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The Bar Room at The Modern, New York, NY

The Bar Room at The Modern

4.5
4.5
3995 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Located adjacent to The Museum of Modern Art, The Bar Room at The Modern offers Chef Abram Bissell's vividly seasonal contemporary, à la carte cooking, along with an award-winning wine program and carefully curated cocktails, beer, and spirits.

Guests have the option of sitting in The Bar Room, the adjacent lounge, or at the vibrant 20-seat marble bar. Walk-ins are accepted in all three areas, and The Bar Room at The Modern welcomes reservations up to 28 days in advance.

The restaurant is adjacent to The Modern which features four and eight course menu options overlooking MoMA's Sculpture Garden, as well as the exclusive Kitchen Table, which offers a custom tasting menu for up to four guests in the heart of the restaurant's world-class kitchen.

The Bar Room at The Modern is a non- tipping restaurant. Hospitality Included.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Phone number
    (212) 333-1220
  • Website
    http://www.themodernnyc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Abram Bissell
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining at the Modern consists of one magnificent room which features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Museum's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. The space can accommodate up to 64 guests for seated functions and up to 80 guests for receptions.
  • Location
    9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    Between 5th and 6th Avenues
  • Parking details
    There is street parking, as well as a public car park across the street from The Modern.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Bar Room at The Modern's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 3,995 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 1.6Value

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3,995 Reviews

  1. AmandaD VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fabulous. I can't wait to go back! Of note was our wonderful waitress. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and just lovely.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 26, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was a bit too salty. However the presentation of the food, room ambience and service was excellent.

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  3. Anon VIP

    Denver86 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely menu, well-executed dishes. Interesting wine list and excellent service.

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  4. benisnotyoda

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Michelin starred restaurants in NYC with zero stuffiness. Incredible value. I am going as much as I can. Need I say more?

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  5. happyguest

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 19, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    my favorite restaurant in NYC these days. go go go go

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  6. KatieS

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love coming here. The atmosphere manages to be intimate and buzzy at the same time. The service/food/wine is impeccable. Since it is a no-tipping restaurant, the price point ends up being well below other restaurants that aren't even on its level. Definitely recommend!

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  7. DavidP

    Washington DC5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 14, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    While the food was very good, the service was NOT attentive (unless you were the wealthy couple sitting near us who had chefs come out from the kitchen to fawn on them). We had to ASK our waiter for a refill of our water glasses and then nobody actually did it until we finally stopped a suit clad higher functionary who actually did the work himself. Staff training is needed (as is an attitude adjustment).

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  8. SheratonK

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 11, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While waitstaff is polite and knowledgeable, they were slow during a midday rush. Perhaps too few people for the guest load.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 9, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and the service was outstanding!

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  10. LorenaC

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 7, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    After so many years, the Modern has maintained its high standard with food, service and ambience! Its a reliable place to go back to!

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Google Map for The Bar Room at The Modern

9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 5th and 6th Avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is street parking, as well as a public car park across the street from The Modern.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Abram Bissell
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.themodernnyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 333-1220
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining at the Modern consists of one magnificent room which features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Museum's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. The space can accommodate up to 64 guests for seated functions and up to 80 guests for receptions.

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