The Modern
22 expert reviews
“The Bar Room's menu of small plates is already the favorite with diners, but both spaces have ravishing Danish modern settings and Meyer's famously perfect service.”
– Concierge
"Side by side on the ground floor of the New York MoMA are two spots that compete for the title of the country's best museum restaurant."
"Created by James Beard Award-winning chef Gabriel Kreuther, the menu includes Alsatian-influenced small plates, large plates, and sharable “bites.”" Full review
4.6
""Pure class all the way", this Danny Meyer "triumph" is a "truly special" MoMA showcase for "inspired" French–New American cooking served by a "choreographed" team." Full review
"All über-clean lines, buzzing art hounds and pricey prix fixes. Room is stunning, and the food is so spectacular, inventive, and strong on seafood."
"In a clean, modern space at the Museum of Modern Art, overlooking the Sculpture Garden, this restaurant serves an impeccable array of New American and French cuisine."
2 Stars
"The refined yet brightly styled space is indeed very special, with a striking glass wall separating the more casual bar area from the chic formal dining room's tall orchids and towering beauty." Full review
"Architects Bentel & Bentel created The Modern's cool and subdued space of black and white and glass, leaving room for the food to express itself." Full review
"A less formal (and more affordable) counterpart to The Modern." Full review
"Daring and wonderful." Full review
"The highly praised Modern seems elegant without trying too hard. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are artfully combined to yield unexpected but wholly delicious dishes."