We'll always have Paris in Bryant Park. Cozily situated behind landmark New York Public Library, Bryant Park serves as a stunning backdrop for this New American Grill & Cafe. Bryant Park Grill's elegant & sophisticated dining room is perfect for your business lunch or a night out on the town with friends. Enjoy a romantic dinner or a festive party under Bryant Park's heated holiday tent in the winter, while seasonal patio & roof dining are sure to make your summer evenings magical. For more casual dining, visit Bryant Park Cafe next door or just hang out at the Cafe Bar.
The New York Times says that Bryant Park has become one of Manhattans loveliest public spaces, that has open air Bryant Park Cafe for casual dining and Bryant Park Grill for serious meals. The Grill is a gorgeous pavilion with a Hunt Slonem mural of birds stretching along one side of the dining room.
"It was a bit too chilly to dine outside, however, dining inside was quite nice, too. The room overlooking the park was very pretty and the service, if not elegant, was very pleasant and efficient. The food was generally good, but the ravioli should be in a tastier broth...it was a little bland. All in all it was a nice place to eat...probably great for lunch."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I love this place for the food, service, ambiance, views. But it gets so crowded during the dinner rush that you can't hear the person next to you. Better off hours."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"The Bryant Park Grill offers a diverse menu selection and a good wine list. The ambiance is nice with windows looking out at the beautiful park. The service was good. A solid three stars."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list
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"Came here by recommendation with my mother and grandmother who were visiting from out of town. Not only was I pleased my the delicious food, ambiance and service...so were they! That's hard to beat!! I recommend sitting outside if weather permits. The park is beautiful, and the surroundings are still quiet without missing the hustle and bustle of the city."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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"This was our 4 or 5 visit to the Bryant Park Grill. The food used be good, but it wasn't as good this time. In fact, it was simply acceptable. The service also wasn't good (the waiters were a bit rough and unattentive)."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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"Ate on the rooftop which is a great spot on a sunny afternoon. The salad was good, not great but this is all about being outside in Bryant Park. Great spot to take an out of towner for a slice of NYC life."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"The noise level at the Bryant Grill was very loud, and I would not recommend it if you need a quiet place for lunch - which I was hooping for. The food was good but not exceptional; service was very attentive, but I will not go back here for a business lunch again. It was difficult to conduct a lunch meeting as the noise level kept rising as the room filled up."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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"We arrived and we were promptly seated because we decided to sit inside on a lovely day. The waiters were nice but they kept dropping things all during our lunch!!! Three of us ordered versions of cesear salad, one plain, one with shrimp, one with chicken. It was so poorly done. The lettuce must have been very wet---the food was almost flavorless. Thankfully the setting is lovely."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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"Lovely outdoor space, excellent food and great service. Ours was a business lunch but great anytime the weather works out. Otherwise enjoy the lovey indoor area."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"Food was wonderful and staff worked brilliantly with a group of 6."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view
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Review 12 for Bryant Park Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
Always Make Reservations
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/01/2013
Food
(Very Good)4/5
Service
(Outstanding)5/5
Ambiance
(Very Good)4/5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It can really fill up at lunchtime, so reservations is a must. At my last visit (with 4 friends), most of us ordered from the appetizer menu The Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes and Mushroom Soup were excellent. The service was superb as usual. However, the noise level was quite high. Its really one of our favorite places to go for a special treat. We especially enjoy Celsius during the Christmas holidays. its beautiful."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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"in the middle of Manhattan you can dine in Spring and Summer in the midst of an outdoor garden abutting a lovely park, with nice food selection, and above average but not too expensive prices. weather is the factor here. and the wait staff could use some leadership in knowing when they are needed before they are asked for assistance. recommend for that special business spot"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Great outdoor dining experience. Food was just OK. There was only one organic choice on the menu and that choice was not robust enough. The quinoa salad had way too much quinoa and not enough salad greens or veggies."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"Love Love Love Bryant Park in the summer we were there for a wedding and went back at Christmas time to have a nice lunch.. Highly recommend."
Dined on 12/20/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, scenic view, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"We had to hunt down a wait person one time and another time had to ask the bus boy to find someone and finally had to ask the hostess to find a server. Won't go back there."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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"Overall our experience was very good. All of our food was well prepared except the organic chicken. The chicken was luke warm and a bit dry, though the other ingredients were delicious and added to the dish. It seems that the chicken may have been cooked earlier in the day."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"We sat outside for brunch as a family and really enjoyed the service and delicious food. This place is a gem!"
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Even though I usually enjoy a small cozy restaurant, I did love the feel of this place with it's beautiful large windows overlooking Bryant Park. It was quite noisy at lunch time when the room was full but we started later and lingered longer so it did quiet down. The hostess found us a lovely corner table by a window which was perfect. I would definitely recommend a late mid-afternoon lunch to anyone who has the time and prefers the quiet."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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"In general all was fine. The request for a table with a view due to it being a birthday celebration was not given. Instead a table in the back facing the back wall. I asked for another table close by that was slightly better. At the end of our brunch we ask for the dessert menu but was given the check instead. We reminded our waiter we had wanted to order dessert. Dessert came and we had to ask for coffee refills."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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"We had a very enjoyable and delicious brunch/lunch. The Bloody Mary was excellent and the food not only tasted wonderful but beautifully presented. Would definitely return. The only drawback was that it was loud, but that is to be expected with a venue that is so openly spaced."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, scenic view
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"Great food, especially the salmon. The Moroccan lamb tacos were tiny as an appetizer. Went with a group of 7 at 6pm on a Sunday. In the beginning, service was great, but 1/2 hour in, waiter disappeared and had to flag people down as the restaurant starts getting a few more guests. Asked for the bill at 7:10. Got the bill at 7:40. Paid with cards and didn't get cards back until 7:50."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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"I've eaten lunch here a number of times and on this occasion it was the best. We had a wonderful waiter, and we weren't rushed even though it was a reunion of four friends and we spent two hours catching up. We all enjoyed the food and wine as well as the service and found that some appetizer portions were enough for lunch for a few of us."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Great service -- arrived early, was accommodated graciously. Hostesses and servers genuinely friendly and helpful to out-of-towners. So good, in fact, returned the nest day."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Food has never been the reason one goes here. Thats not to say its bad or overly priced - in facts its always more than acceptable. The space though, both inside and out, cannot be beat."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"A pretty restaurant in Bryant Park. Indoor and outdoor seating. My daughter and I were visiting from Philly. She had lemon chicken and I had salmon. Both beautifully prepared and presented. Business casual dress code is nice. Service was friendly and prompt."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Bryant Park grille has an ambiance that is hard to top. I went there for an earlyish (6:30pm) dinner this past Saturday evening. We had a seat right away, by the window, which provided a lovely view of the green. The appetizers we selected, the Lamb tacos and garden salad, were delicious. For an entree, my companion had the Mahi-Mahi, which was served over arugula, he said it was great. I had the mushroom ravioli with sauteed spinach, peas and tomatoes. It was tasty, However, they were served in a white wine broth, that while delicious, was over powering. Given the amount it felt like my ravioli were in a soup instead of a light sauce. Other than that, the meal was wonderful and really topped off a great afternoon/ evening in the city."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: scenic view
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"We live in New Jersey and lunch at least once a month at Bryant Park Grill. The friends we take are always just as delighted as we with EVERYTHING."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I took some out-of-towners here for dinner and while we loved the ambiance, the food and the beautiful view of Bryant Park, the service was extremely slow. I will give them the benefit of the doubt that it was the first warm day of the year and perhaps they weren't ready for it. But I think that someone could have at least acknowledged the fact that they were running behind. Never once got an apology from the waiter for taking 20 minutes to take our food order after delivering our drinks! If you have any plans after dinner with time constraints (like the theatre), I wouldn't trust it to be done in time... Or be sure to give yourselves plenty of time!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Good place for a business meeting. Beautiful setting."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"I went to Bryant Park Grill with my boyfriend and my mom for brunch. The service was excellent. When the coffee brought to the table was cold, they immediately gave us a new cup. The brunch was excellent and a great value for the heart of NYC!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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"Beautiful views of Bryant Park. Big picture windows! Ask to sit by a window. I went for brunch with two friends. The food was really delicious. Lots of options. We sat for a long time talking and no one bothered us. We could have stayed all afternoon."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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"Hello - Food was very good. It was warm though, the heat really did not need to be on so high. the table was very tight, although it worked out fine in the end."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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