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Grand Tier Pre-theater - The Grand Tier Restaurant, New York, NY

The Grand Tier Restaurant

4.6
4.6
4051 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Charming
The Grand Tier Restaurant is located inside The Metropolitan Opera House and offers both a la carte and prix fixe menus. The restaurant welcomes the general public, not just ticketed guests of the Metropolitan Opera House. Reservations required. The restaurant’s location makes it the perfect pre-theater dining experience for all guests of Lincoln Center. The exquisite modern American cuisine and classic dining room, highlighted by Chagall murals and brilliant Swarovski crystal chandeliers, make it a memorable destination regardless of the occasion. Our doors open two hours before curtains go up.
Ticketed guests of the Metropolitan Opera may also dine in the restaurant at intermission, but must pre-order and reserve via phone: 212.799.3400, or email: thegrandtier@patinagroup.com . Reservations for ticketed guests dining at intermission ONLY, are not taken via Open Table.
Please note that proof of vaccination is no longer required.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 799-3400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Florian Wehrli
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dinners welcome. We are happy to accommodate groups of 10 - 200.
  • Area
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross Street
    Broadway and Amsterdam, between 65th and 62nd st.
  • Parking details
    Check out Metropolitan Opera website for parking information.<br />
  • Public transit
    1 Train to 66th st. Lincoln Center<br />
  • Entertainment
    New this season is Sunday Holiday Brunch with live recitals by rising Met artists. These performances only occur on Sundays, scheduled one per seating at 12:30 pm and 2 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 4,051 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grand Tier Restaurant offers an elegant dining experience within the Metropolitan Opera House. Guests praise the "impeccable service" and "stunning ambiance," featuring beautiful chandeliers and a Marc Chagall painting. While some find the food inconsistent, others enjoy "delicious dishes" like bison carpaccio and opera cake. A perfect pre-theatre venue!

4,051 Reviews
  1. john

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality has been consistently poor this season; it’s a shame given the solid sevice and setting, and the ridiculous price

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Karin

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an iconic setting. Wonderful service not rushed well paced prior to Opera.

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  3. Markus

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience dining at the Grand Tier Restaurant. The staff were extremely helpful, walked us through the menu and made excellent recommendations. The food and wine selection were really excellent. We have been at the restaurant before and will dine here again

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  4. Kenneth

    New York City

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We used to eat at the Grand Tier a lot in 2018-2020, but yesterday was our first time back to the opera and the Grand Tier since the pandemic. The food and service were noticeably kicked up a few notches. Thanks for the great dinner!

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  5. Nathaniel

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most fun meals of my life and I would happily go again and pay their exorbitant prices with a smile. But it's not because the food is unspeakably amazing. My food was good was definitely not the transporting experience that other meals at this price point have been. But other meals I've had at this price point weren't served in a glamorous opera house with crystal chandeliers and red velvet walls, and with a wonderful whisper-quiet ambiance (those beautiful plush walls suck up a lot of sound). It's an experience. Dress and up and enjoy it and relish feeling (or being) rich.

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  6. Nicole

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience is always amazing and the service outdanding

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  7. Gary

    New York City

    109 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal at the Grand Tier Restaurant last night. The crabcake is very tasty and the dover sole was delicious. Service was excellent. Such a beautiful place to enjoy a meal before the opera..

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  8. Susan

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the prix fixe menu prior to a show and it's excellent value for the quality of food and service received in the most beautiful setting.

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  9. Michael

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our reservation for some reason was misdated, but the restaurant manager was very helpful, finding us a nice table and correcting the reservation in the system. Our waiter was very helpful too, when it turned out that the Lobster Thermidor had sold out, offering an excellent Dover Sole not on the menu, which was delicious. My son found the venison chop to be delightful. And my wife's Arctic Char en papillotte put a smile on her face. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Prices were elevated, but for a good cause.

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  10. John

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and ambiance at Grand Tier is definitely top notch. Jerry is outstanding and a credit to his profession.

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The Grand Tier Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 4051 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for The Grand Tier Restaurant

Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway and Amsterdam, between 65th and 62nd st.
  • Area
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Check out Metropolitan Opera website for parking information.<br />
  • Public transit
    1 Train to 66th st. Lincoln Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Florian Wehrli
  • Entertainment
    New this season is Sunday Holiday Brunch with live recitals by rising Met artists. These performances only occur on Sundays, scheduled one per seating at 12:30 pm and 2 pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 799-3400
  • Private party facilities
    Group Dinners welcome. We are happy to accommodate groups of 10 - 200.
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