The Met Dining Room

4.5

3020 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 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
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

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 Herb 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

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
“Pumpkin Spice Latte”
Espresso Chiffon Cake, Pumpkin Spice Mousse, Coffee Ice Cream
Hazelnut
Hazelnut Mousse, Milk Chocolate, Praline Ice Cream
Pear
Caramelized Puff Pastry, Marsala Diplomat Cream, Pear Sorbet
Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet
Selection of Three

What 3,020 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.

3,020 Reviews

M
Maria
New York City
16 reviews
2.0
16 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The duck for $45 was inedible. Came out lukewarm, could not properly chew it, my guess was it was microwaved. I used to love going to the Met Dining Room! What a disappointment! Then the waiter asked if I wanted something different. I ordered a hamburger. Figured what could go wrong? It came out overdone, looked like a frozen patty to me. Probably would have gotten a better burger at Burger King.! So glad we didn’t bring guests. I would have been embarrassed. The server was excellent, the front desk excellent, but I don’t know who was cooking in the kitchen? Completely unacceptable! They gave us a free dessert. I would have rather have had a nicer lunch!
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Sam
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, absolutely warm and lovely service. A wonderful NYC experience for locals and visitors alike.
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Peter
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great meal. Excellent service. Good experience never knew about the rest. Went to see some nice exhibits after.
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Aimee
Houston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely as always. Snow in the park, a hot toddy on the table, great food on the menu. Ideal place for Christmas Eve luncheon.
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Christine
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely afternoon. Our server was exceptionally friendly and informative and gave wonderful recommendations. We really enjoyed our time and the food and desserts were delicious.
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Victoria
VIP
New York City
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Annual holiday luncheon does not disappoint at the Met member dining room!
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Janie
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful table by the window overlooking a view of Central Park
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David
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful atmosphere and service ! Food very good!
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Paula
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food, great service. Very fun to spend time at the top of the MET!
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RPB29
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days 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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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3020 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 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 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

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

Ahi Tuna

Hamachi Taco

Dessert

Sweet Potato Tart

Concord Grape Sundae

“Pumpkin Spice Latte”

Hazelnut

Pear

Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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