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

The Grand Tier Restaurant

4.5
4.5
4038 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 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 4,038 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 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, perfect for pre-opera meals. Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and "beautiful setting," with highlights including bison carpaccio and chocolate soufflé. While the food garners mixed reviews, the ambiance and convenience for opera-goers make it a memorable choice.

4,038 Reviews
  1. Matthew

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous smoked salmon and lobster Thermidor. Dine under a huge Chagall before superb opera.

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  2. Ivy

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service is very very good, and who doesn’t appreciate dining under a massive Chagal? But! Honestly the prices are beyond insane. Too bad. $250 for 1 coarse coffe and a shared desert?

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  3. Jean

    Charleston

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When going to the Opera and feeling like splurging, this is a most lovely and creative place to eat.

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  4. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great experience. Now that I know how to order.

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  5. Ron

    Richmond

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was a bit pretentious, but that was expected. We chose the fixed price option, but after tasting the mushroom soup, sent it back; the salt was overwhelming. As alternatives, we chose the crab cake and bison carpaccio, which were both excellent. As a second course, my wife chose the Lobster Thermidor, which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the venison chops, which were good, but nothing special. The meat was under seasoned and the accompanying sauce tasted almost like grape juice - it did nothing to complement the venison. As the final course, the Earl Gray crème brûlée was very good. The service at the Grand Tier was attentive and professional.

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  6. ZeldaG

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were exceptional. We had great food and a great time. I really liked how dessert was waiting for us at Intermission. Pricey, though…

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  7. Rebeca

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no other way to eat a five star meal in perfect surroundings and see an opera performance. The meal exceeded all expectations and was an excellent value. Service was superb.

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  8. Joel

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and hospitality was fine, but the main dishes were not good. Both the beef tenderloin and the venison chop had a mushy consistency like they were left in a sous vide for too long. All of the sides were just ok. Would not go back.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Sheila

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service, very good food beautifully prepared. Arctic Char en pappilote recommended by waitperson was lovely. Rather expensive but on a par with other restaurants of this quality. Perfect for a special pre-opera dining experience.

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  10. Leonard

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beauty and elegance of The Grand Tier remain as ever, as does the inconspicuous attentiveness of the staff. There is a new menu with interesting dishes including several vegan and vegetarian choices, all clearly identified. The quality of the food we ordered was up to the usual excellence of the restaurant.

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The Grand Tier Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 4038 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 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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