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Bryant Park Grill

25 W. 40th St., New York, NY 10018
nr. Fifth Ave.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-840-6500 Send to Phone

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Hours

Daily, 11:30am-3:30pm and 5pm-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, F, V at 42nd St.-Bryant Park; 7 at Fifth Ave./Bryant Park

Prices

$21-$36

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Brunch - Weekend
  • Business Lunch
  • Kids' Menu
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • View

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

A salad, and a glass of wine make for a harmless lunch at one of the city's best-situated and attractive restaurants—overlooking Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library. More ambitious fare, however, is strictly hotel-quality and proves the rule that location and food quality are inversely related. There are several additional dining options, from the decorated, heated holiday tent in the winter to patio and rooftop dining in the summer, but the food is always the same.

Brunch

Sat.–Sun., 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; $28.50 prix-fixe

Pre-Theater Menu
Daily, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.; two courses, $30

Note
Reservations are only accepted for the inside dining room

Outdoor Dining
Daily, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; continuous dining service for the outside seating area.

Recommended Dishes

Caesar salad, $9.75

5.4 "Mixed Reviews"
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A Terrific and pleasant experience

jetro from 11375 | Posted on 10/26/07

Overall Reader Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

I was there recently with guests and pleasant dining experience was had by all. The food was good, service excellent and the view magnificent. So yes I will return and I do highly recommend it.

Beautiful location but not the equal in food

parsons07 from 44833 | Posted on 9/25/07

Overall Reader Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Food: 4
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

My friend and I decided that the BPG looked so beautiful that we would try it for dinner one night. The service was fair but the food was less than satisfactory. It seemed as though they just heated up my quesidillas...Read More

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