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The Milling Room, New York, NY

The Milling Room

4.4
4.4
3031 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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 StreetMTA 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 3,031 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
  • 4.3Service
  • 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.

3,031 Reviews
  1. Renee

    VIP

    New York City

    47 reviews

    3.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pretty space. Good menu. Two issues: 1) we couldn’t hear each other, so had to shout. Very uncomfortable. 2) Bronzino cost $46. It had been sliced in half (most likely to filet); half was served as one portion. Not good value. Pasta was delicious.

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  2. David

    VIP

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Milling Room is a great spot for a date night meal. The ambiance and styling aim to impress which it did. The food is above average without going over the top in either presentation or price. Just watch out for the drink prices. The waiter up charged by 50% for a Hendrix martini, without informing, then tried to pass it off that I should have known the menu price was well liquor. Despite the blatant attempt at a rip off, I will be back

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  3. Whitney

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, awesome food & attentive wait staff. We had a great time!

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  4. Rhona

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, lovely caring service in a lovely setting.

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  5. Boris

    New York City

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience meeting with friends at The Milling Room. Bar Area was nice and welcoming. The main restaurant is super nice with holiday decor and lighting. Good food, good service.

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  6. Christina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch for six, reservation was ready for us, server was attentive, food was served timely. Ambience amazing, a beautiful space. Only a little loud, not bad. Food was delicious, nothing off the beaten track but as expected. Very nice spot for brunch as well as our usual dinner there.

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  7. Edward

    Phoenix

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great room . And Service . Food really good in spots. Mussels somewhat slimy

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  8. Marianne

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant. Never disappoints. Fun, professional wait staff, always up for a giggle. Food is amazing! Highly recommend.

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  9. Stacy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    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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  10. Michael

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    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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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 3031 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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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