Reviews for The Grand Tier in New York, NY
Very special place for a special night at the opera. Kind staff and wonderful location; perfect for pre-opera dining. All the... dishes were wonderfully executed, including the sea bass entree. Read more
Go pre-curtain for a more leisurely, early dinner. However, they’ll make a one course meal - or a chic dessert situation -... work beautifully during an intermission. Excellent, attentive, and speedy service. It’s expensive, but you’re dining withinone of the most spectacular cultural destinations in the world. Get the fillet mignon - by far the best entree. The salmon isalso lovely. For dessert, the mixed berries are a big enough portion for two to share. Read more
I’m sorry by the manager, George, is annoying after you hear it for the 20th time while nothing can be done about the... situation. This restaurant features CAVIAR in big bold letters at the top of their menu yet they “run out of it” at thebeginning of the night. I can get caviar at many restaurants without issue. Places like Daniel Boulud, Benjamin Steak House,Petrossian, the Russian Tea Room etc etc etc never run out. I had Petrossian ship 4 servings to Ft Lauderdale. I had it at EddyV’s and The Lobster Bar on Las Olas without issue. Nobody runs out- and their managers are sure to have enough in house. Whenyour menu features caviar you would think it would be available. That’s the reason I went to the Grand Tier. Is NYC a thirdworld country where one cannot get caviar? No, of course not. However, don’t bother with the Grand Tier. Not only do theyunder stock their menu but the food isn’t first rate. The performance of Tosca was fabulous but go where you can get all youdesire to eat in Manhattan, the center of the universe where caviar is readily available. Read more
Not bad, but a little pricey for what it is. Food was good, not out of this world. I got the wrong entree, they brought our... dessert with a candle in it and said they heard it was someone's birthday. It wasn't. Not what I expected for a $400 price tag. Read more
It should NOT cost $20 for a pre wrapped sandwich unless it’s wrapped with a $10 bill. $11 for a chocolate cookie! These... prices are getting so high that I’d rather just run to PJ’s for a burger and French Fries, which is what I did atAkhnaten’s second intermission this past Tuesday. I’ve only been attending the opera since 2014ish, and I distinctlyremember the salmon sandwiches costing $14, which at the time seemed like a lot. I see no reason for the rapid appreciation inthese prices, and the near empty lines at intermissions tell me that I’m not the only person balking at these prices. While Ido miss your excellent salmon sandwiches (hence the second and third star), I’d rather buy a couple sides (like the lobstersalad) at Gourmet Garage at an intermission. Read more
I didn’t think I could top the experience of seeing an opera at the Metropolitan but indeed going for dinner at the Grand Tier... before the opera really blew us away! The efficient service coupled with the delicious culinary delights made our night superb! I had crab cake appetizer and tortelli with veal topped off with chocolate mousse. Fantastic! Very pricey but entirely worththe price for an extraordinary experience. The Perfect Manhattan was just that! Then the opera, so convenient to eat then walkto the theater. Read more
Ate here with my daughter before the opera. We were given a table at the rear and I had a view of the kitchen doors, though the... place was not full. Meal was good. Not great. Very small portions. I am not a big eater so actually I was quite full, but Isuspect some would leave hungry. Pros: Loved getting dessert at the intermission which gave us a chance to digest during thefirst act. No need to remind them that you need to make a performance time, since everyone is doing the same, and no concernsabout making the curtain since you're already there. Attractive room, (though mainly all I saw was the kitchen doors.) Cons:over $200 (with tip) for 2 with one prix fixe meal, 2 appetizers (in sequence, for me), coffee and one glass of wine . Servicewas good though not particularly friendly. The place has pretensions of grandeur without actually being able to deliver at theservice end. I might return if I was going to have agita about missing the curtain, but overall I think there are many betterchoices nearby. Read more
The Grand Tier is an exquisite restaurant experience during an evening of opera. Go for the pre-show dinner and have your... dessert during intermission. Truly anything on the menu is cooked to perfection. It is as much an experience as it is a meal. Read more