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The Modern is a two-Michelin star, contemporary American fine dining restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. Part of Relais & Châteaux. Executive Chef Thomas Allan’s refined, unexpectedly playful dishes highlight exceptional ingredients and seasonality in three distinct culinary experiences: a bold prix fixe menu in The Modern, overlooking MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden; an à la carte menu in the lively Bar Room; and a bespoke tasting menu in the heart of the kitchen at The Kitchen Table.
French/New American fare in a modernist space with garden views at the Museum of Modern Art.
Hours
| Thursday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 333-1220
Website: https://www.themodernnyc.com/the-modern/
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Lynn Jackson
The service was great. Upscale atmosphere with the New York pace. I really enjoyed the mini crab appetizer, it gave you the punch of the ocean. I love how the chef made the light cream full of strong scent, of orange and bonito without any curdling. Seafood is so delightful and fresh, you can taste the sweetness of the fish. The mini pumpkin dumplings are so creamy and tasty with the fried spinach leaf, the sweet lobster with the super thin slices of lemon was delicious. The duck special is on the chef(thank you!) and its skin is so crispy the melt in your mouth meat! Five course menu is enough for me; it will be too much! Highly recommended you to go and find out your own! Or finding little excuses to celebrate there! It’s a lovely restaurant to dine in with or without a company (prefer to share with other friends and family though)!
P.s. I also saw an older lady with her family there, it remind me of my family growing up going out with grandparents every week to have a family meal together.
… moreP.s. I also saw an older lady with her family there, it remind me of my family growing up going out with grandparents every week to have a family meal together.
Tess W
I went to The Modern for lunch and did the tasting menu. The food itself was great, everything was thoughtfully done and delicious. I especially loved the “eggs on eggs on eggs” and the little tartlet served at the beginning. Overall, the food absolutely lived up to expectations.
That said, the service really fell short, which was disappointing given that this is a Michelin-star restaurant where service is a big part of the experience. We felt quite rushed throughout the meal. There was an event happening at MoMA, and we were one of the last lunch reservations before they closed for the rest of the day, which clearly affected the pacing.
Even if there’s an event afterward, guests are paying a lot for the full experience, and it shouldn’t feel like you’re being pushed out. It took away from what could’ve been a really special meal.
I do think the experience might be better at a time when there isn’t an event happening or for dinner, and I’d be open to coming back under different circumstances. The food was excellent, I just wish the service had matched it.
… moreThat said, the service really fell short, which was disappointing given that this is a Michelin-star restaurant where service is a big part of the experience. We felt quite rushed throughout the meal. There was an event happening at MoMA, and we were one of the last lunch reservations before they closed for the rest of the day, which clearly affected the pacing.
Even if there’s an event afterward, guests are paying a lot for the full experience, and it shouldn’t feel like you’re being pushed out. It took away from what could’ve been a really special meal.
I do think the experience might be better at a time when there isn’t an event happening or for dinner, and I’d be open to coming back under different circumstances. The food was excellent, I just wish the service had matched it.
MrWoo
The food was interesting, but they had their own unique styles. Each carefully curated menus were great to experience and staffs were very well trained. I especially loved the menu eggs on eggs on eggs. Name sparked my interest and the presentation was stunning as well. Great place to visit.
… morecalvin yong
First visit to The Modern, and it was an exceptional experience.
The food was refined and beautifully executed, the service was attentive and polished, and the atmosphere was perfect for a honeymoon—elegant yet warm, sophisticated without being stiff.
A special thank you to Chef Yoshua, who hosted us so graciously and made the evening truly memorable. The kitchen tour was a fantastic touch—eye-opening, inspiring, and honestly… wow.
Thoughtful hospitality, excellent cuisine, and a team that clearly takes pride in what they do.
A honeymoon dinner done right. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
… moreThe food was refined and beautifully executed, the service was attentive and polished, and the atmosphere was perfect for a honeymoon—elegant yet warm, sophisticated without being stiff.
A special thank you to Chef Yoshua, who hosted us so graciously and made the evening truly memorable. The kitchen tour was a fantastic touch—eye-opening, inspiring, and honestly… wow.
Thoughtful hospitality, excellent cuisine, and a team that clearly takes pride in what they do.
A honeymoon dinner done right. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
becky lee
Phenomenal service! I stopped by for my birthday lunch and was greeted so warmly from the moment I walked in. I still remember the conversations I had with two of the servers—that’s how welcoming they were. The food itself wasn’t especially memorable for me (I tend to enjoy a bit more adventure, and the menu played it safe), but the exceptional service is something I’ll remember for a long time.
… moreShinjini Ghosh
Lovely food and very attentive service. We did not feel rushed at all and everyone was super nice. The flavors in their food were complex and nuanced, quite well-developed. We particularly enjoyed the tarte flambeé and the duck leg confit. Was a great evening!
… moreYei Won Lee
My husband and I held a private event at The Modern with our family and friends (about 40 guests) and I must say it was a huge success! I cannot thank enough the event manager Lisa Yuk for being so patient and helpful with my endless list of questions and coordinating everything to make the event possible as well as the event maître d’ Joshua for keeping me calm and organized on the day of the event! All our guests were complimenting us on not only how delicious every dish was (our favorites were canapés and “Baby Lettuce and Sorrel Salad with Peekytoe Crab” and “Angus Beef Tenderloin with Maitake Mushrooms and Black Truffle Pommes Puree” and the celebration cake ) along with the drinks but the excellent service and how beautiful The Modern is with a stunning view of the MoMA’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. The Modern absolutely deserves the 2 Michelin stars!! (Maybe even 3 stars? ) Thank you so much for making our special event so memorable and unique. Also I felt that the prices were very reasonable. And lastly giving takeaways (we chose bon bons) were a great way to thank our guests and end the event. If anyone is thinking of a special place to hold a private event in NYC, I highly recommend The Modern without hesitation!
… moreChance S
The meals were exceptional. We ordered quite a few items from the bar room, and I honestly don’t think there was anything I disliked. The hot dog, citrus salad, and scallop were outstanding. I really enjoyed the mocktails as well. The desserts weren’t my favorite, but they were still good.
I don’t want to be picky, but our server was a bit too dramatic and, in my opinion, not very well trained. I could tell he was trying to be engaging and make the experience enjoyable; however, some of his reactions were confusing. For example, when we ordered one The meals were exceptional. I ordered quite a few items from the bar room, and I honestly don’t think there was anything I disliked. The hot dog, citrus salad, and scallop were outstanding. I really enjoyed the mocktails as well. The desserts weren’t my favorite, but they were still good.
I don’t want to be picky, but our server was a bit too dramatic and, in my opinion, not very well trained. I could tell he was trying to be engaging and make the experience enjoyable; however, some of his reactions were confusing. For example, when we ordered one dish, he responded with “devastating!”, which caught us off guard as we’d never heard that used positively. Overall, his energy felt a bit overwhelming.
There were also a few service details that stood out: new wine was poured into an old glass instead of a fresh one, our table wasn’t cleared consistently, and the order in which dishes came out felt a bit off. Additionally, our server was absent for about half of our dinner, so we were often waiting to place orders and receive the check. Another server kindly stepped in, but when we asked what had happened to our original server, he mentioned that he was busy with other tables. This was somewhat disappointing given how refined the overall experience was.
But, I would still definitely visit again. It was a minor thing to me but it’s definitely something they should train for better experience.
… moreI don’t want to be picky, but our server was a bit too dramatic and, in my opinion, not very well trained. I could tell he was trying to be engaging and make the experience enjoyable; however, some of his reactions were confusing. For example, when we ordered one The meals were exceptional. I ordered quite a few items from the bar room, and I honestly don’t think there was anything I disliked. The hot dog, citrus salad, and scallop were outstanding. I really enjoyed the mocktails as well. The desserts weren’t my favorite, but they were still good.
I don’t want to be picky, but our server was a bit too dramatic and, in my opinion, not very well trained. I could tell he was trying to be engaging and make the experience enjoyable; however, some of his reactions were confusing. For example, when we ordered one dish, he responded with “devastating!”, which caught us off guard as we’d never heard that used positively. Overall, his energy felt a bit overwhelming.
There were also a few service details that stood out: new wine was poured into an old glass instead of a fresh one, our table wasn’t cleared consistently, and the order in which dishes came out felt a bit off. Additionally, our server was absent for about half of our dinner, so we were often waiting to place orders and receive the check. Another server kindly stepped in, but when we asked what had happened to our original server, he mentioned that he was busy with other tables. This was somewhat disappointing given how refined the overall experience was.
But, I would still definitely visit again. It was a minor thing to me but it’s definitely something they should train for better experience.
Josephine Lee
MoMA is my favorite NYC institution, and I’ve been dying to check out The Modern ever since I learned of its existence, but would you believe that no one ever wants to spend $200+ to experience it with me?
Pffft. Plebs.
Well, I finally got my wish when relatives came to visit. We opted for the Impressions menu as it had more of what we wanted.
– Smoked sturgeon and cucumber tart: Perfectly baked, and as savory and refreshing as one would expect for this kind of opener.
– Avocado and summer squash with cara cara orange and basil: Beautifully plated and as refreshing as, well, a summer salad. The cara caras were a nice touch.
– Sunflower sourdough with cultured butter + Turbot cooked on the bone with sweet corn and lovage: These came together, presumably so one had something to sop up the lovely turbot sauce with. The sourdough was crisp and chewy, and the fish was perfectly tender with lots of maize flavor. Lovely.
– Roasted maine lobster with maitakes and meyer lemons vs. Venison glazed in cognac with sweet prince tomatoes and jamon iberico: Half of our party opted for the lobster, while the other half got venison, allowing us to try both. I was Team Lobster and definitely made the right choice, from the juicy, crunchy crustacean itself to the equally juicy, crunchy shrooms. Mmmm. The venison will undoubtedly appease manly red meat lovers, but I’m so over the “seared meat course” on every tasting menu.
– Milk chocolate ganache with mint and shiso ice cream: A simple but satisfying dessert with surprisingly not too sweet ganache. The real star was the ice-cream though, because I’ve rarely found shiso ice-cream anywhere (even in Japan), and considering it’s one of my favorite herbs….Let’s just say I *MIGHT* have licked my plate. Might.
We also received a complimentary white chocolate and lemon mini-cake for celebrating a special occasion. It was delectably spongey and large enough for the whole table to share. The final petit fours were a nice touch as well: an mandarin chocolate truffle and guava-jasmine gelatin.
For drinky drinks, we got the fruity Jungle Bird and zesty Spiced Pina, but their cocktail and wine list will likely impress even the pickiest drinkers, given this is a two Michelin-starred restaurant.
Service was as attentive as one would also expect for such a starred restaurant, but not so overly obsequious that I felt like I’d been recently knighted. I actually felt the decor was a bit lacking for a modern art museum restaurant–they could use a few unique statues and paintings a la Robert above the Museum of Arts and Design. And the sculpture park wasn’t lit up when we were there, so that was boring to behold too.
All in all, glad I (finally) tried this. For the most part, it lived up to the fantasies.
… morePffft. Plebs.
Well, I finally got my wish when relatives came to visit. We opted for the Impressions menu as it had more of what we wanted.
– Smoked sturgeon and cucumber tart: Perfectly baked, and as savory and refreshing as one would expect for this kind of opener.
– Avocado and summer squash with cara cara orange and basil: Beautifully plated and as refreshing as, well, a summer salad. The cara caras were a nice touch.
– Sunflower sourdough with cultured butter + Turbot cooked on the bone with sweet corn and lovage: These came together, presumably so one had something to sop up the lovely turbot sauce with. The sourdough was crisp and chewy, and the fish was perfectly tender with lots of maize flavor. Lovely.
– Roasted maine lobster with maitakes and meyer lemons vs. Venison glazed in cognac with sweet prince tomatoes and jamon iberico: Half of our party opted for the lobster, while the other half got venison, allowing us to try both. I was Team Lobster and definitely made the right choice, from the juicy, crunchy crustacean itself to the equally juicy, crunchy shrooms. Mmmm. The venison will undoubtedly appease manly red meat lovers, but I’m so over the “seared meat course” on every tasting menu.
– Milk chocolate ganache with mint and shiso ice cream: A simple but satisfying dessert with surprisingly not too sweet ganache. The real star was the ice-cream though, because I’ve rarely found shiso ice-cream anywhere (even in Japan), and considering it’s one of my favorite herbs….Let’s just say I *MIGHT* have licked my plate. Might.
We also received a complimentary white chocolate and lemon mini-cake for celebrating a special occasion. It was delectably spongey and large enough for the whole table to share. The final petit fours were a nice touch as well: an mandarin chocolate truffle and guava-jasmine gelatin.
For drinky drinks, we got the fruity Jungle Bird and zesty Spiced Pina, but their cocktail and wine list will likely impress even the pickiest drinkers, given this is a two Michelin-starred restaurant.
Service was as attentive as one would also expect for such a starred restaurant, but not so overly obsequious that I felt like I’d been recently knighted. I actually felt the decor was a bit lacking for a modern art museum restaurant–they could use a few unique statues and paintings a la Robert above the Museum of Arts and Design. And the sculpture park wasn’t lit up when we were there, so that was boring to behold too.
All in all, glad I (finally) tried this. For the most part, it lived up to the fantasies.
C C
Took the train up to celebrate a day & night out for a birthday of a friend who loves good food. Hands down the best tasting menu I’ve had in 3-4 years. Every course was beautifully composed and nuanced, with unexpected surprises tucked into each dish that delighted the curious mind. As a biochemist, I was particularly pleased by the excitement and willingness of the knowledgeable staff to explain how specific textures and tastes were constructed from a clever mix of simple and complex ingredients. The kampache hit the spot, as did the pumpkin decoction accompanying it with little sesame crunches. The Modern Martini was a masterful blend by a clearly talented bartender. We were seated by the garden and the noise level was perfect – we could chat & catch up over nearly 3 hrs with lots of laughter. A hand written thank you note to the Chef earned us a surprise visit to the Kitchen, which capped off a perfect day in the city. Thanks to the staff for an excellent time. We will definitely be back!
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