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The Met Dining Room, New York, NY

The Met Dining Room

4.6
4.6
2983 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150-mile radius of The Met. Entrance to the Museum and The Met Dining Room requires a ticket or Membership card. Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30 am–3:15 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 570-3975
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Treat your family & friends to a truly exclusive private dining experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it’s a business meeting, engagement party, graduation, or milestone occasion, The Met offers unparalleled attention to detail. Private Party Contact: Jennifer Day (347) 683-1204
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Cross street
    82nd st.
  • Parking details
    The Museum garage, located at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking discounts apply to Museum Members only. To receive a discount, Museum Members must have their tickets validated at the Uris Center for Education Membership/Visitor Information Desk. For more information, please call (212) 879-5500.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 4, 5 or 6 train at 86th Street & Lexington.<br /><br>Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M86 or M79 bus at Fifth Avenue. <br /><br>See www.metmuseum.org for detailed directions.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,983 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Great for scenic views

  • Manhattan

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Met Dining Room offers a "delightful dining experience" with "excellent food" and "attentive service" in a "lovely space" overlooking Central Park. While some guests note the decor feels "more like a cafeteria," the "creative menu" and "beautiful views" make it a special retreat.

2,983 Reviews
  1. Diane

    London

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch. Amazing views and atmosphere. Terrific staff. Great food and wine. Can’t ask for more than that!

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  2. Mona

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was excellent, filled our glasses with iced tea without having to track her down. The ambience is great - a good view of the obelisk. My only criticism is that I requested a "medium rare hamburger" and it came out medium. I didn't want to wait for a redo and the quality of the meat was fine -- it just wasn't perfect.

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  3. Himelda

    New York City

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and wonderful food. The views of Central Park today with its fall colors were magnificent. I always liked this restaurant but its seems to get better day by day

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  4. Baxter

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, menu adapted to the seasons, fine service and congenial, elegant atmosphere with a view of Central Park.

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  5. Martha

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch today…..beautiful presentation and delicious. Yellowtail tuna, Roasted and glazed duck breast and a Hazelnut/chocolate cake. Portions were large enough that two of us shared the meal. Our server Michael is warm and friendly. Always happy to see him.

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  6. Joan

    Key West

    132 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Michael took very good care of us, including helping us make choices. Lunch was delicious. Thank you. Joan and Kaitlin

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  7. Marielle

    New York City

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, excellent service, very nice and quiet dining room!

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  8. anne

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The flower arrangements are ugly! A shame in such a beautiful space!

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  9. Valerie

    New York City

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Met Dining Room is a true gem. Peaceful and very enjoyable respite, whether you’re strolling through the museum or go to the restaurant as your destination. Lovely Fall lunch, terrific view out the fab floor to ceiling windows. Been there multiple times, always good, but this was the best. Front of house always welcoming. Our server Evelyn was charming and very knowledgeable. Crab cakes, butternut squash bisque, tender as butter root beer (don’t let that scare you) short ribs, and foie gras torchon - all standouts. Cocktails amazing - especially the margarita with a whisper of cranberry. And terrific butterflake rolls (for which you are not charged). Give a toast with a couple of glasses of Prosecco and you will walk out saying “I’m never leaving NYC.”
    The Met Dining RoomResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you so much for dining with us!

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  10. Stephen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Spacious room, service attentive, seasonal choices but limited menu Wine list good quality and reasonable prices, Convenient for museum visitors after a long day

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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.6 stars by 2983 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Google Map for The Met Dining Room

1000 5th Avenue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY 10028

Additional information

  • Cross street
    82nd st.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30 am–3:15 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Museum garage, located at Fifth Avenue and 80th Street, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking discounts apply to Museum Members only. To receive a discount, Museum Members must have their tickets validated at the Uris Center for Education Membership/Visitor Information Desk. For more information, please call (212) 879-5500.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 4, 5 or 6 train at 86th Street & Lexington.Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M86 or M79 bus at Fifth Avenue. See www.metmuseum.org for detailed directions.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 570-3975
  • Private party facilities
    Treat your family & friends to a truly exclusive private dining experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it’s a business meeting, engagement party, graduation, or milestone occasion, The Met offers unparalleled attention to detail. Private Party Contact: Jennifer Day (347) 683-1204
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