The Met Dining Room

Name: The Met Dining Room
Address: 1000 5th Avenue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, United States, 10028
Telephone: (212) 570-3975
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3160 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

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.

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 am–3:15 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
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
Neighborhood
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

Experiences

Sargent & Paris: A Night of Art & Cuisine
$148.50 - $165.00 per person
Prepaid
May 2, 2025 only
7:00 PM
You are cordially invited to a one-night-only, four-course prix fixe dinner inspired by Sargent and Paris, a major new exhibition at The Met. This special meal celebrates the bold ambition of American artist John Singer Sargent to evoke the spirit of Paris during his early years in the French capital. The evening promises to be an unforgettable experience of art and food, bringing you closer to Sargent’s Paris in ways that only The Met can. Presented by Restaurant Associates Museum admission is not included

Popular dishes

Heirloom Carrot & Ginger Soup
Pomegranate, Labneh
Flower Salad
Petite Greens, Confetti Flowers, Apple Cider-Honey Vinegar, Bee Pollen
Baby Beet
Blue Cheese Crouton, Candied Pistachio, Elixir XO Sherry
Tagliatelle
Chanterelle Mushroom, Fava Bean, Asparagus, Spring Onion
Mushroom Tart
Buttered Leeks, Taleggio, Marjoram
Crispy Lobster "Roll"
Zucchini Blossom, Lobster, Early Summer Corn, Piquillo Pepper
Jamón Ibérico
Parmesan, Charred Country Toast

Main Course

Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab, Carrot Slaw, Grainy Mustard
Maine Halibut
Stinging Nettle Chowder, Cockles, Trout Roe
The Met Burger
Gruyère Cheese, Yellow Tomato, Smoked Onion Aioli, French Fries, Toasted Sesame Bun
Bell & Evans Roast Chicken
Morel Mushroom, English Peas, Vin Jaune Sauce
Lumache
Bolognese, Gochujang, Herbs
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
12 Seed Dressing, Lemon-Caper Aioli12 Aioli
Chopped Chicken Salad
Zucchini, Tropical Fruit, Cashew, Ginger Dressing

Plancha

Simply Served With Sauteed Spinach & Olive Oil

Market Fish
Skuna Bay Salmon

Simply Raw

Yellowfin Tuna
Avocado, Radish, White Ponzu, Fresh Wasabi
Hamachi Toast
Oroblanco, Pickled Fennel, Hazelnut Dukkah
Scallop Carpaccio
Pickled Pepper, Jalapeño-Pineapple Sorbet

Dessert

Rhubarb Pavlova
Vanilla Meringue, Lemongrass Cream, Rhubarb Sorbet
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Almond Crumble, Shiso, Yuzu Ice Cream
Ricotta Tart
Ricotta Mousse, Spring Citrus, Walnut Sorbet
Mint Chip Sundae
Mint Stracciatella Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Hazelnut
Hazelnut Mousse, Milk Chocolate, Praline Ice Cream
Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet
Selection of Three

What 3,160 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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The Met Dining Room offers a "fantastic dining experience" with "delicious food" and "phenomenal service." Guests enjoy "spectacular views" of Central Park and a "beautiful atmosphere" that enhances their visit to the museum. While some find the prices high, the "attentive staff" and "elegant setting" make it a "memorable treat."

3,160 Reviews

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Joan VIP
Key West140 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sean showed us to a lovely table. Grace took great care of us. Our lunch was delicious and we enjoyed the dining room very much. Thank you all. Best wishes. Joan and Kaitlin
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Jessica
New Jersey7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was phenomenal! I am obsessed with the carrot ginger soup!
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Basil
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service Definitely recommend Admission to the met may be required
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Paula
New York City86 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The views are spectacular and some of the dishes were good but there were minor annoying flaws; the pasta was stuck together so sauce was not evenly distributed, the Asian chicken salad was a lot of chicken but minuscule amounts of cabbage and the ricotta tart needed a sharp knife to cut through a very thick crust.
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Kelsey VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Feels like dining away from the tourists and with a view to boot! It took some time for the server to come to my table, and the portions were a bit small for the price. (I’ve had a similar beet salad at Carbone that was same price and 4x the amount. Though, the bleu cheese croutons do give this one a leg up.) Otherwise 10/10 in terms of taste, ambiance, and experience. Save room for dessert, it’s the best part!
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Beth VIP
Detroit3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A lovely meal at the museum. Great service, atmosphere, good food. The tables at the window are terrific, those not at the window could use something a little prettier to view-maybe some plants around the room-it is a little sparse.
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Glenn
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Experience. Would return and recommend!
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Elyn
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect! Great food, wine, service and atmosphere. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
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Keith
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christoff was an attentive, efficient and nice waiter, as well as the rest of the staff
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JOAN VIP
New York City85 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal my two friends and I ate was so-o good (we all had something different). The desserts were fantastic. And the service was spot on as always.
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FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3160 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 24, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 52 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Cross street
82nd st.
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 11:30 am–3:15 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–7:45 pm
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

Website
https://racafes.compass-usa.com/MetStaffCafe/Documents/MetDiningRoom-Lunch%2BDinner.pdf
Phone number
(212) 570-3975
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

The Met Dining Room

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Sargent & Paris: A Night of Art & Cuisine

English Pea Soup

Chicken Marsala

Crab Cakes

Starter

Heirloom Carrot & Ginger Soup

Flower Salad

Baby Beet

Tagliatelle

Mushroom Tart

Crispy Lobster "Roll"

Jamón Ibérico

Main Course

Crab Cakes

Maine Halibut

The Met Burger

Bell & Evans Roast Chicken

Lumache

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Chopped Chicken Salad

Plancha

Market Fish

Skuna Bay Salmon

Simply Raw

Yellowfin Tuna

Hamachi Toast

Scallop Carpaccio

Dessert

Rhubarb Pavlova

Mascarpone Cheesecake

Ricotta Tart

Mint Chip Sundae

Hazelnut

Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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