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“Best NYC meal in years”
Review of The Modern

The Modern
Ranked #85 of 15,840 Restaurants in New York City
Certificate of Excellence
Price range: $108 - $228
Cuisines: American, French
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Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Breakfast, Reservations
Dining style: Fine Dining
Neighborhood: Midtown
Cross street: Between 5th and 6th Avenues
Description: The Modern is a 2 Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. Helmed by Executive Chef Thomas Allan, the restaurant features refined, playful dishes that highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality. Lunch offers a $138 three-course menu or $178 six-course menu. Dinner at The Modern is a 7-course menu, involving a few choices on your part, as well as some courses that the restaurant are excited to share with you, bringing a sense of surprise to your meal while also mediated by your own tastes. Dinner is $228 per person, with the option of wine pairings. The Modern accepts reservations 28 days in advance. The restaurant also includes the vibrant and lively Bar Room, terrace for seasonal outdoor enjoyment, and bar & lounge to welcome walk-ins. The Kitchen Table offers a custom multi course menu for up to four guests in the heart of the restaurant's world-class kitchen.
Reviewed May 27, 2019

Worth the price. We ate the three course dinner in the bar room. There was ample food served to perfection by a terrific, professional staff. The scallops with their crunchy almond topping were amazing as was the filet. The onion bacon tart was really memorable as was the steak tartar. Truly a wonderful meal. I already make plans to go back.

Date of visit: May 2019
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1  Thank Sisaluna
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Reviewed May 27, 2019

We had a lovely dinner here. Everything was delicious, particulary good were the Charred Avocado starter and the Roasted Lamb Saddle and Baked Sea Bass. The cocktails were also very good but somewhat pricey. The place has a nice ambiance and the service was great. The three course option is quite reasonable at 70$ for the quality of the food. This is a no-tipping restaurant though there is no separate service charge. Strongly recommended.

Date of visit: May 2019
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1  Thank Barun C
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Reviewed May 21, 2019 via mobile

We dined here for lunch on my birthday. It was amazing! The food was delicious and each plate was like its own piece of art, with robust flavors all complimenting one another. Top notch restaurant with a top notch staff.

Date of visit: May 2019
Thank Laney_Coleman
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Reviewed May 21, 2019

After a few year hiatus (our 2015 visit was less than stellar), we returned. Opting for the Bar Room, and arriving too early for our table to be ready, we chose to sit at the bar for lunch. The food and drinks were amazing but the star of the meal was the impeccable, yet friendly and approachable, service (thanks, James!!). A truly delightful and palate pleasing experience! We shall return.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Thank dmarun
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Reviewed May 18, 2019

We were in a group of 15 and had a room to ourselves. The courses were chosen for us but the attention and the tastes were superb.

Date of visit: March 2019
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1  Thank LondonAnnie41
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