Restaurants and bars near Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York houses two on-site venues: Grand Salon, an all-day French restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea and dinner, and The Bar, a 60-foot cocktail bar serving craft cocktails and wine. Both accept reservations; Grand Salon operates daily from 7:00 a.m. and The Bar opens in the late afternoon (around 4:00 p.m.).
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On-site dining: Grand Salon
Grand Salon (also listed as Grand Salon & Bar at Baccarat Hotel New York) is the hotel's all-day French restaurant on the 2nd floor, serving breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea and dinner beneath a large Baccarat chandelier.
Hours are Monday–Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. The venue serves Champagne alongside its French menu and accepts reservations.
- Cuisine: French (hotel lists Alsatian-inspired / French‑American on third‑party sites)
- Service: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Champagne service
- Reservation advice: Reservations are accepted and recommended for non-hotel guests
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Available for a surcharge (breakfast is not included with room rates) |
| Afternoon Tea | Advance reservations recommended; dress suggested as smart casual |
| Dinner | Sophisticated attire encouraged after 4:00 p.m. |
On-site drinking: The Bar
The Bar (on the 2nd floor, adjacent to the Grand Salon) features a long counter and serves craft cocktails and an acclaimed wine selection; the design references long bars and Parisian hôtels particuliers.
The Bar opens in the late afternoon (third‑party listings indicate around 4:00 p.m.) and runs into the evening, with Sunday hours typically ending earlier than other days. Reservations are accepted for small parties with a minimum spend.
- Counter: a long, 60‑foot (18 meter) bar/counter
- Offerings: craft cocktails, wine, Champagne
- Reservations: accepted for parties up to four with a $75 per person minimum (per hotel listing)
| Typical opening time | Reservation policy |
|---|---|
| Around 4:00 p.m. | Accepts reservations for small parties; minimums may apply |
| Closes late evening | Dress guidelines enforced (see dress code section) |
Afternoon Tea and Champagne rituals
The hotel offers a formal Afternoon Tea service through Grand Salon; advance reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance and smart casual attire is suggested.
Champagne service is a core part of Grand Salon's offering and is available across meal periods; the hotel notes a celebrated Champagne collection in its dining descriptions.
- Afternoon Tea: reservation required (advance booking recommended)
- Attire: smart casual suggested; cell phones are asked to be silenced during Afternoon Tea
- Champagne: offered during breakfast, lunch, Afternoon Tea and dinner
| Service | Advance booking |
|---|---|
| Afternoon Tea | Up to 30 days in advance recommended |
| Champagne service | Available during all dining periods |
Private events and meeting spaces
For small meetings and private receptions the hotel lists the Petit Salon as a request-only event room; food selections are drawn from the Grand Salon menu and the Petit Salon is typically used for cocktail-style gatherings.
Preferred Hotels and other meeting listings note limited overall event space at Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York; the hotel directs event inquiries to its Meetings & Events contact email for availability and details.
- Petit Salon: available by request; commonly used for cocktail receptions
- Capacity: event listings and third‑party sources indicate capacities in the ~40-person range (varies by configuration)
- Contact: NYSales@baccarathotels.com for meetings and events inquiries (hotel guidance)
| Venue | Use / Notes |
|---|---|
| Petit Salon | Cocktail receptions; food from Grand Salon; request-only |
| Grand Salon | Can host receptions and seated service depending on event needs |
Location and nearby dining options
Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York sits at 28 West 53rd Street, directly across from MoMA and steps from Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and other Midtown landmarks, putting many Midtown restaurants within easy walking distance.
The hotel welcomes both guests and visitors to dine at Grand Salon and The Bar; for other dining choices, use the hotel's concierge to request local recommendations and reservations.
- Address: 28 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
- Nearby landmarks: Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue (all within a few minutes' walk)
- Concierge: available to help with local restaurant reservations
| Nearby landmark | Walking time (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) | 1–2 minutes (across the street) |
| Rockefeller Center / Fifth Avenue | About 5 minutes |
| Central Park / Times Square | About 8 minutes |
Practical tips for dining guests
Breakfast at the hotel is available for an additional surcharge rather than included in room rates; staff and the hotel's FAQs confirm breakfast pricing is sold separately.
Dress codes apply: Grand Salon asks for refined attire with casual items discouraged after 4:00 p.m.; The Bar also requests no ripped denim, athletic wear, or beach sandals. Reservations are advised, especially for non-hotel guests.
- Breakfast: sold separately (not included with room rate)
- Dress code: refined/sophisticated attire recommended in Grand Salon after 4:00 p.m.; The Bar enforces a no-ripped-denim/athletic-wear policy
- Reservations: recommended for Grand Salon; The Bar accepts small-party reservations (minimums may apply)
| Issue | Advice |
|---|---|
| Not staying at the hotel | Make reservations in advance for Grand Salon or The Bar |
| Want Afternoon Tea | Book up to 30 days in advance; wear smart casual |
| Special events | Contact NYSales@baccarathotels.com for event inquiries |
