Curtain Call Cuisine: Grand Brasserie Unveils Pre-Theatre Prix Fixe at Grand Central
As Broadway buzz builds and the city readies itself for the Tony Awards spotlight, Grand Brasserie—the new culinary jewel inside Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall—has positioned itself as a must-visit for pre-theatre dining with elegance and purpose. Just steps from Midtown’s iconic stages, this 400-seat French brasserie offers a transportive experience that marries classic brasserie fare with Manhattan sophistication—especially with the debut of its three-course pre-theatre prix fixe menu, available daily from 4 to 6 PM for $60.
Whether you're catching a musical or riding the rails, the new prix fixe menu makes a compelling case to arrive early. Chef Guillaume Thivet, formerly of Veronika, Bouley, Brasserie Les Halles, and La Grande Boucherie, has crafted a refined offering that celebrates seasonal French cuisine while accommodating tight curtain times. It’s a thoughtful addition to a dining program that already includes a daily brunch (served from 5:30 AM to 3 PM) and à la carte dinner offerings that stretch late into the evening (3 PM to 2 AM).
A Toast to Theater and a Tribute to Pride
In honor of Pride Month, Grand Brasserie has also introduced “The Proud Daisy,” a limited-edition cocktail benefiting Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV)—the trailblazing nonprofit ensemble of Broadway performers founded during the AIDS crisis.
Featuring a summery blend of vodka, bergamot, Peychaud’s, butterfly pea flower, and orange blossom soda, the pale blue cocktail is as stylish as it is meaningful. With 20% of proceeds supporting BIV’s mission of inspiring hope through music, each sip doubles as a tribute to one of Broadway’s most resilient and empowering collectives—now celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Design and Dining in One of NYC’s Most Iconic Spaces
Designed by the acclaimed Rockwell Group, Grand Brasserie is a love letter to Grand Central’s timeless architecture. Its 300-seat main dining hall echoes the gilded past of New York’s great stations, while the 100-seat Green Room offers a moody, more intimate alternative complete with leather banquettes and a marble bar.
The space pulses with the rhythm of New York itself: a seamless mix of travelers, theatregoers, and locals who appreciate good food without the pretense. Whether you're indulging in a multi-course dinner or grabbing a quick cocktail before your Metro-North departs, Grand Brasserie delivers the kind of timeless experience that’s become increasingly rare in Midtown.
In a city defined by its intersections—of arts, activism, architecture, and appetite—Grand Brasserie has quickly carved out its place. The new pre-theatre menu and Pride Month collaboration serve as reminders that even amid the city’s bustle, there are still places that pause to celebrate taste, history, and humanity—all under one elegant roof.