Grand French brasserie in Grand Central Terminal, offering a stunning, elegant atmosphere and classic dishes, perfect for any occasion.
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.
This grand French brasserie, nestled within the historic Vanderbilt Hall of Grand Central Terminal, offers an expansive and elegant dining experience with Parisian-inspired decor. It's a versatile spot open for 21 hours a day, catering to everything from breakfast meetings to late-night meals. While some dishes like the trout almondine and escargot are not highly recommended, the steak frites and eggs benedict are standout choices, and the $35 lunchtime prix fixe offers excellent value.
The restaurant offers a French brasserie menu with a variety of classic dishes. Highly recommended items include the steak frites and eggs benedict, while the trout almondine and escargot are noted as less impressive. The ambiance is frequently highlighted as a major draw, contributing to a memorable dining experience.
"Standout dishes include the steak frites and eggs benedict. The $35 lunchtime prix fixe menu is also highlighted as a great value."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its stunning ambiance and excellent food. Some patrons find it a bit pricey, but overall, the dining experience is considered worthwhile.
Important Note
Some reviews suggest that while many dishes are excellent, the trout almondine and escargot are not recommended, and the restaurant can be more expensive than expected.
"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."
Positive"Grand Brasserie in Grand Central"
Neutral"More expensive than it should be."
Negative"Surprisingly solid."
Positive"Eat right in the main concourse."
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