Bryant Park Grill sits on the park’s upper terrace, behind the New York Public Library at 25 W 40th St. Come for a meal with views of the park and library, then settle into the covered outdoor seating when you want to watch the scene outside. The menu includes jumbo lump crab cake, pan-roasted branzino, steak frites and wild mushroom ravioli. A blackberry nojito seltzer and olive oil lemon cake make good picks for a drink and dessert. The setting feels calm despite its Midtown location.
A restaurant beside Bryant Park
Bryant Park Grill is on the park’s upper terrace, behind the New York Public Library. Its Midtown setting brings office workers and visitors to the tables, with the park just outside and the library at the restaurant’s back. The dining room and outdoor areas create a quieter place to pause amid the surrounding city activity.
The covered outdoor seating is a useful choice when you want to dine outside and still have shelter. It looks toward Bryant Park, where you can watch people passing through the grounds.
What to order
The menu includes seafood, meat and pasta dishes. Jumbo lump crab cake and pan-roasted branzino are among the options, alongside cashew-crusted salmon, steak frites and wild mushroom ravioli. For something to start with, the menu has also included grilled octopus and mussel toasts.
Drinks include wine and cocktails, as well as a blackberry nojito seltzer. For dessert, look for olive oil lemon cake or a brownie with vanilla ice cream. The restaurant takes reservations, and lunch and dinner reservations are recommended.
FAQ
Where is Bryant Park Grill?
It is at 25 W 40th St on Bryant Park’s upper terrace, behind the New York Public Library.
What can you order at Bryant Park Grill?
Menu options include jumbo lump crab cake, pan-roasted branzino, cashew-crusted salmon, steak frites and wild mushroom ravioli. Drinks and desserts include a blackberry nojito seltzer and olive oil lemon cake.
Does Bryant Park Grill have outdoor seating?
Yes. Covered outdoor seating overlooks Bryant Park.
Should you make a reservation?
Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner.
