Our group of 5 met here for Saturday lunch and were seated in the large covered dining room. I enjoyed the atmosphere, which reminded me of a garden atrium and felt serene. Waitstaff were excellent and all service was top notch. The food was prepared well and fresh. I enjoyed Cobb salad and other diners selected a Thai duck salad with papaya and mango, Caesar salad, crab cake, watercress soup, and crispy Canadian salmon with spring vegetables. Everyone enjoyed their selections. read more

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Didn't check the reviews beforehand because we only intended to have drinks, but should've known that places like this are only for the atmosphere. We asked if we were able to just sit at a table for drinks, she said yes. The wine selection was minimal and not good, but we ordered 2 glasses anyway. We asked the server if we could order bread for our son. He said "I'll bring bread after you order food." We told him we were only there for drinks but were happy to pay for a bread order. He begrudgingly said okay. After being there 10 minutes, we decided we wanted an appetizer so went for the tuna crudo. Not did it taste awful, it didn't even look appealing. It also oddly came out with a massive piece of grilled bread?! Bizarre combo. Do yourself a favor and just sit in Bryant Park, don't waste your money here. read more

This was a classic nyc feeling restaurant. I came to get some reprieve from the cold while in Bryant Park and was able to try the crab cake appetizer and a drink. The service was friendly and efficient. Those closed off inside/outside area was very nice. read more

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My family and I enjoyed a truly lovely lunch at Bryant Park Grill after watching the Rockettes, and it couldn't have been a more perfect experience. We were seated in the tented area, which felt absolutely magical with its floating lights and the surrounding trees--it created such a cozy, special atmosphere right in the middle of the city. To start, we ordered the grilled bread with vegan spreads for the table along with the potato leek and roasted red pepper soups. The bread and dips were a delightful way to begin the meal, and the potato leek soup was warm, comforting, and full of flavor. For our entrées, we chose the branzino and the seafood pasta in cioppino sauce. The branzino was light, flaky, and beautifully paired with delicious vegetables. The seafood pasta was hearty and warming--my husband and I split it, and it was more than enough to satisfy us both. Everything about the experience impressed us: the food, the ambiance, and especially the service, which was incredibly attentive and fast without ever feeling rushed. If you're visiting New York City and looking for a memorable dining experience, I highly recommend Bryant Park Grill. It was a wonderful meal and a special moment for our family. read more

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It's not as expensive as you think. My wife and I met up with some friends who were from out of town and we ended up eating here. It's the second time I've been here. The first time was when the company I worked for back then had their holiday party there. The place does look upscale, especially compared to the surrounding establishments. It is spacious. The waitress was very friendly. She allowed us to order from both the dinner menu and the brunch menu since we came in where there were on the verge of changing meal times. The food was very good. We shared the dishes we ordered among each other. Everything was flavorful and delicious. No complaints. Because we shared, the bill turned out pretty reasonable. The rest rooms, though, was downstairs and can get crowded real quick. If you're handicapped, it may be difficult for you to get there. Otherwise, it was a good dining experience. I would recommend the place if you're willing to spend a little more. Or, do what we did, order a few entres and share it among yourselves and save some money. The portions are generous enough. read more

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A tasty dinner, great service and a lovely venue on this beautiful summer evening. We've dined here many times, and find the service to be very good during quieter times. For example, this evening our reservation was at 5:30pm, and there were very few patrons. Our waiter arrived quickly, ice waters were served promptly and we ordered: * Cauliflower Frites (toasted almonds, romesco and pesto sauces) $17.50 * Grilled Moroccan Lemon Chicken Paillard (garlic mashed potatoes, grilled organic carrots, pearl onions, tomato, caper & herb sauce) $29.95 * Wild Mushroom Ravioli (grilled artichokes, cherry tomatoes, spinach and edamame in a parmesan broth) $27.50 The Frites arrived quickly, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, hot and tasty. This was more than sufficient for two, we thought these were yummy. The entrées arrived about 10 minutes after we finished the Frites. The chicken was nicely prepared in a tasty sauce, I'd be happy to order this again. The raviolis were delicious, with a strong but not overpowering mushroom flavor. Service was excellent, and the venue overlooking beautiful Bryant Park was sublime, on a perfectly pleasant summer evening. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by my yummy breakfast here! I lived in NYC for 7 years and treasure the city for its diverse food scene, so I rarely visit "grills" that serve American food, but one of my friends really wanted to try this place. First of all, the setting is unbeatable. This restaurant sits INSIDE the legendary Bryant Park. The front wall of the restaurant is all windows, so we were able to look outside at all of the fall festivities, which felt really magical. We were seated quickly, and overall the service was attentive and polite. What really blew me away was the food! I ordered and orange juice and the Challah French Toast, which came with berries, creme fraiche, raspberry jam, and syrup. This was maybe the best french toast I have ever had. It was so warm and fluffy, with a thin crispy layer on the outside. The creme fraiche was the perfect touch to mellow out the sweetness of the jam that was already smeared on top. The only complaint I have, which is why I am giving this four stars, is that the french toast was pretty sweet. I ended up not using any syrup (which I typically love) because the french toast, jam, and berries combined were already very sweet to being with. read more

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Is it mind blowing? No, but also... I mean... it's the Bryant Park motha-friggen Grill! Cmon! It's such an amazing spot, a great location, a grand atmosphere, good food, okay service, and and and they have matchbooks! What's not to actually love? Living nearby made it a super awesome, convenient treat! Sad to hear they were leaving, but I'm a bit confused because they're still here; definitely not mad about it. This is a great solo dine at the bar spot or even a quick drink meet up for a date or something. It's in the dang park! read more

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Been here three times in the past few years and it's definitely a nice restaurant outing spot in midtown and right in Bryant Park. Have tried both the indoor and outdoor seatings and love that they have plenty of seats depending on what you're feeling it. I like the appetizers they have and the variety of choices really ensure there is something for everyone. I usually get their fish entrees like the Branzino which is always good. Service is good and staffs are friendly and helpful. read more

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My friend and I booked for early dinner at 5:30 & we were seated promptly by the window, as we requested. The service was fast and smooth. We decided to have small plates of Moroccan kebabs and calamari to start. The kebabs came in threes, on the bed of delicious eggplant pure, sweet roasted pepper strips, a few scattered baby spinach leaves & a hot (what appeared to be) a green jalapeño pepper. This is a must-have dish: unique in offered ingredients and extremely flavorful. The calamari, on the other hand, were a disappointment: gooey batter and poor tasting calamari. But the atmosphere was festive, lively, upbeat and happy. The noise level was high though. We decided to have desert elsewhere as it was hard to talk & hear each other. read more

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My friends from 7th grade & I try to meet for dinner quarterly. It's always been some steakhouse the guys like or want to try. I'm coming from New Jersey everytime and if you've ever driven from NJ to NY on a Friday. Well, you know. So I took a chance, "hey guys, can we go to the city instead of Long Island. How about the Bryant Park Grill?" To my surprise, they all agreed. This is a group of guys who never leave Long Island. I was genuinely & pleasantly surprised. That being said, I've love Bryant Park Grill forever. It's my spot to meet with friends & family. Easy to get to, BPG is close to everything you'd want to see in NYC. Winter is wonderful with ice skating & Christmas tents for holiday shopping. And no matter what brings you, the BPG has anything you like. I got their steak, veggies, vodka tonic, cheesecake for desert. Wow - as always. There were 13 in our party and the BPG staff were excellent. Very attentive. We could not have had a better evening. read more

What a great rooftop bar experience! The place reminded me of Paris. What a view! The bartender was very knowledgeable and provided recommendations tailored to my preferences. read more

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Went for a quick business lunch. Restaurant was busy and buzzing as usual. Had all the to share appetizers and I got the chopped Cobb salad with salmon. Had lots of ingredients and was a very filling meal. read more

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Always great to dine in Bryant Park- this time with a friend and indoors. Menu was extensive, service was great, and can't beat a table by the window so you can catch the ambience and people watching outdoors as well as windows. Never been disappointed here in over 30 years!! read more

The place was cute and service was good but the food was a no the drink and the drinks where a no, so if maybe you want picks okay but not for food read more

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We enjoyed our lunch at Bryant Park Grill. Lovely atmosphere. Love that it is in one of my favorite parks in Manhattan. If you're in midtown it's worth going to. We went on a week day and didn't need a reservation. The best part is its fantastic location. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Food, service and ambience all excellent! We had such a great time, it added to our wonderful experience in New York.

Another one of my favorite places to go in NYC. I just love the decor, the drinks and the food here. Service is always wonderful. read more

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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! read more

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Mediocre food. Sloppy service. Unpleasant atmosphere strictly for the unwary prices excessive for quality

Came here for business lunch and it was the perfect setting. We sat indoors. I ordered the salmon which was good. Since it's lunch the food does come out fast. The service was very efficient. read more

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. read more

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What a beautiful place to have brunch, I enjoyed the nice setting and it is in the park what you can't like about it. The food was great, but not amazing but I will come here just to enjoy the nice and beautiful atmosphere. Also the staff was on point like a fine dining service. Will I come again? I will say may be not, it is because there are too many other options in NYC. If you looking for a nice to hang out and have a great conversation with friends this is great. read more

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What a lovely setting! We asked to sit in the heated garden and enjoyed the NYC lights The conversations were lively, definitely not a stuffy restaurant. Our server was so sweet and very helpful with a beautiful accent. I recommend the Purple Cloud cocktail which really is purple and so refreshing. The olive rolls were amazing. We chose the lamb kabobs which were perfectly cooked. The pepper and eggplant along with the goat cheese made the combination fabulous! The mushroom ravioli was some of the best I've had and mushrooms are my favorite. Delicious dinner! read more

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This continues to be one of my favorite brunch places. I know there is litigation in the works that could cause the restaurant to close, and I would be very sad if that happened. Last time I was there, I had the French toast and my friend had the branzino. Both were great. Location is very central and food is reliably good. Try to get a table by a window with a view of the park. For wheelchair accessibility notes, see my earliest review. read more

Very nice environment and decorations. The food is creative and fresh. The staff are well trained and attentive. It's very convenient to transportation and a good place for biz lunch read more

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Ordered the Steak Frites ($45) Menu says: steak, frisée salad and french fries. Order came to the table. 85% salad, 15% beef, NO Fries! When i finally flagged down our server and asked if she could bring the fries out she said, steak frites does not come with fries. read more

A nice brunch spot overlooking Bryant Park. Appetizers are great to share between 2~3 people each. My mushroom raviolli was drenched with a wonderful sauce. Fish options (Branzino and Salmon) were delicious. Sadly our grilled chicken was quite DRY. The couscous did not help. Our waitress, Elizabeth, was very helpful and friendly Decently priced (about $20~ per main dish) read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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This place is incredible! Not only because of the delightful food, but because of the incredibly Hospital staff. Our server Jessica needs to be cloned! The atmosphere, right off Bryant Park behind the library is wonderful, highly encourage you to order a glass of wine, sit at a table outside, and enjoy the incredible atmosphere during lunch in the middle of October. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Meh food, meh experience, rude welcome, but nice service from our server. It's a nice location but I'd recommend it more for a drink than for the food. We had a late breakfast and it was all decent but unremarkable. Shame as it could be so much more if they tried. read more

The food is delectable and the staff is knowledgeable and provides excellent service. Highly recommend

Great atmosphere. High ceilings. Very airy. Place was not loud. I didn't have to yell to speak with my clients.

Food was just delicious. Loved the unique options. Plan to go back again when we can sit outside.