Grand Brasserie
Grand Brasserie
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Max Seated
- 400
- Max Standing
- 450
Average Response Time 6-12 hrs
About Grand Brasserie
Set beneath the coffered marble ceiling of Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Brasserie brings Parisian elegance to the energy of Midtown Manhattan. Our location inside Grand Central places guests steps from every subway line, Metro-North trains, and dozens of business hotels—making corporate galas, product launches, and milestone celebrations effortless for local and out-of-town groups alike. DESIGN & AMBIENCE Original Tennessee marble, Art-Deco chandeliers, and brass detailing create a timeless backdrop, complemented by modern acoustics and discreet drape tracks for simple room-scaling and branding. CULINARY & BEVERAGE Our culinary team pairs classic French technique —think Eggs Norwegian at sunrise, dry-aged côte de boeuf at dinner, and shellfish tower for cocktail hour. Beverage packages range from Grand Central signature martinis to zero-proof pairings. AMENITIES • Marble-top bar with dedicated bartenders • Built-in HD projector and large-format screen, house sound, and wireless microphones; additional A/V by request • High-speed Wi-Fi, ADA-compliant restrooms, coat check • Secure load-in via Vanderbilt Avenue service doors • On-site event manager from first walkthrough to final farewell
Event Spaces 1
400 max seated • 450 max standing
Pricing Packages
Power Breakfast
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $65
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Includes drip coffee, tea and juice; Starters: choose oatmeal or market fruit; Mains: choose soft scrambled, quiche or avocado tartine; Sides: choose roasted potatoes, pork sausage or turkey bacon; Dessert: granola bag.
Midtown Power Lunch
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $85
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Includes drip coffee and iced tea; Starters: choose beet salad, salade verte or shrimp cocktail; Mains: choose steak frites, ravioli a la Parisienne or Faroe Islands salmon; Dessert: choose fruit platter, chocolate mousse or lemon mille feuille.
Early-Bird Dinner
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $135
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Includes welcome glass of Champagne or Sauvignon Blanc; Starters: beet salad with quinoa and feta; tuna tartare if family style selected; Mains: Faroe Island salmon with spinach and basil verjus; boeuf bourgignon if family style selected; Dessert: opera cake and lemon mille feuille.
Brunch
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $75
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Includes drip coffee, tea and juice; Starter served family style: pastry basket; Mains: choose soft scramble, avocado tartine or quiche (choose two if family style); Sides: choose roasted potatoes, turkey bacon or avocado (choose two if family style); Dessert: granola bag; Optional: welcome mimosas + $17 per person.
Brunch Buy-Out
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $95
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Includes drip coffee, tea and juice; Starter served family style: viennoiserie with croissants, pain au chocolat and scones; Mains: choose two from eggs Benedict, avocado tartine, steak and eggs (+$6 per person) or French toast; Dessert (family style): strawberry cheesecake and mini macarons; Add-ons: bottomless mimosas + $25 per person and raw-bar tower + $22 per person.
Prime-Time Dinner
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $165
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Amuse: cheese gougeres with mornay sauce; smoked salmon blini with creme fraiche and chives if family style selected; Starters: tuna tartare with avocado and soy lime dressing; salad lyonnaise if family style selected; Mid course: ravioli a la parisienne with mushroom and truffle; linguini au ragu if family style selected; Mains: NY strip with sauce bearnaise, lobster tail and seasonal vegetables; trout almondine if family style selected; Desserts: apple tarte tatin with caramel sauce; dark chocolate mousse if family style selected; Optional: cheese course plus $8 per person.
Cocktail Reception
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $130
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Includes 2-hour open bar; Passed hors d'oeuvres: choose five from assorted mini quiches, tuna tartare in phyllo cups, stuffed mushrooms, beet tartelettes, pigs in a blanket, beef tartare on crostini and Roquefort pear toast; Station: cheese & charcuterie; Open bar upgrade options available at $150 per guest (well spirits) or $170 per guest (premium spirits).
Full-Restaurant Buy-Out
- Minimum Spend
- $125,000
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $280
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Includes a three-hour open bar and a lavish raw bar with East & West Coast oysters, littleneck clams, shrimp cocktail, chilled half lobsters and scallop ceviche. Carving stations feature Chateaubriand with sauce au poivre and your choice of whole roasted turbot or salmon plank. Served with roasted potatoes and haricots verts. Cheese & charcuterie station with three cheeses and three meats. Dessert table of mini macarons, lemon tarts, opera cake and assorted fresh fruit. Optional welcome glass of Champagne for +$20 per person.
Wedding Lunch
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $285
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Passed hors d'oeuvres include oeuf mimosa, sausage cocktail and smoked salmon blini. Starter is a Viennoiserie basket of croissants, pain au chocolat and scones. Entrees: buttermilk pancakes, soft scrambled eggs and filet prime (choose two). Sides: spinach and gratin de macaroni. Dessert course: mini macarons and strawberry cheesecake. Package includes a 3-hour standard beverage package.
Wedding Brunch
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $225
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Passed hors d'oeuvres: truffle mushroom vol-au-vents, assorted quiches, beet tartelettes, Roquefort pear toast, fish brandade and pigs in a blanket. Starters: salade verte and shrimp cocktail. Entrees: quiche of the day, beet salad and ravioli a la Parisienne. Sweets: mini macarons, dark Valrhona chocolate tarts and orange panna cotta. Package includes a 3-hour beer and wine beverage package.
Wedding Shower
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $240
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Passed hors d'oeuvres: truffle mushrooms, Roquefort & pear toast, assorted quiches, beet tartelettes, fish brandade, pigs in a blanket. Family style starters: salade verte and tuna tartare. Entrees: branzino, poulet roti, filet prime. Sides: spinach and gratin de macaroni. Desserts: opera cake, lemon mille feuille, dark chocolate mousse. Includes a three hour beer and wine package.
Wedding Dinner
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $395
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Passed hors d'oeuvres include truffle mushrooms, assorted quiches, tuna tartare, fish brandade, pigs in a blanket and beef tartare on crostini. Starters: shrimp cocktail, escargot persillade, lyonnaise salad. Entrees include seasonal fish, ravioli a la Parisienne and bone in NY strip. Sides are sauteed mushrooms, truffle pommes puree and haricots verts. Desserts feature opera cake, lemon mille feuille and apple tarte tatin. Includes a three hour premium beverage package.
Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
- Est. Cost Per Guest
- $285
Taxes and fees not included
Catering included
Beverages included
Passed hors d'oeuvres include oeuf mimosa, tuna tartare and pigs in a blanket. Starters: salade verte, shrimp cocktail and oysters. Entrees: ravioli a la Parisienne and bone in NY strip. Sides: truffle pommes puree and haricots verts. Desserts: lemon mille feuille and dark chocolate mousse, plus granola bags to go. Includes a three hour beer and wine beverage package.
Amenities
A/V Equipment
Coat Check
Handicap Accessible
Kosher Kitchen
Media Room
Pet Friendly
Pool
Street Parking
Valet Parking
WiFi
Windows
Dance Floor
Breakout Rooms
In-house caterer only
In-house suppliers only
Meet The Team

Guillaume Thivet
Executive ChefGuillaume Thivet is a classically trained French chef whose career spans historic kitchens in Paris, Lyon, and New York. At Grand Brasserie he honors age old techniques: slow simmered stocks, decadent sauces, and meticulous butchery. His menus celebrate seasonal produce, pristine seafood, and prime meats treated with respect, letting bold yet balanced flavors shine. Thivet leads his brigade with quiet discipline and contagious passion for French culinary heritage.
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89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USA



