant Week Summer 2025! Available July 21-August 3 in additional to our regular menus.
    NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2025 Photo

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What 202 people are saying

Grand Brasserie reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grand Brasserie delights with its "fantastic food" and "beautiful location" within Grand Central Station. A traditional French brasserie menu offers diverse choices, including the superb "seafood tower" and "truffle fries." While noise can be a factor, the "beautiful decor" and "attentive service" create an inviting atmosphere.
202 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed it sea bass was excellent. Waiter very attentive. Would definitely go back

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  2. Marianne VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is fantastic and the locetion is beautiful and fun. My server left much to be desired. He treated me as though I just wandered out of the woods having never been to a restaurant. However, I would absolutely go back. It’s the perfect way to start the day before venturing out into the city.

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  3. Janice VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the space beautiful. My only complaint is that I felt rushed to eat faster. More than twice dishes almost yanked away.

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  4. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great! A bit loud, but to be expected, since it is in Grand Central Station. We were overcharged, but they were gracious about fixing it.

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  5. Erica

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The Prix Fixe was a rip off as they charge you per dish ordered as opposed to what is customary as a flat charge for appetizer entrees dessert. Shall not be going back and don’t recommend.

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  6. Adine

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    As a born and raised New Yorker, I've had my fair share of dining out... Grand Brasserie was by FAR the worst experience I've ever had with a server. I am actually horrified at how terrible our waiter was and sadly, the restaurant was not at all busy. The host, Joshua, was very kind and funny - the food was actually good and tasted yummy but honestly the server made it impossible for us to enjoy our time.

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  7. Juliana VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location. Food is very good, but can be noisy depending on when you go there.

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  8. alison

    New York City38 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Grand Brasserie is very convenient in midtown but hard to find unless you enter Grand Central Terminal from the Pershing Square doors. They should have signage within the rest of the terminal and outside on 42nd Street. It has both a buzzy “plaza” area with bar and tables in a former waiting area of the terminal, plus a fully enclosed dining area that is quieter. It has a traditional French brasserie menu with a gamut of choices. We particularly enjoyed the Seafood Tower for 2 - everything very fresh and tasty. It’s a great alternative to the Oyster Bar - I prefer the higher ceilings and open feeling (even though the tables are close together - which was convivial to chat with our neighbors).

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  9. Susan

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely! Thoughtful staff, terrific menu, beautiful space.

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  10. Maria VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent, could not make any complaints there. The noise level was very high and our wait staff, once they received our dinner order was great, the steak and Salmon were cooked perfectly. The only glitch was the coffee and other drinks took way too long to bring to us.

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Grand Brasserie is rated 4.4 stars by 202 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.
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midtown east, New York, NY 10017

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:30 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, European, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Grand Central
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Guillaume Thivet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Late Night, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Grand Brasserie can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (212) 500-0581
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