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    Bryant Park Cafe

    3.1 (12 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    German B.

    August in NYC and we wanted to dine al fresco for lunch... the Bryant Park Cafe is an excellent choice! Good, fast service, a full-service bar, and very good food choices whether tourists or, like us, locals. Their specialty cocktails are well thought out for the season. We had the Summer Nights (vodka with passionfruit) and Takes Dos To Tango, (tequila with mango). The battered shrimp tacos were topped with guacamole, spicy salsa, lime creme fraiche and chopped salad. Three of them served on soft corn tortillas and they were outstanding. The Mediterranean Chicken entree was grilled chicken with orzo, artichokes, tomatoes, olives, capers, onions and feta cheese drizzled with olive oil - a super healthy, light entree perfect for a warm August afternoon. For dessert, we tried the recommended carrot cake, which was moist, nutty and delicious. I recommend BP Cafe for anyone in Midtown who wants a good, tasty meal in a beautiful outdoor setting.

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    Betsy S.

    I went here with a group because it is the casual side to Bryant Park Grille. They don't take reservations so make sure your group knows that. They also will only make two checks - so divide up how you see fit. We had a group of 5 and it was very noisy. So we had to move around quite a bit to hear one another. I ended up getting a turkey burger with lettuce and tomato (no bun) and I enjoyed it very much. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food whether it was beets or a burger or steak. Just make sure you don't come here when it is totally humid out. You won't be able to stand it! Our waiter messed upper checks which is why I am giving them a 3 star. It was a good thing I looked at the check and with that he came back and said he made a mistake. OK - anyway, it took a very long time for him to handle the checks (which seemed silly). There aren't many places around Grand Central that are casual so this was a good option. Located right next to Bryant Park and the NY Public Library. Good business in the summer.

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    Sometimes you need to give harsh ratings. The food is alright but nowhere near worth $18. The service is good. The cool part is that it's right next to the street and you can listen to the ambience of cars going by. Overall it's alright if you just need somewhere to eat but I wouldn't put it on the must eat list.

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    This bar is shit. The service is shit the people are shit and we left because the bartenders were shitty..

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    Good location, but was sat for 15-20 minutes and nobody came around to serve us at all. Got up and left.

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    Great location in NYC. Staff is attentive. Great service. Tacos are delicious and vegan sandwich os a delight. Enjoy

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    This place has so much potential it's honestly a little offensive that it's not living up to it…read more Like... you walk in and you feel like something should be happening. The energy is right there, hovering, but it never actually lands. It's giving "almost iconic" but not quite--like a party that never fully starts. And that's what gets me. Because this bar could EASILY be that spot. The kind people plan their week around. Where are the themed nights? Where's the drama? The chaos? Give me a reason to come back on a random Wednesday. Do a city-event tie-in, a holiday takeover, literally anything that makes it feel alive instead of just... existing. Because right now it feels like a missed opportunity wearing a cute outfit. BUT--let's talk about the one thing they absolutely did not fumble: the view. The VIEW??? Insane. Genuinely stunning. The kind of view that makes you pause mid-sentence and remember you're in New York and not just spiraling in your own life choices. It's carrying the entire experience on its back, respectfully. So yeah. I'd come back... but mostly for the view and the potential. If they ever decide to actually do something with this space? It could be dangerous (in a good way). Until then, it's vibes... just not fully realized ones.

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