The Met Dining Room

Name: The Met Dining Room
Address: 1000 5th Avenue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, United States, 10028
Telephone: (212) 570-3975
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2990 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

The Met Dining Room

4.6

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Upper East Side

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 44 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
Area
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 2,990 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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 "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.

2,990 Reviews

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Linda
New York City
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Disappointing decline in experience at the Met dining room compared to pre-Covid. There was a table at the window but we were told it had to be reserved months in advance - yet it was empty the remainder of the night. The mushroom tart was flavorless. The cod cakes were way too salty. Between course our knives were replaced but not the forks. Previously there was a choice of bread and breadsticks. Now we received one stale white roll. The kitchen was so noisy it could be heard from across the dining room. The water for the tea was tepid. All at premium prices. After decades of going to the Met for dinner on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend, we will be looking for some where else to dine after the museum.
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Nilene
New York City
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Miso cod was great. Chicken was ordinary. No vanilla ice cream! Waiter was fine.
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julie
New York City
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
First time back since reno, it's really surprising that it's just not a special atmosphere at all, plain walls no design, carpet flooring, yes windows are great but if you're not facing them as I don't and I stared at a blank beige wall with entrance doors? The prices are as if it's Michelin star but it's just not special for a "MET museum dining room", yes I'm a patron member so forgive me for saying I expect more, I said to my mother (member since the 70's) I feel like I'm in a hotel breakfast room...
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Robert
Manitoba
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The Met Dining Room offers a straightforward, but not elaborate menu of wonderfully prepared dishes. It proved to be a fantastic place to take a break from touring the museum and regroup in an elegant and quiet setting.
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Mary
Phoenix
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Whenever we are at the Met we make sure to get reservations for the dining room. It overlooks Central Park and our experience is always A+.
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jewelnel
New York City
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
David was an attentive server and the reception desk was also extraordinary. Helped to create a day of gratitude and celebration.
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Allan
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the food in the Met Dining Room has been improving over the years. It is now comparable to the top tier restaurants in NYC.
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Gonzalo
Jacksonville
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
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 on 23 November 2024
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 on 23 November 2024
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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The Met Dining Room is rated 4.6 stars by 2990 OpenTable diners.

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The Met Dining Room

4.6

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Upper East Side

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

10:30 pm

Booked 44 times today

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

Additional information

Cross Street
82nd st.
Area
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 booking

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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