When we're in the city for the day and are too wiped out to be more adventurous, this place is our safe haven on the way back home through Grand Central and Metro North. They have beer on tap, decent hamburgers and other bar food, and while it can be a loud, bar-like atmosphere, the booths are a bit out of the bar fray. There are so many great places to eat in New York, choosing a place like this feels lazy, but sometimes you just need to be comfortable with decent food and drink. This place delivers that for sure. read more

It's alright for a place to grab a bite to eat and catch up with friends. Otherwise nothing too amazing. I had a salad and it was nice. Most of the people are in suits and all... Sometimes it can feel like a romantic place because the booths are pretty comfy. read more

The place is very cute and the service is great and quick. My girls shared the pancake meal and I had the eggs Benedict. They were both very tasty. read more

First time trying this restaurant I've walked past 100 times. Overall, I was pretty pleased. Service: Our waiter was attentive and basically did his job. The "table attendants" who bring bread and water were very friendly. Quick service and accurate. Decor: Pretty cute. Not fantastic. Location is prime- right next to Grand Central. Food: I had the onion soup-lots of cheese! C had the fish of the day. I tasted it too and thought it was quite good. My glass of wine was quite delicious too. Overall: A solid place. The pricing is a bit high, but that's due to the location. What I like is that I felt like the place was actually worth the price- they made an effort to present the food nicely and seem gourmet-ish, not just relying on location to justify the high prices. I like that and appreciate it. Give this place a try! read more

I think I have a soft spot for this place because of seeing it in movies and because of the location. I really love how it neatly tucked under the bridge, and the interior feels rich with New York history. On my last visit, I enjoyed a rich onion soup. I'd love to come back to explore more things offered on the menu. read more

Enjoyed an outdoor breakfast. I had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict's. It came with a salad. Robert had the farmers omelet. Great staff, great food. Reasonably priced. Would go again. Perfect day for out door breakfast. read more

Probably the best chicken pot pie I've had. Light pastry, perfectly poached chicken with pearl onions, peas, carrots, and potatoes. My friend got the chicken club which also quickly vanished. Fast, friendly, efficient service. read more

Pershing Square - American Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing location for a breakfast. Big place, good service and a bit pricey (standard price for NY). Got an omelet (with a choice of 3 additions) and 4 pieces of toasted half-bread and coffee for 14 bucks. read more

Service is quick. Waiters are constantly passing by refilling your water. Food is good. It's located near Grand Central Terminal, so it's a great last stop before heading home. read more

Breakfast was good , came fast even when it was super busy - so that's great. As a human I understand that waiters can get tired ( 10am ) but our server could qualify for almost rude - not one smile - behaved same to all other tables - got it life is tough but still ... anyway I have to say that I didn't see anyone smile or giving a kind look Beside the manager - he kinda saved the place that morning so good job . read more

I have been eating at Pershing Square for many, many years and have always found the food to be good quality and the service friendly and reliable but today my experience was just awful and disappointing I had just surgery and was in a neck brace...came to the restaurant with my husband for breakfast after her just bought me an hot almond milk beverage from another store. After waiting on line for 10 minutes and finally getting to the front of the line, I was told that I could not bring in my drink and had to either throw it out or leave. Very rude and basically ruined my morning and my overall feeling about a long time favorite restaurant. Very disappointing, I will no longer recommend or eat there. BTW Pershing Square does not serve this drink ! read more

Loved the ambiance, and the staff was attentive and polite. However it was definitely overpriced. The food was FINE, but certainly not a $20+ breakfast. read more

Great atmosphere, best spot is the bar when regular patrons are engaging their bar staff with an old school New York charm. It remind ls me of the TV show "Cheers", due to their have it seen and heard it all type of shrink like composure from their no nonsense bartenders. Food is all american across the line, good juicy burgers are well executed with classic toppings, my favorite are the shimpscargots, a twist on the french classic, they're encased in pastry and served with a nice garlic butter, in a ceramic dish. This place definitely hit the spot , provides and accomodates, when looking for a quick bite and drink, and the location is unbeatable, right across Grand Central. .. read more

We stopped here for brunch before going to the theatre. I had the chicken pot pie. It had a light and fluffy crust with a generous helping of chicken, potato, carrots, and peas. Well done and satisfied with it. A bit pricey but certainly worth it. read more

I go here about once a month for lunch, I stick to three things on the menu, Short Ribs are great, the Burger is better than average as is the Chicken Pot Pie. I'm Happy with any one of that trio every time I go. read more

I'd like to be very up front and say that the food at Pershing Square was pretty good...good enough that I would return. However, the two stars I'm awarding the restaurant is mostly due to very poor service. On a Tuesday evening, the restaurant wasn't too crowded, which is good since they don't take reservations. There are about twelve really awesome red booths on a slightly elevated level along each side of the restaurant by windows, but they were all occupied by the time we arrived. Instead, we were seated at a nice table in the center of the room. Our waitress was fine in the beginning, but at the end of our meal, she threw a small hissy fit when my one friend and I asked for separate checks as we were paying with cash and a credit card separately. She said she was "too busy" and it would "take her awhile" to split our bill (which is untrue, as my friend and I had virtually the same order...our appetizers were different prices). It wasn't a huge deal for us to write out how much to take in cash and how much to put on the credit card, but her response was so rude, especially since by the time we were paying the restaurant was nearly empty. She wasn't "so busy," and it's not like we were a table of twelve asking for separate checks. She was very huffy after we broke down the check for her. In addition to the waitress being less than amazing, the water pourer spilled water all over our table and didn't even notice/apologize/clean it up, and the bread distributor kind of ignored us. Overall, I wasn't impressed by the service, though another visit might yield a better experience. I'm just not going back anytime soon. read more

Good food and the service was good too. Nothing special stuck out about my experience there...just a solid good.

Decent french onion soup and mac n cheese; limited vegetarian options. loud venue for a business lunch..

I've passed by this place so many times but it is touristy so I've never gone in until now. We were catching a train from Grand Central and needed some brunch so we decided to step in. Frankly I was not impressed. At the least, it did not deserve the designation of 'best brunch in NY'. The food was good but it wasn't particularly amazing. It was also overpriced. I'd definitely recommend less touristy yet delightful places over this. read more

Decent lunch spot or meeting place for out-of-town guests or friends who commute to and from Grand Central. Great, efficient service and menu items that are always spot-on. read more

This was a great breakfast spot for my last morning in NYC. Not very quick considering the early rush had past when we arrived. But there had some delicious breakfast options and their potatoes were yummy! Very neat spot within the bridge and I loved the architecture. Will come back for lunch! read more

Sadly underwhelmed after leaving this famous eatery. My friend had to come here to take a picture at the booth that Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake sat at in Friends with Benefits, so we decided to grab a bite for lunch here as well. Our waiter enthusiastically recommended basically every chicken dish on the menu, so I tried the chicken paillard sandwich, with avocado, tomato, and lemon aioli. First of all, I did not taste the aioli. Second of all, the chicken was too dry and there was simply too much of it in the sandwich. Let me just say that Tabasco sauce saved the sandwich for me. Third, it was $16.00. The fries were whatever. Service was mediocre - a little leeway is given since we went during the midday lunch rush. Also FYI, they add a 16% gratuity tip automatically to your bill. Would not come here again or recommend to others. read more

Great location for meetings (seriously, how convenient is this for travelers!) and a spacious foyer for waiting for your other guests. Pershing Square has a solid bistro vibe going on. As you enter, there is a mini bakery area in the foyer with cupcakes and goodies on display with some booths across from that. As you progress back in the restaurant past the hostess area, you come across the bar and what I would describe as the more formal area of the restaurant. The service was great. We went for dinner with reservations and were seated immediately. We quickly received an offering of warm assorted breads/rolls to choose from. I chose a biscuit which was perfect, except for the fact that I couldn't have another one! Our server was very attentive and professional without being intrusive. I would say that as a guest you feel welcomed and not rushed. My meal choice was the Pasta Primavera which had a hearty amount of vegetables and felt like just the right size portion (generous but not gargantuan). It was a pleasant experience overall, just didn't stand out dramatically on either end of the spectrum. read more

Service was very slow and took forever to even get a water. We went in on a Saturday morning at around 11am and it was pretty busy but not to the point where it takes 15 minutes to get water at the table. By the time we had received our drinks it was about 30 minutes into being seated. Definitely do not recommend the bloody Mary's and I know my bloodys. This was very bland and harsh to even swallow. The look on my face said enough. I had originally asked for mezcal but they said they didn't have it and gave me something completely different. When we finally flagged the manager over he said that they did have mezcal and didnt know why they told me no. So instead I went for a mezcal and pineapple. If you are in a hurry I do not reccomend going here. If you dont mind waiting around and your brunch to be 2 hrs for just 4 drinks and some toast then by all means enjoy. read more

We loved this place. Great atmosphere, service and food. It was a fantastic breakfast.

No mimosas until 12 noon, for whatever reason. Not 5 minutes before, even. Besides that, standard breakfast food - eggs, omelettes, etc. The food is just good enough. read more

The music was my favorite part of the experience, 1980's-ish Rock. I had the chicken pot pie and vegetable gumbo which tasted ok, very mediocre. I received 1 stale roll with butter and only 1 iced tea, which sat empty for most of my meal. There was no offer of a refill or ability to purchase another one. The location is good and the server was nice, just a bit inexperienced perhaps. I was greeted at the door and seated promptly by a nice gentleman. read more

Brunch here is quite typical. Nothing special. Food isn't bad at all, but i hope no one screws up bacon, eggs and toasts when they are charging 15+ dollars for them. One pleasant surprise was the homemade jam. Once my waiter persuaded me to try some...well he basically brought it over and told me that I gotta have some of that because they just made it in the kitchen and that it's absolutely divine... I tried it and I couldn't get enough--It definitely made my day. The interior is nice, the service I find pretty decent, especially my jam waiter, he was awesome. I've tried their eggs benedict, american breakfast combo thing (eggs ur choice, meat ur choice, bread, juice and coffee), steak and eggs and waffle. I don't think I've had any bad food, but other than the jam I also didn't have anything spectacular. It's just quite conveniently located and pretty to show visitors. read more

For my brother's 22nd birthday he was going to be in NY with his girl. I searched all over Yelp for a place walking distance from his hotel that served a great breakfast. Based on the reviews I read I chose this spot. Now since I live in Denver, him in Boston temporarily going to Harvard, and we are both originally from Orange County, Cali this was going to be a tricky thing to set up as I wanted it to be a surprise. Traditionally for your birthday in our family, our mother puts candles in our breakfast (pancakes or waffles)... and it is a big deal. Since this was his first birthday away from home I wanted to keep the tradition strong! First off I cruised over their on-line menu... awesome selection! I checked out the Google Street View then too... GREAT location! Then looked at their website... very classy and the pictures really show cased a great eatery. And that is when I spotted the gift certificates. Simple and easy I could order one :) I spoke with the manager and ordered a gift certificate.... but what made it more than just a paper, is that I put a special message on it and it would be waiting at the desk for his arrival (I got his girl friend to make sure they stopped by). The manager then made sure that he got a candle in his pancakes too. Overall, even though I did not get to taste the food (my brother said it was very good) I loved dealing with this place! I will definitely stop by when I visit NY. Thank you for helping me keep our family tradition alive! :D read more

Late Night (10pm) appetizers review here folks. My friend and I, who I haven't seen in 2 years, sat down at a booth and ordered some calamari and crab cakes. They food was okay. I've definitely had better calamari and crab cakes before. I was curious as to why they garnished the crab cake plate with plenty of leafy garnish, which I believe obscured the focal point from the crab cakes. Anyway, this is your typical business luncheon and dinner place for the working crowd. read more

This is your basic basic diner, but with a bit of flair. The space and the location are unique, and there's a touch of old world architecture being right beneath the overpass taking cars around grand central. I happened here on a recent business meeting with a prospect from out of town. He was here with his wife and two kids, so it was an interesting meeting to say the least. I just had a bagel. The service was attentive and courteous, though the crowd was obviously mostly out of towners. read more

They have a great location near Grand Central Station tucked under Park Avenue This is a great place for breakfast and it is no surprise its a very busy bistro Service is fast and brisk We had Eggs Benedict and Pancakes and they were both delicious I am not a bog fan of restaurant brewed coffee but it was reasonable. I am a bold Starbucks guy so may be kind of picky We chose this spot based on its location and heritage If the weather is good it would be great to sit outside on their patio. Great spot to people watch read more

This is a great spot to wait by the bar if you're waiting for someone to come to Grand Central Station. The beer list is someone formidable and the bartenders know their stuff: add to that the fact that they are attentive and the crowd social, and you have a Pershing recipe for success. The drinks were hardly overpriced; with a beer coming in at $6 or $7. This isn't a place that you're going to make a point of coming to on any given night of the week. You come here out if necessity, but that being said, the staff does a great job at making sure you're having a pleasant experience. A much better place to wait than the always busy grand central station. read more

Worst experience ever. Incapable hostesses. No WiFi and this is a notable locale for business breakfasts etc. No seating if only 1 person of the party is parking the car/rest are there. Loud. No air circulating. Wet floors everywhere dangerous. Sub-par food for the prices charged. read more

Very good food. Quick and friendly service. I just wish I could have had more menu options.

I'll admit, all I had here was water. A large sparkling water for myself, and a small bottle of still water for my wife. Very attractive blue bottles, but I would have preferred S. Pelligrino. This is a great place to people watch, but we could only sit outside if we were ordering full brunch. Understandable if it was crowded, but it wasn't. And the waters cost about the same as one brunch. Please..... read more

Great location, fast and efficient service. as for food - you just usually expect little more for this level of prices, but i guess they have to pay the rent in this place somehow :) in general i would stop there from time to time but definitely rarely. its an almost iconic and signature place next to Grand Central but not the best food for money. worth trying for busy breakfast as an experience at least once for sure :) read more

Definitely a tourist trap. I have had better breakfast at diners in the outer boroughs. Ordered basic breakfast of eggs and potatoes and it took forever and when the food came it was cold and they were very cheap with the potatoes. I also said i only wanted eggs and potatoes but they put a pile of bacon on the plate which i cannot eat. Overpriced and under quality here. They also make u butter your own toast. For the price they could at least do that for you. read more

Convienent location and fun atmosphere. A notch up from casual but you can still come for brunch in your jeans! Food was fair - I had eggs bene and one of my poached eggs was poached a bit too long and was too firm so one out of two isn't bad! Great coffee too - saying a lot coming from a Seattle-ite! Next time I'm in NYC, I'll give them another try! read more

Have been here a few times for lunch - come before 12:30 otherwise you'll be waiting on line. Otherwise, just breeze on by Portions generous, pricing decent. Best part, lunch is straight and to the point. I've been in and out in under 45.min.. which is unheard of, unless you're in Chinatown read more