Experts' Choice Award Bryant Park Grill
What the experts agree on
Elegant Midtown spot overlooking Bryant Park with seasonal patio dining. Light lunch fare and cocktails attract a polished crowd; entrées tend oversized. Prime for business meetings and evening drinks.
“A salad, and a glass of wine make for a harmless lunch at one of the city's best-situated and attractive restaurantsoverlooking Bryant Park behind the New York Public Library.”
– New York Magazine
Insight Guides "There’s a busy lunch scene at this terraced eatery behind the New York Public Library; it’s a great place for a drink and meeting spot in the early evening too, hosting an attractive after-work crowd."
Zagat3.9
"The Grill's the more “handsome” of the pair with both indoor and outdoor seats, while the alfresco-only Cafe is more of a “tourist magnet.”" Full review
Gayot12.0
"Worldly fare for multinational movers-and-shakers." Full review
Time Out "The menu balances light and heavy: The salad of sliced Anjou pears, walnuts and blue cheese is a refreshing start. But entrées can be massive." Full review
Where "An elegant outpost, with seasonal patio and rooftop dining, situated in bucolic Bryant Park. L & D (daily), Brunch (Sa & Su). $$$." Full review
Afar Magazine "Lady M supplies cakes to some of the most exclusive restaurants in New York and offers high-end, superb pastries and cakes to a discerning clientele. The minimalist décor of their Bryant..." Full review
The Infatuation "While more Midtown spots than ever are offering outdoor seating, greenery is still quite hard to come by. Bryant Park has plenty of it, and right in the middle of it, Bryant Park Grill..." Full review
