THE GRILL is Major Food Group’s glamorous revival of the Seagram Building’s historic Grill Room, a landmarked midcentury dining temple designed by Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe. The room’s soaring ceilings, travertine, shimmering brass chain curtains, and polished wood paneling set the stage for a power-dining experience that’s both timeless and theatrical. The menu celebrates classic American cuisine interpreted with meticulous technique and showmanship: think prime rib carved tableside, Dover sole, Lobster Newberg, Crab Louie, Caesar salad from the cart, and grand desserts like Baked Alaska—paired with icy martinis and a deep, Old World-leaning wine list. Service is a hallmark here: white-jacketed captains deliver precise, gracious hospitality that reviewers routinely praise as among the city’s best.
Private dining is an integral part of THE GRILL, with spaces that preserve the room’s iconic look while offering discretion, bespoke menus, and dedicated event coordination. The primary Private Dining Room accommodates intimate executive dinners or celebratory gatherings, while mezzanine and adjacent Landmark Rooms within the Seagram Building expand possibilities for larger receptions or multi-course affairs. Events teams customize menus—from signature carts to caviar, seafood towers, and carving stations—and can provide AV support for presentations. Whether hosting a board dinner for two dozen or a cocktail fête for several dozen more, guests enjoy the same culinary polish and midcentury glamour that define the main dining room.
Located at 99 E 52nd St, THE GRILL remains a quintessential New York setting for business dining, special occasions, and high-style events, uniting historic architecture, classic cuisine, and impeccable service.
