The Met Dining Room

4.5

3009 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 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
Website
https://racafes.compass-usa.com/MetStaffCafe/Documents/MetDiningRoom-Lunch%2BDinner.pdf
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

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

Popular dishes

Butternut Squash Soup
Sourdough Crouton, Toasted Pepitas, Crème Fraîche
Butter Lettuce
Avocado, Herbs, Sherry Vinaigrette
Steak Tartare
Quail Egg, Charred Country Bread
Green Chickpea Hummus
Crudités, Mini Pita, Arbequina, Smoked Paprika
Pumpkin Risotto
Pumpkin Seed, Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese
Mushroom Tart
Buttered Leeks, Taleggio, Marjoram
Lumache
Cacio e Pepe, Pink Peppercorn, Pecorino Romano
Foie Gras Torchon
Pickled Cherry Chutney, Brioche, Mache, Pistachio

Main Course

Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab, Carrot Slaw, Grainy Mustard
Miso Cod
Couscous, Orange Lentil, Black Bean Broth, Crispy Onion
Bell & Evans Crispy Chicken
Cassoulet of Coco Bean, Chicken Sausage, Bacon
28 Day Aged Ribeye
Roasted Caulini, Kabocha Squash Purée, Pickled Cipollini Onion, Red Wine Jus
Lobster Spaghetti
Lobster Bolognese, Whipped Ricotta, Basil Oil
Scallop Benedict
Crisp Pancetta, Quail Egg, Truffle Parsnip Purée, Sauce Choron
Root Beer Braised Short Ribs
Potato and Bacon Terrine, Shaved Brussel Sprout
Lavender Honey Glazed Duck Breast
Roasted Beet, Hazelnut, Crispy Potato, Duck Jus

Plancha

Simply Served With Sauteed Spinach & Olive Oil

Icelandic Salmon
Cauliflower Steak & Maitake Mushrooms

Simply Raw

Ahi Tuna
Avocado, Radish, White Ponzu, Fresh Wasabi
Hamachi Taco
Asian Pear, Cucumber, Fresh Wasabi, Hazelnut Dukkha

Dessert

Sweet Potato Tart
Crème Chantilly, Cranberry Sauce, Brown Butter Ice Cream
Concord Grape Sundae
Chocolate-Tahini Sauce, White Sesame Butter Cake, Concord Grape Sorbet
Cheesecake
Whipped Cheesecake, Brown Sugar Crumble, Blueberry Sorbet
Cherry-Pistachio
Pistachio Olive Oil Cake, Cherry Mousse, White Chocolate Ice Cream
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Raspberry, Chocolate Ice Cream
Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet
Selection of Three

What 3,009 people are saying

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
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Met Dining Room offers a "beautiful view" of Central Park, paired with "excellent food" and attentive service. Diners appreciate the peaceful atmosphere away from museum crowds, and while the decor could use an update, the creative menu and "delicious crab cakes" receive high praise. It's a "lovely spot" for a quiet meal.

3,009 Reviews

RP
RPB29
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, but pricey. Nice ambiance. NO music, which was wonderful. Waitress readily accommodated certain food substitution requests. Service was a little slow, but I attribute that to a busy pre-Christmas Friday crowd. Our waitress was excellent.
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jenny
Washington DC
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful lunch all around! A great table by the window overlooking Central Park. Our waiter was perfect - interesting and attentive but not intrusive. The food was delicious - squash soup, arancini with white truffles, the cauliflower steak, little gem salad with chicken, and an incredible hazelnut mousse. Just a perfect lunch.
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Niki
VIP
Jacksonville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was great! The view was beautiful. The host was amazing. While the water was refilled constantly, we were disappointed the waiter never returned to refill our tea. At $6 a glass that’s disappointing. He did reappear near the end of the meal to see if we wanted dessert, which we didn’t, and by then we didn’t bother to ask for a refill. Nonetheless, the food, the view, the experience of dining at The Met, and the super kind and engaging host made this an altogether win and we’d revisit this venue again.
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Peggy
Greater Boston
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent. I had salmon with salad, and my niece ordered the vegan cauliflower steaks. Our appetizer, the vegan hummus plate, was a work of art. Our server was on another level, and I wish I could have reviewed her with 10 stars. She was excellent, and went above and beyond to make sure our luncheon was perfect.
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Rosanne
VIP
New York City
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely room, outstanding food, extremely helpful waitress, and view- magnificent!!
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Jose
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service team was very attentive and made us feel special. The presentation of the food was so special that it rivaled restaurants that cost $400 each. I’m disappointed with the bread offering. The last time we were at the restaurant, there were bread choices, and they were warm. Yesterday, there was no choice. The server placed the bread on the plate, which was not warm. My guests enjoyed the salmon and rib. However, my duck entree was 60 percent fat, and you can hardly see the side dish. Overall, it was an enjoyable lunch.
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Lawrence
VIP
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Met Dining Room, and this visit was no exception. Very good food, great service, good food options (we didn't want anything big), and a yummy dessert. Great views out towards Central Park and the New York skyline. A real treat to have a nice meal while visiting the Met's wonderful Siena show.
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Nicolette
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was tasty but too expensive. Glass of white wine was $21...
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Jason
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service disappointing Otherwise restaurant was excellent
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Lynne
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a friend recently said, the food here is so much better than it needs to be. The service is attentive and lovely.
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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3009 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

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

Website
https://racafes.compass-usa.com/MetStaffCafe/Documents/MetDiningRoom-Lunch%2BDinner.pdf
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

The Met Dining Room

Make a reservation

Additional information

English Pea Soup

Chicken Marsala

Crab Cakes

Starter

Butternut Squash Soup

Butter Lettuce

Steak Tartare

Green Chickpea Hummus

Pumpkin Risotto

Mushroom Tart

Lumache

Foie Gras Torchon

Main Course

Crab Cakes

Miso Cod

Bell & Evans Crispy Chicken

28 Day Aged Ribeye

Lobster Spaghetti

Scallop Benedict

Root Beer Braised Short Ribs

Lavender Honey Glazed Duck Breast

Plancha

Icelandic Salmon

Cauliflower Steak & Maitake Mushrooms

Simply Raw

Ahi Tuna

Hamachi Taco

Dessert

Sweet Potato Tart

Concord Grape Sundae

Cheesecake

Cherry-Pistachio

Dark Chocolate Mousse

Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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