Massive, elegant French brasserie in Grand Central. Stunning Parisian-inspired decor, 21-hr service. Great for any occasion, from breakfast to late-night.
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.
Grand Brasserie is a sprawling 400-seat French restaurant situated in the heart of Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall. With an impressive Parisian-inspired interior featuring elegant decor and two grand bars, it offers a versatile dining experience across 21 hours of operation. While some dishes like the trout almondine and escargot might be overlooked, the steak frites and eggs benedict are solid choices, and the $35 lunch prix fixe is a notable value.
This French brasserie offers a wide menu with some standout dishes like steak frites and eggs benedict, though escargot and trout almondine have received less favorable reviews. The $35 lunch prix fixe is highlighted as a good value. Desserts such as Creme Brûlée and Lemon Mille-Feuille are also praised.
"Steak frites and eggs benedict are highlighted as solid choices. The $35 lunchtime three-course prix fixe menu is also considered a good value."
Customers generally view Grand Brasserie positively, praising its stunning interior and ambiance, with some noting surprisingly solid food and good value, particularly for its location. However, a few experiences have been less ideal, with comments on food being too salty or service being slow.
Important Note
One reviewer mentioned that the restaurant can be more expensive than expected and noted that early experiences shortly after opening included salty food and slow service. Another review suggested avoiding the trout almondine and escargot.
"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."
Positive"Grand Brasserie in Grand Central"
Neutral"More expensive than it should be."
Negative"Surprisingly solid."
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