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Métrazur

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Grand Central Terminal
42nd St. at Park Ave. , East Balcony, New York, NY 10017
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  • Price Range: $$-$$$
  • Reader Rating:

    7.6 out of 10

    5 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Nouveau, American Traditional, Seafood
Photo by Noah Kalina

Hours

Mon-Fri, 11:30am-11pm; Sat, 5pm-10pm; Sun, 2pm-8pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, 7, S at Grand Central-42nd St.

Prices

$23-$34

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Business Lunch
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Lunch
  • Notable Chef
  • Private Dining/Party Space
  • Prix-Fixe

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Given the location and prime people-watching potential, we'd happily munch Cheez-its on Grand Central Terminal's spectacularly restored East Balcony. Thanks to Charlie Palmer and his seasonal American menu, we don't have to. Instead, there's wood-fired littleneck clams, raw shellfish platters, and tempura soft-shell crabs, with views of both the open kitchen and the star-studded ceiling.

Note

Kitchen is closed Sunday.

Weddings
At Metrazur, situated on the East Balcony of the famous transportation hub, chef Charlie Palmer infuses Mediterranean flavors into American cuisine. The venue is versatile and can accommodate a rehearsal dinner for 200 guests or a reception extravaganza for 1,500. The prices range from $85 to $200 per person (and another $5,000 to rent the complete Northeast Balcony, with panoramic views of Grand Central’s famous zodiac mural).

Recommended Dishes

Littleneck clams, $12; seafood platter, $22; prawn risotto, $23; quick-charred tuna salad, $25

7.6 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10
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Open Air Charm

hungryjacq from 11215 | Posted on 6/24/04

Overall Reader Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 6
Value: 7

We went during restaurant week in anticipation of a great meal for $30.12. I couldn't imagine ordering anything on RW menu, so I ordered from the regular menu and am glad I did. I started with the foie gras...Read More

Very good, but somewhat disappointed

cilantro from forest hills | Posted on 2/9/04

Overall Reader Rating: 7 (Recommended)
Food: 7
Service: 7
Décor: 6
Value: 6

We went there during restaurant week, and one positive thing was that the portions were hearty. The creamy risotto with black squid ink and a fried scungilli on top was EXCELLENT. The entree of roasted chicken with crimini mushrooms and roasted...Read More

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