The food is of the highest quality as is the service and the ambience all! You can only attend this restaurant if you have a ticket for the Opera that night or matinee. The food is delicious. read more

This opulent restaurant offers the highest ceilings and some of the highest prices I have ever experienced. Second only to Blue Hills at Stone Barns in Briarcliffe. The food quality and service standards were very high and of course the restaurant is convenient if attending the American Ballet for a performance, which we did. There was some rampant upselling (petifores and champagne) going on which if directed at the host is ok. But to direct it towards a guest seems inappropriate. Nevertheless the crab cake starter, beef Wellington, salmon, and chicken dishes were well presented and tasty. The room is striking and coming back for dessert at intermission was a nice way to break up the meal. Bring a big appetite and budget for this place. read more

Dining at The Grand Tier is a performance in itself--elegant, poised, and unforgettable. Set beneath the sweeping gaze of Chagall's ethereal mural, the restaurant offers a view as stunning as the opera below. James leads with grace and precision, ensuring everything flows with the elegance the setting demands. And Jerry--without question, the finest waiter in the house--brings warmth and finesse to every table he serves. Dinner is exquisitely timed to the show, with a seamless return at intermission to find your dessert already waiting--like a sweet, hushed encore. It's not just a meal. It's part of the magic of The Met. read more

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Nice food and service. What was a fairly pleasant dining experience went downhill when dividing the bill amongst a group of women who planned on seeing an opera afterwards. The manager arbitrarily decided to split the bill evenly between 7 people without considering that not everyone had chosen the entire pre-fixe menu but made various selections. I felt bullied because I was alone after the women left to join the performance. If there is ever a next time, which I highly doubt, I will stand my ground. read more

For the opera lovers, this is a perfect spot for a fine dining experience. The restaurant is open for dining around performances at the Met Opera and used to be available only to ticket holders but now is open to the public for pre-theatre dining with reservations . Their elegant dining room with spectacular chandeliers & original master pieces by Chagall with the impressive and friendly service and great wine/champagne selection; it has been our preferred dining spot for years before the opera & during intermission. For a special date night , it's fun to dress up to enjoy a romantic dining experience over the Ocietra caviars and champagne to start off your special evening. Try it ! read more

The Grand Tier - Strauss's Die Frau ohne Schatten - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Overall, Grand Tier provides an elevated experience to a night at the Opera with fine dinning in the Metropolitan Opera House in addition to options for dessert and drinks during intermission, however, personally I would only eat here if accompanied by a show at the Met. I write this review after my second visit to the restaurant. Both experiences I thought the service was good as the wait staff was attentive and friendly. Also it's an incredible ambiance with the backdrop of The opera house and views of Lincoln Center from the window. I did however, enjoy the food much more the second time around, which helped get this review to a four star. Also, they have a decent prefix menu where you can have appetizer, entree and dessert for $102. I did enjoy the Bison Carpaccio and scallop starters in addition to the beef tenderloin and Venison. The dessert fell flat to me and the cocktails although mixed very well were fine at best. Overall, this restaurant is elevated with the full show experience, however as a stand alone experience it was decent, but not memorable. read more

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Fine dining par excellence and a must to get the full opera experience! Service is impeccable, ambience is superb, and the food a masterclass in how to combine flavor, texture and visual appeal to the finest. Absolute highlights were the charred octopus, bison carpaccio, salmon filet and blue crab eggs Benedict. The Lobster Thermidor was a bit light on actual lobster, but tasted fantastic. If your opera has an intermission, you can ask for dessert to be served then, which Is highly recommend to do. Don't forget to admire the Chagall's up close if you're there at night time. They are covered during the day for protection. read more

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The Grand Tier restaurant at The Metropolitan Opera House is a convenient place to have a pre-opera dinner. While the food was good our experience was that the service was not good. We were often looking for our waiter and he seemed rushed when we were able to attract his attention. Also when we arrived the concierge could not find our reservation even though it had been confirmed several times by email prior to our arrival.Finally they found us and we were seated at a windowside table overlooking the newly planted trees in the plaza. Fortunately for us the opera was wonderful. read more

My friend and I were looking forward to a great pre-theater meal when coming to see The Hours this past weekend. At least we got a great show, but the meal didn't deliver. The host table acknowledged our dietary restrictions, which was a good sign, but from the moment we sat down, service was disjointed. The server did not know many details of the menu at all, as we both had dietary restrictions and had to prompt him multiple times to let us know what we were actually able to eat from the menu. He then proceeded to regularly disappeared for long periods. For the table bread, they did not have any gluten-free bread, which seems strange for an establishment reputedly of this caliber in the year 2024. There was a softer biscut that was fine, and then a much harder (as in very hard) wheat bread. However, they did offer my friend some rice crackers. Again, I say, they offered rice crackers. I started things off with the gem lettuce salad, which was very bland. That's just about all there is to say about it. The herb dressing was barely noticeable, but it was mildly better than my friend's vegetable entree, which seemed to be essentially a plate of bland steamed veggies. That said, we did appreciate that when my friend was not enjoying her appetizer, they brought a gazpacho option that was better, so they were attentive on this item. The Muscovy duck breast I ordered looked dry from the outside but was surprisingly tender. The grains didn't add much to the plate, but the duck itself was reasonably good. We were pretty over the experience by the time the show was getting ready to start, especially because we had to rush a bit since service was running behind. After returning during intermission, our desserts were pre-placed as promised, although my strawberry gateau did not seem super fresh. It was reasonably flavorful, though. My friend asked the server what her options were for a vegan dessert, and the server said the peach sorbet (not on the menu) and seasonal fruit were the only option. Then we found that the sorbet and fruit each had an additional charge on the bill, which was not explained--particularly for the sorbet, which was not listed on the menu. He kept saying, "It was on the menu" after having just pointed out that the sorbet was in fact not listed, and he failed to communicate that it would carry any supplement--or that the only gluten-free and vegan option would carry two supplementary charges. We had to ask to have this corrected, which was frustrating after our overall experience. We shared a half bottle of champagne, which was fine. On the whole, for a $200pp meal, the Grand Tier did not deliver what we were expecting. We saw a lovely show at The Met, but next time we'll absolutely plan to dine elsewhere. read more

"I have lived for art, I have lived for love"...as a coloratura, I never embodied Tosca, but I truly live by these sentiments. Here you can experience culinary nirvana! Making it's home in the timeless magnificence that is the Metropolitan Opera, grand tier restaurant is the stuff of dreams. As you sit and contemplate the theatrical wonders that lay ahead of you, you can sit with your sweetheart surrounded by opulence and enjoy a luxurious meal. Yet that's not all...you can pre order your desserts and tea to enjoy at intermission, all lovingly laid out at your table-beautifully set out and waiting for you! It is a lovely way of stretching out your evening experiences. I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon or evening with those you cherish. The hubby and I are enthusiastic patrons of the Met opera, since I attended school at New England conservatory with many of the performers in my grad school youth. We fall in love again and again, most recently last weekend on our anniversary. It's a wholly transformative experience here. We will most definitely be back often. Thank you dear MET/Grand Tier for keeping passion and love alive in the world. "Opera is for a lifetime, not just a minute" -Kiri TeKanawa read more

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We had an incredible experience dining here today. George Krpeyan, the manager, was absolutely amazing; he was hospitable, organized and ran a very tight ship. We felt so well taken care of. The food and service were phenomenal. Will be back for sure! read more

NOTE: Unfortunately, I had to cancel my reservation because honestly, the price is just so prohibitively expensive and I wasn't about to buy a vegan meal for $49. To be fair, the Matre' D, James could not have been nicer but the truth is you're not gonna get out of this place without spending at least $125. I really wasn't willing to do that. I wish there was something unique and special for those of us that wanted to ALSO experience a coffee and dessert (or a couple of appetizers) among friends to share during intermission or AFTER the Opera when everything on that area is CLOSED. It's no fun to eat a $22 vegetarian sandwich at the open bar areas...dahhhling, it's déclassé! Plus, there's NO WHERE TO SIT. It's not classy or cool. I hope MetOpera responds to this need because for many of us, after Covid, we're not spending as we did before, and to go to the opera frequently, it would be such a special treat to have a place to go within the opera house, without having to walk to Geffen Hall. It would be a pleasure if there were kiosks outside rather than the lone gelato spot! Besides the bulk of the opera season is during the cooler weather months. How about an upscale food carts? All serving finger foods. Very traditionally NY one's...hot mini-donuts? Old School square knishes? Hot Chocolate and Coffee? Hummus? That Plaza is a goldmine waiting to happen, and the Opera House needs to earn more money. It would be so delightful. I'm giving Grand Tier 5 Stars for the professionalism of those who manage it, but I ask that the food choices at the MetOpera House ITSELF serve those of us who would happily buy something to eat but a $22 sandwich without a place to eat it, is unappealing and a bit of a "Bronx Cheer". You can do it, I know you can!!! I shouldn't have to shlep to the 24-Hour "Little Italy" pizza shop after opening night because ZERO is affordable to this opera fan who's buying $30 tickets. You wanna embrace diversity, be mindful of those who are not wealthy, they TOO are your loyal customers... ‍ read more

Recently, I had the delight of dining here with my friend before we went to see Medea. After trying to find a suitable place nearby to eat, and that had a vegetarian menu, we discovered that this restaurant not only had the best vegetarian option, but also the best location and it was similarly priced to nearby places. So it was the best of both worlds. Even though there was no space at first, we asked to be put on the waitlist and surely enough we got cold. We arrived and had a nice table towards the back close to the exit. If you're coming back during intermission, this is a great table to be at. I had the cauliflower dish which was tasty and my friend had the flesh dish. As a hungry vegetarian I was very pleased with this dish. The waiter was friendly and attentive. I strongly recommend that if you're going to the opera to splurge and come here as well. It makes it an awesome experience. read more

Exquisite service (Patrick our waiter was SUPERB). Cuisine magnificent. Best way to enjoy opera: dinner before curtain call and dessert during intermission. Bison Carpaccio was unbelievable. Wine pairing highly suggested. Smoked salmon A1. Beef tenderloin delicious. Friendly and attentive staff. Ambiance thumbs up. read more

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Great service, well cooked and delicious food (just a tad under flavor, or maybe I like meals more flavorful), and definitely lovely view. Yes, it's very pricey but you pay for convenience. I also appreciated that my table was saved so I can go back for dessert during intermission. I enjoyed it, no complaints. read more

The Grand Tier - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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The food is good. The service is good. The ambience is good. The wine is good. Apparently I need 85 characters to say that everything is good. read more

Carpaccio, octopus, venison and steak were really good. The berries were underwhelming. Berries and whip cream and that's that. The martini was ok they use Tito's and it was a bit too salty and cost $27. Meh. The opera cake is always a hit. The beauty is in the space. We just loved it. The pre theater dinner service was great. I loved being the only ones in the building. It was so convenient as well. read more

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I have loved the Grand Tier in the past, as a beautiful place which enhanced the experience of attending ABT at the MET. But OMG, the food has deteriorated as the prices have gone through the roof. The menu is small and uninteresting, the fish was overcooked, the overpriced crab cake is overly sweet with no bite and the cheapest bottle of wine is $85!! Lovely service and perfect location BUT at $400+ for 2, it just wasn't worth it. read more

Last minute I've decided to go to the ballet to see Romeo & Juliette. It's the end of the season so let's hit it! I call the GT at 5:55 PM, and ask if they can seat me ? Of course! I'll be right over! This people, as I have commented before, is the apex of civilization. THE restaurant that epitomizes classic New York My favorite waiter Jason, comes right over and greets me as an old friend. It's delightful to be here under the Chagalls. The restaurant is not crowded. This unfortunately may be a sign of the times. COVID spike and economic malaise? I don't see any familiar faces in the assembled quests Ah how I miss the not so old days. It gives me a chance to inquire as to where Jason comes from in Puerto Rico and about his family. I start with a half bottle of Taittinger champagne, oh gosh! Amazing Then a bowl of gazpacho soup. Room temperature with half an avocado! Just delicious I've ordered, decadently, the fillet mignon, medium rare. Ok so shoot me! The steak is just out of this world. Made to perfection, the sauce is absolutely from another planet with morel mushrooms. I haven't had anything like this in A LONG TIME. Jason knows exactly what I'll have for dessert. Vanilla ice cream and espresso! Well folks the season is ending but the memories endure.... read more

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The restaurant is at the grand tier level which is leave 4 or 5 if you take the elevator from the orchestra level. It's very convenient if you want to enjoy a romantic meal when you go to a opera date, or for ladies night, business hang out etc. you can also split your prefix meal before the opera and intermission. Based on the restaurant manager, the last seated is usually 1.5 hours before the opera. If you have an opera at 7pm, you should make a reservation at 5:30pm or not later than 5:45pm. The prefix menu is $85 per person and include an appetizer, a main course and a dessert. They allow you to have first or two courses before the opera and come back to enjoy the rest during the intermission. I made the reservation online and tried to book the prefix dinner menu. Since i need to work late, i can't be there at 5:30pm. So i got ourselves a reservation for intermission dessert. The restaurant manager is very nice. He returned my call and sent me a intermission menu. I selected the items i want and responded through email. We got a regular coffee, a chamomile tea, a cookies and petit four, and a lemon sponge cake. When we were on the break of first intermission, we took the elevator to the grand tier level. I checked in with my name and the waiter took us to our table. It's next to the window and you can see the fountain. It's so beautiful and romantic. Food is ready and our tea and coffee are still hot. They really took good care of everything. Cookies are very good especially the chocolate. I will order this again. My lemon cake was a bit too sweet for me. (I think it's regular American dessert sweetness. But i usually prefer Asian dessert sweetness level. My american friend said it's good. So if you are ok with regular dessert you will like it.) the cake tops with some grape fruit. The sourness of the grapefruit paired with the sweetness of the lemon cake, it turned out very well. Tea and coffee came in pot which is great. You got about 3-4 small cups. The intermission is 30 mins last night. The restaurant was full. Some people were having their salad, some were having drinks or desserts. The restaurant is very nice and i highly recommended this place. It's great experience no matter if you are an opera fan or not. It used to only open to people who are opera ticket holders. Now it's open to public. You can dine in here even if you are not here to watch the opera (they understand not everyone likes 3-4 hours opera.) Food (1-5) i would say 3 stars. Environment 5: the table setting, the shining chandelier, it makes you feel like you are at the fancy restaurants especially when most people around you are dressed up . (They dressed up for the opera, not the meal) Cost: $$$ prefix menu is $85. dessert and drink are affordable. If you dont want a full set of prefix, just get the intermission dessert or light snacks. Service: 4 I would like to come back again for a full dinner or brunch experience. Especially if you can get the table near the window. read more

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Again. Always a sybaritic experience dining under the Chagall murals and Swarovski Crystal chandeliers on the Grand Tier level of the Metropolitan Opera House. Thursday night, May 18 was no exception. General manager George Krpeyan, servers Jerry and Raul, and menu fare were as impressive as the last performance of Aida for this season. No matter how many times I'm here ... the feeling is the same as it was for my first experience. 5 Star excellence. Never disappoints. read more

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The feeling of wealth, elegance and a time line by. I loved dining here it was like a film. Everyone was dressed and jeweled and ready for the Haute Couture morgue. The lobster Thermidor was Devine-it could've used more lobster and left me a bit hungry. But the feeling of being here was like valley of the dolls meets Halston. read more

First, I want to say the customer service here is top notch and that I would recommend making a reservation here if you plan on enjoying the Opera. The restaurant is located on the grand tier level (pretty obvious, I know) and the floor to ceiling windows make for a lovely view while eating. They have prix fix menus available for brunch and dinner depending on the time of your show. You can enjoy your appetizer and entree before your show and when you come back during intermission, your dessert is waiting for you at your table. You can also leave your jacket there, but you will have to bring it with you after intermission! The food is okay, I enjoyed the stuffed french toast and the others in my party enjoyed the steak and eggs. It isn't spectacular, but it isn't terrible either. I would like to share that the staff is super accommodating to any issues that may arise. We were about an hour late to our reservation due to an accident but they still kept our reservation and checked in with us along the way. read more

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We went here before seeing Carmen and came back during intermission. The food and ambiance were amazingly beautiful and our server was so very kind and welcoming. read more

Great choice if attending a show, otherwise not. The food was on par with the high price, and our server was great. I suggest skipping the dessert at intermission - we arrived at our table, with food already set and coffee cold. The reason for shaving a star from otherwise 4 stars is the lack of a restroom. You are forced to go stand on the long lines of theater goers, it takes away your dining time and detracts from the experience. Not acceptable for a restaurant of this tier to not have a dedicated restroom. read more

We were looking forward to lunch before the opera yesterday, but the experience at Grand Tier was very disappointing. The service was slow and the food was mixed. Eggs Benedict and the salmon were good. However, my Cioppini was the worst I've ever had. The fish was inedible because of its thick skin, the scallops were barely lukewarm, the broth was bland, and I had to ask for a spoon twice (you would think a spoon would come with soup...). Next time we'll go to a restaurant across the street and not spend a fortune ($56 for the dismal Cioppini) before we enjoy the opera. read more

Elegantly decorated restaurant. The food matched the setting and was delicious. We enjoy a meal there every Christmas.

Elegant, food and service were impeccable This restaurant is located in Lincoln Center Opera house- You order your meal and dessert- but prior to dessert you watch the first part of the opera ; at intermission you return to your table and dessert is waiting for you ! Omg !!! read more

600 for 3 without alcohol is expensive. Not ever again. Something changed Post Pandemic. It seems less smooth, less everything. It used to be such a treat to have lunch or dinner as part of the performance experience. read more

Elegance is almost gone. Some places still have it in essence and Grand Tier certainly has style and a chic atmosphere that places in old NYC used to have. The food was tasty but my Lobster Thermidor lacked lobster. It had a few little pieces-Like a hot boy in a subway-you want more but you are not getting any more. The salmon was very tasty, perfectly balanced. The prices of course are over the top but hey-its LC. A ticket there will cost as much as Ryan Philippe used to at S54. Come here at least once to experience old elegance and see a few chic diners laughing and wearing mink before its all gone. read more

We went when watching an opera. It was convenient to dine there before the opera and during intermission. The food was good. Ambiance was nice. The service was fast and great. read more

Yes, it's expensive, but I think people are sleeping on this place. We had a magical evening here last night. The service was so thoughtful and fun. And the space is an absolute joy to be in. And the food....OMG! The bison carpaccio was one of the best dishes I've ever had. And the same goes for the incredible arctic char which was served in a french-style parchment envelope with the most amazing surprises under the perfectly moist fish. Just an incredible gourmet experience. And having the dessert served at intermission was just glorious. The bavarian torte was amazing. The Earl Grey creme brûlée was one of the best we've ever had. And the petit four were absolutely to die for! Patrick our server gave us the best advice and was really fun to talk with. And combining this gourmet meal with an amazing opera just made it the most magical evening. Thank you Grand Tier Restaurant. read more

Memorable and extraordinary dining experience.. from walking into the grand entrance and being greeted by the host. Dinner was superb and excellent service. Everything was exquisite.I highly recommend. read more

Classy spot to enjoy your champagne and caviar, cheese plate or petit fours at intermission time, to see and be seen. Kitchen is not nearby so be aware that your food was cooked and plated quite some time ago. Realize the time constraint and adjust your meal selection accordingly. Typical intermission is 30 minutes, so your order placed in advance will be waiting for you when you arrive. Huge kudos to the team (more like army) of food runners who place every dish to be ready as the crush of the audience arrives all at once. Wow. BEST BET stick to caviar, cheese plate, dessert and petit four plate. and of course champagne. ++ caviar. With three options to choose from you can find the one to meet your budget and taste. 30oz portions. Served traditionally (mostly), with beautiful toast points and all your favorite accoutrements: egg yolk and egg white, chives, red onion and of course creme fraiche. ++ cheese plate in 3 or 5. Assorted water crackers and sweetened diced yellow pepper. Lovely. ++ petit fours. Little bites of sweet and savory pleasure. Macaron! Other food feels "catered" and left on heaters, dead when it finally reaches your palate. If this kind of thing matters to you, avoid the cooked food. See you inside! read more

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Sitting beneath the grandiose ceilings (I want to say vaulted for their loftiness) and the massive Windows one is captivated all the more by the Marc Chagall diptych of the Triumph and the Source of Music. The muted acoustics and old modern elegance of the dining area is one of the best reasons to frequent the Grand Tier but the absolute proximity of the Opera is the practical reason to dine here amongst fellow opera goers. The food is plated to perfection and if you have any complaint whatsoever you mention it and will be compensated graciously. Enough vegetarian options to not have to request a special meal, you will delight in their selection. We come here often enough to make the waiters recognize us and address us, and who doesnt love that? read more

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I have dined at intermission for years and was very happy too see a vegetarian option as a main course now. The vegetable Wellington was very good, I would order it again. Service is always great, staff is always attentive. I hope vegetarian options stay on the menu because soup. read more

The main attraction of this restaurant is its location inside the Metropolitan Opera house at Lincoln Center. That makes it the most convenient place to have a meal before a performance. But - the food is pedestrian at best and way below par at worst and it is very expensive. There are much better choices across the street including Fiorello's and Rosa Mexicano- but- I am mobility challenged so now have my pre- matinee brunch exclusively at the Grand Tier. The eggs Benedict are pretty good and the service is impeccable. Avoid the crab cake which is seriously lacking in the name ingredient. read more

Much better than expected. The beef filet was very good, well prepared and tender with asparagus and potatoes. The salmon was fine. Crab cakes were quite good. The berries desert was huge and good. The apple tart was very good. A three course dinner for four with one glass of wine for three people was around $420 with tax and tip. read more

I had reservations for 3 for Sunday Brunch before attending the Nutcracker. Reservations were easy to make online, and surprisingly it wasn't crowded at all. 11:15 AM was the perfect pre-matinee time. We opted to go for the pre-fixe brunch menu which was surprisngly on $45 and included an appetizer, entree and unlimited Grand Tier Bellinis. I went the breakfast route and started with the Yogurt Parfait which was great! Very filling, topped with granola, pineapple, banana and coconut. I had the soft scrambled eggs with house-smoked salmon and baguette. It was great. The atmosphere was the perfect holiday brunch. The staff was friendly, location is beautiful and there was even a performance by a young opera singer. Wonderful way to enjoy the holiday season and feel a little fancy! read more

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One of the absolute worst meals I've ever had in nyc. So bummed! I booked dinner for our family of 6 before seeing la boheme last night expecting it to be a top notch dining experience (especially for the price). So disappointed! Salmon was super fishy, the wine options by the glass were terrible, the cheese plate was sweaty, and the salad was wilted! They automatically add the gratuity which was definitely not earned. This place literally has just plates on plates sitting under a warming and ready to go out to rush people through before the show. Will definitely dine elsewhere before the next show. read more