THE GRILL Introduce
Housed within the legendary Seagram Building, THE GRILL is more than just a fine dining restaurant; it is a living piece of New York City's culinary history. This iconic establishment, a reinvention of the former Four Seasons Restaurant, captures the essence of 1960s elegance and 'power dining' with a modern twist. From the moment you step inside, you are transported to a world of historical glamour and sophistication. The atmosphere is upscale, romantic, and truly historic, with a design that pays homage to the original mid-century masterpiece. The attention to detail is evident not only in the stunning interior but also in every aspect of the dining experience, from the expertly crafted cocktails to the meticulously prepared dishes.
The menu at THE GRILL is a celebration of classic American cuisine, with a strong focus on prime aged steaks, chops, and fresh seafood. The restaurant elevates traditional dishes with flawless execution and elegant presentation. From the rich and flavorful Oysters to the renowned Prime Rib carved tableside, every dish is an experience in itself. The extensive wine list and vintage whiskey selection cater to even the most discerning connoisseur, making every meal a special occasion. This is a place where every element—the food, the service, and the atmosphere—comes together to create a cohesive and unforgettable dining experience. It's the ideal spot for a special celebration, an important business lunch, or simply a luxurious evening out.
THE GRILL is situated in the prestigious Seagram Building at 99 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022. This address is a cornerstone of Midtown East, placing the restaurant in one of the most prominent and convenient locations in the city. The Seagram Building itself is a historical landmark, adding to the grandeur of the dining experience. The central location makes it easily accessible for anyone in Manhattan, whether you are coming from a nearby office, a hotel, or a tourist attraction.
Accessibility is a key feature of THE GRILL. The building is conveniently located just a few blocks from Grand Central Terminal and is a short walk from several major subway stations, including the 6 train at 51st Street and the E and M lines at 53rd Street. For those with mobility needs, the restaurant offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating, ensuring that every guest can enjoy the exquisite dining experience. While the restaurant's location is in a bustling commercial area, the private and historical ambiance of the interior creates a secluded escape from the city streets. Reservations are highly recommended for both lunch and dinner, as this popular spot is a frequent destination for groups and individuals celebrating special occasions or conducting business.
Services Offered:
Dine-in: Experience an unparalleled fine dining experience with impeccable table service in a historic and luxurious setting.
Private Dining: The restaurant offers private dining rooms, perfect for corporate events, intimate celebrations, and large groups seeking an exclusive and tailored experience.
Catering: For events outside of the restaurant, THE GRILL provides catering services to bring its classic American cuisine to your private venue.
Reservations: Reservations are required and highly recommended for both lunch and dinner, ensuring a seamless and timely dining experience.
Features and Highlights:
Historic and Upscale Atmosphere: Housed in the iconic Seagram Building, the restaurant’s design is a landmark in itself, blending historic glamour with a trendy, upscale vibe. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic evening or a powerful business dinner.
Tableside Preparations: A highlight of the dining experience is the trolley service and tableside preparations, with dishes like the Prime Rib and Omelette de Saison crafted right before your eyes, adding a theatrical and personal touch to your meal.
Extensive Bar and Wine Program: The bar onsite offers a substantial selection of cocktails, beer, hard liquor, and a world-class wine list. The vintage whiskey collection is particularly notable, featuring rare selections that are priced per ounce.
Impeccable Service: The staff is highly attentive and professional, ensuring every guest feels well-cared for. Their knowledge of the menu, wine list, and the history of the restaurant enhances the overall experience.
Focus on Prime Aged Steaks and Classic American Fare: The menu is a tribute to classic American culinary traditions, with standout dishes like the New York Strip, Filet Mignon, and the Seagram Crab Cake.
Contact Information:
Address: Seagram Building, 99 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
Phone: (212) 254-3000
What is worth choosing:
Choosing THE GRILL is about making a statement and indulging in an experience that is far more than just a meal. It is worth choosing for its ability to deliver an unparalleled level of quality in every aspect of its service. From the moment you make a reservation to the final bite of dessert, you are part of a meticulously orchestrated performance. The food is, without a doubt, a major draw; the prime aged steaks are prepared to perfection, and the tableside service of dishes like the Prime Rib elevates the meal to a form of entertainment.
Beyond the food, the historical and romantic atmosphere of the Seagram Building sets THE GRILL apart. It's an ideal venue for a special occasion, providing a backdrop of timeless elegance that makes any event feel more significant. The substantial and thoughtfully curated beverage list, including exceptional cocktails and a rare whiskey collection, further cements its status as a top-tier destination. While the price point is high, the value is in the complete package—the flawless service, the iconic setting, and the unforgettable food. For those seeking an extraordinary dining experience that embodies the best of New York's upscale culinary scene, THE GRILL is the only choice.
THE GRILL Menu
ASSORTED APPETIZERS
- OYSTERS $30.00
on the half shell
- Smoked SALMON $28.00
mustard vinaigrette
- A Selection of CONTINENTAL HAM
- TUNA Ravigote 3 $35.00
- STEAK and ANCHOVY TARTARE 4 $41.00
- CRAYFISH SAUSAGE $46.00
sauce Creole
- SHRIMP COCKTAIL $31.00
a variety of house sauces
- CRUDITES $27.00
the season's bounty
- THE SEAGRAM CRAB CAKE $51.00
SOUPS & SALADS
- Corn Chowder $25.00
- Blue Crab Gumbo $31.00
- Quartered TOMATO SALAD a la Ritz 3 $30.00
- AVOCADO CRAB LOUIS 4 $41.00
- HOUSE CHOPPED 2 $27.00
LUNCH SPECIALTIES
- Cold POACHED SALMON 4 $43.00
- OMELETTE De Saison 2 $29.00
- PASTA sauce tomate 3 $32.00
- CLUB SANDWICH $29.00
- CHEESEBURGER 3 $35.00
ENTREES
- LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN $45.00
- FILET MIGNON $82.00
Florentine
- AMISH HAM STEAK $45.00
pickled pineapple
- Cajun SNAPPER $49.00
coleslaw, chowchow
- BRANZINO $49.00
steamed or grilled
- DOVER SOLE
horseradish Meuniere
PRIME AGED STEAKS
- NEW YORK STRIP 9 $98.00
- PORTERHOUSE, RIBEYE
POTATOES, RICE & VEGETABLES
- Cottage Fries $18.00
- Whipped Potatoes $18.00
- Rice Pilaf Grilled Zucchini $18.00
- Dressed Tomatoes $18.00
OYSTERS, CLAMS, ETC .
Our finest raw selections
- MONTAUK PEARL OYSTERS $30.00
on the half shell
- LITTLENECK CLAMS $23.00
Tabasco relish
- SARDINES $23.00
soused onions
- HOUSE CURED SALMON $28.00
- CAVIAR Ossetra Gold 50g/125g
- A selection of CONTINENTAL HAM MP VEGETABLE CRUDITS: seasons bounty $27.00
ASSORTED APPETIZERS
Hot & Cold Selections
- TUNA Ravigote 3 $35.00
- STEAK and ANCHOVY TARTARE 4 $41.00
- WILD MUSHROOM OMELETTE prepared tableside 4 $41.00
- THE SEAGRAM CRAB CAKE $51.00
- CRAYFISH SAUSAGE sauce Creole 4 $46.00
- SCALLOP snail fricassee $32.00
- PASTA a la PRESSE $36.00
SOUP
- Caviar Vichyssoise
- Corn Chowder $25.00
- Blue Crab Gumbo $31.00
SALAD
- AVOCADO CRAB LOUIS $41.00
- HOUSE CHOPPED 2 $27.00
- ENDIVE & APPLE $27.00
SEAFOOD
- Grilled SALMON vidalia 4 $49.00
- Cajun SNAPPER $49.00
coleslaw, chowchow
- Minted BLACK BASS $47.00
- LOBSTER a la Newberg
- DOVER SOLE
CHOPS & BIRDS
- Honey Mustard DUCKLING $56.00
- LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN $45.00
- Larded SQUAB $58.00
whole grilled, preserved orange
- GUINEA HEN CLAIBORNE $69.00
Madeira, black truffle, endive
- AMISH HAM STEAK $45.00
pickled pineapple
- TRIPLE LAMB CHOPS
curried flavors, mint jelly
- Stuffed VEAL LOIN $84.00
summer corn, chanterelles
PRIME AGED STEAKS
TROLLEY SERVICE
- FILET MIGNON $82.00
- NEW YORK STRIP 21 oz 9 $98.00
- RIBEYE 14 oz $88.00
- PORTERHOUSE 40 oz $250.00
FOR TWO
- Prime Rib $95.00
Spit Roasted, Deviled Bone
VEGETABLES
- Dressed Tomatoes $18.00
- Eggplant Casserole $18.00
- Summer Squash Pie $18.00
- Young Grilled Corn $18.00
POTATOES
- Cottage Fries $18.00
- Hashbrown O'Brien $18.00
- Whipped $18.00
- Dilled $18.00
GRAINS & RICE
- Carolina Pilaf $18.00
- Nutted Wild Rice $18.00
- Grits with Gravy $18.00
- Mushroom Barley $18.00
DESSERT WINES
- SAUTERNES, Chateau D'Yquem 2015 8 $88.00
- SAUTERNES, Chateau D'Yquem 2004 9 $95.00
- SAUTERNES, Chateau D'Yquem 1995 $130.00
- SAUTERNES, Chateau D'Yquem 1990 $175.00
- CHATEAU D'YQUEM FLIGHT $1.00
- MOSCATO D'ASTI, Braida 2022 1 $15.00
- TOKAJI 5 PUTTONYOS, Royal Tokaji 2017 2 $22.00
- ICE WINE, Inniskillin Pearl 2019 $30.00
- LATE HARVEST SEMILLON, Dolce 2013 2 $28.00
- VIN SANTO, Felsina 2014 2 $22.00
- PORT, Quinta da Corte 20yr Tawny 2 $24.00
- PORT, Graham's 40yr Tawny $38.00
- PORT, Graham's 1977 $45.00
VINTAGE WHISKEY
Priced per ounce
- Four Roses Bourbon Small Batch Limited Edition 2016 $65.00
- George T. Stagg Bourbon 2017 $75.00
- Hirsch Bourbon 16yr, distilled 1974 $300.00
- Jack Daniels 'Green'1972 6 $65.00
- Jack Daniels 'Black' 1979 $72.00
- Jack Daniels, Coy Hill 2012 $55.00
- Michters Bourbon 20yr $100.00
- The Macklowe American Single Malt, Single Cask 61 $90.00
- Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon 10yr 7 $75.00
- Old Rip Van Winkle Special Reserve 12yr $100.00
- Seagrams Canadian Whiskey VO 1962 4 $42.00
- Willett 24yr, bottled 1982 3 $300.00
DESSERT
- Lemon CHIFFON $20.00
- Raspberry BATTENBURG $20.00
- STRAWBERRY CHARLOTTE $20.00
- CHOCOLATE Malt TERRINE $20.00
- Blueberry CRULLERS $20.00
per piece 5
ICECREAM
- Cherries Jubilee FLAMBE $20.00
- Blackberry BAKED ALASKA $20.00
- BY THE SCOOP $5.00
OYSTERS, CLAMS, ETC .
Our finest raw selections
- MONTAUK PEARL OYSTERS $30.00
- LITTLENECK CLAMS $23.00
- SARDINES $23.00
- HOUSE CURED SALMON $28.00
- CAVIAR Ossetra Gold 50g/125g
- A selection of CONTINENTAL HAM MP VEGETABLE CRUDITES: season's bounty $27.00
A Service Of...
- CAVIAR BAERI
with traditional accompaniments MP
THE GRILL Details
Service options
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
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THE GRILL Location
THE GRILL
Seagram Building, 99 E 52nd St, New York, NY 10022, USA
THE GRILL Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1We celebrated our first family reunion in New York here, and it was absolutely beautiful with such an upscale vibe! The food was fabulous — we ordered salads, crab cakes, vegetables, and two prime ribs (perfect size for four). By default, all prime ribs are cooked to a perfect medium rare, and they even served ours halved — just right for sharing!We started with cocktails and ended with wine and dessert cakes, which made the evening even more special. From the moment we entered to the time we left, the service and atmosphere felt like stepping into another world.Pricing is on the higher end — easily $200+ per person — but for the quality and experience, it feels well worth it.As for the dress code, it shouldn’t be a problem — just avoid shorts and athletic wear. Clean, upscale casual is perfectly fine, though you’ll also see people dressed very elegantly.Highly recommend for a memorable dining experience!
August 23 · Karl KwonThe Grill is a very Manhattan upscale power dinner type of place (fun to people watch), and we had a wonderful dining experience.The service was exceptional, as expected.The cocktail and wine menu is substantial, excellent martinis.Every dish we ordered was excellent. Of note, the crab cake starter was pure lump crab meat, pairs well with the complimentary fresh bread and butter.The Filet was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the Guinea Hen was different choice for me, I enjoyed it, very tender and flavorful. Next time I want to try the Prime Rib, it looked amazing on the trolley cart.The peanut butter chocolate for dessert was also great.Definitely an expensive dinner (even by Manhattan standards), but worth a visit, whether for a special occasion or just a nice night out. If you are unable to snag a reservation, the bar has ample seating, whether for just a drink or a full meal (dinner only).
June 24 · Chris PThe Grill is such a special New York spot!The room is gorgeous, with the energy feeling modern and fun. Lighting is beautiful and the layout is spectacular.Service is outstanding. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and made the night feel seamless.The food was even better than expected. The steak was amazing, with the duck and tuna being a must order. The sides are all perfectly paired with whatever you order as a main.The whole experience, the atmosphere, the service, the food, makes it one of those places you’ll remember. If you’re looking for a true New York dining experience, The Grill is it.
September 05 · Kaylah CarruthersFinally got to try the prime rib at the grill! It did not disappoint. Prob right up there with keens and Bowery meat company. The steaks and sides were also great. What you’ll remember is the guy using the manual grinder to press fresh jus for the pasta dish which was amazing. The vibe is pretty finance bro centric as expected for the location. Not much to complain about here it deserves a top 10 spot in your steakhouse playbook but the steak is what I remembered least. Verdict: probably not but worth the try.
July 22 · Patrick KIf you’re looking for an old school, upscale restaurant in Manhattan. Please look no further. The food, environment, and service is unmatched. Be sure to dress somewhat “formally” so you look nice as you enjoy some of the best people watching in the city. You will remember your visit! And ask for Paul, he’s a fun and attentive waiter.
June 30 · Elijah Wallace
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