Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie is a practical Midtown choice for business meals, family dinners, and low-drama special occasions near Madison Avenue. Book it for convenience and group flexibility, not for a chef-led tasting menu or wine-focused night; Joji, Benjamin Prime, or Epicerie Boulud are clearer picks for those specific needs.
About Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie is a New York City venue with operating hours from Monday through Saturday and a smart casual dress code.
The schedule is Monday through Friday from 11:45 AM to 9:30 PM, Saturday from 11:45 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday closed.
A practical New York City choice for occasions that need to run smoothly
Consider Pera Mediterranean Brasserie when the main planning needs are New York City location, smart casual dress, and a Monday-through-Saturday schedule.
If the goal is a different kind of New York City dining plan, Joji, Epicerie Boulud, Benjamin Prime, Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park, or The Gallery at Centurion New York may be worth comparing based on your preferred setting and schedule.
Confirm details before booking
Key planning points include the venue name, New York City location, smart casual dress code, and hours. For broader planning in the city, use the New York City restaurants guide, plus the New York City guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:45 AM–9:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:45 AM–9:30 PM
- Location
- 303 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- peranyc.com
- Phone
- +12128786301
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie occupies a middle register in Midtown dining, balancing the formality of Continental rooms with the looseness of a neighborhood brasserie. The dining room reads familiar to New Yorkers who know Balthazar-style spaces: high-ceilinged, café-hour friendly and built to accommodate both quick midday meals and composed evening dinners. The atmosphere leans relaxed rather than flashy, making it a steady, approachable option for the international, time-conscious clientele that populates the blocks off Madison Avenue. Mediterranean flavors sit comfortably inside this polished-but-unpretentious brasserie shell.
Best For
This is a practical choice for business-minded meals: working lunches, client dinners and weekday meals for Midtown professionals. The format explicitly suits time-constrained diners, menus and seating accommodate quick bar service as well as full-table meals, while still being composed enough for meetings that require a measure of formality. It's also a solid pick for small groups who want shareable Mediterranean plates without the fuss of a tasting menu; the room is calibrated for reliable, professionally minded dining rather than late-night revelry.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the shareable elements of the menu: meze platters are a natural way to sample the kitchen’s Mediterranean range and work well for groups or abbreviated lunches. For centre pieces, the lamb Adana is a signature pick, while the chicken shashlik and shrimp skewers offer straightforward, grill-forward options. Because the format supports both bar seating and full table service, consider ordering a few small plates at the bar for a quicker experience, or sit for a composed multi-course dinner when time allows.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant earth-toned interior with open kitchen views, warm Mediterranean warmth blended with sophisticated New York charm.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- lamb Adana
- meze platters
- chicken shashlik
- shrimp skewers
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 303 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:45 AM–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:45 AM–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:45 AM–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:45 AM–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:45 AM–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:45 AM–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
If Pera Mediterranean Brasserie is not the right fit, book Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park for a nearby Midtown meal with a Bryant Park anchor, or Benjamin Prime when the occasion calls for a more formal steakhouse frame.
For a faster, lighter alternative, Epicerie Boulud is the practical fallback. For a more expensive sushi-led night, Joji is the clearer splurge.
Restaurant context
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie makes the most sense for a flexible Midtown meal where location and group comfort matter. Joji is the stronger splurge if the table wants a serious sushi experience and is comfortable with a $$$$ price tier; Pera is the safer social choice when not everyone wants sushi or a formal counter-style meal.
Compared with Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park and The Gallery at Centurion New York, Pera's appeal is its Madison Avenue convenience and brasserie-style flexibility. Choose Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park when Bryant Park is the better meeting point; choose The Gallery at Centurion New York when the room itself is the point of the evening.
Epicerie Boulud is better for a quick sandwich-led stop, while Benjamin Prime is the more direct answer for steakhouse formality. Pera sits between those poles: more occasion-ready than a fast bite, less narrowly defined than a steakhouse or sushi splurge.
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Compare Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pera Mediterranean Brasserie | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Joji | New York City | Sushi | $$$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2622025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #2782024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Epicerie Boulud | New York City | Sandwiches | No published awards | |
| The Gallery at Centurion New York | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Benjamin Prime | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Pera Mediterranean Brasserie?
Confirm bar seating options directly with Pera Mediterranean Brasserie before planning a solo meal, quick stop, or bar-focused visit. Benjamin Prime is another New York City option to compare if you are considering a different dining plan.
Is Pera Mediterranean Brasserie good for a special occasion?
It may work for a special occasion if the New York City location, smart casual dress, and Monday-through-Saturday hours fit your plan. Epicerie Boulud, Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park, and The Gallery at Centurion New York are other New York City options to consider depending on the occasion.
What are alternatives to Pera Mediterranean Brasserie in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Joji, Benjamin Prime, Osteria Delbianco Bryant Park, The Gallery at Centurion New York, and Epicerie Boulud. Choose among them based on current availability, setting, hours, and the kind of meal you want to plan.
