Bryant Park Grill

One of my favorite places to take visitors for a NY brunch. The main attraction is of course the wonderful Bryant Park location Chill in the park before leisurely heading to Bryant Park Grill to eat ! If you want to sit inside then a reservation is necessary with a phone call and a confirmation via text day of. The indoor seating was spacious and classy with friendly service. The food is about what you expect. Not great but not bad either.

I’ve live my life working in New York City! I always pass by this place going to work almost every single day! I’ve dreamt of having to dine here with my family. Until the other day, got a chance to have a dinner with my BFF - well first the surroundings is pretty much decent outside, inside dine in is just normal. Too bad the second roof area closed. The bar tender serve my bloody orange with strong kick with too much rum or vodka, which is not impressing unlike the drink i got my Blossom restaurant. So I rated the cocktail drink (2/5 for $22) is a bit too much! Let’s rate the Seafood Pasta (5/5) for the price is reasonable, it is big portion to share on of at least 3 people, so I would order that for my family. When it comes to Lamb Chops wow!!! I would say you nailed it, who ever the Chef making it I would rate 10/10. Lamb is my favorites…whenever I dined in the finest restaurant, if lamb is in the menu, I always want to try… Additionally, the customer care is exceptional!!! very flexible to their customer.

Went here with a group of 4 for lunch right as they opened at 11:30. We ate outside, the atmosphere was lovely, the waiters were friendly and all seemed very knowledgeable about the menu. 3 full meals and 3 appetizers came out in 6 minutes. Now this was very nice and fast, but I'm not sure if its because they had just opened, or because they had the food pre-made. Either way it was all pretty good. I got the breakfast burrito off of the brunch menu. It was BIG, for NYC prices this was a nice full plate of food, a whole burrito and a salad. The burrito was really good, it had scrambled eggs and beans in it, but I found the salad to be lacking. It was just lettuce, straight out off the box topped with Pico de gallo and also some kind of vinegrette dressing. The combination of all 3 was alright but not great. Everyone else got the soup of the day and all really liked it. This was a nice meal, pricey, of course, but pretty good food and amount of food for the total cost. To put in perspective, 3 soups and 3 entrees was $114.

Nestled in the heart of Bryant Park, this restaurant offers a perfect blend of convenience, charm, and culinary excellence. The ambiance is inviting, the service impeccable, and the food was outstanding. I had for the Cobb Salad, a beautifully presented dish with fresh, well-balanced ingredients and a generous portion size. Our server was the perfect balance between attentiveness and discretion, ensuring a seamless dining experience. As we enjoyed our meals, the picturesque view of the park added to the atmosphere. Without a doubt, this is a place we would return to.

I have passed by this restaurant several times and had to check it out. The location alone was worth it. Right in the corner of Bryant Park. We were seated outside in the clear tent so we could take in the view of the park. The twinkle lights added a special effect to the experience. Dinner was excellent, the salmon was cooked to my liking and served with plenty of vegetables. A nice serving size. Soup and salad were flavorful and fresh. I especially loved the bread and butter. Server was friends, answered our questions, and very attentive. I love this place! A must visit.

The food was great. I have branzino with black ink risotto and for appetizer bread with vegetable spreads. I had a drink apparel Spritz and everything was delicious. For dessert I had the homemade ice cream. The atmosphere is great but there is a loud echo and hard to talk and hear eachother.

A fabulous meal with very friendly servers. Staff were able to give us an earlier sitting at an indoor table. Lovely atmosphere at lunch time. The food was well presented and tasted devine. Service was excellent as always. Highly recommend

Sat on the rooftop which was far more relaxed atmosphere than the first floor. The rooftop overlooks Bryant Park and a great view of the stage. Server were very accommodating to our party of 6. The frozen margarita that I order was well balanced. The wings (as pictured) was cooked just right and heavily sauced adding amazing flavor. We ordered a variety of plates after that. The Vietnamese spring roll were big and complimented well with the peanut sauce. Also tried the chicken kabob which was delicious. You do have to walk up several flights of stairs to get there however we were told there was an elevator but there is no signs as to where.

Great ambiance looking out at park. Nice lighting and acoustics, and convenient to Grand Central. Our service was good and we enjoyed our meals. Burrata with tomatoes to start and then I had miso crusted cod. Fish nicely cooked and vegetables delicious. A friend had the chicken paillard which was a bit overcooked...another had a seafood paella type dish that she loved.

The service was incredible yet when the burger made me violently sick only a few minutes after taking a few bites, I spent 30 minutes in their bathroom. They were okay to take it off the bill!!!!! I ordered a burger medium to medium well done and the center was cold. When I tasted the raw meat it was not good. Hopefully they cook their food now!

No wait for a table at 5:00 pm on a Saturday night Trying Caesar Salad White table cloths on each table Friendly service

Service was amazing! Food was great!! Environment and scenery was excellent. Nice outside seating but also really cute inside. Our waitress went above and beyond to assist us and was very courteous and nice. Something I didn't expect so much here in NYC. This is right next to Bryant Park and the NYC library. Their food portions are huge. But we got something light since it was late and it was delicious.

Visited the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon for my Birthday brunch. Twas a beautiful day and the dining room had such great ambience. Glad we reserved because it was packed. We planned on having a day in city so we didn't want to eat too heavy. The hubs got the Crispy Korean Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which came with Kimchi, Sriracha Mayo, Spicy Asian Slaw, which he loved. The perfect portion and amount of spice. My daughter, who is a vegetarian, opted for the Breakfast Burrito, which consisted of Scrambled Eggs, Refried Beans, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo in a Toasted Wheat Tortilla, served with a side salad. I had the Chilaquiles, which was served with a Hen of the Woods mushroom, along with Fried Fresh Farm Eggs, Avocado, Oaxaca & Cotija Cheese. Quite filling. Couldn't even finish. Kick myself for not finishing because they were that good. We partook in some adult beverages. The hubs had a spicy margarita, which consisted of casamigos spicy tequila, jalapeño simple syrup & fresh lime juice. It was delicious and packed a punch. I had the tropical white sangria. So good. Can't recall the exact recipe but it was delicious. Tips. Very important. Always reserve - can get packed. Everything was so delicious. Will return soon! Didn't get pics of my daughters burrito.

What a gorgeous site Bryant Park is - the landmark library of New York, the gorgeous greenery and of course the beautifully designed restaurant which has outdoor rented seating and the spacious cheerful indoor- plus there's a bar with tables if all you need is a cocktail. The BPG is wonderful- reserved a table days in advance to ensure a perfect birthday for my son and everyone was made to feel so happy and cared for - great staff! Food was impeccable - the duck salad was waaaay beyond anything my husband and I expected- confit and fried breast: done to perfection. Probably the best I've ever had- better than duck I've had in northern Italy, Scotland or Paris. Prices were average New York- but not stupid money New York. Light filled and beautifully adorned for the holidays - this is a destination for natives and tourists alike

As someone who frequents Broadway and a fan of the Bryant Park Winter Market, I have always had my eye on the restaurant located in the park, which sits directly behind the New York Public Library. When you think of New York City in romantic movies, this is the setting you can envision. We were lucky to grab an early reservation on a gorgeous evening, conducive to eating outside. While the inside decor is beautiful, I highly recommend eating outdoors if the weather allows. We started with cocktails: Rosa in the Park and Smoking Pineapple. Both on the sweet side, but the names caught our attention and we were suckers for a great pun. We were both eyeing the salmon entree and the burger, so we decided to order both and try each other's plate. We left room for dessert because, why not? Chocolate s'more and strawberry shortcake rounded out our meal. THE GROWS: This is a great place to people-watch if you are dining outdoors. The flip side is people walking through the park are also ogling you, and if you sit near the edge of the outdoor section, people can almost bump into you as they speed past. Service moves quickly. This is great for pre-theater dining or if you have somewhere else to be, but it also gives the impression that meals here are not leisurely and it's an in-and-out process. Quick turnover. THE GLOWS: The quality of the burger rivaled some local steakhouses. It was cooked to the perfect temperature, as requested, and the fries were light and seasoned well. The salmon was cooked with a sear and the accompaniments were great. The showstopper, for me, was the strawberry shortcake dessert. They used biscuits and mascarpone cheese, along with fresh strawberries. It was dense, packed with flavor, and not overly sweet. Kudos! Next time you are in Manhattan and looking for a place to eat that allows you to engage in an icon of NYC, check out Bryant Park Grill!

Great location if you are going to NYC at holiday time for the Christmas shops! Service was good, food portions were big! A generous amount of avocado and goat cheese were inside the omelette. All portions were big !The Tables spaced nicely apart so you won't feel like anyone is on top of you. The one thing I wished was that it had more holiday decorations inside the main dining room. We made reservations a few weeks I'm advance and we're seated on the main dining room. The additional heated tent on the side has a more festive feel with a nicely decorated tree in it. It seems people who did not have reservations were seated there, which seemed odd. I think they should ask customers with reservations which room they would like to be seated in. Other than that, good location to wander around to shop before or after dining.

If fast was an Olympic sport this place would get a metal. Good thing it's not, and food is about quality, not speed. The food came out 10 minutes after we ordered. That is too fast. The chicken was not hot at all. The only way food comes out that fast is if it's already pre-plated and sitting under a hot plate just waiting for someone to order it. They did the right thing and made us a fresh dish which was much better. 3/5 The ambiance inside is beautiful. A+ This place is amazing for corporate events (but not what I'm rating tonight) The food is good. B I think this is a good place to come for the atmosphere and the drinks.

No value for terrible preparation. I did not enjoy anything other than the location. Very unhappy looking servers and annoyed to take an order

I've now been to Bryant Park Grill on four separate occasions for brunch and I do think it has its place as a nice, centrally located, all age friendly spot with good food. I've enjoyed the Israeli couscous salad with grilled salmon, the goat cheese and avocado omelet, and the organic quinoa bowl. The Israeli couscous salad with grilled salmon was great and I'd get it again with chicken this time to avoid the upcharge. The goat cheese and avocado omelet is a rolled egg omelet stuffed with the fixings. If you make sure each bite has a good ratio of goat cheese and avocado, it's great! Otherwise, the omelet itself is a tad boring. It comes with plenty of potatoes and grilled onions, which is appreciated. The quinoa bowl is a great option for vegans! I just found it to be a bit oily for me.

I came here with a large party for a work dinner. The location is great, right in the heart of Bryan Park and all of the shops and ice rink this time of year. The private room was off to the side and a little bit cramped for the group of our size but the servers took care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. We started with a Caesar salad which was very good. The mains of filet mignon with gratin and chicken with mashed potatoes were very large portions and all were cooked and seasoned well. I had the filet and it was cooked to medium and nice and tender. The dessert was a chocolate mousse, cake, ice cream, caramel corn thing that was so rich but so good. I left completely stuffed and I know all of my coworkers (mostly male) were satisfied with the meal for both flavor and portion size.

We were a large table for a get together on a Saturday at brunch time. Ik this restaurant is always packed so they should be used to all the nuisances. We had one server ~ who did the best he could but was definitely overwhelmed. One of assistants was borderline rude (when asked to refill water, one gentleman raised his eyebrows & answered rather rudely that he was coming). Then we had multiple people who were waiting for his entree, while the rest of the group was almost done eating. But the icing, for me, was I ordered eggs Benedict which looked fab but the yolk was totally over done, so it was really a boiled egg with a tab of hollandaise sauce.

Overall, a great experience from the servers to the baristas to the DJ the waiters waitresses the host, and the hostesses. Security did an amazing job. Over the top, if you're in the area, I recommend breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you can't go wrong!

Very cute grill in Bryant Park! Mamma picked it and it wasn't half bad! Service was phenomenal, our waitress was so sweet, checked in regularly, and just allowed us to enjoy our outing. The food was pretty good. The soup was phenomenal tomato, leek and roasted red pepper. So delicious. We split a pasta dish which was a plant based mushroom ravioli. A little watery for my liking. I'm guessing due to it being plant based. It also was lacking a bit in flavor. The chicken and potatoes and asparagus were fantastic. Chicken was perfect, very thin but still flavorful, a very fine line! And veggies were cooked perfect! Definitely pricy, even for NYC. Clearly depends on the naiveté of tourists, I'd go back for a drink with friends but not for a sit down.

On my bucket list trip to NYC, the first weekend of December, my friend and I had an early lunch at Bryant Park Grill. We sat in the tent which was decorated nicely for Christmas. Our reservation was for 11:30 AM, and we were seated promptly on arrival. We got a seat on the edge of the tent facing the park. Our server was friendly and gave us the time we needed to figure out what to order. We ordered the grilled bread with vegan spreads, $19.00. Each piece was so fresh and healthy. It came with five pieces of bread topped with crushed vine ripened tomatoes, roasted eggplant caviar, black bean hummus, baba ghanoush served with grilled artichokes and long hot chilli. I honestly liked all of them and loved how different each was from the other. The Bryant Park Grill is an NYC staple located behind the New York Public Library. I highly recommend you make a reservation and give them a try.

Loved the food. Loved the ambiance and Veronica was lovely and very attentive. Thank you Veronica. This restaurant is a beautiful gem and one of a kind ambience and beauty. It honestly feels like you're in France but instead I'm beautiful New York. Love it.

I took my relatives here yesterday and they were all out of town. It was my first time coming in here as well. We sat down and end up moving to a whole new table. We sat down under the tent. It was great and everything. My relatives were telling me that the waitress that we had asked us if it was 4 checks or everything was in one check. We were kinda thrown off by it when she ask us. Food was okay. The fried calamari was small portions and so was the lamb kalab. Here I am thinking that the fried calamari was filled up with the plate. It did look small portion. My relatives wanted to go to Papillon restaurant in 54th and their was close on Monday. We were trying to figure out what to eat at around 2:30 pm. I told them let's trying eating here since it's been here for a while and check it out.

Came here with my family a few weeks ago while visiting NYC, we really enjoyed it! Super cute inside, service was feast, food was yummy & fresh.

Food was really good, dessert was delicious and the service was amazing! It made the day overlooking the Holiday Markets in Bryant Park

Love this place because you can sit, relax and enjoy a beautiful day with free music in the park. The appetizers are very tasty. Loved the cauliflower! Drinks are pricey, but worth it due to location and atmosphere.

Been coming here years. Food is always good and service also nice. Best day is when the sun is out and you can hear birds chirping around.. that's the amazing feeling to be at Bryant park for a lunch or brunch. Highly recommend to stop by. Either you are local or tourist, you won't be disappointed

I am actually a bit sad that this is a place that tourists associate NyC with. Even though it is ambient, the food is not good. Food: I came here for brunch and ordered the challah French toast- which was not good! It felt like diner quality French toast. My friends got the avocado salad and the Fraser salad and it all looked sad and was overall subpar. Price: for the quantity of food- it was pretty expensive Service: I was disappointed with the service. I thought we were being judged by what we we ordered Ambience: it is a beautiful space! I especially loved sitting outside and having the view to Bryant park! The only bright spot to this space

Got the mushroom ravioli which was so so delicious. The sauce was thin but very flavor packed. $27.50. A bit pricey but very worth it. The mushrooms and artichokes were very delicious. Lots of seating inside. Went for lunch on a Tuesday. Nice servers.

Beautiful atmosphere, with wonderful service. Food was quite delicious and filling, my drink was also nice and strong. We got there before 12 so we were able to get a table without a reservation, but you should make one to be safe. I can see myself coming back.

Stopped in for a quick drink and appetizer and was seated immediately at the bar, which i heard doesn't happen often. I loved all of the plants and flowers on the building and inside. Nice lighting at the bar and thoughtful design details throughout. Our bartender was very kind and attentive, answering questions and giving recommendations. Great drinks, we got a Manhattan and a vodka soda, pretty basic , and the lamb kabob appetizer which was succulent and flavorful. The lavender honey on it was a beautiful touch. I would come back for a drink!

The filet was served below room temp, was somehow bloody and dry at the same time, topped off with little carrot chunks for some reason. Took 90 minutes to be served. Everything else was cold and underwhelming. The roasted walnuts in the salad were good, however. As i write this, my girlfriend just threw up.

Great food! Great service! Great ambiance!!! Holiday time the best at Bryant Park!! I make it a yearly habit!

Wonderful lunch, will absolutely go back. Beautiful covered outdoor seating, friendly service, A+ food and not too noisy. I had the pear salad and pistachio salmon with butternut squash purée - delicious!

Menu selection and excellent service in charming atmosphere; perfect place for dinner after Tea Around Town Topview bus excursion around NYC to see iconic sight

Pricey, but food is just alright. Nothing amazing to make me want to come back. On the other hand, good service, good ambience.

It's very tough to find a restaurant with a park vibe NYC and this is definitely a good one. One of the joys of this location is the benefit of also being part of whatever is happening in the park. The food (especially seafoods) is surprisingly good. Service is top notch but can be improved during peak hours. I would suggest trying their cookie assortment and homemade ice cream, it's a great combination. Don't forget to make a reservation ahead of time as it can get really busy since it's right in the middle of Bryant Park. Great place to celebrate any occasion. I've eaten here for brunch, lunch and dinner and I've always been happy. Highly recommend for both locals and visitors.

While staying in Manhattan, we walked less than 1/2 a block and decided eat here. We looked at all the seating option up and down stairs and decided on the downstairs patio. jalapeño margarita - 5stars Branzino - 3.5 stars. The squid ink rice was way too sticky and stains your entire month with black food coloring Seafood Linguine- 4 stars Ambiance - 4 stars Service - 4 stars. I would recommend this place as it is located just at the end of Bryant Park over looking the long oval shaped park.

When in NYC you must go to Bryant Park Grill. Excellent menu, excellent food and the service is outstanding. We had Rich and he was so pleasant, knowledgeable, attentive and personable. He added to our dining enjoyment . I go there mainly for the Branzino but there are so many other dishes I would love to try. If I lived in NYC I'd be a regular customer but only visiting now. The Branzino is on top of a delicious orange risotto and topped with vegetables and sautéed peaches. Delicious!

I went there to meet a close friend & we had so much fun. We seat outside & it was pretty cold. So they had all those lamp heater, looked lovely. The food was pretty good, I got fish & chips & coke because it's not a halal restaurant. My friend got the salmon & red wine . The price was little high , what can I expect ; it's in Bryant park. The view was spectacular. Went inside the restaurant to go to use the restroom & inside was very nice .

This is a very nice place for a drink or coffee. Don't expect to have a good food at this place. Our server was nice and helpful but my main problem was even though we had a reservation for lunch 2 out of 3 of us were there 5 min early but they wouldn't sit us down not because there were no tables but because they wanted the 3rd person to be present, I explained to the host that we are ordering for the 3rd person but the attitude was not very friendly or accommodating specially during lunch time when some people need to eat and run back to work. I would only go back to this establishment for a drink or coffee.

I went to Bryant Park Grill for a business lunch. It's the perfect location, great service and they are a well oiled machine. They are able to provide quality service and bring out the food pretty quickly. The food is ok and I guess the prices you pay for being in that location. If you are looking for a quick business lunch, this is the place to go, if you are looking to have lunch with friends, there are plenty of other options in this price range with better food.

The overpriced, mediocre drinks are easy to take because the view overlooking Bryant Park and overall ambience are simply lovely.

Always have a great experience whenever I come here for solo dining or on an outing with my bestie. The food is good and fresh. The drinks are top notch. The servers are attentive. The water service is good. The ambiances are superb whether you're inside, in the tent, or outside along the promenade! Happy eats!

*Please check the Bryant Park Calendar of Events before your visit. The Shrimp Tacos were on the money and paired great with a White wine, peach schnapps and blood orange Sangria. My bestie didn't wait with the turkey burger but said it was delicious. They have a nice Bar as well with a very good crown fyi. I was absolutely delighted to be set back away from the crowd enjoying Puccini in The Park. Please note the Grill is seasonal and they pass you tonight use the public bathroom facilities at Bryant Park. They were with attendant and clean no worries.

Food was delicious, drinks excellent, service superb . Restrooms are located downstairs and not on restaurant level - hostess escorts you to and from on the elevator.

The food and service were good but not outstanding. The upside to the Bryant Park Grille is the location. We were there in November but in the warm weather sitting outside must be very nice.

The food was excellent and the service was great. We sat in their outside covered seating overlooking Bryant park, which had a great scene of the Winter Village! It does get a little noisy during lunch hour rush and crowded but it wasn't bad. We ordered the Organic Quinoa, Lentil Soup, Chicken Kebabs, Wild Mushroom Raviolis, and the Mushroom Farro!

Got some tough critics on here. I've had four items, all delicious. The steak frites which I've had multiple times are the best I've ever had. The potato leek soup, lamb kebabs, and apple pie were delicious. Not overpriced, friendly and hospitable service. No attitude.

Food, service and atmosphere amazing. Clean bathrooms and a new favorite for brunch! Our waiter was on top of coffee refills and water. Food was fresh and not overcooked.

Let me start off by saying that my family has been planning to come here for probably 2 years but covid hit and we all know what happened. So finally we are here for our post christmas get together in 2022! Lol I didnt really want to expect too much because I thought there was that chance this restaurant can be overrated and a tourist trap but i was mistaken! (One of those mistakes you can be happy about). We made reservations so the wait wasnt long when we arrived. Our server was good and friendly and got all our orders right. We started off with a delicious burrata with great balsamic drizzle and some crispy calamari. We all enjoyed our apps. For entrees we got the seafood pasta which was so generous in portion! We also had the sandwich, salmon, mushroom ravioli and their steak frites. The ravioli was nicely done but didnt expect it to be "soupy" though. Still had good flavor but would have preferred it to be less "liquidy". We thoroughly enjoyed the steak frites though which was a surprise! I didnt think it would be that enjoyable but it was. Good portions, tender meat and nicely flavored! That plate became clean afterwards lol they also had a few items for the kids such as chicken tenders and fries so it worked well that everybody got something they wanted from the menu. We actually had a good time. Our only dismay (minor though) was that we didnt get to sit by the tent where we had originally wanted. Not the restaurants mistake, we just didnt specify it when we booked and we didnt bother asking during that time if we could transfer to save ourself and the staff the trouble although I did wish I had tried to ask still. It was beautiful there during Christmas time!

Fantastic food and great ambiance! For a nice fine dining in midtown this is the spot! The service is very fast and attentive. I highly recommend the branzino along with the cranberry poached pear salad.

Really nice location and lovely patio seating as well as inside. Food was very good, I had the Cobb salad and it was fresh and delicious. The fries are also very good! Service was a little slow and we would have liked a table by the window but maybe next time. It was very busy for lunch on a Monday, seemed like a great business meeting spot. I would try again for dinner or brunch on the weekend and would try for a window or patio table if weather permits. Overall I would say this was an elegant space and perfect for a business meeting with nice ambiance.

I was in Bryant Park for the Christmas Shoppes. It is one of my favorite parks in NYC. After taking in all of the sites and some hot coco and hot apple cider we decided to get some dinner. Bryant Pat Grill had an extended dining area that allows additional seating for meals. It was decorated beautifully for the holiday. The hostess and servers were excellent, friendly, helpful and gave great insight to the offerings on the menu. I ordered the Steak Frites it was a delicious mouth watering tender succulent skirt steak. I ordered it medium well and it was grilled perfectly not to hard. The steak had a nice Smokey grill flavor. It came with truffle French fries. I also had a Malbec that went well with the steak frites.