Best NYC restaurants located within a 5 minute walk of Grand Central Terminal – 42 Street Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

Came here for dinner when a colleague from our of the country was in town. This upscale steak house has a great atmosphere. There is an extensive wine list, an average beer list to be noted here however. We shared a T-Bone steak for two, With side.Perfectly portioned and cooked to perfection. Service here was great. Overall, an amazing place to bring a customer, show appreciation to their business, or bring your partner for an anniversary. Just make sure you bring your wallet.

Justin Vieira - 2 days ago

Benjamin Steakhouse is fabulous! My husband and I typically order the steak for two which is served on a sizzling hot plate with some bubbling brown butter, yum! For valentine's this year we had the lamb chops instead and they were to die for. We eat out a lot and all over the country and we keep coming back to Benjamin over and over. Atmosphere is dim and cozy, service is on point.

Loretta Lambright Redrick - 20 days ago

Coming from out of state we had extremely high expectations for our valentine’s day dinner. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and the atmosphere is romantic. The food was overall great, but my steak was undercooked and slightly difficult to eat. The server was attentive to an extent, but could have put in more effort to his customers. We have had better experiences at other steakhouses in Minnesota.

Georgia Zagaros - 1 month ago

Simply superb. I’ve had some amazing steaks in the USA but this was beyond compare. Super service, terrific ambiance and above all food to die for. Highly recommended.

Michael Crader - 1 day ago

Went to Benjamin’s this past weekend and we’re in awe of the service and food. We had a waiter named Ronnie and he was the best waiter we have ever had at any restaurant. The steak was beyond delicious. Will absolutely be back and will highly recommend to others

Alanna Guay - 21 days ago

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The best chain steak restaurant I have ever been to. Steaks are always cooked to perfection and full of flavor. Service is top notch and extremely accommodating. Reservations recommended but not always necessary on weeknights. Not a place I would recommend if you have a (strict) budget as you can easily rack up a $200+ tab for two.

David Clayton - 17 days ago

Beautiful place and a wonderful atmosphere. I had my birthday dinner party there on February 23, 2019 and the food was delicious. My guest loved it too. We had a wonderful waiter, Carlton. He's very attentive and very informative. He provided excellent service. Looking forward of going back.

Shari Fuller - 20 days ago

Nice atmosphere. Sever was attentive. Food was good. Went for restaurant week and ended up ordering off the regular menu and wasn't disappointed at all. It was a great lunch for my wallet and stomach

Julien - 1 month ago

Literally a 5 star restaurant. The service here is the best, and the food is even better! John and Chad are excellent behind the bar, mixology at it's finest! Head on over there and ask for them by name!

Dana Teagarden - 3 days ago

Capital Grille never disappoints. The steaks are always cooked to my liking and the variety of bread that comes out is great. What I like the most is the truffle fries. I love eating it all by myself lol. The cocktails are great. Be ready to spend some dough. It is all worth it.

James Binder - 1 month ago

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First time and I'm hooked. The food is fresh and selection is delicious. Recommend Moroccan eggplant, beet & fennel with pear, have not tried the others. Next make room for the Sheppard's pie & spinach souffle.

ita mordetsky - 1 month ago

Good vegan options

Jade Bonica - 1 month ago

Come here for lunch most days when I want to stay in the office. Variety of great tasty options for reasonable prices.

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Alexandra Marghella - 2 months ago

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A beautiful bar tucked into Grand Central! I really enjoyed the atmosphere at this spot, though there wasn't too much seating. It's definitely a worthwhile spot to see, but be prepared: it's not cheap. I was very surprised by the $20 cocktails, though I don't go to high end bars often. Great to stop by for the looks, but I wouldn't stay too long given the price. Enjoy!

Mitchell McKinnon - 27 days ago

I was so impressed by the Campbell. After a not so pleasant experience, they reached out and offered a night out on them. From the moment I checked in, we were treated so kindly. Our food and drinks were delicious and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend the Campbell to anyone. Their customer service was above and beyond and the ambiance is top notch.

Sara Nkemontoh - 4 months ago

Stunning place, but the beer was skunked, the place too busy to find enjoyment (constantly waiting for access to a bartender), and standing the entire time was not worth it. Come, see it, enjoy one drink, then leave. It has history, so read up and the atmosphere will be that much better to enjoy.

Pete wendeborn - 1 month ago

Super cool bar in Grand Central Station. Beautiful room with handsome decor. Service is just fine. Cocktails are fabulous.

Laura Finch - 1 month ago

Iconic bar secreted inside grand central station. The barman was informative about the architecture, history of the building. With the receipt you get a postcard of the original use, which was the office of john Campbell, railroad tycoon. Drinks are not cheap, but they are expertly made. Food available, though we didn't peruse the menu.

Mark Rasmussen - 3 months ago

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The best food I had during my short stay in New York. I had an everything bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers. It was fantastic and the coffee was really good too. I like the overall aesthetic of the place and comparatively it was a cheaper option in the area. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Marc Adrian - 3 days ago

Loved this bagel shop. They have a fantastic bacon, egg, & cheese bagel sandwich which is also large enough to satisfy a breakfast need. It’s pricey but so is NYC. Their chai tea latte is really really good in fact. I’d highly recommend checking this place out for either

Jake Shaver - 1 month ago

Old school bagel spot. Not a ton of seating. Couple choice spots near window for some people watching. Place was packed. My everything bagel was large, fresh and pricey but quite tasty. Coffee was more than decent. Scored one of those choice window seats and ended up having a great conversation with one of the employees from Trinidad. I'd goback. Highly recommend.

Robert Hunter - 26 days ago

Awesome place. We loved it. Good quality food. Nice atmosphere. Staff were all really nice. Glad we looked it up and went in. We weren't expecting such a loaded bagel with fresh salmon. Definitely get good bang for your buck here. Would highly recommend.

Jesse Fraser - 3 months ago

If you find this review helpful, please like it below. Zuckers is a fantastic bagel deli with standard and custom sandwiches. Food was great and worth the wait to get to the counter to order.

Chris Panczyk - 1 day ago

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Beautiful restaurant! Very nice for a romantic dinner and delicious food. Loved it all from the drinks to the dessert! Chef Bruno is amazing!

Ella Alishayev - 25 days ago

The food used to be so much better, but lately it has changed and it's not so Greek and the food id more commercial. Too bad. I used to love this spot.

Amanda Amanda - 13 days ago

Food is incredible. Greek Food. Octopus stuffed green leaves beans were far better than any I had before. Even yogurt tasted different. Baklava with so much walnuts in it was the best too. Everyone must go and try the food.

Ipek Salahor - 3 months ago

Literary the lamb chops are unbelievable, all their seafood and appetizers are always on Point. I come here every month or two since it's conveniently next to the Grand Central station and since the last 6 years I can never say it's a dull moment. Whoever you plan to bring here will talk about this place for sure so do your self a favor and bring those you love to the table

jean echavarria - 2 months ago

One of the best Greek restaurants in NYC. The decor will make you feel that you are on an island listening to the sound of the Aegean in the background, but in a classy way. The food, drinks and service are all excellent and authentic. This place is not cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for. We will be back!

Ali Hanyaloglu - 3 months ago

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Been here many times....usually for early lunch. The food is consistently first rate, as is the service. Typically a young Latino staff, fully aware of how to give excellent attentive service. It can be loud, but in a festive way. There's no competition in this location (Grand Central) but that doesn't stop them from doing a great job. Highly recommended.

Nick Armstrong - 5 days ago

Famous for being the cafe used in friends with benefits right opposite grand central station. We had a good breakfast although a little expensive for what we had. 2 coffees, 2 OJ and a breakfast each set us back over $60. Whist the food was good you could have received the same for cheaper at a local diner, guess you're paying for the name of the place as well. The staff were polite enough but didn't really seem interested in us, I would have understood if the place was busy but it was less than half full so not ideal. It was nice but I wouldn't go back...

Shelley McBride - 1 month ago

Very good service. Great good. I had the french onion soup which was delicious. The steak and fries were on point. The waiter always kept our water topped up. The small bread buns were delicious. Crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside

tiffany pang - 7 days ago

A NYC midtown icon for breakfast, lunch or brunch. Convenient to Grand Central. Over the many years I have eaten at Pershing Square when visiting NYC, it has been consistently good. Wide variety of items for order. The only downside is it is a little pricey. On this last visit, my wife and I had the corned beef hash with eggs, which was claimed to be the "best in the city." It was good, if not quite up to the hype.

Mark Lynch - 12 days ago

This restaurant has a nice look but the food is definitely overpriced. I guess you’re paying for the atmosphere??? My husband’s pancakes were thin, decent, and came with no sides at all. My eggs Florentine was excellent and pretty pricey but at least they came with potatoes. After tax and tip the two of us got a pretty basic breakfast for nearly one hundred dollars, which is absurd. I didn’t even take a picture of my food, I was so underwhelmed by it all.

Haley Baker - 5 days ago

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This location has really made great improvements recently. Service is faster, there is no longer a giant glut of people waiting for their food (which used to be typical), and when there was an issue with a mobile order I made, the manager took care of it right away. I hope this location keeps up like this. I will be a returning and frequent customer if so. I work right by it.

Paul Kennedy - 16 days ago

The food tastes great and is consistent each time. I usually get the shroom burger and it fills me up well. The shakes are nothing super special, but they hit the spot. The grand Central location is convenient when waiting for a train, but the line is always long and it can take a while. If you're on a tight schedule, I suggest ordering ahead using the app.

Skie Rocco - 7 days ago

Love the service of this location. Always lovely. Today the piccolo guy who cleans the eating area gave us the food to the table, and was so nice and kind he asked if to bring us anything else as ketchup and napkins, we said no thanks and went to bring. By the time we came back we already had everything we need on the table. Thank u team shake shake grand central!

ido siman-tov - 1 month ago

Wiling try again! Like chicken burger more. Shake drinking is too sweet for me! My mom also loves the burger. Must try! But it needs patient. 必吃！最爱鸡肉汉堡，shake饮料过甜.回家后还念念不忘汉堡🍔.

carol cao - 13 days ago

The burgers are good and the staff are great BUT because it is so busy, getting a seat is frustrating. Ran into a very rude New Yorker that scooped our seats stating. "I am with my girls." Well too bad I was with my kids. Anyways we let her sit her oversized butt down. The next table witnessed what happened and kindly gave us their seat. Not sure how to address the seating issue but if it not resolved, I am sure people will explore other options

Kita Nakabayashi - 2 days ago

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Bobby Van's where all the business people eat. They have a delicious steak.. everything else they have is very tasty. Took my kids and wife to eat there one night and they were craving chicken tenders after a week long trip of eating fine restaurants. They did not have chicken tenders on the menu but they were very happy to make their own chicken tender dish for my kids. Very nice people and very accommodating. And they nice settings to eat dinner.

Richard Delay - 13 days ago

Delicious from start to finish. Even the side dishes were great (the creamed spinach!) Solid service and you can't beat the location if you're arriving in via Grand Central.

JJ Guaragno - 2 months ago

Literally my favorite resturaunt. The steak is freaking amazing and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it.

Devan Pindiprolu - 1 month ago

Very elegant and quiet, perfect for an special occasion , the Bone-in ribeye is the best cut I've eat.

Wilfredo Curet - 1 month ago

The food is good and the place is nice. Costumer service needs some improvement.

Lesly Minaya - 1 month ago

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Manhattans were what I hoped. And I am picky. Used Hudson Baby Bourbon on request. Cheese platter excellent. Should consider adding fig. Best part? The service! Amazing. Thanks!

Kimberly Gage - 2 months ago

Holy smokes, this has to be the nicest staff in all of NYC. My girlfriends and I went last night for my friend's birthday and the hostess was an absolute doll and worked hard to get us a table. Our server was beyond sweet and gave us GREAT service. The bartenders were nice and speedy getting us drinks and the woman checking coats was also very kind. I'm very impressed! We'll definitely come back here again. Thanks to the Lea staff for making us feel special! (The food is awesome too)

Jeannie Evanchan - 2 months ago

Tuna tacos were delicious, steak and toast tips cooked to perfection, and eggplant parm was beautifully done. Along with attentive bartender, great experience.

David Luchnick - 2 months ago

Good drink/wine place near Grand Central. Slightly better prices than Cipriani's etc. Shares kitchen with Bobby Vans which is a plus.

Niraj Kaji - 2 months ago

Great intimate atmosphere, large menus, delicious food. Fun crowd.starts in the afternoon. Why wait until 5 pm

Pamela Watt - 3 months ago

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