The Modern

Why we recommend The Modern in New York

The Modern is one of the New York restaurants we point guests toward when they ask what to eat the night before (or the night after) a reservation with us. Michelin or James Beard-recognized Manhattan dining destination — and the room is worth a dedicated evening, not a squeezed-in pre-club pit stop. This page is a city-guide write-up: what the restaurant is known for, what to order, when to go, what to expect in the room, and the direct route to book. MyRSVP’s concierge service in New York specializes in nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than restaurants, so dining reservations here run through the venue itself.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

The Modern occupies 2,200 square feet within MoMA itself, split between two distinct spaces: the main dining room overlooking Abby Aldrich Rockefeller’s sculpture garden through floor-to-ceiling windows, and the lively Bar Room with a more relaxed à la carte approach. Executive Chef Thomas Allan, under Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group stewardship, anchors refined contemporary American cuisine with French influences—think Hamachi Crudo with yuzu and radish, Roasted Long Island Duck with lavender and honey, and Dry-Aged Beef Ribeye with marrow butter. The four-course prix-fixe runs $188; the eight-course tasting menu, $258. Bar Room regulars lean on Lobster Risotto and Truffle Tagliatelle. Mid-century design meets warm elegance throughout: crisp linens, modern décor, an airy gallery-like atmosphere that feels both exclusive and approachable. Wine Director Michaël Engelmann oversees an extensive list; cocktails anchor at drinks like the Modern Martini. Service is meticulous. Note that the dining room’s tasting menu slots—especially prime evenings and weekends—book 28 days ahead and move fast.

Reservations — how to book The Modern

A quick note on how to use this page: The Modern sits on our curated New York dining shortlist, but MyRSVP doesn’t hold restaurant inventory here — that concierge service is Las Vegas-only. For the reservation, book direct with the venue on whichever channel they use (their own site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or phone). For a nightclub, pool day, or beach club layered into the same New York trip, that is the part where MyRSVP picks up — submit the form on the relevant venue page and we will coordinate that side of the evening with your dinner reservation as the anchor point.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

What to know before you visit The Modern. The room operates on these hours: Monday–Thursday 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday–Saturday 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. On the dress side: Business casual recommended; Dining Room leans toward jackets for men and dresses or sophisticated separates for women. Bar Room slightly more relaxed but no shorts or flip-flops. Peak demand in New York falls around September–June for dining; June–September for rooftop season, sharpest on Fashion Week (February and September), UN General Assembly week — those are the dates the reservation book closes furthest out. If the main dining room is full on your target date, ask the restaurant about chef’s counter, bar seats or a tasting-menu slot; those formats often stay open days after the primary book has gone.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your New York trip

Booking The Modern for your New York trip. The dinner reservation itself runs through the restaurant; MyRSVP’s concierge service in New York specializes in nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than dining rooms. Dinner reservations are direct with The Modern. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.