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 (3273)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 47 times today

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 an exclusive private dining experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it’s a business meeting, engagement party, graduation, or a milestone occasion, The Met offers unparalleled attention to detail in a world class setting.
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

Private dining

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
Crispy Softshell Crab
Wild Ramp Aioli, Sugar Snap Pea, Shaved Asparagus
Yellowfin Tuna
Avocado, Radish, White Ponzu, Fresh Wasabi

Main Course

Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab, Carrot Slaw, Grainy Mustard
Maine Halibut
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
Spaghetti alle vongole
Cockles, White Wine, Lemon
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
12 Seed Dressing, Lemon-Caper Aioli12 Aioli
Chopped Chicken Salad
Zucchini, Tropical Fruit, Cashew, Ginger Dressing
Smoked Salmon Omelette
Hollandaise, Pea Shoots, Toasted Brioche

Plancha

Simply Served With Sauteed Spinach & Olive Oil

Market Fish
Skuna Bay Salmon

Dessert

Rhubarb Pavlova
Vanilla Meringue, Lemongrass Cream, Rhubarb Sorbet
Mascarpone Cheesecake
Almond Crumble, Shiso, Yuzu Ice Cream
Warm Chocolate Tart
Summer Cherries, Sicilian Pistachio, Cherry-Pistachio Ice Cream Swirl
Mint Chip Sundae
Mint Stracciatella Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet
Selection of Three

What 3,273 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

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Met Dining Room offers a picturesque setting with "spectacular views of Central Park" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests frequently praise the "excellent food," especially the crab cakes and carrot ginger soup. The service is described as "attentive and friendly," though some note slower service during busy periods. A perfect spot for a fine dining experience amidst art and culture.

3,273 Reviews

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Nancy
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious- the wait staff is charming and attentive - and the noise level is perfect for actually conversing~~ a lovely room if a bit corporate feeling
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Prof Lindsay
Tasmania1 review
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great evening, including a patron who was leaving as we arrived and spontaneously praised the food.
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Davon
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Genuinely love the experience that I had at the dining room. We were a little late and the hostess was able to accommodate us without any issues or hiccups. The food is very reasonably priced while still being delicious enough to be considered a fine dining. The views of Central Park from the floor to ceiling windows are to die for and if you can try to see if you can request to be sat next to the window for that experience, but no matter where you sit in the restaurant you are going to be impressed.
The Met Dining RoomResponded 1 day ago
Thank you, Devon!
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Edward VIP
New York City39 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy stopping at the Met dining room for a late lunch after visiting an exhibition.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Nashville1 review
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We have been here many times and the service is always slow but, on this visit, it was ridiculously so. First, we sat for at least ten minutes before our waiter arrived. He explained that he was in a meeting with the chef, going over that day’s menu but couldn’t they have done that before the dining room opened and customers were seated? Then, when our order failed to arrive after about 25 minutes and we asked about our food, no one really came to our table to explain the delay to us. Eventually, someone (the manager, but he didn’t introduce himself to us) stood a few feet from our table, motioned to us, and said “We’re working on your order and I’ve taken care of it.” We weren’t sure what he meant and he seemed a bit annoyed but he disappeared before we could ask questions. Our food arrived after about 40 minutes and our meals were comped and our waiter explained that there was a technical issue when he entered the order but by then we were frustrated by the lack of communication and the somewhat dismissive attitude of the management. We are museum members and have really enjoyed this venue in the past - the food is very good and the view is lovely - but don’t think we’ll be back, opting to dine in the Balcony Lounge instead.
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Victoria
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have always loved the Met Dining Room and took 2 friends from New Orleans on a recent visit. As I do, they loved the view (even though it was an overcast day!) As always the food was great -- my salmon omelette was light and fluffy. Friends said the copious portion of chicken salad was delicious.
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Joan VIP
Key West / Florida Keys144 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nicole took great care of us. Lunch and drinks were delicious. We’ll be back soon. Thank you. Joan
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LORENZA
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a very nice lunch - good seats and ambience. Waiter was helpful and pleasant
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Robert
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Met friends and had a delightful meal together. Very tasty and well served.
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Mary VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu proved interesting as always with lots of fresh choices Food well presented and very delicious service friendly and professional It was an altogether enjoyable lunch in their very elegant dining room
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The Met Dining Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3273 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 47 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–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 an exclusive private dining experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether it’s a business meeting, engagement party, graduation, or a milestone occasion, The Met offers unparalleled attention to detail in a world class setting.
Private party contact
Jennifer Day: (347) 683-1204

The Met Dining Room

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Patrons Lounge

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English Pea Soup

Chicken Marsala

Crab Cakes

Starter

Heirloom Carrot & Ginger Soup

Flower Salad

Baby Beet

Tagliatelle

Mushroom Tart

Crispy Lobster "Roll"

Jamón Ibérico

Crispy Softshell Crab

Yellowfin Tuna

Main Course

Crab Cakes

Maine Halibut

The Met Burger

Bell & Evans Roast Chicken

Spaghetti alle vongole

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Chopped Chicken Salad

Smoked Salmon Omelette

Plancha

Market Fish

Skuna Bay Salmon

Dessert

Rhubarb Pavlova

Mascarpone Cheesecake

Warm Chocolate Tart

Mint Chip Sundae

Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbet

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