Pershing Square
East Midtown-Turtle Bay, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Pershing Square is worth booking when Grand Central convenience is the deciding factor. Use it for breakfast, work-adjacent lunch, or a practical group meal; choose Le Pavillon instead for a polished splurge, Palladino's Steak & Seafood for steakhouse energy, or Epicerie Boulud for a faster sandwich-led stop.
About Pershing Square
Should you book Pershing Square in New York City? It can make sense when you want a casual option with clearly posted hours and a direct plan.
Pershing Square is open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 9 PM. The dress code is casual.
Use it for simple planning, not unsupported assumptions
Pershing Square is easiest to evaluate on the facts: New York City location, casual dress, and broad posted hours across the week.
For another option to compare, Le Pavillon may be worth reviewing.
Where it sits against other choices
Pershing Square can be considered alongside Epicerie Boulud, Palladino's Steak & Seafood, and The Gallery at Centurion New York when comparing dining options. For a broader scan of the city, use the New York City restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7 AM–10 PM · Tuesday: 7 AM–10 PM
- Location
- 90 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- pershingsquare.com
- Phone
- +12122869600
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Pershing Square reads as a New York interpretation of the European station brasserie: high ceilings, a prominent bar and a dining floor that accommodates both solo travellers and corporate lunch parties. It sits directly across from Grand Central Terminal and functions as a steady fixture in a busy transit hub rather than a destination that trades on novelty. The room balances classic brasserie formality, tablecloths and a wine list, with an operational efficiency that keeps service moving throughout the day, creating an urbane, well-worn dining room that feels purposeful and reliable.
Best For
This is a neighborhood workhorse that serves a wide set of use cases: early-morning breakfast meetings, quick solo lunches, and post-work drinks before commuters catch the train. The brasserie format is deliberately broad, so it handles corporate lunch parties as easily as a lone traveller grabbing a meal between trains. Because the kitchen and bar are set up to turn tables across multiple dayparts, it’s particularly well suited to business-focused meals and practical, no-fuss dining throughout the day, from early breakfast through evening service.
Ordering Tips
For brunch go straight for the signature buttermilk pancakes, which are a noted staple of the menu. If you’re on a tight schedule, the prominent bar offers quicker service and a full drink program: ideal for a fast solo lunch or an after-work cocktail. For business lunches lean into classic brasserie choices and the wine list, which is crafted to pair with the room’s steady, tablecloth-driven service. Expect efficient, full-service dining rather than an à la carte, reservation-only experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling and bright brasserie-style atmosphere with lots of natural light.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
buttermilk pancakes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 90 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–9 PM
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the meal needs more polish and a higher-spend French, contemporary format, book Le Pavillon. If the plan is faster and more casual, Epicerie Boulud is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How Pershing Square compares in Midtown
Le Pavillon is the clear upgrade for diners who want a more formal French, contemporary experience and are comfortable with a $$$$ price tier. Pershing Square is the easier call for a practical Midtown meal where the location is the point, not the ceremony.
Palladino's Steak & Seafood is better for a group that has already agreed on steakhouse and seafood. Epicerie Boulud is better for a quick sandwich stop. Pershing Square sits between them: more of a sit-down utility pick than Epicerie Boulud, less occasion-driven than Palladino's.
The Gallery at Centurion New York is a more specific choice; book it when that setting fits the plan. For a general Midtown meeting point with easy booking logic, Pershing Square is the lower-risk option.
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Compare Pershing Square
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing Square | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Palladino's Steak & Seafood | New York City | Steakhouse/Seafood | No published awards | |
| Epicerie Boulud | New York City | Sandwiches | No published awards | |
| The Gallery at Centurion New York | New York City | No published awards | ||
| Le Pavillon | New York City | French, Contemporary | $$$$ | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Forbes 4-Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star |
| Le Pavillon | Manhattan | French | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 Forbes 4-Star2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Highly Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top RestaurantsWe're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pershing Square good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the meal. For planning, Pershing Square is in New York City, has casual dress, and keeps posted daily hours.
What are alternatives to Pershing Square?
Other options to compare include Epicerie Boulud, Le Pavillon, Palladino's Steak & Seafood, and The Gallery at Centurion New York.
What should a first-timer know about Pershing Square?
Pershing Square is in New York City. It is open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM to 9 PM. The dress code is casual.
