The Met Dining Room

4.6

2984 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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.<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

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 2,984 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
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

2,984 Reviews

G
Gonzalo
Jacksonville
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place to relax and to take a break from exhausting and overwhelming nd fantastic museum.
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Diane
London
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days 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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Mona
New York City
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days 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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Himelda
New York City
80 reviews
vip
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 4 days 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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B
Baxter
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 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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Martha
New York City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 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.
The Met Dining RoomResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the kind review Martha!
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Joan
Key West
132 reviews
vip
5.0
132 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
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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Marielle
New York City
42 reviews
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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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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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 on November 18, 2024
Thank you so much for dining with us!
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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.6 stars by 2984 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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

FAQs

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