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About This Vendor
An unexpected oasis in the heart of the city.
Bryant Park Grill is cozily situated behind the landmark New York Public Library in the delightful oasis of Manhattan's Bryant Park surrounded by London Planetrees modeled after those at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris. Sophisticated and romantic, the restaurant is comprised of three areas: the Rooftop Terrace, the South Garden, and the Interior Grill Dining Room. From the first meeting to the very last toast, our dedicated team of event planners will do everything to ensure your wedding feels exclusive and- most importantly - designed just for you.
Amenities + Details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Indoor
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Garden, Library, Park, Restaurant, Rooftop, Tented, Trees
Wedding Categories
Bar + Drinks, Cakes + Desserts, Food + Catering, Planning, Se Habla Español
Awards and Affiliations
Bryant Park Grill Reviews
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Reviewed On 6/05/2018 by Sheila C
We celebrated our wedding ceremony and reception at the Bryant Park Grill a few weeks ago and it was phenomenal. It was everything that we hoped for and envisioned! Not only did they provide exceptional service, but the food was so scrumptious ...
Reviewed On 4/20/2018 by Jennifer S
The first time I visited the Bryant Park Grill as the possible reception venue for my wedding, I immediately fell in love. It was the perfect space for the wedding of our dreams. I met with Kristi who was beyond helpful and flexible from the be...
Reviewed On 4/03/2018 by
We recently held our ceremony and reception at Bryant Park Grill and it exceeded our expectations in every way. Throughout the planning Alex was beyond helpful, accommodating and reassuring. She is just a pleasure to work with! On the day of...
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Delphine T
Where do we start? How about right at 25 West 40th? The location is great, the setting is romantic (regardless of the season!), the food delicious, and the people, which in our opinion is the most important element, are wonderful. Kristi and To...
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Heather F
We recently hosted a wedding for our daughter and son-in-law at the Bryant Park Grill. They went to see the venue and meet with Kristi and were extremely impressed with all. We followed up with a meeting of our own and were equally enamored. Th...
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Maria G
We had a beautiful and amazing wedding at Bryant Park Grill, we used their 3 parts of the restaurant for different stages and it was fabulous, they are very organized and very helpful in every step of the way. All of our guests were amazed with...
Reviewed On 10/30/2017 by Maria P
My Husband, Aaron and I got engaged on a park bench directly outside of the Bryant Park Grill, a place we found special long before our engagement; so it felt only natural to get married there. We’re both born and raised in Boston, and have de...
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Kristen S
We had a wonderful wedding reception here. We wanted to do things slightly out of the traditional order... having our introductions and first dances before the cocktail hour... and Linda accommodated every request we made. Communication was ver...
Reviewed On 10/11/2017 by Ally W
Our daughter's wedding this past weekend at Bryant Park Grill exceeded all expectations. Arthur Tarzy and Tom Ferretti were amazing to work with! They made the planning process fun and stress free, and everything went seamlessly the day of the ...
Reviewed On 9/24/2017 by Ariella A
Kristi and Tom are amazing and we had the absolute best wedding ever! Bryant Park Grill is the epitome of a quintessential New York venue and we could not have wished for anything more for our wedding celebration.
Reviewed On 9/06/2017 by Vanessa C
Arthur took amazing care of us and all our catering needs at the BPG. He met us for the tasting and for the walk through and really gave us what we wanted. He was helpful and had great ideas. We loved him and his amazing attitude.
Reviewed On 3/15/2017 by Anita K
I cannot express how wonderful my daughters wedding at the BPG was this past weekend!
Linda and Tom were incredible to work with
They are professional, organized as well as thoughtful and kind.
The food and presentation was perfect!
A truly e...
Reviewed On 2/20/2017 by Barrett F
We had our wedding on September 18th, 2016- a Sunday afternoon. It was truly a magical day at Bryant Park Grill- the setting in the heart of NYC on the roof top as well as the grill/bar downstairs. The exceptional staff on both the day of our ...
Reviewed On 12/30/2016 by Maribeth M
We looked at a number of venues to have our wedding in New York City, but it was Kristi Ohlin and her team that made us feel like we would be taken care of. No one gave us the feeling that they truly cared like Kristi did. She and Tom more th...
Reviewed On 12/17/2016 by Brittany Q
Bryant Park Grill was an excellent venue for our wedding day. Kristi and Tom were so great with everything from the very beginning. As a venue you will be hard pressed to find another place with such a great vibe of New York, in the middle of t...
Reviewed On 8/25/2016 by bernadette M
We had our wedding reception for 150 people at Bryant Park Grill and it was the best night of our lives - we could not have had a more perfect venue or enjoyable planning experience than we had with BPG. Like every bride who has worked with Kri...
Reviewed On 8/22/2016 by Tiffany W
We were married at BPG on May 14, 2016, and could not be happier with choice of venue. Everything was great! The Catering Sales Manager Kristi Ohlin and Events Manager Tom Ferretti are first class professionals. We are super appreciative fo...
Reviewed On 7/20/2016 by Richard S
When we first made the decision to get married in New York City, we cast a wide net to find the ideal location for our ceremony and reception. Near the top of our wish list was the Bryant Park Grill but like several of our other “dream” locati...
Reviewed On 6/22/2016 by Kaci L
WOW! I mean, WOW! I cannot rave enough about how amazing this venue was. Our wedding was 6/18/2016. We had the ceremony on the outdoor rooftop, cocktail hour outside garden area (no tent) and dinner and dancing inside. We had perfect weather an...
Reviewed On 5/30/2016 by Meredith S
We held our wedding at Bryant Park Grill in March 2016, and it was a wonderful experience! The restaurant is inviting, elegant, and fun, and we are so happy that we chose it as our venue. BPG is beautiful, with three spaces (dining room, patio,...
Reviewed On 4/20/2016 by Kelly W
There are no words to describe how thankful we are for choosing Bryant Park Grill for our wedding venue. It was truly the best day of our lives. All we keep hearing from our guests was how beautiful, yummy and filled with LOVE the night was!
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Reviewed On 2/29/2016 by
After shopping around NYC and Westchester for wedding venues, we fell in love with Bryant Park Grill. We were looking for something a little different compared to a big banquet hall or event space. Our ceremony was on the tented rooftop, recept...
Reviewed On 8/26/2015 by Kyna L
Peter and I were married in July 2015 and our reception at The Bryant Park Grill was an absolute dream.
Kristi worked with us to plan our special night, she accommodated every request/detail. From the signature cocktails, sparkler exit, esc...
Reviewed On 8/03/2015 by Laura L
We loved every minute of our wedding at The Bryant Park Grill on 10/19/14. This was the first venue we saw when we started our search and it was love at first site. I cannot say enough about the staff, particularly Kristi and Tom who were so ac...
Reviewed On 10/28/2014 by G. L
We had the most beautiful, elegant, and unforgettable wedding reception at Bryant Park Grill on 10/12/14. Our guests and family cannot stop talking about all the delicious food, the amazing dessert platters and all the entertainment we had pla...
Meet the Team
Ark Special Events
Events Director
The Ark Restaurants Special Events team is comprised of a dynamic group of 8 wedding professionals who love what we do and strive to ensure your special day is nothing less than perfect! We work with you from the first meeting to the very last toast to create a magical and personalized experience. Collectively we have close to a 100 years of experience and organize an average of 40 weddings per year. We look forward to hearing from you and congratulations!