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The Milling Room, New York, NY

The Milling Room

4.4
4.4
3024 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
22:30
Booked 21 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
The Milling Room features seasonal New French-American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.

We are accepting reservations for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.

Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table.

For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (212) 595-0380
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Florian V. Hugo
  • Catering
    Please, contact Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
  • Private party facilities
    The Milling Room is located in a magnificent courtyard that was once the lobby of the Endicott Hotel (1890) and is the ideal meeting place for friends, families, and colleagues. Please, call Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    W 81st St. and W 82nd St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MTA Subway Lines B, C - 81st Street<br />MTA Subway Line 1 - 79th Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,024 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Milling Room is a beautiful Upper West Side gem with a "GORGEOUS space" and "excellent service." Diners rave about the seasonal menu and delightful atmosphere under a "huge skylight." Reviews highlight "delicious food," "attentive staff," and a refined dining experience, making it a beloved neighborhood favorite.

3,024 Reviews
  1. Stacy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I never post reviews, but felt I had to this time. Very disappointed--ending our claim that this is our favorite restaurant. We have eaten at The Milling Room many times over the years, including twice for Thanksgiving. It has always been wonderful. This year we continued our tradition of Thanksgiving here, and instead of finding a bustling, packed room and jovial vibe, as in past years, it was half empty and diners were mostly quietly staring into space. We really regret the meal ourselves as well and feel ripped off. The only positive thing we can say about that night is that our servers were friendly, although totally unknowledgeable about what they were serving—from the very so-so wine pairing and when to bring the wines to the food on the plate, or even if dessert was ever served or not. And the food itself was mediocre. Chestnut soup and salad were fine, although small, and lobster ravioli good, although not outstanding. But the traditional Thanksgiving plate was really a letdown. It included 3 Brussels sprouts, all undercooked, a small amount of bland potato puree and 4 thick, dry wheels of white turkey meat with a trace of stuffing packed into it. The portions on the plate were laughably small, too--this is Thanksgiving! Ditto the desserts--tarts so tiny they belonged more to afternoon tea than the occasion they were made for. Whoever orchestrated the evening must either not have grown up with Thanksgiving or hates it.

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  2. Michael

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanksgiving special menu was good. nothing special. They had a screwy and confusing way of presenting you with a bill for prix fixe charge then a separate bill for additional items such as drinks and coffee. You wind up paying tax on your tax, I believe.

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  3. Seth

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is as mediocre. Service was very very slow. Very pricey for what it was. Will not plan to return. Started off poorly when we were offered still or sparkling and not tap and understood it was a house water option. Felt like we were being ripped off.

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  4. Laura

    Greater Boston

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    food was okay and had the service been better it might have been a pleasant experience. The restaurant was not full. Service was terribly rushed. entrees arrived with in seconds of the apps being cleared. I didn’t eat most of my very large charcuterie platter which consisted primarily of salami and some pickles. a few slices of prosciutto. no cheese, no pate, no bread no jams or mustards. i asked the server to pack it up for me to take home later. instead he put in in a bag and dropped it unceremoniously on the table while i was eating my enteee. just an unpleasant experience overall. pretty venue but they need to step up the food and the service

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  5. Wilson

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    David was a great server with a ton of knowledge on the menu and the history of the venue. We had a great time. The cocktails were great. Definitely going back for the Black Manhattan.

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  6. Ty

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience at The Milling Room! Beautiful in every way.

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  7. Keely

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The duck was served Luke warm twice. The side sauce was like jam, paired with wine, i felt like i partaking in a test for diabetes.

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  8. hantc

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is just an amazing restaurant ambiance the food and the service A1 was just beyond imaginable, we love it we definitely coming back 

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  9. Peter

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Decent food but an understaffed set of waiters made the service exceedingly slow

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  10. Roy

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    After being moved from the dining room to the tavern when a last minute affair was booked we were skeptical, but we have a fabulous mean and perfect service by Ludwig. We started with steak tartar and a trio of dips that were all delicious. Main meals were duck and cavatelli with lamb ragu, prepared perfectly with professional presentation. We capped our meal with decadent chocolate cake that was a perfect sweet ending. Martini and Old Fashion cocktails were a great beginning to a lovely meal. We will be back.

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FAQs

The Milling Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 595-0380.

The Milling Room is rated 4.4 stars by 3024 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
22:30
Booked 21 times today

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Google Map for The Milling Room

446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    W 81st St. and W 82nd St.
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    MTA Subway Lines B, C - 81st StreetMTA Subway Line 1 - 79th Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Florian V. Hugo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 595-0380
  • Catering
    Please, contact Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
  • Private party facilities
    The Milling Room is located in a magnificent courtyard that was once the lobby of the Endicott Hotel (1890) and is the ideal meeting place for friends, families, and colleagues. Please, call Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
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