Grand Concourse

A level of sophistication… We have been frequenting the Grand Concourse, since we moved to Pennsylvania over 20 years ago.
Not only did my husband and I start out attending special occasions here, such as birthdays and anniversaries, but we would bring our young children with us on occasion.
Now, as some of them being adults, they enjoy coming here as well.
My oldest daughter specifically comes on every single birthday as this is her favorite place in the world! Housed in the old train station, this building is worthy of 1000 photos! It is such an amazing display of time standing still.
The grand staircase, the high ceilings, waiting benches in the hall….
it all brings the magic back of what once was.
As many times as I’ve been here, I can still find something new to photograph every time that I’m there.
Something I may not have noticed before, a different angle….beauty at its finest! The view from your table is outstanding, no matter where you are! We love to sit out, overlooking the railroad and river, but even if you are in the grand ballroom, you have a view of the high ceilings, the staircase, stained glass everywhere.
It is something to see for sure if you’ve never been. The food quality is amazing! We have been here during different times of the days and weeks.
Sundays for brunch, lunch, dinner, and the twilight menu.
If you have never been for the brunch, might I suggest it highly! This is so worth the money, and the tables of food span the entire restaurant, and over into the saloon.
Lots of great options, including for children, made to order omelettes, homemade donuts, banana foster, and more! You will not be able to say that you didn’t get your Phil here! Their prized signature item is there salmon pate, which is served on the Sunday buffet.
Absolutely amazing and wouldn’t be the Grand Concourse without it.
It was once served with crackers and rolls at the dinner table on a regular day, but they have since changed that so now you can only get it at the Sunday buffet. The fun doesn’t stop inside! The outside awaits a good camera.
So many really cool shots of flowers, the river, the bridges…there is just so much to see and take in! Since it is located in Station Square, you can imagine the creativity that can ensue. There is plenty of parking in a paid parking lot and valet is also available.
If you are under two hours, they will validate your parking. Make your reservation soon! You won’t want to miss out on this amazing place! Delivery, dine in and take out available. Happy hour drinks and outdoor seating available. Great cocktails, beer and a large wine list available. Coffee and tea served. Wheelchair, accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms. Brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Private dining available. The atmosphere is cozy, trendy, upscale, historic and romantic. The restaurant is family, friendly, and great for groups and tourists. Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended. Good for kids with menus and high chairs available.

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Nice historic place turned into restaurant. Clean restroom and they have valet service. However Food comes out slow despite the resto is not even 50% full. Food is okay nothing to be thrilled of. Cocktail is tasty. I would still visit just not soon.

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Top recommendation: time your dinner to coincide with sunset.
The inside of this restaurant, which is the old train station that gives Station Square its name, is ornate and a gorgeous example of early 20th century gilded age craftsmanship.
The western wall used to be the front of the station and the setting sun lights up the stained glass magnificently! I honestly spent a good chunk of dinner just staring up at the ceiling and admiring all the little details.
I think this restaurant is worth going to just for the beautiful interior.
Even the curved bench that framed our table appears to have been part of the original architecture.
This building was built in 1898 and its history is worth a read while you're there. The food was good and well made.
I'd classify the menu as "American fine dining standard." It has all the things you would expect--filet mignon, lobster tail, prime rib, etc.--but lacks creativity.
There was nothing on the menu that challenged my culinary imagination and made me want to order it just because I couldn't conceive of what it might taste like.
This is NOT a criticism.
We went there specifically for the prime rib and it was perfectly prepared.
Of you're not looking for a culinary adventure, you can't go wrong. A few of the cocktails stood out.
The Smoking Dragon really balanced the smoky mezcal well with the bright dragon fruit.
The smoked cherry Manhattan came with a table side performance that did not disappoint (although because they didn't chill the drink ahead of time, the first few sips were warm).
The Purple and Blue was silky and sweet.
Perhaps the best cocktail we had was the Lavender and Bubbles.
On the menu this is a "low alcohol" cocktail made with a gin alternative and non alcoholic champagne.
We asked them to make it with real gin and sparkling wine and it was fantastic. The service was competent--friendly and unobtrusive.
There were a couple of times when I wanted our server's attention and couldn't find him, but I've been a server before and I know how hard it is to gauge how much attention your tables will want.
I actually prefer not to have a server who stops by every five minutes to ask if you need anything.
The design of this restaurant makes it hard for the staff to find a place where they can keep an eye on all their tables at once, but this contributes to the intimacy of the experience. This is a good place for large groups or parties.
I'd definitely go back if I had a group of friends or family in town, especially if they were into historic architecture.
I'd you've never been, it's definitely worth a visit for the decor alone, and you won't be disappointed with the food either.

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