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The Met Dining Room, New York, NY

The Met Dining Room

4.5 (3280)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1000 5th Avenue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY 10028

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 35 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • The Magical City: A Dinner Celebrating New York

    $162.00 - $180.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
    Join us for a special dinner inspired by the exhibition The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York. The evening’s menu draws from Morrison's Ojibwe heritage and New York City’s rich culinary history. Seatings are accompanied by live piano performances Four-Course Prix Fixe: $180 Four-Course Prix Fixe, Member Pricing: $162 Optional Wine Pairing: $55 Presented by Restaurant Associates. Please note: Museum admission is not included in the dining experience.
    The Magical City: A Dinner Celebrating New York Photo

Private dining

What 3,280 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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.
3,280 Reviews
  1. Helaine VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love eating in the Met Dining Room. The food is good and the service is spectacular. The tables are far enough apart that you can have a conversation with your dining partner. The room is appointed beautifully and you can’t match the view of Central Park from the floor to ceiling windows. A lovely experience in every way.

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  2. Valeria

    Philadelphia County16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Expected traditional French menu, attentive service, nice area. Overall no excitement, but good quality and good taste.

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  3. Suzanne

    Minneapolis - St. Paul13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the room and the view, it’s special! And last year we enjoyed the service and the food. But this year we got 3 different servers throughout our meal which was just strange and uncomfortable. My mushroom puff pastry was too salty and frankly just awful. I appreciate a nod to a classic so I was excited to try it, but they should just take it off the menu. Love you Met dining room, sorry to give you a challenging review!

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  4. Joan VIP

    Key West / Florida Keys145 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sean welcomed us and showed us to a great table. Grace took great care of us. She even brought Jody a dessert with a birthday candle in it. Lunch was delicious. Thank you all. We’ll be back soon. Joan and Jody

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  5. Liam VIP

    New Orleans / Louisiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent overall experience and meal. As good as it gets! Wonderful location, vista, creative and delicious food, excellent service and ambience.

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  6. Barbara VIP

    Greater Boston172 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delightful lunch at the Met Dining Room. Several of us ordered the chicken salad, which was excellent. And the desserts were delicious. It's a special place to come and talk about the art you've just seen. Lunch is pricey, but you're paying for the location and ambiance, as well as the food.

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  7. Meghan VIP

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Expensive for what it is. Zero ambiance. Waitstaff is too busy. Burgers (and buns) were charred black and had to ask for new burgers. Fries were decent at least…

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  8. Nancy

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Prof Lindsay

    Tasmania1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    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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  10. Davon

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    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 5 days ago
    Thank you, Devon!

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Met Dining Room

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
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