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2busymom Feb 4, 2008 03:02 PM

What's good for dinner near Grand Central Station?

My 21 y/o daughter and her boyfriend are planning a dinner a couple of Fridays from now. They are not on a big budget but want to have a decent meal. Nothing too exotic or fancy is necessary - Italian, steak/seafood/American type places would fit the bill. They'll be meeting up at Grand Central, hence the location. Any suggestions?
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     Avalondaughter Feb 6, 2008 06:53 AM

    How far of a walk are you willing to take? A short walk away if Belluno on 340 Lexington between 39th and 40th. It's a very common meeting place for my friends and family due to its proximity to GCS.

    I also love Naples 45. http://www.rapatina.com/naples45/ It's in the Met Life building. The pizza is to die for.
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       RGR Feb 6, 2008 07:29 AM

      You last meeting with friends and family must have been quite a while ago because Belluno has been closed for about 2 years.
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       ESNY Feb 6, 2008 06:38 AM

      There's always Michael Jordan's steakhouse in Grand Central. Overlooks the main terminal and I've always had good steaks there.
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         RGR Feb 6, 2008 06:45 AM

        We've been to Michael Jordan's once and had a pretty good steak there. However, 2busymom said the couple is "not on a big budget," and M.J. is expensive.
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         Jack_ Feb 6, 2008 05:49 AM

        What about the Oyster Bar in GCT? I love sitting at the back counter and watching the chowder go out
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           bob gaj Feb 6, 2008 04:22 AM

          palm steakhouse is legendary, and only a couple blocks away (i think 44/2nd?)
          i was there a couple months back for the first time, and impressed, very good manhattan steakhouse.

          (their other stuff is more hit and miss; loved the tuna, some of the sides weren't that great)
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          1. TrishUntrapped Feb 6, 2008 03:55 AM

            I second Cibo, the prix fixe is a bargain and their chocolate souffle is excellent. If they want to actually stay in Grand Central, in the lower level food court there is a Mexican restaurant that seems popular with commuters (I think in part because of the margaritas). Don't know name or price.

            RGR been to Artisanal yet?
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               RGR Feb 6, 2008 06:27 AM

              Hey, Trish,

              Not yet. I'd prefer to go off-hours as you did, but for various reasons, I won't be able to work that out for a while

              Re: the Mexican in GC. It's Zocalo.

              http://www.zocalonyc.com
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               RGR Feb 4, 2008 03:29 PM

              Cibo, on the corner of 2nd Av. & 41st St., serves very good Tuscan/New American cuisine in very attractive surroundings. In addition to the a la carte menu, they offer a 3-course dinner prix-fixe for $35.

              http://cibonyc.com

              Fagiolini is on the corner of Lex & 39th St. I've never been but have heard good things about their Italian food. There's a short video on the website. The food shown certainly looks inviting, and the place seems to have pleasant decor and a nice vibe. Now, I really want to try it.

              http://www.fagiolini.com
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