The Met Dining Room

4.5

3096 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 times today

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
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
Bibb Lettuce & Chicory Salad
Cherry Tomato, Avocado, Radish, Sherry Vinaigrette
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
Winter Truffle Arancini
Comte Cheese, Mache Salad

Main Course

Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab, Carrot Slaw, Grainy Mustard
Black Bass
Parsnip, Beluga Lentils, Mussels, Bouillabaisse
Bell & Evans Crispy Chicken
Cassoulet of Coco Bean, Chicken Sausage, Bacon
Creste di Gallo
Lobster, Calabrian Chili, Basil, Meyer Lemon
Little Gem
Cucumber, Beet, Honeycrisp Apple, Candied Walnut, Buttermilk Ranch (Choice of Grilled Chicken or Roasted Salmon)
The Met Burger
Gruyere Cheese, Yellow Tomato, Smoked Onion Aioli, Fries
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

Yellowfin Tuna
Avocado, Radish, White Ponzu, Fresh Wasabi
Hamachi Crudo
Asian Pear, Kohlrabi, Hazelnut, Serrano Pepper

Dessert

Pear
Caramelized Puff Pastry, Marsala Diplomat Cream, Pear Sorbet
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Almond Crumble, Shiso, Yuzu Ice Cream
Pecan Paradise Cake
Kumquat Marmalade, Candied Pecans, Earl Grey Ice Cream
Hazelnut
Hazelnut Mousse, Milk Chocolate, Praline Ice Cream
Mint Chip Sundae
Mint Stracciatella Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet
Selection of Three

What 3,096 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Met Dining Room offers a serene escape with "stunning park views" and a "seasonal menu." Guests appreciate its "excellent service" and "delicious food," complemented by a quiet, elegant ambiance perfect for conversation. The setting is perfect for a leisurely meal amidst the art, making it "highly recommended."

3,096 Reviews

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Robert
Washington DC
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The crab cakes were delicious and meaty. The double pork chop was substantial.
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Deborah
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Not enough vegetables on menu…coukd use more salads and sides. Room is very unappealing. Like a corporate cafeteria…and coukd be so much more!
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Janine
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. Lovely dining room, sweeping view of the park and friendly, professional service. Our waiter, Michael, was delightful - just the right combination of attentive and discrete.
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Julian
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Unique dining experience. Expensive with very pleasant surrnoundings
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Maureen
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was excellent! As was the wine. The atmosphere however was bland … lighting was too bright … walls bare … no art …felt a bit institutional. Our waiter was kind of like a jokey guy serving hash at a cheap diner… not worthy of the excellent food. Other staff were good.
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Catherine
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I came here for Valentine’s Day. The food was absolutely incredible. Our server Michael was amazing and gave us great recommendations. Absolutely 10/10 of an experience, we will be back again.
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svetlana
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great waiters, nice atmosphere saved me from a bad impression of this restaurant. the food is disgusting, all dishes are oversalted and very unpresentable in appearance. it seems that everything was heated up in a microwave oven. sorry, but this restaurant does not justify the money that was paid.
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michael
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Did not eat there because the table we were given was horrible, almost by itself next to the Matre'd desk. The layout and decoration of the space leave much to be desired. The only decent seats are along the window.
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Catherine
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only complaint is that the special entree, "Schnitzel", was tough.
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Dawn
New York City
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant lunch. Picked from the special menu which was very tasty
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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3096 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 34 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

Bibb Lettuce & Chicory Salad

Green Chickpea Hummus

Pumpkin Risotto

Mushroom Tart

Lumache

Winter Truffle Arancini

Main Course

Crab Cakes

Black Bass

Bell & Evans Crispy Chicken

Creste di Gallo

Little Gem

The Met Burger

Root Beer Braised Short Ribs

Lavender Honey Glazed Duck Breast

Plancha

Icelandic Salmon

Cauliflower Steak & Maitake Mushrooms

Simply Raw

Yellowfin Tuna

Hamachi Crudo

Dessert

Pear

Mascarpone Cheesecake

Pecan Paradise Cake

Hazelnut

Mint Chip Sundae

Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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