The Met Dining Room

4.5

3116 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 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
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
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 3,116 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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Met Dining Room offers an elegant dining experience with "excellent food" and "beautiful views" of Central Park. Guests appreciate the "calm and sophisticated" atmosphere, attentive service, and diverse menu options, including vegan choices. However, some reviews note the high prices and occasional service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a lovely spot for a special occasion.

3,116 Reviews

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Jennifer
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The butternut squash soup is excellent. So are the short ribs main dish and the hazelnut mousse.
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Momof4Sons
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The poke salad with white ponzu is OUTSTANDINGLY DELICIOUS, ight and bright. The pear tart with pear sorbet tasted like spring on a cold day! And, Michael, our phenomenally personable waitperson could not have been more personable. We had a lovely experience in a lovely dining room.
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Robert VIP
New York City49 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, the crab cakes were wonderful and the Parker House rolls the best we've enjoyed for years.
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Robin VIP
New York City34 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Evelyn was an excellent server! great birthday lunch with perfect views!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Kristoff was fantastic, super friendly and making our first visit to the Met awesome and enjoyable.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view, great service, great food. Pricey but it’s NYC and it’s in the Met. So expected. Wouldn’t do it every time but a nice treat.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and the food was delicious! I had made reservations and arrived ten minutes early to find our table waiting for us. Such a lovely experience
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Gil
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I are Met members but had not gone to the Met Dining Room together (I was there years ago). We were very pleased with the food and service for weekend lunch. It was a wonderful experience and a nice break after seeing some great exhibits at the Met. The food was excellent and the service was prompt and friendly. I highly recommend it!
The Met Dining RoomResponded on March 3, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience, Gil! We hope to have you visit again soon.
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Raul
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I invited my dear friend Rodolfo to lunch. We had appetizers. The service was ok, not overly efficient I must say. The bus boy came many times to ask me if I was finished when there was still food on the plate and I hadn't placed fork and knife in the classical position that means "I'm done". They did bring extra bread when asked. The food was delicious and came promptly. Ambiance has always been very pleasant. Then when I had left the museum I realized that the hostess, very friendly and courteous, had told me that we were getting a 10% discount but I didn't see it reflected in my bill and didn't realize it when I was signing the paperwork at payment time. Perhaps she was wrong? Anyway, the experience overall was satisfactory, but I am still curious about that offer and if they could acknowledge it next time I go to have lunch there.
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Linda
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious meal. Thank you. But the dried flowers on the table were a little sad and scratchy looking. Considering your prices even a single fresh carnation would have been nicer and more in keeping with the room.;. But overall we had a very good lunch. Thank you.
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The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3116 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 33 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

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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