Grand Central Terminal has always been a place to make an entrance. At Grand Brasserie NYC, you can make one with a martini in hand, a plate of steak frites on the table, and absolutely no intention of catching the next train.
Located inside Vanderbilt Hall at 89 East 42nd Street, Grand Brasserie brings classic French brasserie dining to one of Manhattan’s most iconic landmarks. Think Parisian café energy, grand architecture, gleaming brass, marble finishes and a dining room big enough to make your average Midtown lunch meeting feel like a diplomatic summit.
French Classics Meet New York Appetite
Grand Brasserie is built around the kind of French comfort food that never needs a rebrand. Steak frites, moules frites, coq au vin, French onion-inspired flavors and decadent desserts anchor a menu designed for everything from business lunches to leisurely dinners.
Feeling fancy? Seafood platters, lobster dishes and an extensive wine selection help turn an ordinary night out into something considerably more glamorous. Prefer to keep things casual? A croque monsieur, a pastry and a coffee will do the trick.
The restaurant also serves breakfast and brunch, meaning you can start the day with a cappuccino and croissant before Grand Central’s commuters have even finished checking their watches.
Cocktails, Late Nights and a Little Parisian Drama
One of Grand Brasserie’s biggest selling points is its schedule. The restaurant is open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., making it a rare Midtown destination that can handle an early breakfast, a power lunch, pre-theater dinner or a late-night cocktail.
Two expansive bars add to the atmosphere, while private dining spaces make the venue suitable for celebrations, corporate events and gatherings that require more polish than another conference room.
Where to Find Grand Brasserie NYC
You’ll find Grand Brasserie at 89 East 42nd Street inside Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served until 3 p.m., with dinner and late-night dining continuing until 2 a.m.
In a city obsessed with the next hot restaurant, Grand Brasserie makes a compelling case for timeless French classics, impressive architecture and one very convenient rule: the evening doesn’t have to end when the trains start thinning out.
