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: 4.6

4.6

1896 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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The Dining Room is an elevated cuisine experience that overlooks Central Park, with a focus on local and seasonal ingredients by our Director of Culinary, Bill Telepan. We locally source our ingredients from farms within a 150 mile radius of The Met.

Window seats can be requested but are not guaranteed.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:15 pm
Phone number
(212) 570-3975
Website
http://places.singleplatform.com/the-met-dining-room/menu
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Bill Telepan
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. Customized to fit the specific desires of each p
Private party contact
Meghan Kenny: (212) 396-5532

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.<br /><br>Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4, M86 or M79 bus at Fifth Avenue. <br /><br>See www.metmuseum.org for detailed directions.
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Mixed Beets$17.00
yogurt, walnuts, pickled beets & onion, buckwheat
Mushroom Toast$16.00
mushrooms "en pappiotte", sunny-side egg, greens
Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup$16.00
autumn vegetables, dill oil
House-Smoked Brook Trout$22.00
celery root blini, apple sour cream
Tuna "Steak Tartare"$24.00
classic preparation, egg sauce
Taglitelli All'anatra
duck sugo, robiola, brussels sprouts
- Starter$25.00
- Entrée$35.00
Autumn Lasagna al Forno
squash, ricotta, kale, sage brown butter
- Starter$23.00
- Entrée$33.00

Main

Crab Cakes$30.00
spicy coleslaw, green goddess
Sea Scallop$36.00
Calabrian chili oil, escarole, white bean, scallion, garlic
Black Sea Bass$35.00
baby bok choy, charred cabbage purée, mushroom scallion sauce
Chopped Salad
seasonal vegetables & greens
- Vegetarian$24.00
- With Chicken$27.00
- With Salmon$32.00
Heritage Pork Chop 'Milanese'$28.00
chicory & apple salad, celery root, rosemary
Beef Short Rib$42.00
potato purée, local carrots, crispy shallot
Grilled Chicken Breast$27.00
blue potato, sunchoke, spigerello, pignoli preserved lemon salsa
Grass-Fed Burger or Impossible™ Burger$24.00
pickled mushroom aioli, gruyère, crispy onions
Cauliflower Steak$24.00
cauliflower creamed spinach, red onion agridolce, brown butter

Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Peanut Caramel Cake$16.00
peanut butter ice cream
Fig & Coriander Shortcake$14.00
orange blossom whipped cream
Apple Almond Tart$15.00
sour cream ice cream
Ice Creams & Sorbets$14.00
three scoops
The Cookie Plate$14.00
seasonal selection
Freshly-Baked Pecan Madeleines$18.00
please allow 12 minutes to prepare

Beverages

Traditional Lemonade$5.00
Iced Tea$5.00
Assorted Coca-Cola Beverages$5.00
Sparkling or Still Water$9.00

For Five Coffee Roasters

Regular and Decaffeinated$4.00
Single Espresso$4.00
Double Espresso$5.00
Latte$5.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Americano$5.00
Macchiato$5.00

Harney and Sons Fine Tea

Assorted Selection$4.00

Sparkling

Rotari Brut Prosecco NV, Veneto, Italy$15.00
Gérard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Rosé, Loir, France$18.00
Heidsieck Monopole Brut Champagne NV, Champagne, France$24.00

White & Rosé

Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Napa Valley, California$17.00
Folie a Deux Chardonnay Reserve 2019, Russian River Valley, California$16.00
The Four Graces Pinot Blanc 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon$15.00
Domaine Auvigue Saint-Veran Moulin du Pont 2018, Burgundy France$16.00
Terras Gauda Albariño 2019, Galicia Spain$17.00
Château D'esclans, Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021, Provence, France$18.00

Red

Newton Skyside Pinot Noir 2019, Sonoma, California$16.00
Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017, Tuscany, Italy$18.00
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes du Rhône 2019, Rhône Valley, France$17.00
Numanthia Termes Tempranillo 2018, Castilla y Leon, Spain$15.00
Roth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Alexander Valley, California$18.00

Cocktails

Giverny$18.00
ketel one citrus, combier pamplemousse rose, lime, cranberry
Stamp Act$18.00
botanist gin, italicus rosolio di bergamotto, chamomile, lemon
Close of Day
21 seeds grapefruit hibiscus tequila, habanero honey, lime
Prunus Mexicana$18.00
dos hombres mezcal, ume plum liqueur, fever tree grapefruit soda, lime
Star Flight$18.00
whistle pig piggy back rye, aperol, chai liqueur, lemon

What 1,896 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Manhattan
Scenic View
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FRANKD
New England
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
so glad to be back since COVID. the staff, the cleanliness of the area, the menu, and the weather--all perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch was so special. The staff was so professional and food was exceptional. My husband had the rack of lamb and I had the crab cakes. Both were outstanding. We ended our meal with yummy strawberry basil ice cream and 2 spoons. It was a perfect ending to our private three hour tour of the museum!
d
dalenyc
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
All around excellent, food was truly excellent and service was impressively attentive. Tables are widely spaced, quiet conversations are a pleasure. Very enjoyable, casual and entirely a pleasure.
MC
MichaelC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience4
Certain dishes where delightful but many missed the note.
n
none
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Amazing view into Central Park and the summer risotto was delicious
TR
ToddR
Richmond
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
The food was decent. I expected the dining area to be more upscale but it felt really dated.
JW
JudyW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Morgan was wonderful to us and even came over to introduce herself after our many voicemail exchanges.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
With a window seating, the view is wonderful, and the tasting menu was just right!
NY
NYCperson
New York Area
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional
WH
WillamH
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Delicious food, great & attentive service, and an amazing view of Central Park & Cleopatra’s Needle. One of the many good reasons to be a Met Member
WK
WilliamK
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, the service excellent, and the view of Central Park lovely.
N
Nancy
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's great to be back in the dining room. My guests and I had a wonderful time.
SS
ScottS
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food and atmosphere!
TD
TheresaD
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was good, service minimal, very slow, ambiance ok, nothing to look at but the view, raining or it could have been good.
c
cesny
New York Area
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The halibut was innovative and delicious.
P
Plantophile
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with a great view of Central Park. Attentive service and a quiet.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience1
Poor service..waiter seemed totally either overworked or new. I had to ask twice where my order was40 or so minutes was way too long . The menu writing is rather interesting but the reality was something else…two crab cakes and a cole slaw but nothing unusual or compelling about it. For $30.00 it was wildly overpriced. Nice the dining room is open to all but it’s really just the Petrie Court upstairs. Nothing special, won’t bother to come back.
DV
DeniseV
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Delicious food. Great service. Very accommodating.
SG
StephenG
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience1
Food was fine. Wine list is short, by the glass, and mediocre. Service is more or less ok. Ambience--it was never, even in previous nicer versions, trying to be high end, but now it's basically an Ikea showroom with tablecloths or maybe a setup you'd pull out of your storage for unexpected guests. Big downgrade.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet space with quality food. View to park is beautiful. Staff was courteous and friendly.
J
Jann
New York Area
432 reviews
vip
4.0
432 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friday lunch-all tables were full. Oysters on the half shell with mignonette were fresh & delicate. Halibut was perfectly cooked & accompaniments enhanced the over all flavors. Finished with freshly baked to order madeleines….Marcel Proust would approve. Looking forward to a return visit.
p
purplediner
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first visit to the Met Dining Room since the pandemic. I've always been a fan of Bill Telepan and the food did not disappoint. Yummy crabcakes with a delicious slaw made for a great appetizer and the smoked trout appetizer as my entree was amazing. My sister loved her halibut entree also. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. I hope the service expands to dinner soon.
MA
MaureenA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Gracious service! Beautiful venue! A bit pricey but top quality, creative venue and how can you top the awesome experience of walking through such an amazing museum. My favorite place for special occasions
BC
BCENYC
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Dining Room at The Met is a very special place to dine. I highly recommend it for the food, the service, and the views.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience2
Great food and service How about some flowers in the table or soft jazzy music to pep up the atmosphere?
R
Rose
New York Area
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
It’s nice to have the MET Dining Room open again. The look has changed a bit. It seems sparse with less tables and no banquettes. The wine list was good and the menu was adequate. The Service was quite good and that made a big difference.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated my 21st, service was great and food was delish!
r
robertopaul
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely view, excellent service and gracious service.
K
Kfoodie
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Looks like seats by the window are for members only. Don’t expect to get the view shown on the pictures unless you are a met member. Earliest lunch reservation will get you closer to the window.
a
art4fart
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
The best part is the location and the view. The service is friendly. Food quality has come down over the past year or two, but still worth trying. Overall, this place remains a good value, especially for Met members.
m
myopinion
New York Area
75 reviews
vip
4.0
75 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The lamb chops were very good but it was medium, I ordered it medium-rare. And they didn't have steak knives It's a lovely quiet room, I enjoy dining there.
j
jayngee
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent. Location makes it special. Staff was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sitting by the window overlooking the obelisk adds to the ambience. Great menu! The warm French madeleines are a must for sharing. They provide a nice finish to a satisfying experience.
SC
SonomaCogem
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have enjoyed dining here for many years and missed it terribly when it was closed. I can’t wait to go back later this fall.
WK
WilliamK
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was attentive and helpful and the food delicious. Glad the dining room is back.
r
redbank100jck
New York Area
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful view, delicious food, attentive service. It’s such a treat to have lunch in your dining room!
JB
JaneB
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I am so happy the Dining Room has reopened. What a gorgeous room--even the walk from the elevator to the room is beautiful. Food is excellent, maybe a tad under seasoned. I had the crab cakes once and the next time the halibut. Both were high quality. And the view of the obelisk cannot be beat.
CD
CarolD
Miami
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely and quiet.. met to catch up with friends and no one rushed us just continued good service. Very good food and nice menu.
E
Ews999
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service and pretty views of the obelisk and some of the Central Park greenery.Nice menu with vegetarian options.
L
Lovestocook212
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Glorious food from Chef Bill Telepan in a beautiful, serene space overlooking the park and the obelisk.

FAQs

The Met Dining Room is rated 4.6 stars by 1896 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

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, Fri 11:30 am–3:15 pm
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
Executive chef
Bill Telepan
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://places.singleplatform.com/the-met-dining-room/menu
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. Customized to fit the specific desires of each p
Private party contact
Meghan Kenny: (212) 396-5532

The Met Dining Room

Make a reservation

Additional information

Starter

Mixed Beets$17.00

Mushroom Toast$16.00

Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup$16.00

House-Smoked Brook Trout$22.00

Tuna "Steak Tartare"$24.00

Taglitelli All'anatra

Autumn Lasagna al Forno

Main

Crab Cakes$30.00

Sea Scallop$36.00

Black Sea Bass$35.00

Chopped Salad

Heritage Pork Chop 'Milanese'$28.00

Beef Short Rib$42.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$27.00

Grass-Fed Burger or Impossible™ Burger$24.00

Cauliflower Steak$24.00

Dessert

Dark Chocolate & Peanut Caramel Cake$16.00

Fig & Coriander Shortcake$14.00

Apple Almond Tart$15.00

Ice Creams & Sorbets$14.00

The Cookie Plate$14.00

Freshly-Baked Pecan Madeleines$18.00

Beverages

Traditional Lemonade$5.00

Iced Tea$5.00

Assorted Coca-Cola Beverages$5.00

Sparkling or Still Water$9.00

For Five Coffee Roasters

Regular and Decaffeinated$4.00

Single Espresso$4.00

Double Espresso$5.00

Latte$5.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Americano$5.00

Macchiato$5.00

Harney and Sons Fine Tea

Assorted Selection$4.00

Sparkling

Rotari Brut Prosecco NV, Veneto, Italy$15.00

Gérard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Rosé, Loir, France$18.00

Heidsieck Monopole Brut Champagne NV, Champagne, France$24.00

White & Rosé

Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Napa Valley, California$17.00

Folie a Deux Chardonnay Reserve 2019, Russian River Valley, California$16.00

The Four Graces Pinot Blanc 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon$15.00

Domaine Auvigue Saint-Veran Moulin du Pont 2018, Burgundy France$16.00

Terras Gauda Albariño 2019, Galicia Spain$17.00

Château D'esclans, Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021, Provence, France$18.00

Red

Newton Skyside Pinot Noir 2019, Sonoma, California$16.00

Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva 2017, Tuscany, Italy$18.00

M. Chapoutier Belleruche Côtes du Rhône 2019, Rhône Valley, France$17.00

Numanthia Termes Tempranillo 2018, Castilla y Leon, Spain$15.00

Roth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Alexander Valley, California$18.00

Cocktails

Giverny$18.00

Stamp Act$18.00

Close of Day

Prunus Mexicana$18.00

Star Flight$18.00

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