The Modern · Restaurant · New York
MoMA's two-star dining room worth a standalone Midtown evening.
The Modern is the two-Michelin-star restaurant inside the Museum of Modern Art, with a street-level entrance at 9 West 53rd Street. The main dining room overlooks the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, the livelier Bar Room takes a more relaxed a la carte approach, and The Kitchen Table seats up to four guests inside the kitchen. Since opening in 2005 the restaurant has drawn both Michelin and James Beard recognition.
Executive chef Thomas Allan runs a refined contemporary American kitchen. Dinner in the dining room is a choice of two tasting menus that change often: Impressions at $185 and the longer Abstractions at $285, with a recent sampling that included tuna with radish and shiso, Hokkaido scallop with 'nduja, and dry-aged duck with chanterelles. Lunch adds a three-course prix fixe at $115. In the Bar Room, the crispy fried chicken is the signature. Wine director Jan Van Heesvelde oversees a list of about 3,000 selections, and the cocktails include the Modern Martini.
The rooms were designed by the New York firm Bentel & Bentel as an escape from the Midtown bustle outside, and the dining room rewards a full, unhurried evening.
Lunch is served daily from noon to 2:30 PM, and dinner from 5:00 PM, running to 9:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday. The Bar Room opens daily at 11:30 AM and takes walk-ins. Reservations for The Modern open 28 days ahead at noon ET.
Address: 9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, New York
The Modern takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in New York; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 21:00
- Friday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Saturday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 21:30
- Sunday: Lunch 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner 17:00 - 21:00
Frequently asked about The Modern
How do I get a reservation at The Modern in New York?
Tables at The Modern are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger New York plan, our New York team handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at The Modern?
The Modern is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at The Modern?
The Modern keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is The Modern located?
The Modern is in New York, at 9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019. MyRSVP can build it into a full New York itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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