10Best from Casual to Haute Lunching in NYC: Midtown Madness at High Noon

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Grand Central Dining Concourse

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No place reflects NYC's energy and character as does Grand Central Terminal. Beneath the hustle and bustle of the terminal, are 35 casual lunch options on the Dining Concourse for average Joes, Janes, an dvisitors. Grab a table, or an Alice in Wonderland high-backed chair, belly up to the counter of choice – and expect to pay under $20 and often just $10 for a meal served inside the heartbeat of Manhattan. Concourse players include: Cafe Spice (Indian), Chirping Chicken, Ciao bella Gelato, Dishes, Eata Pita, Feng Shui (Chinese), Frankies Dogs on the Go, Golden Krust Patties (Jamaican), Hale and Hearty Soups, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters, Junior's (burgers and cheesecake), Magnolia Bakery, Manhattan Chili Company, Mendy's Kosher Delicatessen/Dairy, Shake Shack, Shiro of Japan, Thai Toon, Tri Tip Grill, Two Boots Pizzeria and Zaro's Bakery. Grand Central Terminal 89 E. 42nd St. TRAINS: 4, 5, 6, 7, S & Metro-North Railroad

Address:

89 E. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10017
(212) 340-2583

Hours:

Mon-Thu: 6:30am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 7am-9pm
Sun: 11am-6pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert

Lunch: "New Yorkers tend to favor grab and go lunches, but several spots include wait service while the spaces in between recall train cars and Alice in Wonderland seats."

Best for Lunch Because: The Dining Concourse is a cornucopia of eateries from bars and kiosks to ethnic cuisine options at affordable prices.

Main Menu
- Starters
  
  Juicy Buttermilk Chicken Fingers
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Spicy Two-Cheese Quesadilla
  
  with Pico de Gallo and Shredded Chicken ($9.50)
  
  Central Bar Nachos
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Crispy Calamari
  
  with Marinara Sauce ($11.00)
  
  Steak or Chicken
  
  with Salsa, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Scallions & Cheese ($11.00)
  
  Mozzarella Sticks
  
  with Marinara Sauce ($9.00)
  
  Grilled Chicken and Beef Skewers
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Curried Chips
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Central Bar Platter
  
  select 4 items from above (excluding nachos) ($20.00)
- Soups
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  ($6.00)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  ($6.00)
- Salad
  Hangar Steak Salad
  
  with Romaine Lettuce and Vegetables ($14.00)
  
  Caesar Salad
  $10.00
  
  With Chicken: $12.00
  Southwestern Salad
  Corn, Beans, Avocado, Cheddar, Carrots, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatos, Tortilla
  
  $11.00
  
  With Chicken: $14.00
  Cobb Salad
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Mixed Green Salad
  
  ($8.00)
- Burgers
  
  Central Bar Burger
  
  Served with Cheese, Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions ($11.00)
  
  Sliders W/Cheese (4)
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Beef Burger
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Cheeseburger
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Bacon Burger
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Bacon Cheeseburger
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Turkey Burger
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Veggie Burger
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
  
  ($10.00)
- Wings
  Buffalo Chicken Wings
  Classic / Medium / Hot Sauce
  
  6 Wings Platter: $5.70
  
  10 Wings Platter: $9.00
  
  25 Wings Bucket: $20.00
  BBQ Chicken Wings
  in Tangy Hot Sauce
  
  6 Wings Platter: $5.70
  
  10 Wings Platter: $9.00
  
  25 Wings Bucket: $20.00
  Central Bar Wings
  in Hoisin Hot Sauce
  
  6 Wings Platter: $5.70
  
  10 Wings Platter: $9.00
  
  25 Wings Bucket: $20.00
- Entrees
  
  Mac n' Cheese
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Fish n' Chips
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Irish Breakfast
  
  til 6pm ($12.00)
  
  Bangers n' Mash
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Shepherd's Pie
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Aged New York Shell Steak
  
  with Fries and Salad ($18.00)
  
  Steak au Poivre
  
  with House Vegetables and Mashed potatoes ($19.00)
- Side Orders
  
  Hand-cut French Fries
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Homemade Chips
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Side Salad
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Baked Beans
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($5.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Rustic BLT Sandwich
  
  with Dijon Sauce ($9.00)
  
  Grilled Steak Sandwich
  
  with Onions and Cheese ($12.00)
  
  Marinated Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  
  with Roasted Peppers, Tomato, and Herb Mayonnaise ($11.00)
  
  Fish Tacos (3)
  
  ($10.00)
- Daily Specials
  
  Monday - Braised Beef Brisket
  
  with Mashed Potatoes and Carrots ($9.50)
  
  Tuesday - Sizzling Chicken or Steak Fajitas
  
  with Flour Tortillas ($9.50)
  
  Wednesday - Spicy Lamb Sausage
  
  with Mashed Potatoes and Pepper and Onion Gravy ($9.50)
  
  Thursday - Buttermilk Fried Chicken
  
  over Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and coleslaw ($9.50)
  
  Friday - Chicken Curry
  
  with fries ($9.50)
  
  Baked Pies
  
  Bacon, Egg and Cheese; Steak, Mushrooms and Onions; Chicken, Leeks and Mushrooms; Vegetarian Curry ($8.50)
- Lunchtime Specials
  
  Soup & Small Salad
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Soup & 1/2 Sandwich
  
  ($8.50)
  
  Burger & Fries
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Soup & Daily Special
  
  ($10.95)
- Brunch
  
  Irish Breakfast
  
  Served all day Irish bacon, Irish sausage, 2 eggs any style, black & white pudding, baked beans, grilled tomato, home fries, fried mushrooms, toast ($13.00)
  
  Steak & Eggs
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Three Egg Omelet
  
  Choose 3: Ham, Cheese, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers ($13.00)
  
  Huevos Rancheros
  
  2 eggs any style with black beans, tomato, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, and feta cheese on warm corn tortillas ($11.00)
  
  Baked Eggs - Mediterranean Style
  
  with Tomato and Feta ($10.00)
  
  Baked Eggs - Central Classico
  
  with Prosciutto, Scallions & Cheddar ($10.00)
  
  Organic Porridges East Village Style
  
  with Organic Strawberries, Bananas, Raisins, Honey and Cream ($8.00)
  
  Breakfast
  
  Served all day, Bacon Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich, Beans on Toast, Chip Butty, Egg with Chips ($6.00)
  
  Coffee
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Tea
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Cappucino
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Latte
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Espresso
  
  ($2.50)
- Cocktails
  
  Central Cosmo
  
  Absolute Citron, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime, Cranberry Juice ($10.00)
  
  P. A. Mai Tai
  
  Bacardi O, Myers, Orange Juice, Cranberry, Pineapple Juice ($10.00)
  
  Key Lime Martini
  
  Stoli Vanilla, Splash of Lime, Pineapple juice ($10.00)
  
  9th St. Margarita
  
  Sauza, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime, Splash of Orange Juice ($10.00)
  
  Bourbon Berry
  
  Bourbon, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Selzer ($10.00)
  
  Hot Tequila
  
  Tequila,Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Tabasco ($10.00)
  
  Light and Stormy
  
  Rum, Ginger Beer, Diet Coke ($10.00)
  
  Made Lemonade
  
  Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint, Water, Cucumber ($10.00)
  
  Passion Fruit Caipirinha
  
  Cachaca, Limes, Passion Fruit, Grenadine ($10.00)
  
  Pineapple Ricky
  
  Gin, Pineapple Juice, St. Germain, Seltzer ($10.00)
Drinks
- Scotch
  
  Chivas Regal 18 yr
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Dewars 12 yr
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Glenlivet 12yr
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Glenlivet 15yr
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Glenlivet 16yr
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Glenlivet 18yr
  
  ($17.00)
  
  Glenfiddich 12yr
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Johnny Walker Blue
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Lagavulin 16yr
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Laphroig 10yr
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Oban 14 yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Talisker 10yr
  
  ($10.00)
- Irish Whiskey
  
  Bushmills 10yr
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Connemara Single Malt
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Greenore Single Grain 8yr
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Jameson Black
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Jameson 12 yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Jameson Gold
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Jameson 18yr
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Jameson Vintage
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Michael Collins
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Midleton Very Rare
  
  ($25.00)
  
  Red Breast
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Tullamore Dew 10yr
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Tullamore Dew 12yr
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Tullamore Dew Single Malt
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Tyrconnell
  
  ($10.00)
- American Whiskey
  
  Basil Haydens
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Builleit Bourbon
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Builleit Rye
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Dickel Whisky
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Jack Daniels Single Barrel
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Gentleman Jack
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Jefferson
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Knob Creek
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Michters Bourbon
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Michters Whiskey
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Ri
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Woodford Reserve
  
  ($10.00)
- Tequila
  
  Avion Silver
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Don Julio Blanco
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Don Julio Anejo
  
  ($13.00)
  
  Don Julio Reposado
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Herradura Blanco
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Hornitos Plato
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Hornitos Anejo
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Patron Silver
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Patron Anejo
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Patron XO
  
  ($11.00)
  
  1800 Silver
  
  ($9.00)
  
  1800 Reposado
  
  ($10.00)
- Cocktails
  
  Central Cosmo
  
  Absolute Citron, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime, Cranberry Juice ($10.00)
  
  P. A. Mai Tai
  
  Bacardi O, Myers, Orange Juice, Cranberry, Pineapple Juice ($10.00)
  
  Key Lime Martini
  
  Stoli Vanilla, Splash of Lime, Pineapple juice ($10.00)
  
  9th St. Margarita
  
  Sauza, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime, Splash of Orange Juice ($10.00)
  
  Bourbon Berry
  
  Bourbon, Chambord, Cranberry Juice, Selzer ($10.00)
  
  Hot Tequila
  
  Tequila, Triple Sec, Orange Juice, Tabasco ($10.00)
  
  Light and Stormy
  
  Rum, Ginger Beer, Diet Coke ($10.00)
  
  Made Lemonade
  
  Vodka, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Mint, Water, Cucumber ($10.00)
  
  Passion Fruit Caipirinha
  
  Cachaca, Limes, Passion Fruit, Grenadine ($10.00)
  
  Pineapple Ricky
  
  Gin, Pineapple Juice, St. Germain, Seltzer ($10.00)
Daily Specials
- Monday Thru Friday 3pm - 7pm
  
  Drafts and Well Drinks
  
  ($4.00)
  
  House Wine
  
  ($5.00)
- Daily Till 9pm
  
  Pitcher of Budlite
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Pitchers
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Beer Buckets
  
  ($20.00)
- Monday
  
  Domestic Drafts
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Sliders (3)
  
  ($5.00)
- Tuesday & Wednesday
  
  Domestic Draft
  
  ($4.00)
- Saturday & Sunday
  
  Sam & Harp Draft - Till 9pm
  
  ($4.00)
- Lunch Specials - Monday Thru Friday
  
  Soup & Salad
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Soup & 1/2 Sandwich
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Burger W Fries
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Soup & Daily Special
  
  ($10.95)

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