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The Met Dining Room, New York, NY

The Met Dining Room

4.5
4.5
3130 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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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 11:30–15:15 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–19:45
  • 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
  • Area
    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

Menu

The Met Dining Room's menu was last updated 2025-03-20.

Lunch at The Met

Starter

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    Sourdough Crouton, Toasted Pepitas, Crème Fraîche

    • Citrus Salad

      Stracciatella, Italian Olives, Candied Pistachio, Citrus Vinaigrette

      • 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

                  • 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

                        • Moules Frites

                          Prince Edward Island Mussels, Fine Herbs, Chipperbec Fries

                          • Honey Glazed Duck Breast

                            Turnip, Grape Mostarda, Duck Jus

                            • Chicken Milanese

                              Wild Arugula, Vine Cherry Tomato, Fennel, Piave Vecchio, Verjus Vinaigrette

                              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

                                                  Last updated: 20 March 2025

                                                  What 3,130 people are saying

                                                  The Met Dining Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                  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
                                                  • 4Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  The Met Dining Room offers a serene dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service," complemented by a "beautiful view" of Central Park. The menu features unique and creative dishes, perfect for a relaxed meal after exploring the museum. Despite some decor criticisms, it's a "wonderful experience" in NYC.
                                                  3,130 Reviews

                                                  1. Susan

                                                    San Antonio2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Nearly everyone had the crab cakes and loved every bite.

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                                                  2. Chris

                                                    Washington DC2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Not a 5 star restaurant but a very pleasant and good experience. Will definitely go back. Food was delicious.

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                                                  3. OpenTable Diner

                                                    New York City1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Classy dining experience, food was surprisingly delicious and one of the best values in the area.

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                                                  4. Galiya

                                                    New York City1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Beautiful view, excellent server, great menu with grate unique items for main and special fish. Loved it and definitely coming back!

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                                                  5. Mona VIP

                                                    New York City10 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    We were a party of four and the food was pretty good. The cheese puffs were hot and nicely flavored. The chicken breast on t gem salad was a bit dry, but nicely flavored. The tuna on guacamole entre was exceptional. The mint ice cream dessert did not taste like mint ice cream and the portion was pretty small for $16.00. Service was attentive and prompt.

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                                                  6. Judith VIP

                                                    Detroit56 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    We four had an enjoyable and relaxed lunch at the MET Dining Room. Menu options were great, service excellent. Great choice to break up our museum visit.

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                                                  7. Marilynn

                                                    New York City1 review

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The Met Member's Dining Room is a great choice for a quiet, relaxed meal in a beautiful setting

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                                                  8. Carol VIP

                                                    New York City139 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Beautiful room with table by the window overlooking the Central Park obelisk. Food was gorgeous, but service was slow.spent 2 1/2 hours at lunch when we really wanted to get back to the art.

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                                                  9. Maria Rebeca VIP

                                                    Greater Boston9 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                    The service was spectacular, it couldn't be better, the food was exquisitely presented and prepared, but this restaurant is in desperate need of renovation; it looks very dated. It lacks style and modernity.

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                                                  10. Joan VIP

                                                    Key West139 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on 18 March 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Michael took very good care of us. The lunch was delicious. Food always creative here and friendly to vegetarians. We’ll be back soon.

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                                                  The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3130 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  2 people
                                                  19:00
                                                  Booked 37 times today
                                                  Google Map for The Met Dining Room

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

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Cross Street
                                                    82nd st.
                                                  • Area
                                                    Upper East Side
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30–15:15 Dinner Fri, Sat 17:00–19:45
                                                  • 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
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