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Name: The Bar Room at The Modern
Address: 9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY, United States, 10019
Telephone: (212) 333-1220
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

The Bar Room at The Modern

4.5

4068 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Located adjacent to The Museum of Modern Art, The Bar Room at The Modern offers Chef Abram Bissell's vividly seasonal contemporary, à la carte cooking, along with an award-winning wine program and carefully curated cocktails, beer, and spirits.

Guests have the option of sitting in The Bar Room, the adjacent lounge, or at the vibrant 20-seat marble bar. Walk-ins are accepted in all three areas, and The Bar Room at The Modern welcomes reservations up to 28 days in advance.

The restaurant is adjacent to The Modern which features four and eight course menu options overlooking MoMA's Sculpture Garden, as well as the exclusive Kitchen Table, which offers a custom tasting menu for up to four guests in the heart of the restaurant's world-class kitchen.

The Bar Room at The Modern is a non- tipping restaurant. Hospitality Included.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Monday - Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone number
(212) 333-1220
Website
http://www.themodernnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Abram Bissell
Private party facilities
Private dining at the Modern consists of one magnificent room which features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Museum's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. The space can accommodate up to 64 guests for seated functions and up to 80 guests for receptions.
Private party contact
Special Events: (212) 408-6611

Location
9 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Cross street
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
Parking details
There is street parking, as well as a public car park across the street from The Modern.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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AmandaD
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was fabulous. I can't wait to go back! Of note was our wonderful waitress. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and just lovely.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
The food was a bit too salty. However the presentation of the food, room ambience and service was excellent.
A
Anon
Denver
69 reviews
vip
5.0
69 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely menu, well-executed dishes. Interesting wine list and excellent service.
b
benisnotyoda
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Michelin starred restaurants in NYC with zero stuffiness. Incredible value. I am going as much as I can. Need I say more?
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diner
New York Area
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall5food3service4ambience5
Great little hideaway bar with interesting history at Grand Central Terminal.
h
happyguest
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
my favorite restaurant in NYC these days. go go go go
KS
KatieS
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always love coming here. The atmosphere manages to be intimate and buzzy at the same time. The service/food/wine is impeccable. Since it is a no-tipping restaurant, the price point ends up being well below other restaurants that aren't even on its level. Definitely recommend!
DP
DavidP
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience4
While the food was very good, the service was NOT attentive (unless you were the wealthy couple sitting near us who had chefs come out from the kitchen to fawn on them). We had to ASK our waiter for a refill of our water glasses and then nobody actually did it until we finally stopped a suit clad higher functionary who actually did the work himself. Staff training is needed (as is an attitude adjustment).
SK
SheratonK
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
While waitstaff is polite and knowledgeable, they were slow during a midday rush. Perhaps too few people for the guest load.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service was outstanding!
LC
LorenaC
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
After so many years, the Modern has maintained its high standard with food, service and ambience! Its a reliable place to go back to!
SP
SusanP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere, the service, and the food make this our favorite place to eat in New York.
PH
PeterH
New York Area
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great casual place. The food is creative and delicious, the service was great. I highly recommend it.
T
Theodor
Toronto
98 reviews
vip
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
I have dined at the Modern Bar room dozens of time-never had a bad meal-you can't go wrong if you decide to eat there and it is also very popular for just drinks.
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debra
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great. The setting, the food and the wait staff. We had a lovely evening. Will definitely visit again
MM
MichaelM
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always!!
LN
LindaN
Vancouver
131 reviews
vip
5.0
131 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
With the MOMA renovations causing closure of the art museum temporarily, we had to skip our annual visit. However, the Bar at the Modern was available so we were able to enjoy a marvellous Saturday lunch. Service was skilled and our waiter was very well informed on the options and preparation details. Every course of our three course meal was amazing in taste and presentation.
p
patriciar
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2019
overall1food1service2ambience2
I cannot believe the huge disappointment I experienced at The Bar at the Modern, which has been one of my favorite spots in NYC since it opened...we even celebrated there the day of the birth of our first grandson eleven and a half years ago...and I always want friends visiting us in NYC to meet us at The Bar at the Modern. I brought a friend who had never been to the restaurant for lunch, specifically to try the tart d'alsace. This was a new food for her...when this rectangle that looked like a slice of pizza arrived I was shocked. That is not a tart d'alsace, I thot...it had a lot of red and green in it...not the creamy white I was accustomed to...and the taste was unidentifiable...my friend said all she could taste was salt. I did not complain...at least I thot the tart was edible, but could not explain the taste. My baby gem lettuce salad was ok, but not as lovely as I expiated, to the eye and the tongue. My friend was aghast that the soup of the day cost 24 dollars, but she ordered it as she was not very hungry (we lunched early...ll:45 )... I was so devastated that I considered, and still am , writing directly to Danny Meyer. He would be horrified had he been at our table yesterday Aug 30. I will not be returning to The Modern, unless an explanation is given. I can get a beautiful tart d'alsace at BENOIT, as I did on Aug l9...the size of the tart was generous and share - able with 5 other people at my table for drinks and small plates...the size of the MODERN's tart was not even enough for two. Ah well..in the big picture of life I can handle such a disappointment. But this indeed feels like a loss of one of my favorite places in NYC. Patricia Lahrmer Ross on Aug 3l 20l9
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OpenTable Diner
Gloucestershire
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, fantastic food, highly recommend
l
luckyrice
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dinner!
HM
HeatherM
Vancouver
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The overall experience was top notch. This proved to be a perfect choice for the night.
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nycdoglover
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service at the Modern Bar Room were excellent. I was also struck by the quality and presentation temperature of the wines by the glass. Many restaurants in nyc serve very poor wines by the glass kept at the wrong temperature. This was not at all the case at the Modern - the wine was excellent.
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milwaukeebrian
Milwaukee
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food is so high quality and the tastes explode in the dish. The crispy salmon was tremendous.
PH
PamelaH
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had an amazing meal here, and it really made me want to experience the main dining room someday. My spouse and I each ordered the three course tasting menu, choosing an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I had the wine pairings as well, while he ordered a Manhattan. Every single thing I ate was perfect. My very favorite was the charred avocado with peekytoe crab. The flavors and textures of that dish will stay with me for a long time to come. I cannot recommend it highly enough. My spouse started with the corn soup, which I had almost ordered. It was very tasty, but nowhere near as good as the avocado. The service was very attentive, with our water frequently refilled and being checked in with regularly. The time between courses might have felt long if you were in a hurry or very hungry, but for us it was the perfect pacing. The room definitely has a lively atmosphere, which is nice, though the tables are quite close and it was hard to tune out the conversation at the table next to us.
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Eric
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The bartenders were very attentive and demonstrated great mixology Skills as well as menu knowledge.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Caesar was just an amazing service provider - his suggestions were spot on and so was the service provided by every other member at this restaurant, thank you for making a huge difference in the way you treat your guests.
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Xxcxcxcxcxccx
Denver
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience1
Food was terrific. Staff was very accommodating. However the room smelled of fresh paint. That is very unappetizing. Perhaps the restaurant should close on days when it is freshly painted.
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rinsdb
New York Area
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
As always a most pleasurable dining experience. The wine list is extraordinary as are the prices with only a handful below triple digits.
s
santa32claus
New York Area
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous restaurant week menu ...we both had the salmon that was cooked to perfection. Service was excellent...waiter/waitresses friendly and professional..
MM
MimiMom
New York Area
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
The ambiance, door and service were spot on. The ‘announcement’ of each dish was over the top and unnecessary, particularly when some of the dishes were repetitive from one diner to the next. It seemed silly and disingenuous. $18 for a glass of white wine had us passing on spirits at lunch. It would have been nice for the iced tea drinker and the coffee drinkers to be offered seconds for the price of $7.00 for an iced tea and $6.00 for a cup of Joe. It’s the little things...
JG
JanG
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfection! Fabulous food, great service, lovely ambience. Can't wait to go back :)
YG
YelenaG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was visiting this place twice during a restaurant week. Amazing a nd delicious food, great service!!! Thank you!!!!
SC
StaciandCrew
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Wait staff excellent. Picked two course restaurant menu for lunch. Amazing salmon and cavatelli dishes. Cocktails sublime. Also, the modern is a no tip establishment but you wod never know it, the service was impeccable. Only negative was we had planned on going next door to MOMA but its closed until mid October.
J
Janet
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really like and enjoyed the service and the food! We go to upscale restaurants sometimes. This one is at the top of the list of the restaurants we went in terms of the food taste. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was very nice and sweet. Food is of great quality and value. Went there for the restaurant week but will certainly go back again.
DB
DavidB
Richmond
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was a terrific evening made all the better by the attentiveness of Maitre d' Michele Molier. I had managed to put our reservation on the calendar for the incorrect date. We showed up a day early and could not have returned on the next night. Michele led us to the bar and then went to work finding us an table. Shortly we were escorted to an ideal table for memorable dinner.
MS
MartinS
New York Area
101 reviews
1.0
101 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience4
Disappointing from start to finish. We have come to value the Modern on our “A” List of fine cuisine. We selected the Restaurant Week offerings. Servers lacked adequate knowledge of the vintages. “Short” pours dominated. The Main course was bland and tasteless. Two slices of bread were an additional charge. Rather insulting. Wine pairings were delayed with food arrival. The meal was rushed although there was ample seating. Our servers were not attentive. The only redeeming part was the support table staff. The Modern has been always exceptional. Unfortunately this experience falls into the ONE STAR category ... at best.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time. Everything is perfect from start to finish.
DV
DolceV
New York Area
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exquisite!

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The Bar Room at The Modern is rated 4.5 stars by 4068 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

Cross street
Between 5th and 6th Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown West
Hours of operation
Monday - Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Thursday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
There is street parking, as well as a public car park across the street from The Modern.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Abram Bissell
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.themodernnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 333-1220
Private party facilities
Private dining at the Modern consists of one magnificent room which features floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Museum's Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. The space can accommodate up to 64 guests for seated functions and up to 80 guests for receptions.
Private party contact
Special Events: (212) 408-6611

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