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The National Bar & Dining Rooms, New York, NY

The National Bar & Dining Rooms

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$31 to $50
Contemporary American
557 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

About this restaurant

Chef Geoffrey Zakarian brings his vision of a contemporary New York grand café to life at The National Bar & Dining Rooms. Housed in the same 1927 Emery Roth-designed building as The Benjamin Hotel, The National's all-occasion modern bistro offerings satiate guests from breakfast through late night. Modeled after the celebrated grand cafés in Europe, The National is both residential and metropolitan in design and offers thoughtful details such as antiqued mirrors, a bronze spiral staircase, distressed peacock blue and chocolate leather banquettes, classic marble table tops, and black and white glazed-tile flooring.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rezart Gorencavic
  • Catering
    Allow us to plan your next event, and experience Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s Modern American Cuisine in a memorable setting. A bronze spiral staircase leads guests from the main restaurant to the second floor of The Benjamin hotel, where five private dining salons accommodate seated dining for up to 80 and cocktail receptions for up to 150. <br /><br />From weddings, baby showers and birthdays, to corporate dinners and holiday parties, leave the details to us.<br /><br />To consult with us about your private dining experience, contact: SLAVKA KMEC T. 212 465 3888 / slavka.kmec@denihan.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at The National is an unforgettable experience. A stunning, oiled bronze spiral staircase leads guests from the main restaurant to the second floor of The Benjamin hotel, where five dining rooms accommodate seated dining from 10 to 80 and cocktail receptions for up to 200.
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Cross street
    50th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking provided by The Benjamin Hotel for an hourly fee.
  • Public transit
    Take 6 Train or E Train to 51 Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for The National Bar & Dining Rooms

557 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

  • Cross street
    50th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and Valet Parking provided by The Benjamin Hotel for an hourly fee.
  • Public transit
    Take 6 Train or E Train to 51 Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rezart Gorencavic
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering
    Allow us to plan your next event, and experience Chef Geoffrey Zakarian’s Modern American Cuisine in a memorable setting. A bronze spiral staircase leads guests from the main restaurant to the second floor of The Benjamin hotel, where five private dining salons accommodate seated dining for up to 80 and cocktail receptions for up to 150. <br /><br />From weddings, baby showers and birthdays, to corporate dinners and holiday parties, leave the details to us.<br /><br />To consult with us about your private dining experience, contact: SLAVKA KMEC T. 212 465 3888 / slavka.kmec@denihan.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining at The National is an unforgettable experience. A stunning, oiled bronze spiral staircase leads guests from the main restaurant to the second floor of The Benjamin hotel, where five dining rooms accommodate seated dining from 10 to 80 and cocktail receptions for up to 200.
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