Grand Brasserie
Grand Brasserie commands the west side of Vanderbilt Hall, featuring 80 ft ceilings and marble floors inside Grand Central Terminal. The space impresses guests on arrival, while our kitchen delivers modern French brasserie fare daily from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Ideal for breakfast meetings, power lunches, and late-night celebrations.
What planners can expect
— Cuisine & service: Seasonal French classics such as steak frites, Dover sole, and shellfish towers. Service formats include family-style, prix fixe, or à la carte. Beverage program offers a 1 000-label wine cellar, craft cocktails, and tableside absinthe.
— Group capacity: Main Dining Room 250 seated / 450 standing; Green Room speakeasy lounge 80 seated / 120 standing; bar alcoves 12 – 50 reception. Full-venue buyouts support 330 seated / 570 standing.
— Turnkey AV: House sound system, ceiling projector, 90 in mobile screen, venue-wide high-speed Wi-Fi.
— Accessibility & dietary: ADA-compliant entrances and restrooms; vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-aware menus available.
Spaces at a glance
— Main Dining Room: 250 seated / 450 standing; harvest or round tables beneath soaring ceilings.
— Green Room (Speakeasy Lounge): 80 seated / 120 standing; velvet banquettes and private back bar.
— Bar Alcoves Left & Right: 30 – 50 reception each; perfect for after-work socials.
— Whole Venue: 330 seated / 570 standing; includes marble bar, open kitchen, and mezzanine lounge.
Logistics
Indoor access to Metro-North, LIRR, and subway lines 4 5 6 7 S. Two street-level entrances simplify load-in. The private-events team replies within four business hours and turns proposals in one day.
Ready to reserve? Send date, guest count, and service style through Reposite, and we will return a tailored proposal within one business day.
AV Specs:
Main Dining Room:
4x Devialet Phantom Speakers
2x 75" TV with Apple TV and Spectrum Cable
Green Room:
4x Devialet Phantom Speakers
4k projector with retractible screen
Open 7 days a week
Monday — Sunday
5:30 AM — 2 AM
Brunch from 5:30 AM - 3 PM.
Dinner until 2 AM.
Lunch Prix Fixe available daily.
Net rates and volume pricing available upon request.
Venue Details
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89 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017 -
Sunday: 5:30am - 2:00am
Monday: 5:30am - 2:00am
Tuesday: 5:30am - 2:00am
Wednesday: 5:30am - 2:00am
Thursday: 5:30am - 2:00am
Friday: 5:30am - 2:00am
Saturday: 5:30am - 2:00am - 400 to 450 Guests
- 2125000581
- 10 Private Spaces
Venue Categories
- Restaurant
- Event Space
- Cocktail Lounge
- Unique
Event Types
- Corporate Event
- Social Event
- Other
- Dinner Party
- Holiday Party
- Special Occasion
- Wedding
- Cocktail
- Rehearsal Dinner
Amenities
- In-house Only
- Bar Packages
- Flexible Floor Plan
- Full Bar
- Great Views
- Open Bar
- WiFi
Spaces
Main Dining Room 15 Seated
Main Dining Room 30 Seated
MDR Bar Hightops 15 Standing
MDR Bar Hightops 24 Standing
MDR Bar Hightops 30 Standing
Green Room Dining 15 Seated
Green Room Dining 30 Seated
Green Room Corner Bar 25 Standing
Green Room Bar Hightops 15 Standing
Main Dining Room 24 Seated
Cuisine
- Bar
- Bistro
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Cafe
- Continental
- European
- French
- Seafood
- Steakhouse
Dining Style
- Classy
- Chic
- Tall Ceilings
- Wide Open
- Fine Dining
- Plated
- Refined