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The Milling Room, New York, NY

The Milling Room

4.2 (3077)
$31 to $50
French American
446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The Milling Room features seasonal New French-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 for the Main Dining Room. Our Tavern welcomes you for walk-ins.

Our hours of operation for dinner are Monday, 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 11:00 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 595-0380
  • Website
    https://linktr.ee/themillingroom
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Florian V. Hugo
  • Catering
    Please, contact Caroline Leggett at 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. Please, call Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024
  • 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 StreetMTA 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, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,077 people are saying

The Milling 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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Milling Room offers a "beautiful space" and "amazing food" in a spacious, naturally-lit setting. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "charming ambiance," making it a "great spot" for special occasions or casual dining. Despite some inconsistencies and price concerns, the "attentive service" and memorable dishes like the "delicious Branzino" stand out.
3,077 Reviews

  1. Kieran VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I don't like the new all day menu. It is terrible Bring back the old menu

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  2. Keith VIP

    Orange County14 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Bad experience overall. It was our wedding anniversary. No mention was made despite our daughter calling ahead to not only let the restaurant know but she wanted to buy us two glasses of champagne. We had no idea until she texted to ask if we received the glasses. The manager and hostess whom she spoke with (and gave her credit card number) were both completely oblivious to the request. Additionally, the service was very poor. Unattentive. Ignored our initial request to bring the two starters we ordered as two separate courses rather than together. She needed approval for everything including a vegetable substitution request. Overall the food was OK. Nice atmosphere, except for whatever reason the deoderizers used in the rest rooms could be smelled in the restaurant. This was the third time we had eaten at The Milling Room. Needless to say we will not be back again.

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  3. Zsuzsanna

    Hungary1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, great food and ambience, absolutely recommend!

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  4. Jeff VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and service was friendly, prompt and helpful. Highly recommend as a dining option on the UWS.

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  5. Lynda VIP

    New York City40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pretty room and excellent service. But just average food way overpriced

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  6. Larry VIP

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    No one ever mentioned that you only served a prix fix menu which was way overpriced for the food served! Simply not worth $120!!!

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  7. Jason VIP

    New York City35 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was average. Room was very warm esp with sun coming through

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  8. Tomas

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was Mother’s Day so there was a prix fix menu of $80…fine we were hungry so we stayed. We had pea soup which consisted of twelve spoons of bland soup no bread as it was not on the menu.I had steak and broccolini..steak fine broccolini cooked tree bark. I asked for potatoes or French fries ..sorry not on the menu..dessert peach pie almost passable except for the undercooked dough….$200 later we left feeling totally ripped off for mediocre slop. Even the utensils were cheap ..an all round bad experience….never again

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  9. Jamie

    Vancouver / British Columbia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I've previously had great experiences at the Milling Room, but my latest one was extremely disappointing. I made a reservation and noted that it was my birthday. When we arrived, the staff said that they wouldn't have anything available for 10 to 15 minutes, even though I'd made a reservation. We waited in the bar for 30 minutes, and no one came to move us to a table. Once I told them that we'd been waiting for half an hour despite my reservation, they finally showed us to a table. No one apologized, and it felt like they forgot about us entirely. I don't think they ever would have moved us to a table if I hadn't said anything. I'd put that I was celebrating my birthday in the reservation, but no one wished me a happy birthday or asked if we were celebrating anything. I had to bring it up to our server, who did offer to put a candle in the dessert. When they started to sing happy birthday, they started singing to my friend instead of me, and she had to correct them. I booked the reservation because I was looking forward to a special dinner on my birthday. The food was great, but it was not enough to rectify the poor service and lack of apologies. I used to consider the Milling Room one of my favorite restaurants, but I don't think I will return after this disappointment.

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  10. Bob

    New York City7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good welcome and service, but extremely inconsistent kitchen. Some dishes excellent, but one was terrible, two so-so. Prices are higher than food quality can justify. Same for wine list: $17 for a glass of not very special red. Noise level higher than expected for a self-styled fine dining restaurant.

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FAQs

The Milling Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 595-0380.

The Milling Room is rated 4.2 stars by 3077 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Milling Room

446 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024

Additional information

  • Cross street
    W 81st St. and W 82nd St.
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, Bistro, Contemporary French / American
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Florian V. Hugo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://linktr.ee/themillingroom
  • Phone number
    (212) 595-0380
  • Catering
    Please, contact Caroline Leggett at 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. Please, call Caroline Leggett at 212-595-0380
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