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The Met Dining Room, New York, NY

The Met Dining Room

4.5 (3262)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1000 5th Avenue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY 10028

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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
    (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

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 in The Met Dining Room inspired by the exhibition The Magical City: George Morrison’s New York. The evening’s menu draws from New York City’s rich culinary history. Each seating will be 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

Menu

The Met Dining Room's menu was last updated on 6/23/2025.

Lunch at The Met

Starter

  • 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

                                                  Last updated: June 23, 2025

                                                  What 3,262 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

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                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  The Met Dining Room offers a "wonderful atmosphere" with "excellent food" and "attentive service." Diners appreciate the "beautiful views" of Central Park, making it a "perfect break between exhibits." Standout dishes include crab cakes and the Met Burger, praised as the "best hamburger in NYC."
                                                  3,262 Reviews

                                                  1. Sandra VIP

                                                    New York City8 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    As always, we had a delicious repast at the Met Dining Room - exceptional food, good service, and lovely ambiance. A favorite place to go.

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                                                  2. Betti

                                                    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    lovely space and nice place to enjoy the view of central park and have a enjoyable meal

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                                                  3. Lillian VIP

                                                    New York City68 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Fine dining always. Excellent seasonal presentations. Pleasant ambiance. Attentive staff.

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                                                  4. RYAN

                                                    New York City21 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined 3 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 3
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    This is my third visit, the service is always impeccable but this time around the food was not great. 

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                                                  5. Luis VIP

                                                    Greater Boston36 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    El lugar es único, la comida y el servicio excelentes.

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                                                  6. Andrew

                                                    New York City2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Excellent service. Food was above par. Main entree was lacking substance.

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                                                  7. David VIP

                                                    New York City301 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Terrific special dinner and accompanying wines. Everything done perfectly! Memorable evening.

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                                                  8. Frank VIP

                                                    New York City2 reviews

                                                    2.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                    2. Food 1
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    I was wondering if I would be given a chance to respond to our special MET dinner last night. I have been dining at the MET Dining Room for at least 20 years, my experience has always been a good one…but like any long term dining experience some visits were better than others, but generally they we’re all quite acceptable and at times great. Last nights Special Dinner, I am sad to say ranked with the worst dinners that I have ever had…the food was really worthless and tasteless. While the service was good and our server Grace was sweet, the multi course tasting menu was virtually inedible, I had less than 1/2 bite of the nearly rare Lamb Chop, and that was more than enough, most of the courses were indistinguishable from one another and tasteless, it was all like a cheap buffet at some kind of basic event. There was live music ( which I enjoyed) but it seemed to have nothing to do with the celebration of the New Rockefeller wing.

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                                                  9. OpenTable Diner

                                                    New York City1 review

                                                    3.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 2
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    A nice spot at the Metropolitan Museum with a giant slanted window with views of the park. Minimal Vegetarian/Vegan options.

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                                                  10. Nan VIP

                                                    Greater Boston24 reviews

                                                    2.0

                                                    Dined 5 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                    2. Food 2
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    The carrot ginger soup had a nice texture but tasted like neither, the dominant flavor being that of cooking oil. The chicken paillard tasted like “grill”, not chicken. At least half of it was too tough to cut. The Cabernet wine was nice and our waitress was lovely.

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                                                  Make a reservation

                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 PM
                                                  Booked 34 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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