The Dining Room at The Modern features Chef Gabriel Kreuther’s inspired French-American cuisine, served in a stunning space overlooking MoMA’s Sculpture Garden. Dinner options include an eight-course Tasting Menu or a $98 four-course prix fixe menu with diverse options for each course, while lunch offers a $55 three-course menu. The restaurant also boasts an award-winning wine program as well as a carefully curated list of cocktails, beer and spirits. The Modern’s Dining Room accepts reservations 28 days in advance. The restaurant also includes the vibrant and lively Bar Room (reservations encouraged), and a Bar & Lounge area that welcomes guests on a walk-in basis.
"Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 course prix fixe menu. From amuse bouche to dessert, everything was flavorful and well prepared. Service was somewhat lackluster. Our server presumptuously recommended that my dining guest change his selections to provide more diversity in texture to his multi-course menu selections. It rubbed us both in the wrong way and colored our opinion of his service although the service standards were good. Support staff was excellent."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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"We heard great things about the Modern at the MOMA and thankfully, every rumor is true - this place is amazing. Have a drink first In the vibrant bar consisting of young professionals and perhaps a few tourists. The bartenders are very accommodating . The dining experience is incredible starting with the pleasant and knowledgable wait staff and sommelier . The Chef and his staff create amazingly presented and delicious food. The pastry chef desserts are not only delicious but also works of art befitting of the MOMA. All this in a contemporary style atmosphere overlooking the Abby A. Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. What's not to like?!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"It's not as cozy as Gramercy Tavern but it was a very pleasant place to have a business lunch. Portions are small but the quality is what you would expect from a Danny Meyer restaurant. It's never just about the food at his restaurants. I made the booking but someone else paid. :-)"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"We were seated promptly at a table adjoining the sculpture garden, which added to a nice ambiance. We ordered the Chef's tasting menu with wine pairing. The food was beautifully prepared, and the flavors were elegant and clean. The wine accompaniments were excellent - the wine steward was quite knowledgeable, and the selections complemented the dishes very well. The only drawbacks were that: 1) we didn't have any beverages to accompany the crudites, as we weren't served the first wine until the first course of the tasting menu (had we known that, we would have ordered an aperitif) and 2) the dishes could have been bolder, as the desserts brought the flavor punch that the main entrees lacked. The John Dory was the best dish of the night."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"I hadn't realised when I booked that 'The Modern' is a one star Michelin Restaurant. Compared with other Michelin star restaurants we have eaten at in the UK and in Paris, I would have to say that the food was not of the same standard, although it was very good. The presentation was excellent, and all the little extras added to the overall experience.Both my husband and I felt that the dessert course was the best part of the meal, and we were both very happy with our choices, but we were both a bit disappointed with the quail, which was uninspiring.$38 seemed a bit excessive for a pre dinner glass of champagne, and the overall bill for two including tip was just under $500. For that kind of money, everything should have been spectacular!"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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"When we come to NYC from DC, this is our favorite place for lunch. It is always outstanding -- and at an affordable and excellent price!! By the way, the "surprises" that accompany the meal (starter nibbles, chocolate treats, etc.) make it all the more special."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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"The food and its presentation were excellent. Additionally, the service and the ambiance were great. We thoroughly enjoyed The Modern and would readily return."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"The Modern never disappoints me. This time I took my whole family and my Mother said it was like nothing she ever experienced in her life. The service, the food, the price. Yes, it is expensive ( my sister said she could have gone to Mexico with what the bill was) but for that special occasion, totally worth every penny in my opinion."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"No chocolate cart?!! After hearing about it for years now, it was conspicuously absent; Was it because it was Mother's Day? I didn't get my little ice cream cone though, I def'ly saw others with those. All of the "extras" I'd heard rants & raves about didn't add up to much in the end; a couple of Ok micro-amuses, a small tray of petit-fours... nothing particularly unusual/exceptional for fine dining, IMHO. Food was very good; a gussied up rendition of what's going on in the Bar Room. To hear TMDR mentioned among contenders for NYC's top restaurant seems rather over the top though. Holiday visit notwithstanding, I'd probably only return to the Bar & only because I really like a couple items they serve. Not so much the scene or service."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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"Went for Mother's Day Brunch. Everything was delicious. A little bit too much food - too many little extras. Crazy to be complaining about too much. Not a complaint - it was all wonderful. The little extras kept coming. But the menu items were outstanding. Arctic char was wonderful - the salad - the sardines (altho I didn't get to taste them - my husband inhaled them before we could grab a taste). The steak - the salmon - the quail. THE DESSERTS. The little extra ice cream cone and candies. And the cookies we took home. Enough. We will be back."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"Food nicely prepared and service was good. I wish I would have had more time between lunch and dinner so that I was able to enjoy my experience at the Modern more. Great place nevertheless."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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"...Prx fixe menu with choices for all four courses and charmingly lovely additions thrown in for entertainment. You can go to a Broadway show, or eat here - or do both at just about twice the cost for decent seats.
The staff is attentive and the pacing perfect. I hope the chef likes the word "wow". Dishes are innovative and presentation somewhat surprising.
For example: seasoned popcorn, with appetizer spoons (raspberry, dark chocolate and cheese on one), mini sourdough baguettes with fresh butter: traditional and goat. The style of the salads, soups and entries was some innocent islands of cheese suoffle or multi-grain concoction or highlighted main ingredient in hand poured soup or sauce. Lovely, tasty, wow-worthy flourishes."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"Meal was great. I had the rabbit and the cot, both perfectly cooked (the rabbit juice was outstanding). Excellent value for money. We enjoyed a very nice lunch. Excellent rapport qualité/prix pour le déjeuner. Nous avons passé un très agréable moment. Le lapin et le cabillaud étaient cuits à la perfection (le jus du lapin était était exceptionnel)."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, great for lunch
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"Arrived @ 5pm & the bar was packed! Every stool, every table, taken. Luckily we had 5:30pm rez & were able to go to our table in the dining room and the view into the museum courtyard is spectacular! The dining captain as well as the servers were not as polished as in other restaurants at this price point. They seemed like the "B" team...in attitude, knowledge, and appearance. I was not impressed w/ the food, 2 dishes were too salty (artic char & the pralines foie gras), another drowning in a sauce that had too much cream/butter (the quail), and the Salmon flavors did not work. The shrimp cru and the sturgeon tart were enjoyable but not great. Danny has great restaurants but when considering only the food, this is not one of them."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, special occasion
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"nothing to say about the location and scene, really gorgious. About service: people very nice and prepared,but I noticed how many of them had their divise very wrinkled and badly cut. Food:excellent tenderloin and dessert.Appetizers and soup barely fair. Wine, nebbiolo 2009 tasted passed, red color not proper."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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"We went to 1,2&3 star restaurants while on this trip in NY. The Modern (1*) was THE best. The food was interestingly presented and inventive without being over the top. Service was great, My wife & I had a great time."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Everything about our recent dinner at The Modern was perfect. We arrived 15 minutes early and were immediately escorted to our table. The waiter, sommelier, and servers were all great with the "just right" balance of friendliness and professionalism. We ordered the tasting menu and every single course had that wow factor. Our initial visit to The Modern when it first opened was just OK so we had not been back. After reading a recent review in the New York Times, I thought we should give it another shot. So glad we did - what a wonderful evening."
Dined on 4/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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"We have been to the Modern numerous times and it has become our favorite restaurant. Everything was oustanding. Nancy Schumann, Service Director, made us feel at home, graciously wishing us Happy Anniversary. Our garcon was superb. The entire wait staff was an exercise in graceful precision. The space was beautiful. And as always the food amazed."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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"This is the second time we have eaten here. The first time we both felt it was the best restaurant we had eaten in. This time our experience was the same. An absolutely wonderful restaurant in terms of the service, the ambiance, and the food, which is excellent, unique, and delicious. We are returning to NYC in June to meet up with friends from the UK and have already promised them a dinner at The Modern. We can hardly wait."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Wonderful menu. Absolutely delicious and creative preparations. Unusual, but always successful combinations. Attentive staff. I would recommend this restaurant without any hesitation whatsoever. Wines also very lovely."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Among the most attentive service I've ever had, and that's saying a lot. Inventive dishes, great menu, superb service. Relaxing view of the MOMA sculpture garden."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
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"It is standard in many high end restaurants in NYC to serve extra plates, like amuse-bouche, chocolates or petit fours before or after your ordered meal. The modern was very generous in that sense. I don't even remember how many extra plates we got other than what we ordered and at the end, my friend and I were too full and couldn't even eat the last served item (it was something like smal ice cream cone with citrusy spicy gelato?). Then after paying, they gave us a box of small cakes. We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of food/number of plates they serve. We both left the restaurants full and happy."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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"I've been meaning to dine at The Modern for years. It will now be my go-to restaurant for any special occasion. We were seated at a sweet two top along the window in the dining room. Service was attentive but never pushy. The meal, wine and extras were impeccable. I hope to be back soon."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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"The entire experience was incredible. How many times can you have a fabulous meal overlooking Picasso's and Miros? The restaurant overlooks the outdoor garden of MOMA so it is a constant show of people looking at the amazing Sculptires. The food was excellent as was the service. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. Now The Modern is added to my personal best experience along with Marea and Le Bernadin."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"Overall experience was hurt a bit by a laborous booking and confirmation process. First of all my Open Table booking was canceled twice without explanation - the third one stuck. Then I received a call a week ahead to reming me of my booking, then missed the one two days prior to confirm our booking. After calling back, our reservation had been already canceled and had to postpone it later to the same day. Then the next day, one day prior, another call came in, again for confirming the already once canceled reservation time. At this call they discovered I had now double booking. The food was great and the service very professional, although a bit stiff. Nice touch acknowledging our wedding anniversary though!"
Dined on 04/22/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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"Much too loud, dificult to maitain a conversation. Food quality was very good and service exceptional. But definiitely not for a quiet romantic evening."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
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"The restaurant has a beautiful outlook to MOMA gardens And beautiful decor. The bar next door was very busy. A little loud at times. The food was lovely. I really enjoyed the vichyssoise and the cod was cooked perfectly. The service was great, efficient and discreet. The chocolate truffle trolley an unexpected highlight. Would definitely recommend to visit."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Food of the best quality, supremely well prepared and presented. Elegant in its simplicity, but still innovative and creative. Beautiful setting, energetic and popular and still quiet enough to be able to converse with your companions."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"This has to be one of my favorite dining experiences in NYC, as everything was spot on. We had a terrific booth in a beautiful room which overlooked the museum sculpture garden. You can choose a $98 4 course prix fixe or tasting menu, and we went with the prix fixe. After all the starters we were given, and the extra 2 desserts it was starting to be an incredible bargain! Tiny portions across many plates with wonderful, creative and unusual combinations. The chocolate cart after dessert was definitely a highlight. What really stood out, was the amazing service, well orchestrated, friendly and fussy in a good way across the board. The sommelier was outstanding and did some amazing wine pairings for us. Truly Special. Run!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"My wife and I have had several delightful meals in the bar. Every bite a sensation. So when our Spanish friends (regulars at Bulli), who relied on us for the restaurant selection whenever they visited, we suggested the Modern for their recent visit, emboldened by the recent Times review. The greet and seat staff were warm and welcoming. However, the wait staff were, shall we say, "snooty." No warmth. No humor. No friendliness. Cold. When the servers made their dramatic presentations, their explanations were so sotto voce that we all looked at one another and asked, "What'd they say?" Worst of all, however, the food was totally and disappointingly tasteless. Not one bliss moment. I'm sure Danny would be upset. We all were."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, scenic view
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"Service and setting were outstanding. Though I've eaten with great pleasure at some of New York's finest--Daniel, Nougatine, Boulud Sud--on my annual visits, the meal here convinced me that I'm not a great fan of extreme designer food. Each dish just seemed a little too frou frou for my taste."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"a little too close to the bar which was too loud that it distracted from the dinner. expected more for the cuisine but taste was not impressive. good for a first time date to impress, but would not recommend for a memorable meal. host was impersonal, waiters were friendly and helpful however. does not come up to New York standards for a good restaurant"
Dined on 04/11/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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"What a great idea is to split a whole-day visit to MOMA with a lunch here. Everything is perfect in this place. Each detail has been studied and taken to perfection. At the same time, however, they manage to offer a relaxed and friendly enviroment."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch, hot spot
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"One of the best over all dining experiences in New York City. Great food, impeccable service, a beautiful setting. And, as only Danny Meyer can do, it's elegant and expensive, and yet friendly and accessible."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Excellent in every regard. The prix-fixe menu ($98) has great variety. Everything is prepared to perfection. Be sure to ask for a table away from the bar scene."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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"Kind of disappointing... Very pretentious, overpriced, nicely presented food. Bur not impressed with the taste we expected. Very everage impression. Will not go back."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2006
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"Tremendous value for a 4 course prix fixe at a great venue overlooking the Rockefeller Sculpture Garden; make sure you save room for the unlimited dessert tray they roll around at the end of the meal!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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"Food was imaginative and original and well executed. But there was nothing that would lead one to say it was a great meal. Wine by the glass was unusually good. Noisy. Great location."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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"A truly amazing dining experience! Interesting and delightful palate selections, and great wine pairing! The view of the garden is magnificent and an added treat! The wait staff are extremely attentive and knowledgeable!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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