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“What an Experience!”
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: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Late Night, 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 August 19, 2019

We visited during Restaurant Week and their specials were incredible! The restaurant clearly offers many options and great service. The staff are friendly and attentive as well as knowledgeable. We are thrilled to have been introduced to this dining experience. The outdoor garden and art display (currently under construction) are delightful. What a pleasant surprise! Reservations are a must.

Date of visit: August 2019
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1  Thank Julie T
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Reviewed August 13, 2019 via mobile

This place is one of our favourite places in NYC. We visited it several times and they never seem to dissapoint. However, our last visit, during the restaurant week did not thrill us. Some of the dishes were simply too simple for their standards and did not live up to their usual visual nor flavour standards. Nevertheless, bucket and bubbles is something that could brighten even the poorest day - constantly the best chicken ever!

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed August 12, 2019

I was very very happy with the food and service 5 out of 5 the wine however just did not go with any part of the meal. Maybe a different visit with a different menu will be better. Don't let this stop you from going just choose your own wine. Thanks for a great night.

Date of visit: August 2019
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2  Thank GetMyFood G
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Reviewed August 11, 2019 via mobile

The white table service on one side looking out to the rock and statue garden is 2 star Michelin. The other side, separated by a glass wall is the bar room, more casual but same food food. We ordered the set lunch which on a Restaurant Week was an excellent deal. They had offered a shorter selection from their regular lunch extensive menu as opposed to giving lesser items for lesser price. I appreciate that. The atmosphere is convivial even though a serious business lunch is not out of place and the acoustics is fine to hear well.

Date of visit: August 2019
4  Thank sunnyboy9
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Reviewed August 7, 2019 via mobile

The six course menu, although sounds extra expensive, is worth every dime. The staff of the Modern, very attentive and genuinely polite, make you feel comfortable to spend time enjoying what they serve

Date of visit: August 2019
2  Thank omert2014
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