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The Met Dining Room, New York, NY

The Met Dining Room

4.5
4.5
3121 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M86 or M79 bus at Fifth Avenue. See www.metmuseum.org for detailed directions.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,121 people are saying

The Met Dining Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Met Dining Room offers an elegant dining experience with "excellent food" and "beautiful views" of Central Park. Guests appreciate the "calm and sophisticated" atmosphere, attentive service, and diverse menu options, including vegan choices. However, some reviews note the high prices and occasional service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a lovely spot for a special occasion.

3,121 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey VIP

    New York City196 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great way to cap off a day of exploring the Met. Great food with a tasty Gem Bibb Salad, duck and short ribs. The quiet vibe and good food is a perfect end to a day.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Lovely staff. Good to have a reservation!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, beautiful view . Our waitress , Nicole, was so lovely. Took pictures for us;answered questions about city, and just really added to our experience. Christine, Karen, Val and Char from California.

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  4. Wallis VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, excellent server, beautiful view Can’t wait to go back every time zzz am in. NY

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  5. Marjorie

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing. We were refused a table by the window, even though we made a reservation and the table remained empty. Additionally we saw parties of two sitting at 4 tops while we were also refused this. Menu was extremely limited and overpriced. There was no option for any kind of small green salad. The server offered me spinach which came in a tiny bowl and charged $11(!) for this.

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The butternut squash soup is excellent. So are the short ribs main dish and the hazelnut mousse.

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  7. Momof4Sons

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The poke salad with white ponzu is OUTSTANDINGLY DELICIOUS, ight and bright. The pear tart with pear sorbet tasted like spring on a cold day! And, Michael, our phenomenally personable waitperson could not have been more personable. We had a lovely experience in a lovely dining room.

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  8. Robert VIP

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the crab cakes were wonderful and the Parker House rolls the best we've enjoyed for years.

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  9. Robin VIP

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evelyn was an excellent server! great birthday lunch with perfect views!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Kristoff was fantastic, super friendly and making our first visit to the Met awesome and enjoyable.

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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3121 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 25 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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