The Met Dining Room

4.6

3000 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

The Met Dining Room

4.6

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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 3,000 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
4.1Value

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.

3,000 Reviews

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Jason
New York City
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service disappointing Otherwise restaurant was excellent
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Lynne
New York City
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Denise
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
The food was very good and attractively presented. However, the portions were very small for the prices charged. The dining room has zero ambiance. It feels like eating in a cafeteria with tablecloths. Will not be returning any time soon.
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Ellyn
New York City
44 reviews
vip
3.0
44 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The room is minimal but very nice and quiet. Mushroom tart was very good. The lobster pasta pretty good. Salmon nicely cooked, but very tiny portion, even by late 2024 standards. Pear dessert at $16 was insanely small, barely able to share with one person. Yes one gets a membership discount but even with that, it felt way overpriced in light of the food quality and portion size.
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cheryl
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were given a window table with a great view of Central Park. Our server was pleasant and the staff providing water, rolls, etc were attentive and efficient. We had a long wait for our entrees and the head manager apologized several times. When our food came, one of the dishes was cold which we sent back and which was replaced fairly quickly. Our other dishes were delicious! Very well prepared! To make up for the delay with our food we were given 2 complimentary desserts which was very nice.
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Tracy
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was very good. I was super disappointed in ambiance. I felt like I was in a cafeteria. Nothing on walls. Lights too bright. Very boring decor for being in the Met
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lucretia
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Efficient service. Delicious cocktails and food. Outstanding view at sunset.
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Lisa
New York City
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant has a vast wall of windows offering impressive views of Central Park. This is its big draw. Its pared-down modern decor is more functional than interesting or beautiful. We sat at a table for two near enough to the windows. The food was imaginative -- and good. But no dish stood out as fabulously delicious. Our white-truffle starter course on the specials menu was tasty. My pumpkin risotto was very good (after I added salt and pepper, to my taste). My husband's raw tuna main course did not stand out. The portions are quite small, given the high prices. But that is to be expected. The wine list looked really good, drawn from a number of countries. Our wine-by-the glass was delicious. The wait staff was wonderful -- attentive and friendly.
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David Vernon
New York City
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We last ate here in April 2023, just before new management took over. Service was outstanding, and the food good. Now, the food is outstanding and a match for the perfect service. I had an exquisitely composed salad for a starter, and a perfect lobster risotto from the Holiday menu as a main. My partner had the Cacio e Pepe, prepared with pink peppercorns and salad with chicken for a main . . . both excellent. The menu is a tad pricey, but worth the splurge for the quality. Cudos to the chef and staff! (Note: Met members get a 10% discount.)
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Lynda
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Have requested window table three years in a row well in advance and gave yet to be able to sit there. Friends who had NO reservations have been given seats at the window
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The Met Dining Room is rated 4.6 stars by 3000 OpenTable diners.

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

The Met Dining Room

4.6

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Upper East Side

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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

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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The Met Dining Room

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