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Pretty solid for lunch, very reasonably priced for 2
Pretty solid for lunch, very reasonably priced for 2 Michelin stars. The duck breast was probably the highlight for me, but the eggs on eggs on eggs were good too.
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Recently visited for private dining and had a great time.
High quality and fresh ingredients. Food was a bit underwhelming this time. The gem lettuce was well plated but the charred avocado was barely noticeable and the flavor was overwhelmingly the tart buttermilk. Beef tenderloin dish was perfectly done. Dessert was a blueberry pastry that was also underwhelming because the pastry was no longer crisp
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Fantastic Luncheon At A Great Location!
Fantastic lunch at this rather lovely restaurant. Food was great, as was the atmosphere and service.
It felt rather bohemian walking into The Museum Of Modern Art to have lunch. We had the following:
(1) 'Egg On Egg On Egg', which was the introduction to this meal. It is quite hard to describe. Basically, egg three ways with a runny yolk. It was served with fried bread, which you could dunk in the concoction. It was yummy and had a little caviar sprinkled over the top;
(2) Lobster as the starter. It was a whole lobster tail, which was sweet and moist. Very delicious;
(3) The main course of beef was served with Morel mushrooms and smoked pomme puree. The beef was succulent and cooked to medium perfection; and
(4) For dessert we had both the Black Forest Cake with cherries and the Citrus Souffle with olive oil ice cream. The souffle had a mandarin sauce placed underneath. The souffle was cooked very well indeed.
$145 per person in Manhattan for a three-course meal was definitely in line with my VFM (value for money) ethos.
The atmosphere was busy but friendly. Our server, Jenna R., was polite, helpful and knowledgeable in relation to the menu.
Definitely recommend this place.
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I tried the enhanced tasting menu in the kitchen table.
The reason for my lower-than-average rating is the big difference b/w my expectation and the reality. 1. It's a 99% American restaurant with 1% French mix-up. Don't expect it to be similar to Daniel/Per Se/Le Bernardin. Take it as a sports bar so you don't have the misunderstanding.2. The most aggressive seasoning (which they're actually proud of) among the 20ish Michelin restaurants I visited. I understand taste is subjective/personal but I do think it's too over. No other Michelin has such an overwhelmingly strong flavor. The lobster glaze is too sour for me so they offer me the truffle pasta as a make-up (which is appreciated). Unfortunately the pasta is super salty so I ask if they could use less salt later. Then the duck is again super salty. In my opinion, a Michelin star restaurant should be able to control seasoning in a finer way, let alone it's a $295 enhanced tasting menu. The over-strong flavor leaves me an impression of lack of accuracy. It's probably because they have too many orders from the bar and the dining area so they don't really have time to be careful enough. 3. The $295 enhanced menu is almost the same as the $225 tasting menu. The extra $70 probably only gets you closer to the chefs so you can hear hundreds of "we" when eating (they answer "we" loudly every time they get a new order). According to a chef, the difference b/w the two tasting menus is only limited to one course so it's not really enhanced. 4. I really don't know why they can get two stars since it's way much behind some counterparts like Daniel/Jungsik/Aquavit. Even among American Michelin stars, it's way much behind one-star Gramercy Tavern. I think they should be very lucky to get one star. Can't believe they actually have two.Unfortunately it's the first time that I felt the food quality of a Michelin restaurant is not even OK so I'm unable to finish the desserts. Maybe the bar sitting and several a la carte's should be the right way to visit this place. If you happen to be a big fan for super strong seasoning, this is the right place for you; otherwise, just skip the tasting menu.
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We had a lovely experience at The Modern!!We ordered the
We had a lovely experience at The Modern!!We ordered the steak tartare with crispy potatoes, tarte flambée, and broccoli cheddar ravioli as appetizers. The courtesy gluten-free bread and olive oil was so delicious that we asked for another! I like how this restaurant catered to my dairy and nut allergy with great attention. The appetizers surely made me wait in anticipation for the main courses.We ordered charred octopus, hand-cut tagliolini with black truffles, and roasted chicken with tardivo and foie gras for the main course. Wow oh wow!!! I was thoroughly impressed with the juiciness and flavor tasted in the roasted chicken. Upon arrival, we were immediately seated after our coats were taken to a secure location. One downside to this restaurant is that the tables and chairs are super close to each other which doesn't leave much space in the case that someone were to leave the table, go to the restroom, and return the same way that they came. (Which may or may not have happened to me haha... I felt like it was such a maze trying to get back to my seat and there were waiters and waitresses who almost ran into me!) While I was seated and waiting for my food, I was impressed and amused with how the wait staff seemed to have ninja-like skills to maneuver between the tables. I just feel like the intimate seating arrangement looks classy at first glance but logistically speaking, it can be a hazard to a guest or to the wait staff.The seating arrangement is also too close for comfort in my opinion. There is lots of background noise and you can hear the next table's conversations nearby. I felt like this small detail put a sour taste in my mouth like as if the elegant vibe was being watered down. Perhaps the elegance exudes more in the evening setting. I'd like to give this 2 Michelin star restaurant a benefit of the doubt, since we dined during lunchtime.Overall, the entire meal took about 2 hours! Plus, our waitress did a phenomenal job with staying attentive to our needs, cleaning our table between the courses, recommending a delightful dessert wine (Chenin Blanc- similar taste to Moscato), and for surprising my brother with a candle on his ordered dessert! He got the chocolate mille feuille and he made a comment that the dessert was all about the presentation and there was less focus on the taste. We were still impressed with how thoughtful and kind the restaurant was to remember my brother's birthday though. I thought the all gender restroom was super cute and friendly too! My restroom stall, however, was the dimmest and I felt like I was in a grungy club instead of an elegant restaurant since it wasn't well lit.Close location to MoMA. Beautiful view of the museum's courtyard. No museum entrance from the restaurant though due to Covid-19 safety bag and temperature check precautions.Last thoughts: The culinary experience was definitely worth it and 2 Michelin stars well deserved!!!
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Absolutely incredible! We eat here every time we come to
Absolutely incredible! We eat here every time we come to the city. You do need to book in advance and put a deposit down to be able to reserve a table. However, the do have a "bar side" of the restaurant that you have a good chance of getting into but that side doesn't offer the tasting menu. With that, the tasting menu is amazing! You can also add a wine pairing with it which is very good! We also added the truffle dish with our pairing for an added cost and we were so happy we did! Basically the food, service, drinks, and atmosphere is incredible, our server was Steve and he was great! I would highly recommend coming here. It is a two Michelin star restaurant so obviously it will be expensive but so worth the money! Online they do have a formal dress code, so keep that in mind as well.
Everything was absolutely incredible, as usual! We eat here every time we come to the city. You do need to book in advance and put a deposit down to be able to reserve a table. However, the do have a “bar side” of the restaurant that you have a good chance of getting into but that side doesn’t offer the tasting menu. With that, the tasting menu is amazing! You can also add a wine pairing with it which is very good! We also added the truffle dish with our pairing for an added cost and we were so happy we did! Basically the food, service, drinks, and atmosphere is incredible, our server was Steve and he was great! I would highly recommend coming here. It is a two Michelin star restaurant so obviously it will be expensive but so worth the money! Online they do have a formal dress code, so keep that in mind as well.
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My husband planned this evening to celebrate my birthday.
The food was delicious. It is fine dining so it is smaller 7 course plates. The drinks were refreshing as well. I was disappointed that this was fine dining, but they allowed guests to dress very casual. For the experience, expected it to be more properly dressed. Also, it was noted that we were celebrating a birthday and wish they would have don't something to make it special.
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We recently dined at the Modern for the first time since
We recently dined at the Modern for the first time since the pandemic. We dined in the bar room, which is a bit livelier than the formal dining room (although we also like the dining room). Each of our courses were excellent and some truly memorable. The steak tartar was an unusual combination of flavors and textures, the oysters were superbly fresh, and the octopus unusual. (the chicken was uneventful, so I would suggest to skip it and try something else). The chocolate mille feuille dessert was superb an absolute must! The service was attentive, professional and friendly.
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We hadn't been back to The Modern since Thomas Allan took
We hadn't been back to The Modern since Thomas Allan took over two years ago. What a transformation! The food has markedly improved, certainly worthy of its Michelin stars and on the way to a third. Out six course pre fixe was wonderful. Not a single complain from the three of us. There were a lot of oohs and aahs. The egg dish was superb, the many fish dishes and duck all reached levels of perfection. The amuse bouche and desserts and chocolates were equally exceptional. Service was excellent. The atmosphere seemed to have improved and was more relaxed with a focus on the views from the large windows.
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The 2 Michelin stars are well deserved.
Our lunch was a celebration of a birthday but it could've as easily have been an impromptu meal after a day at MoMa. It was that easy with the online reservation. The Modern as a restaurant was both inviting and interesting. The tarte flambée opener was a good bite but it became successively saltier because the jambon was very salty. I would've been happier with 1/3 less ham but that's just me. The PEI oysters were slightly too acidic with the limequat mignonette but the oysters were delectable. My favorite starter of the 3 we ordered was the hamachi with purple brussels sprouts. Actually, truth be told, the brussels sprouts on their own alone were my favorite bite of the whole meal. The morsels were perfectly cooked texturally and taste-wise. My tagiolini entree at $49 was a close second, although the black truffles were a little underwhelming. The lamb entree that the birthday boy had was a melt-in-your-mouth moment rarely executed with such precision. Desserts looked beautiful but the presentations looked similar with the shards of cocoa dusted philo on the mille feuille and burnt caramel pieces on the chestnut montblanc. Everything also had the same mouth feel. I was looking for texture or cake in one of our desserts for contrast but we still enjoyed the decadence that comes with rich sweets. My Earl Grey tea cut some of the creaminess but if there was something bright in the desserts like the limequat mignonette that we had earlier to finish off the rich lunch, that would have been perfect!The Modern restored a sense of normalcy in New York for me today and I welcome its existence among the many fine dining experiences in our city.
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Everything we tried was delicious!Had the chicken and
Everything we tried was delicious!Had the chicken and tagliatelle and oysters!Best oysters, very fresh!Great service and ambiance. Best to go after walking the Moma!
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Food was to delicious to take pictures.
One of the most amazing dining experiences I have ever had. Service was impeccable from the moment I walked in. I made a reservation and was seated promptly. Ordered half the menu with friends and family and had nothing but compliments. Ordered all three of the deserts, my preference was the chocolate one but honestly you cannot go wrong with anything on this menu. Please enjoy.
Really enjoyed dinner here. The service was impeccable/faultless and friendly/welcoming. Was going to give 4 stars though as we had lunch at Peak and thought that was a more special experience. However, upon reflection that wouldn’t be fair: food was extremely good with great wine and outstanding service. Would choose Peak if forced to pick between.
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The Modern had great ambience from the beginning.
Arrived before my friend and sat in the bar room, which was very lively & crowded for only 5:45om. After arriving at our table, the service and food was great. The beginning course of eggs on eggs on eggs was to die for. However none of the other food FLOORED me, which you would expect when your meal is ($350 - added on truffle pasta & Wagyu). The Wagyu was delicious, especially with the sauce. I did really enjoy my cocktail with Acquivit, very unique.I would normally give this restaurant 5 stars due to the great food and service but felt the very high price was just not justified as with other Michelin restaurants.
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Great food and great service.
We came about 45 minutes before our reservation and got some cocktails at the bar. We had four different ones and they were all excellent. The tasting menu was fantastic. One of the savory dishes had a sauce that was a little too sweet for my taste. The eggs on eggs on eggs was one of the more memorable.
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I could have stayed all night
We arrived just before sunset and the change of mood in the room was fabulous. The Bar Room had the most lovely buzz and atmosphere. There are tables, booths, low seating and counter stools.
We only stayed for a couple of drinks but could have stayed all night.
British Chris must be the most attentive man in MOMA. Maybe even the whole of New York! He's a credit to The Bar Room.
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Tried this place out for Restaurant Week 2022 for their
Tried this place out for Restaurant Week 2022 for their 2-course lunch for $39. We ordered the steak tartare with crispy potatoes and oysters with limequat mignonette for our apps, the roasted chicken with cabbage + foie gras and sea bass with grilled broccoli + fennel broth for our main. For dessert, we got ordered a toasted sesame ice cream with passion fruit to share, which was light and airy in texture. Overall, it was a phenomenal experience, from both the food to the ambiance, and I cant wait to be back at my next visit to the MOMA.
Went to The Bar Room for a drinks and sat at the bar. Vesper was absolutely delicious. Fun bartender and beautiful bar. Great for people watching. Bar area is first come first served, gets busy fast.
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Went to this restaurant a few times and they never
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DA K. on 02/10/2022
Went to this restaurant a few times and they never disappoint, the ambience alone is 100% magnificent and the food is top tier in quality. The preparation is very telling, the taste and flavors are exquisite and your taste pallets would have you asking for more but be sure to stack your wallet because you are paying for quality and not quantity at The Modern. Sorry, all my pictures are from the beginning of the establishment and I don't hold any current captures of the menu's/food I ordered.
Entering from the busy street, the ambiance changes one’s mood immediately. Calm, lovely setting with windows that face the MOMA garden, this restaurant is a delight to all the senses. We came for restaurant week as the menu was eclectic and exciting. We were not disappointed. Amazing service, from filling the glasses with water at appropriate times, to setting the courses at the perfect moment, our server was on the mark. Caitlyn was well versed in the menu, preparation and ingredients. Her knowledge led us to fabulous selections for appetizer and entrees. Our favorites were the flatbread, steak tartare and chicken. Cocktails were perfect as was the coffee. We will definitely return.
Service, food, drink/wine list, personable staff, accommodating for celebrations, the list goes on. Book this place and enjoy.
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Highly deserving of two Michelin stars
This meal was the highlight of our honeymoon which included stays in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and New York. We had the tasting menu accompanied by the wine pairings. Marcela, the sommelier, was excellent. The food was exciting and accomplished. A sublime lobster salad was absolutely out of this world. The staff are professional and attentive without being obsequious. Highly recommended.
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The Bar Room at The Modern Is a Dining Bucket List Essential
The Bar Room at The Modern
We spent a three day weekend celebrating my daughter’s birthday, and had lunch at The Bar Room. The ultra chic, clean, upscale (yes, “modern”) atmosphere is also warm and very comfortable. The waitstaff is utterly polished, professional, accommodating, attentive and kind. The cocktails are expertly crafted, not sweet and quite delicious. (The Grand Opening was a great cocktail choice). While everything we ordered was devoured, the tuna with citrus and peanuts and octopus with coco beans were utterly fantastic! The combination of flavors was scrumptiously outrageous. The culinary expertise and creativity of the chef and mixologist, combined with the unsurpassed service, results in a memorable, rave- worthy experience. Although more casual than The Modern and other very highly rated restaurants, The Bar Room was one of the best dining experiences we have EVER had. The Bar Room is a dining bucket list essential!
Vauw - a “hidden” Treasury. We went there for lunch - hidden in the back of MOMA. The food is for all senses. It tastes fantastic, looks like an artwork, smells like a walk among the Wild flowers in the countryside, feels like the finest fabric, and has that crunchy sound. Go her and get a one in a million experience together with an emphatic, high observant and professional staff
I usually eat lunch at their bar since they have re opened after COVID closures.
What I like about Danny Meyer establishments is the consistency after having 600 + lunches at Union Square at old location and Gramercy Tavern last 7-8 yrs.
Modern has great food and good people working behind the bar remembering which wines I like and what digestives I prefer . I like their tagliatelle with white truffles yet earlier this week I was served pasta swimming in sauce and served totally different then earlier experiences. I don’t mind the $49 they charge but I don’t want to waste my lunch eating something I did not order and lacking consistency of what it was.
Having said that I still like the place with everything else it has to offer.