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

The Grand Tier Restaurant

4.5
4.5
4059 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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
  • 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 4,059 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grand Tier Restaurant offers an "elegant dining experience" with impeccable service and "delicious food," making it a perfect pre-theater choice. Guests praise the "gorgeous space" and attentive staff. While some find it pricey, most agree the ambiance and gourmet dishes enhance their opera night.

4,059 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Don't go unless you have money to burn. Some of the food was good (the first courses: salad with pears, and the foie gras, and the dessert soufflé). But the main dish, a fake "Lobster Thermidor" was unforgivable. It was stuffed mostly with mushrooms: more mushrooms than lobster meat. It was a fraud. And to boot, it was served barely lukewarm. Service was passable but barely. The staff seemed very very busy, but not with us. No check-in after the dishes were presented to see if everything was OK. (That custom seems to have disappeared from restaurants everywhere.) The wine pouring was good. We will not be returning. We didn't come (either of our two times) for a bargain; it was for convenience, and that we got. But the price tag (about $500 for two) is ridiculous. For that price the food should be world class, and instead, it's basically a joke.

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  2. FRED

    VIP

    New York City

    140 reviews

    5.0

    140 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a treat to eat at the Grand Tier. This meal was particularly enjoyable.

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  3. MargaretD

    Charleston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal with 10:30 reservations before 12 o’clock opera. Arctic char en papillote was delicious. Wait staff were courteous overall, but our waiter had a large party and we waited a while for his attention. We received our food quickly after ordering, so no worries about getting to our seats in time.

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  4. Linda

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab and arctic char were excellent. Also enjoyed the earl grey crème brûlée.

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  5. Billy

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, great diversity in menu items. Drink selection was fabulous.

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  6. Peter

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and atmosphere is very good. Service is excellent. A bit overpriced but it is Lincoln Center one should expect it.

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  7. Charles

    Atlanta Metro

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a special dinner! The food and service were excellent and the beautiful venue put it over the top.

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  8. Kristen

    VIP

    Little Rock

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no vegan dessert. Very disappointing. The pear salad was wonderful. The squash was underwhelming.

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  9. Sig

    New York City

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were looking forwad to a wonderful dining experience. The ambience was terrific - quiet and beautiful seting. The service was good but a bit rushed. The food was a dissapointment and certainly did not live up to its exhorbitant price. Been there done that.

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  10. david

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place. Wonderful service. Prix Fix was a bit expensive.

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The Grand Tier Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 4059 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 21 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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