Grand French brasserie in Grand Central – elegant Parisian vibes, 21 hrs/day, great prix fixe lunch.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews Grand Brasserie, a French restaurant in Grand Central Terminal offering a spacious and elegant dining experience, perfect for various occasions from breakfast to late-night meals.
Nestled within the iconic Grand Central Terminal, this massive French brasserie offers an elegant Parisian-inspired dining experience, operating an impressive 21 hours a day. It's a versatile spot, perfect for everything from a business breakfast and leisurely lunch to a late-night dinner, with a standout $35 three-course prix fixe lunch menu available.
This French brasserie, located in Grand Central Terminal, offers a wide range of classic dishes. While the steak frites and eggs benedict are praised, and a $35 three-course prix fixe lunch is a good value, other dishes like trout almondine and escargot have received less favorable reviews. Desserts such as Creme Brûlée and a Lemon Mille-Feuille are highlighted as excellent.
"The steak frites and eggs benedict are highlighted as solid choices, and the $35 lunchtime three-course prix fixe menu is considered a good value. The Gratin De Macaroni is also highly recommended."
Customers generally find the restaurant to be a gorgeous spot with excellent food and ambiance, though some early reviews noted it could be more expensive than expected or that service was slow shortly after opening.
Important Note
One early review mentioned the restaurant could be more expensive than it should be, and another noted slow service shortly after opening. Some specific dishes like trout almondine and escargot have been less recommended.
"Grand Brasserie in Grand Central is described as a nice place where the user has had lunch."
Positive"This commenter suggested Grand Brasserie, located inside Grand Central station."
Neutral"Grand Brasserie is suggested as a potential venue for the work dinner."
Neutral"This is an option for dining located within Grand Central."
Neutral"This restaurant is suggested for dinner as part of a complete dining experience in Grand Central."
Neutral"Grand Brasserie is listed as a potential dining option near Lincoln Center."
Neutral"This restaurant is recommended for its interior and vibe."
Positive"Following up on a previous comment, this user recalls having a great experience at Grand Brasserie closer to its initial opening and wonders about any potential decline in quality."
Positive"This commenter had a less than ideal experience at Grand Brasserie shortly after it opened, finding the food salty, service slow, and the overall experience underwhelming, suggesting it relies on its location for customers."
Negative"Grand Brasserie, located within Grand Central, is described as very good, though with a limited pasta selection, but offering chicken and steak."
Positive"The commenter enjoyed the pre-fixe dinner at Grand Brasserie, specifically mentioning the steak frites and the bouillabaisse that her husband ordered."
Positive"The new brasserie is considered perfectly fine, especially for a restaurant located within a train station."
Neutral"Grand Brasserie is very good, particularly its dining area and bars, with the back bar being a nice spot for post-dinner drinks."
Positive"The giant brasserie place looks pretty nice, although the commenter has not personally eaten there."
Neutral"Mentions the new Grand Brasserie in Grand Central."
Neutral"Strongly recommends Grand Brasserie, calling it a gorgeous spot with amazing food."
Positive"Recommends Grand Brasserie located at Grand Central, mentioning its very nice menu and ambiance."
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