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The Milling Room, New York, NY

The Milling Room

4.6
4.6
2523 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
The Milling Room features seasonal locally-sourced American cuisine, served in a sky-lit dining room and lively tavern-inspired bar in the heart of the Upper West Side.

We are accepting reservations Indoors (Standard) and outdoors. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.

Our hours of operation for dinner are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, and Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm.

We serve Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

We have a 15-minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time otherwise, we will release your table.

For larger parties, 6+ we require a credit card to hold the reservation due to limited availability. Any cancellations made within 24 hours of the reservation time or no-shows will be charged a $35 per person cancellation fee.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (212) 595-0380

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, Women

  • Executive chef

    Ryan Cantwell

  • Private party facilities

    The Milling Room is located in a magnificent courtyard that was once the lobby of the Endicott Hotel (1890) and is the ideal meeting place for friends, families, and colleagues. With exceptional service and warm hospitality, our multiple group dining options ensure a memorable experience for you and your guests.

  • Private party contact

    Hannah Newton: (877) 426-6956

  • Neighborhood

    Upper West Side

  • Cross street

    W 81st St. and W 82nd St.

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    MTA Subway Lines B, C - 81st Street<br />MTA Subway Line 1 - 79th Street

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is interesting and really good. One of our go-tos on the UWS. Great selection of wine by the glass and cocktails. H
  2. Zmussel

    Toledo

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A Magical Meal! The restaurant is beautiful. The food is exquisite. The service is so welcoming, intelligent, friendly, and efficient. The memory of this meal will stay with us.❤️
  3. DanielaH

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our time at the Milling room. We were a few minutes late, but they graciously held our table. Also, I have a garlic allergy, and usually, it is a problem, but they were able to serve me everything I ordered without any problem. Loved the vibes and the ambient. I will go back once I go back to NYC
  4. Luv2dine

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    We ordered bread because the meal seemed to be taking a long time to arrive. Our waiter asked us if toast was acceptable but I told him not to toast the bread because the two children at the table were starving waiting for our entrees. Unfortunately, our meals beat the bread coming out to the table and the waitstaff could not understand our annoyance with the bread coming out after our entrees. Luckily, the portions of the gnocchi were so minuscule that the late arrival of the bread allowed two of the diners at our table to be somewhat satiated. The chicken, although flavorful, was rubbery and not what we had expected. The bathrooms were nice, although the men’s restroom literally is like a ski jump ramp. The restaurant has a beautiful main dining room which truly is a surprise upon entering.
  5. IanL

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Interesting space. Needs just a bit more lighting, very intimate atmosphere.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Purtroppo la luce era scarsa, per leggere il menu abbiamo dovuto utilizzare la luce del telefono. Anche quando sono arrivati i piatti per vedere il contenuto abbiamo dovuto utilizzare la luce del telefono.
  7. NaoR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food in a open and attractive space with attentive audience
  8. Amazing

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal with amazing staff! Can’t wait to go back and highly recommend.
  9. DJames

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food in nice atmosphere. It would have been better if we did not feel continuously rushed to get done and leave so that they can free up our table.
  10. SydneyP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    enjoyable experience! food was great.
  11. TomU

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waitress was wonderful. Music was a bit loud at first.
  12. Patti

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the evening very much. The overall experience was very good. My one criticism was that the chocolate raspberry cake, though tasty, was very difficult to eat. It was so hard one couldn’t put a spoon through it.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Worst steak I’ve ever had and when I shared with management they charged for it anyway.
  14. foodfun85

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I met a friend for brunch at Milling Room, already one of my favorite UWS restaurants. For brunch you get the best of the lovely, light and airy room. The service there is always friendly, warm and attentive without being intrusive. And OMG, I loved my meal - simple poached eggs on a bed of roast Brussels sprouts and heirloom carrots. I skipped the Hollandaise because - well, the obvious reasons. And I didn’t miss it at all. The vegetables were so perfectly roasted and layered. Honestly, I think it’s my new favorite dish.
  15. CTNYC1

    New York Area

    144 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    144 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First time here and we really like it. The food was excellent and the back room with glass ceiling was cool. We had the gnocchi with truffle mushrooms, the rib eye steak with creamy peppercorn sauce and the roast chicken. All was great.
  16. jsss

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and service amazing and ambiance nice.
  17. Noahknowssteak

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve eaten here a bunch but this was far and away the tastiest of all my experiences. Menu was different. Execution was on point. Had a great vibe. I’d be happy to go back.
  18. MarcN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Very good food and friendly service, but high noise level and too much air conditioning.
  19. Lyhnee

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambience is cool and interesting. Our waiter went out of his way to get me the Salmon Tartar without cilantro, which was one of the best I’ve ever had. Everything was divine and I would put Milling Room on “ your must try” list .
  20. GAMD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ruth looked after us very well! We had limited time for a bite to eat and our timeline was met perfectly and we did not feel rushed. We'll be going back to The Milling Room for a more leisurely meal as soon as we can.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous brunch
  22. BarbaraB

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Food was pretty good but you just couldn’t hear yourself talk over the din of voices
  23. VIHurricane

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Also love the decorations.
  24. JudyK

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Everything was so excellent until dessert. Three of the six of us had dessert; all of us thought it was below par compared to the rest of the meal.
  25. RobinL

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have never had a disappointing meal at the Milling Room. I always exceeds my expectations. I highly recommend it. We had the octopus, excellent. A lovely salad with pears and hazelnuts, I had the duck breast, cooked to perfection. There were four of us and we each ordered something different. The chicken, amazing the branzino with saffron, and the short rib. All so delicious. I can’t wait to go back.
  26. TiffanyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ordered the tasting menu(s)- One of the best meals of my entire life. Creative, inspired, delicious.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    food was terrible waste of money
  28. LuisR

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    Took them 30 minutes after the reservation time to seat us. Also included a pre fixed menu for Valentines which they didn’t communicate in the open table’s messages / description. And the manager was very aggressive communicating that they didn’t have any flexibility. On the bright side, the hosts, waiters/waitresses are awesome and welcoming and the food is great.
  29. Nick

    New York Area

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was amazing!!
  30. LesleyB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friends gathering Wonderful as always!!!!
  31. StacyK

    New England

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Our server acted as though we were a chore. She was rude and unapologetic. Our reservation was at 7:15 but we didn’t get our drinks until 7:55 and only then after speaking to the manager. We tipped her 18% despite the bad service and she couldn’t be bothered to thank us. She simply walked away.
  32. Lass

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    A delightful place to have dinner. I found the music volume too loud and asked for it to be lowered twice. It was a little hard to hear conversation at our table. Otherwise I loved the atmosphere.
  33. dissappointed

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    This place used to be great. Came last night for my birthday with another couple. It was the worst service I've had in a long time. We had to ask the wait staff to clear our dinner plates, and another waiter for dessert menus. Our waitress only came back to give us our check. Service has been going down over the last couple of years, but last night was the worst. I will not be coming back.
  34. BigMick

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Executive Chef Ryan Cantwell is a culinary wizard. My wife and I agreed that this was one of the best meals we ever had. From presentation to taste was 5 star . His menu is amazingly created. Ali our server was delightful and funny. His knowledge of the Chef's creations was helpful in guiding us to our choices. I highly recommend The Milling Room and we will certainly return.
  35. teresab

    New York Area

    98 reviews

    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Food was wonderful. Waitress a bit surly.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Beautiful restaurant!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always it is one of our favorite. Great food and lovely atmosphere. Service is great
  38. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience. Great environment, delicious meals, and attentive staff.
  39. Merry

    New York Area

    55 reviews

    3.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The Milling room has minimalist decor. It's large but we found a less noisy table. The food is good but not worth the money. It's too expensive for what it is
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to a play and ate here before it started. Came to happy hour. Great vibe, very modern, stunning dining room!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Milling Room using the Order Online button. The Milling Room also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 595-0380.

The Milling Room is rated 4.6 stars by 2523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for The Milling Room

446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    W 81st St. and W 82nd St.

  • Neighborhood

    Upper West Side

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    MTA Subway Lines B, C - 81st StreetMTA Subway Line 1 - 79th Street

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, Women

  • Executive chef

    Ryan Cantwell

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (212) 595-0380

  • Private party facilities

    The Milling Room is located in a magnificent courtyard that was once the lobby of the Endicott Hotel (1890) and is the ideal meeting place for friends, families, and colleagues. With exceptional service and warm hospitality, our multiple group dining options ensure a memorable experience for you and your guests.

  • Private party contact

    Hannah Newton: (877) 426-6956

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