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: 4.5

4.5

3054 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 50 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
Neighbourhood
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 3,054 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
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Met Dining Room offers "excellent food" and "exceptional service" with a stunning view of Central Park. Guests appreciate the "creative menu" and tranquil ambiance. While some note the decor as needing improvement, the overall dining experience is a "real special treat" with its "delicious food" and "lovely atmosphere."

3,054 Reviews

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Narmeen
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great setting, wish they’d have banquette seating on the side to give a warm feel. Wish menu had a bit more selection. And WISH, they’d bring back Baked Alaska!!! They used to make it many years ago, and it was delicious.
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JoAnn
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu is always thoughtful and food is terrific. The wait staff is attentive and smiling.
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Jen
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When I’m fortunate enough to find myself in NYC on business I make time to visit the Met museum; this is the second time I’ve had lunch solos in the Met dining room, and it is cemented as a tradition I’ll continue. The staff are second to none: I was welcomed warmly and treated with friendly, knowledgeable and prompt service throughout the meal. The menu changes on occasion and I love to see what has inspired the chef; today I enjoyed a delicious Bibb Lettuce & Chicory Salad with mashed avocado, radish and a delightful , sherry vinaigrette. The salad was beautiful, and perfectly dressed and seasoned. I also chose a “raw” dish: the yellowfin tuna in ponzu sauce, which was a feast for the eyes. Service was impeccable; my waiter Michael was helpful in choosing dishes I would enjoy & he and the team gracefully set and reset my table between courses, while filling my water and ensuring I could simply relax & enjoy the beautiful view of the park. Thank you for a truly delicious meal in an incredible setting with a a wonderful buzz of energy from fellow museum lovers. I look forward to joining you again when I’m next in town!
1 person found this helpful
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Kathy
New York City
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The food and our waiter were very good, but the staff clears plates so aggressively that I had to ask a number of times to please let me keep my food and drink. This is the second time we’ve dined there and I could barely hold onto my dinner and cocktail. In fact, the server actually unplated my ketchup and remaining fries and took the charger! The dining room itself is somewhat sterile in design. The Met won’t redesign the space easily but it sure could train the servers!
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Christine
New York City
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were very pleased with our meals and cocktails.
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Rebecca
VIP
Austin
49 reviews
2.0
49 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve written lots of reviews for Open Table and all have been quite positive. I cannot praise this restaurant or meal, however. Food was just OK: portion size was strange—one member of our party got an enormous serving while the other two of us got such tiny portions that we believed the kitchen had decided to split its last serving between us (we’d each ordered the bass). The main issue, however, was service: the food took almost an hour to come out and the server largely ignored us. A lackluster meal that took so long we missed the exhibit we’d really come to see.
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Linda
New York City
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of my favorite places to take a friend for lunch. I love to sit by the window if possible. Food is pricey but delicious. Staff are super friendly.
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Jodie
VIP
New York City
71 reviews
5.0
71 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the Butternut squash soup and mushrooms which were delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
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Elizabeth
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Divine food. Remarkable setting. Magnificent service.
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Rosalind Druce
VIP
Chicago
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolute gem in the heart of the Met! We have eaten here several times, and once again the restaurant came through with flying colors! Butternut squash soup, hummus with tiny fresh vegetables, and two beautiful entrees were superb.We love eating here, and try to do so whenever we are in NYC.
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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3054 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 12, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 50 times today

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

Additional information

Cross Street
82nd st.
Neighbourhood
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

Review summary

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